Aug. 13, 2008
Some of our favorite recipes
One of my
daughters set up
this recipe blog for our family to locate recipes that we often use or enjoy on occasion quickly. I thought you might enjoy it, as well.
http://electricchurch.net/recipes/
We add to it often.
Enjoy!
Dec. 7, 2007
Just a quick note regarding my last entry...
My last entry ended up being a jumble and didn't include all the cookie recipes. I went in and fixed it all this morning. And hey! Those Reeces cookies look really scrumptious! You can go back and view it here:
http://homeschoolblogger.com/cofeeiv/435497/
Nov. 28, 2007
Nov. 9, 2007
One of my very favorite cook books
More With Less
Let me share a little about this cook book! This is such a basic book. It has real, down-to-earth recipes from women who are raising families and wanting to please husbands, just like you and me!
Some of my favorite recipes are fruit gelatin from scratch, yogurt using powdered milk, and peanut butter cookies with wheat germ, to name a few!! The latter recipe is one that I fondly remember from my childhood. My mother had this book. That is where I was first introduced to it. My mother had a reputation for trying new things, and yet, she was a thrifty wife! I was thrilled to inherit her copy and whenever I am at a thrift store, I never pass up the opportunity to scan the book shelves for more of these treasured cook books. I am hoping to find enough that each of my seven daughters can have one when they move out.
More-with-Less Cookbook: 25th Anniversary Edition
Aug. 26, 2007
Jams & Jellies with Pomona
There is a product called
Pomona's Pectin. I love this product! This is not only for making jams and jellies, but also pie fillings. You can use all sweeteners (the only pectin of its kind that I can find), including honey. You don't even HAVE to use a sweetener. This is great stuff! So versatile!
Aug. 9, 2007
How To Live For One Week On Beans And Rice, (plus a few cheap ingredients)
Things you need for 6 days:
Cheese
Meat (or go meatless)
Tomato sauce
Beef bullion cubes
Lettuce
Salsa
Pinto beans
Rice
Chili powder (and any other spices you want)
Onions
Corn chips
Tortillas
Day 1:
Chili. Quadruple the amount of beans. Divide the beans into four portions. One portion for tonight's dinner; refrigerate the other three.
Day 2:
Spanish rice. Make more than you know your family will eat. Refrigerate the leftovers. This (and Day 6) are really the only days you NEED meat in your dishes.
Day 3:
Use a portion of the refrigerated beans to quickly mix up some chili. Mix the Spanish rice and all the chili (leftover and fresh-made) into one dish. Add more tomato sauce if needed. Reheat.
Day 4:
Burritos. Take out one portion of the refrigerated beans, and make refries. If there's any leftovers from Day 3, add them to the burritos as part of the filling.
Day 5:
Nachos. Use any leftover beans/chili/Spanish rice, plus the last portion of refrigerated beans.
Day 6:
Taco salad, with any leftovers on the side.
Day 7:
Go treat yourself to pizza!
lol
May. 30, 2007
Beans for a week (sort of)
Soak pinto beans overnight, drain, put in fresh water and cook all day. Make lots for leftovers, but use a big pot and watch that water!
In the evening, drain and set a few cups aside for one meal.
Add a can of tomato something, garlic, chili powder, cumin, and lots of salt to make chili. You can also add hamburger if you want to. We serve with chopped onion and shredded cheese. We have also enjoyed it in bread bowls that we made.
The next day, take the leftovers and smash them. If they are too juicy, run them through the food processor (the blade) and make refried beans to have as nachos with more cheese, onion, lettuce, sour cream.
The next night, have homemade pizza with sauce, any kind of cheese, and anything you can find to put on it, even if it's just hamburger...or just cheese!
The next night, take the remainder of the smashed, seasoned beans and have burritos.
The next day, take out the beans that were set aside and add something tomatoey (is that a word), but don't make it runny, lots of salt, cumin and make some hush puppies or corn bread. Serve the beans over.
The following day, make up some macaroni. Throw all the leftover beans in with the drained macaroni then add cheese. If it needs thinning, ad a bit of water or tomato something. Wha la! Chilimac! To stretch it, make a bisquick topping and spread it over the whole thing.
Mar. 6, 2007
Cooking with Herbs, Spices and Seasonings
Herbs and spices can add flavor and variety to your food. Use a little at first, and then add more when you are sure you like the flavor.
Use 1/3 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed dried for 1 Tablespoon fresh.
Storage: Herbs and spices lose flavor and can spoil or get buggy if kept longer than one year. If you use slowly, buy small quantities or store in the freezer.
Herb, Spice
And Seasoning
|
Uses
|
| Basil |
Tomato and egg dishes, stews, soups and salads |
Black pepper
|
Meats, casseroles, vegetables and soups. Other peppers: White and cayenne |
Chili powder
|
Chili, bean and rice dishes, sauces, dips |
Cider vinegar
|
Salads, vegetables and sauces |
| Cinnamon |
French toast, fruit salad, sweet potatoes, pumpkin & squash, apple desserts, ham or pork chops, cookies, bread pudding |
| Cloves |
Whole - ham or pork roast
Ground - pear or apple desserts, squash & sweet potatoes |
| Cumin |
Mexican, Middle Eastern & Indian dishes, beef, lamb, dry bean dishes, marinades, chili and tomato sauces. This is an ingredient in curry powder. |
Dill weed
|
Tuna or salmon salad, potato salad, pickles, dips & sauces, vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, green beans |
| Garlic |
Can use fresh or dried. (Crushed, minced or powdered). Italian, Mexican and Oriental dishes, salad dressings, stir-fry, tomatoes and potatoes |
| Ginger |
Can be used fresh or dried (ground). Oriental dishes, marinades for chicken or fish, fruit salad dressings, gingerbread, pumpkin pie |
Italian seasoning
|
A mixture of marjoram, oregano, basil and rosemary. Italian dishes such as spaghetti, stir-fry, pasta salads |
Lemon juice
|
Fruit salads, blender drinks, fish and vegetables |
| Marjoram |
Egg and cheese dishes, meat, fish, poultry, and vegetables. I've seen it used in cookies |
| Nutmeg |
Cooked fruit, pies, desserts, baked items, spinach, sweet potatoes, eggnog and french toast |
| Onion |
Can be used fresh or dried (minced or powdered). Use in any dish where onion flavor is desired; Chili, casseroles, stew, salads, sauces and vegetables |
| Oregano |
Italian dishes, chili, omelets, beef stew, meat loaf, pork, vegetables such as broccoli, tomatoes and zucchini |
| Parsley |
Adds color and brings out the flavor of dishes. Use dried or fresh. Fresh may be an edible garnish. Meat, soup or vegetable dishes |
| Sage |
Stuffing, poultry, duck, brussel sprouts, casseroles |
| Thyme |
Fish, poultry, or meats in soups, stews, vegetable salads. |
Seasoning food with less salt
Try using herbs and spices to season your food.
Some seasonings contain salt and/or sodium. Use these sparingly:
Garlic salt, celery salt, seasoned salt, soy sauce, onion salt, monosodium glutamate (msg)
Many seasoning mixtures contain a lot of salt - read the label.
From Montana State University Extension Office. Free to distribute for educational purposes.
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Jul. 31, 2006
Summer ideas
Have you considered how good cinnamon rolls are on a summer morning? Or have you considered the delightfulness of baked bread or a roast on a hot summer's evening? Ah! I know... I sounds NUTS! But consider it a moment! What a nice break from the salad fare!
We have enjoyed some of these delights recently by using one of these ovens that are portable. We place it out on our deck, so the heat doesn't affect the home.
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