2 ¼ cups flour 2 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. salt 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar, or sucanat 2 eggs ¼ cup soft butter 16 ounce can fruit cocktail, undrained, or 2 cups fresh fruit ½ cup chocolate chips ½ cup chopped nuts, optional Combine all ingredients except chocolate chips and nuts in a…
Recipes
Apple Breakfast Cake
4 cups apples, cut up (leave skins on) 2 cups sugar (such as sucanat) 2 cups flour 1 ½ tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. salt 2 tsp. cinnamon 2 eggs, well beaten ¾ cups melted butter (1 ½ sticks) 2 tsp. vanilla 1 cup chopped nuts, optional Mix apples and sugar in a large bowl….
Blueberry Maple Oatmeal Smoothie
1/2 cup oatmeal 1 cup yogurt 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen) 2 tbsp. maple syrup 1 cup milk The Day Before: Combine oatmeal and yogurt in blender, and let it soak on the counter overnight. In the Morning: Add blueberries, maple syrup, and milk to the blender. Briefly blend, adding more milk if needed.
Breakfast Smoothie
2 eggs, from best-quality, pastured hens ¼ cup whole-milk yogurt ¼ cup coconut milk ½ cup fruit or freshly squeezed fruit juice Flavorings, such as nutmeg or vanilla 3-4 cups milk Add eggs, yogurt, coconut milk, fruit and flavorings to a blender. Briefly blend, then add enough raw milk to equal 1 quart of smoothie.
Soaked Oatmeal
Serves 2 1 cup oatmeal 2 cups filtered water 1 tbsp. yogurt Dash of salt The Day Before: Combine oatmeal, 1 cup filtered water, and yogurt in a glass bowl. Cover with a cloth, and leave it on your countertop overnight. In the morning: Quickly bring another cup of water and salt to a boil….
Blender French Toast with Coconut Syrup
4 eggs 1 c. milk 1/4 tsp. salt 2 tsp. vanilla 1/4 c. + 2 T. flour 1 lg. loaf French bread, sliced thick (about 12-13 slices) In blender, combine all ingredients (except bread, of course). Blend until mixture is lump-free. Transfer to a shallow bowl. Quickly dip both sides of bread in mixture and…
Tomato Stroganoff
2 lb. ground beef 1 onion, diced 1 Tbs. butter or olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 Tbs. minced) 1 8 oz. box cream cheese 1 cup sour cream 2 cans diced tomatoes 1 can olives sliced 2 tsp. fish sauce or Worcestershire Sauce 2 tsp. rosemary (fresh is best) 2 tsp. oregano…
Beef Chili
I’ve noticed that busy days come in pairs. This meal makes plenty so you can put some away in the freezer or save some for lunch the next day, which is likely to be busy as well. 3 pounds ground beef 2 onions, chopped 2 cans (15 oz.) kidney beans, rinsed 2 cans (15 oz.)…
Caesar Dinner Salad
1 large head romaine lettuce Parmesan cheese, shredded 4 slices of homemade bread (or one slice per person) Butter Garlic powder 4 cooked chicken breasts (or one per person) 1 lemon 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon fish sauce 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 clove garlic 1/2 cup…
Spinach Chicken Lasagna
This dish costs a little more than some of the others, but it’s easy for company or a special family dinner. 1 can (4 oz.) mushrooms 1 can (15 oz.) diced tomatoes 1 can (6 oz.) tomato paste 3/4 cup water 2 teaspoons dried basil 2 teaspoons dried oregano 2 teaspoons dried thyme 1 pound…
