Mexican Rice

2tsp canola oil
1/2c onion chopped
1/4c green bell pepper chopped
1 large clove garlic minced
1c long grain rice
1 (15oz) can diced tomatoes with liquid
1tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2c broth

*saute onion, pepper and garlic in oil until softened
*add rice and stir until rice has browned
*add rest, bring to boil, lower heat and cover, simmer until liquid has been absorbed ~20min
(peas and carrots may be added with last step if desired)

Hot Cereal (using wheat berries)

Hot Cereal (from my sister-in-law)
-Boil 3 cups water, add 1/2 tsp salt. In a separate container place 1 cup cold water, 1 cup cold milk, and whisk in 1 cup blenderized grain of your choice.(I use hard red/white wheat.) By wetting the grain first, it will not clump. Then whisk your water/milk/grain mix into rapidly boiling water. Return to a boil, reduce heat and simmer covered for about 15 minutes.
Let sit off heat for 5-10 min
You have to watch this. It will boil over quickly! I use a very big pot. It is so yummy. I serve it like oatmeal with a little sugar and milk.

Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls

Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Casserole (from Sandy aka: Progressing Pilgrim on SL)


1 lb ground beef or pork
1 c. onion, chopped
8 c. cabbage (about 1/2 of a 3 lb head) cut into thin strips and then 2" long pieces (so you can fork it into your mouth)
1/2 cup water
4 c crushed tomatoes, or a 28 oz can
1 TBSP brown sugar
1 TBSP white vinegar
1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 1/2 tsp whole caraway seed
1 tsp garlic powder
1 TBSP paprika (or more to taste)
In a large skillet, brown the meat and drain off any grease. Add the chopped onion and cook for about 3 minutes to soften the onion. Add the cabbage and water and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the cabbage starts to wilt. Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cover. Simmer until the cabbage is to the desired tenderness--about 30 minutes. Serve with cooked rice.

Serves 4-6. Freezes well.

Gingerbread Muffins

Wet:
2T soft butter
2T oil
1 egg
1/2c blackstrap molasses
1/4c honey
1c water

Dry:
2c wholewheat flour
2t cinnamon
1 1/2t ginger
1/2t baking soda
1 1/2t baking powder
1/2t salt

*Blend wet
*Blend dry
*Blend wet with dry
*bake @ 350º for 20-24min

RYE OPTION:
use 2 1/2c rye flour instead of wholewheat
increase soda to 1 1/2t
bake @ 325º

Dirty Rice (The Fruit of the Spirit Cookbook)

1T olive oil
1/2# ground beef
1 med. onion chopped fine
1 rib celery chopped fine
1 bell pepper chopped fine
3 cloves garlic minced fine
1 (14.5 oz) can black beans
1/4 tsp thyme
1/4 tsp cayenne
salt
2 1/2 c chicken broth
2 bay leaves
1 1/4 c white rice
3 green onions (opt.)

*brown beef and add onion, celery and pepper.  Cook ~10 min, until softened
*add garlic, beans, thyme, cayenne and salt, cook for 5min
*transfer to drainer and cover to keep warm
*in same pan add broth, rice, bay. Bring to boil, scrape bits from bottom of pan
*simmer until rice is done  ~17min
*remove bay leaves, add back meat mixture and stir together
*sprinkle with green onions (opt.)

Cabbage Rolls (crock pot)

Cabbage Rolls (Crock Pot)


12 leaves cabbage
1 cup cooked white rice
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup minced onion
1 pound extra-lean ground beef
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 1/4 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

* Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Boil cabbage leaves 2 minutes; drain.
* In large bowl, combine 1 cup cooked rice, egg, milk, onion, ground beef, salt, and pepper. Place about 1/4 cup of meat mixture in center of each cabbage leaf, and roll up, tucking in ends. Place rolls in slow cooker.
* In a small bowl, mix together tomato sauce, brown sugar, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over cabbage rolls.
* Cover, and cook on Low 8 to 9 hours.

Layered Beef, Sauerkraut, Potato Stew (crockpot)

1# sliced potatoes

2# sauerkraut rinsed and drained (tho, I don't rinse or drain)
1med onion, halved and thinly sliced
1/4c dry white wine (I just use water)
2T corn starch
1 (14.5oz) can diced tomatoes
1/2tsp garlic pepper
1/4tsp salt
1T caraway seeds (optional) (we do use them)
2# beef round steak, trimmed of fat and cut into 1" cubes

*layer potato slices on bottom of crock pot
*spread sauerkraut evenly
*spread onion evenly
*in bowl; blend wine with cornstarch, then add tomato with liquid, garlic pepper, salt and caraway seeds; mix together
*pour 2/3 over layers already in pot
*spread beef evenly
*pour remaining tomato mixture over beef
*cover and cook on low about 9h, until beef is cooked and potatoes are tender

Upside-down Pizza

1# bulk sausage (or ground beef, or shredded chicken)
1 med. onion, chopped
1/4 c green pepper, chopped
2T plus 1c flour (can use WW)
1/2tsp dried basil or 1tsp It. seasoning
1/2tsp fennel seed, crushed
1 (15oz can) tomato sauce
2c (8oz) mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 eggs
1c milk
1T vegetable oil
1/2tsp salt
2T parmesan cheese, grated (optional)

*cook meat, onion and green pepper until meat is cooked through
*stir in 2T flour, basil and fennel, mix then add tomato sauce and boil 2min
*spread meat mixture into 9x13" pan
*sprinkle cheese over meat mixture
*in bowl place remaining flour.  Beat in eggs, milk, oil and salt until smooth.  Add in parmesan.
*pour over cheese in pan
*bake uncovered at 425 for 24-30min, until browned slightly

Broccoli Quiche

1 can cream chicken soup
1c milk
6 eggs
pinch cayenne
10 oz frozen broccoli, thawed
1c shredded cheddar cheese
2-9" pie shells

*prehead to 450
*combine soup, milk, egg and cayenne
*divide broccoli and cheddar between the 2 crusts
*pour egg mixture over broccoli and cheddar evenly
*bake 10min
*reduce heat to 350 and bake another 30min, or until set