Spicy Sesame Beef Stir-Fry

Spicy Sesame Beef Stir-Fry

2T soy souce
1T minced fresh ginger
1 clove garlic, minced
1tsp cornstarch
1/2c water
1/4tsp crushed hot red pepper
8-10oz tender boneless beef, thinly sliced into strips
2T sesame seeds
2T peanut oil or other vegetable oil
3C broccoli foretts
1c thinly sliced carrots

*in a bowl combine soy, ginger, garlic, cornstarch and red pepper with water until cornstarch dissolves
*sprinkle beef with sesame seeds
*heat 1T of oil over high heat, add beef and stir-fry until golden brown; remove from pan
*add remaining 1T of oil to pan and add broccoli and carrots, stir-frying until broccoli is bright green and carrots are crisp-tender ~2min
*reduce heat to medium, restir sauce and add sauce and beef into pan, stir until sauce thickens and becomes translucent ~2min

New England Clam Chowder

2 (6.5oz) cans minced clams
4oz salt pork or bacon, diced
3c chopped potatoes
1 large onion, chopped
2c milk
1c light cream
3T all-purpose flour
1/2tsp dried thyme

*drain clams and reserve liquid.  add enough water to reserved clam juice to measure 2c, set aside
*cook pork or bacon un saucepan until crisp, remove meat saving oil in pan
*into pan place clam liquid, potatoes and onion.  Cook about 15min until potatoes are tender
*stir in clams, 1 1/2c milk, cream
*into remaining 1/2c milk mix flour, thyme and salt and pepper to taste; stir this into pan
*cook and stir until thickened and buggly
*serve with pork/bacon on top

(When I made this I had no bacon, so I just added a little extra salt and a dash of cayenne pepper.  Also, I started the onion cooking in canola to soften before adding in the potatoes, then I added the milk, etc)

Spaghetti Pizza

1# ground beef or sausage, browned
1/2 pkg pepperoni
32oz pizza sauce
1# spaghetti noodles, cooked
1c milk
2 eggs
shredded mozzarella cheese
mushrooms

*spray 11x18" pan (I use 10x13" instead)
*combine egg and milk, and mix into pasta; pour into pan and spread evenly
*combine beef with sauce and spread evenly over pasta
*layer on pepperoni and mushrooms (or whatever other toppings you want)
*top with cheese
*bake @ 350º for 30min

Layered Potato, Sauerkraut and Beef Stew


1# sliced potatoes
2# sauerkraut, rinsed and drained (I actually do not drain...)
1med onion thinly sliced
1/4c dry white wine (I use chicken broth)
2T corn starch
1(14.5oz) can diced tomatoes
1/2tsp garlic powder
1/4tsp salt
1T caraway seeds (optional, I do use them)
2# cubed round steak

*layer potatoes, spread evenly with kraut then top with onion slices
*in bowl blend wine & cornstarch until smooth., stir in tomatoes with liquid, garlic pepper, salt and caraway
*pour 2/3 of tomato mixture over potatoes and kraut
*layer on beef
*pour over beef the remaining tomato mixture
*cover and cook on low about 9h, until beef and potatoes are tender

Cabbage Soup with Dill and Rice

Cabbage Soup with Rice and Dill (crock-pot)


1med head green cabbage, shredded
1/2c white rice, uncooked
6 sliced carrots
2(14.5oz) cans broth
1c water
1(15oz) can tomato sauce
1(14.5oz) can diced peeled tomatoes
1T plus 1tsp dill weed
1/2tsp seasoned salt
1/4-1/2tsp pepper
*Combine all into crock-pot except 1tsp dill
*cover and cook on low 7-8h (until rice is tender)
*add remaining 1tsp of dill and serve

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.)