Heidi’s Savory French Bread
Heidi
Mexican Dip Casserole
1 can vegetarian refried beans (I mixed some left over mashed chipotles in adobo for some heat for the mature taste buds in my family)
1 can kidney or black beans, drained & rinsed
cumin
1 block firm tofu, cubed, or 1 lb ground turkey (I did 1/2 one side
Finally Got it Right Chili
Pour acouple tablespoons olive oil in bottom of pot add onion and garlic (to taste). When they are brown add a good meaure of molasses (about 1/8-1/4 cup). Add one can tomatoe paste and one large can sliced tomatoes. You can add pepper, chili powder, etc. to taste.Let simmer acouple minutes […]
Jello making is sooooo easy! The only ingredients are fruit juice and Knox gelatin! It’s actually as easy, or even easier, than using the box, and so much more healthy. I have used a couple of different recipes over the years. Here’s my current one, adapted from the La Leche League cookbook “Whole Foods for […]
Heidi’s Honey Vanilla Yogurt
By Heidi
4 cups milk (any kind)
1/4 cup honey
2 Tbs vanilla extract
1/2 cup powdered milk (any kind)
1 package yogurt Starter
Heat milk, powdered milk, honey, and vanilla until
just before boiling. Let cool to luke warm (100 - 110
F), I put a little on my wrist and when it feels warm
not hot it is ready. […]
Veggie Wrap
2 Tbs olive oil
1 cup diced eggplant
1 cup diced zucchini
1 cup diced bell pepper
1 cup diced onion
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 Tbs chopped Garlic
1/2 cup spaghetti sauce
1 package tomato and basil wrappers (large size
usually 8 to a pack)
Saut
Brunch Casserole
2 lbs potatoes scrubbed and peeled
1 onion chopped
1 lb breakfast meat, chopped ham, or sausage cooked and crubled, or smoked sausage sliced
2 C shredded cheese
12 eggs
1 C milk
1/2 t salt
1/8 t pepper
Layer 1/3 of potatoes,onion, meat and cheese 3 times. Combine eggs, milk, salt and pepper and pour over the top. Cook on low […]
Crock Pot Lasagna
1 pound ground beef
1 large onion ,chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
4-8 oz cans tomato sauce
2/3 C water
1-6 oz can tomato paste
1 t salt
1 t dried oregano
9 dry lasagna noodles (whole wheat works well)
4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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Baked Pumpkin Bread
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup solid pack pumpkin puree
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 egg
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Sift the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg into a large […]
Need to prepare meals on a tight budget? Here are some healthy ideas!
Soups can be made with cheap ingredients such as beans, and can be stretched with a bit of water, if needed (just add more seasonings). They also make well in bulk (doubling or tripling the recipe), and freeze well (with the possible […]