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Peach Crisp from Canned Peaches
2 29-ounce cans peaches 1/2 cup sugar 1/3 cup cornstarch 1 tablespoon lemon juice Topping: 1/3 cup margarine, softened or melted 1 cup quick cooking oats 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon Preheat the oven to 400°. Open up the peaches and drain the juice into a small saucepan. Arrange […]
Continue readingDeep Dish Pie from Canned Peaches
Crust: 1 cup flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup shortening 3 tablespoons cold water Filling: 2 – 29 ounce cans of peaches 2 cups juice from the canned peaches (add water to make 2 cups if necessary) 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/2 cup sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg First prepare the crust. In […]
Continue readingApple Cobbler
Biscuit topper: 1 cup whole wheat flour 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup melted margarine 1 medium egg 1/4 cup milk Prepare this while the apples are cooking. First get out a medium sized bowl. Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in the bowl. Add […]
Continue readingBanana Honey Cake
3 very ripe bananas, mashed 1/2 cup margarine (1 stick), melted 1 cup honey 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup yogurt (homemade is fine) 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2-1/2 cups whole wheat flour Mash the bananas in a large bowl. Try to get them as lump-free […]
Continue readingSpanish Potato Tortilla
2 T olive oil plus 1 t olive oil 1 lb. fingerling potatoes, thinly sliced 1 onion, thinly sliced 2 t chopped garlic 5 organic eggs 1. Heat 2 T oil in skillet over medium heat. Add potatoes, reduce heat somewhat and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add vegetables and cook until onion is translucent. […]
Continue readingCrockpot Scalloped Potatoes
2 lbs. potatoes (about 6 medium) 1/4 t. pepper 3 T. butter 1 small onion, thinly sliced (optional) 1 can cream of mushroom soup – (10 oz.) 3/4 cup milk 1/4 C. flour 1 t. salt 4 slice American cheese Peel and thinly slice potatoes. Put sliced potatoes in greased CROCK-POT. Top with onion […]
Continue readingChunky Crockpot Apple Sauce
8-10 large tart cooking apples, peeled, cored, and cut in chunks 1/2 cup water 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 to 1 cup granulated sugar or Splenda Combine ingredients in slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours. Serve warm, if desired. Submitted by HBHW reader Susan S. Isn’t it amazing what a […]
Continue readingRed-Hots Apple Sauce in the Crockpot
10-12 apples, peeled, cored & chopped 1 cup red hots 1 cup water Combine in crockpot. Cover and cook on low 7-8 hours or HIGH 4 hours. Serve warm or chilled. Submitted by HBHW reader Susan S. If red hots aren’t your thing, but you love crockpot recipes, try this chunky crockpot apple sauce instead. […]
Continue readingCrockpot Ham and Potato Soup
3-1/2 cups peeled, diced potatoes 1/3 cup chopped celery 1/3 cup finely chopped onion ¾ cup diced ham 3-1/4 cups water 6 chicken bullion cubes ½ t. salt 1 t. pepper 5 T. flour 5 T. butter 2 cups milk Stir all but milk, flour and butter into crockpot. Cook on low for 6-8 […]
Continue readingCrockpot Apple Butter
8 cups apples, peeled, cored and chopped 4 cups white sugar 4 t. cinnamon ¼ t. cloves ¼ t. salt Fill a slow cooker with all ingredients. Cover and cook on HIGH for 1 hour. Reduce heat, simmer, stirring occasionally for 12 hours or until thick and golden in color. Fill small jars w/ hot […]
Continue readingPineapple Pancake Topping
20 ounce can crushed pineapple 1/2 cup warm tap water 1/4 cup honey 1 tablespoon margarine 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 cup cold tap water 2 tablespoons cornstarch Open up the canned pineapple and pour it all into a 2-quart saucepan. Add 1/2-cup of warm water, honey, margarine and cinnamon. Heat the pineapple over medium high […]
Continue readingBlueberry Pancake Topping
1 cup frozen or fresh blueberries 1/4 cup cool tap water 2 teaspoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons apple or white grape juice concentrate Dash nutmeg 1 tablespoon lemon juice Dash salt First get out a quart-sized saucepan. Measure in the water and cornstarch. Stir until the cornstarch dissolves. Add the blueberries, concentrated fruit juice, nutmeg, lemon […]
Continue readingApplesauce Pancake Topping
1 cup unsweetened applesauce 1/4 cup concentrated apple juice 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon In a small pan, over low heat, combine all of the ingredients. Simmer briskly for 5 minutes, or until thickened. Be careful not to burn it. Serve hot on pancakes or waffles. Makes 2 servings. Recipe is easily doubled […]
Continue readingWhole Wheat Banana Pancakes
2 small bananas, mashed 1 large egg 1 cup milk 1 cup whole wheat flour 1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt This recipe is another super way to use up ageing bananas. Begin by mashing the bananas in a large bowl. Whisk in the egg and milk. Beat the mixture until the banana is […]
Continue readingSticky Mango Rice Dessert
1 1/2 cups sushi rice (or plain white rice) 1 14 oz can coconut milk 1/2 cup Sucanat or Rapadura 2 t all natural vanilla extract 3 mangoes, sliced Combine rice, 2 1/2 cups water, Sucanat and 1/2 cup of the coconut milk in a large heavy bottomed saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce […]
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