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Tomato Rice Pilaf
2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, sliced 1 cup dry, long-grain brown rice 14 oz can chopped tomatoes 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1-1/2 cups water To make this dish, you will need a sauce pan with a tightly fitting lid. Heat the olive oil in a skillet. Add the onion and sautè it […]
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6 cups of sliced, peeled, & cored apples (or peaches or pears) 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 cup rolled oats 1/3 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon cloves 1/3 cup soft margarine Get out a two quart casserole dish and oil it well. Place the prepared apples or […]
Continue readingRapid Cycle Potato Bread
1-2/3 cups warm tap water 2 tablespoons margarine 4 cups unbleached bread flour or whole wheat flour 2 teaspoons salt 2 tablespoons Honey or brown sugar 1/2 cup instant mashed potato flakes 2 teaspoons active dry yeast Measure the ingredients into the bread pan in the order listed. Make a well in the flour and […]
Continue readingBanana Muffin
We go through a lot of bananas around here, but every once in a while, we end up with overripe bananas. They are perfect for baking of course. Banana bread and banana cake are favorites around here, as are these simple banana muffins. They turn out great every time and are both a breakfast and […]
Continue readingCranberry Bread
3 cups flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup sugar 2 medium eggs 1/4 cup melted margarine or oil 1 1/3 cups milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 to 1-1/2 cups cranberries, fresh or frozen This is Tommy’s favorite tea bread. To prepare it you will need to get out your favorite large […]
Continue readingBlueberry Muffins
1/2 cup apple juice concentrate 1/2 cup sugar-free applesauce 2 large eggs 1/4 cup oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1-3/4 cups whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup frozen or fresh blueberries Begin by getting out a large bowl. In it combine the wet ingredients. This would be the apple juice concentrate, applesauce, eggs, […]
Continue readingMy Best Banana Bread
3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup) 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup melted margarine or corn oil grated peel of one orange (optional) 3/4 cup orange juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 teaspoons baking powder(1 tablespoon) 2-1/2 cups unbleached white flour or whole wheat flour 1 cup chopped nuts (optional) Use a whisk to mash the […]
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2 big bananas, mashed 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup oil 1 cup sour milk or yogurt or buttermilk (powdered is fine) 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 teaspoons baking powder 2 cups all-purpose or whole wheat flour or a combination Peel the bananas and plop them into a big bowl. Use a whisk to mash them […]
Continue readingDoodle Bugs
1 cup instant potato flakes 1-1/2 cups boiling water 2 tablespoons oil 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup flour 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder fat for frying In a large bowl combine the instant potatoes and the boiling water. The potatoes will swell up and absorb the water. Add the oil and salt. Stir until well combined. […]
Continue readingTomato Juice from Tomato Paste
1 can tomato paste 4 cans of tap water Use any size can of tomato paste. Usually they come in 12-oz or 6-oz sizes. Open the can and scrape the thick concentrated tomato paste into a large jar or juice pitcher. Fill the can with water 4 times, and pour the water in with the […]
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