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Taco Style Lentils & Rice
3/4 cup dry lentils 3/4 cup brown rice 4 cups tap water 4 beef bouillon cubes 2 teaspoons chili powder 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder In a 2-quart saucepan bring the water to a boil. As the water is heating, add the lentils, rice, bouillon, chili powder, cumin, onion […]
Continue readingTortilla Chip Pie or Easy Taco Salad
2 – 15 oz cans kidney beans, drained OR 1 cup of dry beans, cooked tender (about 3 cups of cooked beans) 1/2 to 1 pound ground beef or turkey 1 tablespoon dry onion 1 tablespoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon EACH garlic powder and oregano 1/8 teaspoon pepper 15 […]
Continue readingSausage Bean Skillet
1 pound turkey sausage 4 stalks celery, sliced 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon honey 3 cups cooked lima beans (or any other kind for that matter; about 2-15 oz cans) 15 ounce can tomato sauce First get out a large skillet. In it fry the turkey sausage until it is quite […]
Continue readingButter Beans
Butter beans is one of those great dishes that are best when prepared very simply. If you haven’t had them in a while (and especially if you didn’t care for them much as a kid) give them another try. I’m sure they’ll quickly become a family favorite. Butter Beans Recipe Type: Side Dish Prep […]
Continue readingTVP and Bean Burrito Mix
1 cup plain or unflavored TVP granules 3 tablespoons dry onion 2 tablespoons dry bell pepper (optional) 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon oregano 2 beef bouillon cubes Combine the TVP and all of the other ingredients in a resealable plastic container. I like to use zip-lock bags. […]
Continue readingEasy Chili
1 pound ground beef 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic minced, or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 15 or 28 oz can of tomatoes 6 oz can tomato paste 4 cups cooked pinto or kidney beans(see note below) 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon dry parsley (optional) Get out […]
Continue readingRed Beans & Rice
1 pound dry kidney beans (approximately 6 cups cooked) 2 quarts of tap water 1 pound turkey sausage 1 large onion, chopped 4 stalks of celery chopped 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic 2 teaspoons salt Good shot of Tabasco Sauce Hot Cooked Brown Rice or White Rice (double the recipe for the rice) Soak the […]
Continue readingReconstituting Powdered Milk
The key to reconstituting powdered milk is to use the right amount of water for the amount of powder. Below is a handy little table that will show you exactly what you need to mix to make a certain amount of milk from powder. You can then use it to cook or bake with or […]
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With the price of milk soaring through the roof lots of folks are reconsidering powdered milk for it’s economy. The dairy price hike hasn’t affected dry milk much yet, making it the best dairy bargain currently available. Through an informal investigation I’ve discovered that fresh milk costs between $3.50 and $4.50 a gallon in most […]
Continue readingHoney Mint Lemonade
3/4 cup lemon juice 3/4 cup honey 2 cups hot tap water Cold tap water to fill the pitcher To prepare begin by combining the hot water and honey in a 2-quart pitcher. Stir until the honey is dissolved. Add the lemon juice and enough cold water to fill the pitcher. Add a few leaves […]
Continue readingHoney Lemonade
3/4 cup lemon juice 3/4 cup honey 2 cups hot tap water Cold tap water to fill the pitcher To prepare begin by combining the hot water and honey in a 2-quart pitcher. Stir until the honey is dissolved. Add the lemon juice and enough cold water to fill the pitcher. Stir and stir and […]
Continue readingBean & Bacon Bit Soup
An old fashioned soup that’s sure to please. 2 – 15 oz cans small white beans, undrained OR 1 cup of dry beans, cooked tender (about 3 cups of cooked beans) 4 cups beef or vegetarian-ham broth 1/4 cup catsup 1/2 an onion, chopped 1 stalk of celery, finely chopped 1 carrot, finely chopped 1/8 […]
Continue readingItalian Beans & Rice
Here’s a dish that’s as frugal as it is delicious. We’ve been making Italian beans and rice for dinner for as long as I can remember.
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