Homemade Yogurt

  3-3/4 cup warm tap water 1-2/3 cups instant nonfat dry milk 2 to 4 tablespoon store-bought, plain yogurt with active yogurt cultures (read the label to be sure) In a large saucepan combine the tap water and dry milk powder. Stir it very well, and let it sit a few minutes. Then stir it […]

Continue reading

Homemade Yogurt Cheese

1 quart yogurt, store-bought or homemade, dairy or soy 1 strainer paper coffee filters or cheese cloth or any loosely woven fabric that is clean, and preferably, pet-hair-free You may use homemade yogurt or purchased yogurt to make this recipe. I always use homemade because I keep it on hand regularly. Line a strainer with […]

Continue reading

Chocolate Cream Frosting

4 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup evaporated milk 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa or carob powder 1/3 cup honey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1-1/2 cups instant nonfat dry milk powder Place the cream cheese in a bowl and let it come to room temperature. Pour the evaporated milk, cocoa, honey and vanilla. Use electric beaters […]

Continue reading

Galic Butter

1 Stick of Butter or Margarine 2 Cloves of Garlic Salt 1 tsp lemon juice or vinegar dash of paprika (0ptional) I usually make this recipe with margarine. It’s cheaper and the margarine is easier to work with. If you are using butter, take it out of the fridge and let it sit on the […]

Continue reading

Red Wagon Butter

1/2 cup margarine 1/2 cup nutritional yeast Melt the margarine in the microwave or on top of the stove. Stir in the yeast. Microwave or continue cooking on the stove until the mixture is bubbly and slightly thickened. My microwave does this in about 30 seconds. Stir again and spread on fresh baked bread or […]

Continue reading

Spanish 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 reading

Impossible Broccoli and Cheddar Pie

2 (10-ounce) packages frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (8 ounces) 2/3 cup chopped onions 1 1/3 cups milk 3 eggs 3/4 cup biscuit mix (homemade is fine) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Start by heating your oven to 400 degrees. Get out a 10 inch pie dish and […]

Continue reading

Macaroni & Cheese

2 cups dry macaroni 3 cups water 1 cup instant dry milk powder 1/4 cup margarine, melted (1/2 a stick) 2 medium eggs 3 cups shredded cheese (Colby is traditional) 4 oz of Velveeta type cheese, cut into chunks OR the equivalent of sliced sandwich cheese, torn into smallish pieces a pinch of dry mustard […]

Continue reading

Quick and Easy Pizza

For the Crust 2-1/2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon dry yeast 3/4 cup water 1/4 cup oil For the Sauce 8 ounce can of tomato sauce 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning OR 1/2 teaspoon basil & 1/4 teaspoon oregano 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1  teaspoon EACH sugar & onion powder […]

Continue reading

Homemade Pizza

Pizza Dough Bread Machine Pizza Dough Italian Tomato Sauce Quick and Easy Pizza Begin by preparing the crust from one of the recipes above. While the dough is resting, make the sauce, or use canned spaghetti sauce to save time. By the time the sauce is done, the dough will be ready to press in […]

Continue reading

Cheese Fritters

1/2 cup milk 1 tablespoon oil 1 medium egg 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon yellow mustard 1 cup flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup shredded cheese Oil, shortening, or bacon grease for frying In a medium sized bowl combine the milk, oil, egg, salt and mustard. Beat it really well, to mix it all […]

Continue reading

Cheesy Broiler Snacks

1 cup shredded cheese 1/4 cup mayonnaise Dash Worcestershire Sauce or Tabasco Sauce 1 sleeve saltine crackers In a smallish bowl combine the cheese, mayonnaise and sauce of choice. Mash it together pretty well, but it will remain lumpy. Arrange the saltines on a cookie sheet. Place small spoonfuls of the cheese filling on each cracker. […]

Continue reading

Cheese Puffs

3/4 cup melted margarine 1-1/2 to 2 cups shredded cheese 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon paprika Liberal Dash of Tabasco Sauce Get out your trusty big bowl. Combine the melted margarine, cheese, flour, salt, paprika, and Tabasco. Stir it all together with a fork until it forms a dough similar to pie […]

Continue reading

Quiche

1 unbaked Pie Crust 1-1/3 cups milk or 1 can evaporated milk 3 or 4 medium eggs 1/4 teaspoon salt Dash each pepper and nutmeg 1/2 to 1 cup shredded cheese 1/2 cup of reconstituted TVP or cooked meat and/or 1 cup of cooked vegetables(see the recipe) First prepare your pie crust and fit it […]

Continue reading

Scrambled Rice

1 tablespoon margarine or oil 1/2 an onion, chopped 2 teaspoons of minced fresh garlic 2 cups of cooked cold rice 2  eggs Salt and Black Pepper to taste This recipe only serves two people. It is easily doubled or tripled however, to serve more. The more you are making, the greater the likelihood that […]

Continue reading