Ingredients: 4 Water 1 Grits 1 Salt 4 Cheddar Cheese 1 -2 Garlic 1 Olive Oil Directions: I a sauce pan, bring water to a boil; slowly add grits and salt, stirring constantly; Reduce heat:simmer, uncovered, for 40-45 minutes or untill thickened, stirrin...
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Iranian Barley Soup
Ingredients: 1 Barley 1/2 Dry Green Lentils 6 Red Lentil 2 Water 2 Onions 1 Olive Oil 1 Dried Mint 1/2 Parsley Turmeric Ground Black Pepper Directions: Put everything into a pot and then bring to a gentle boil. Simmer for 1 1/4 hours, stirring occasionally....
Polenta With Garlicky Greens-
Ingredients: 2 Swiss Chard 1 Bok Choy 3 Olive Oil 1/4 Garlic Cloves 1 1/4 Crushed Red Pepper Flakes 1/4 Salt 1 1/2 Golden Raisin 2 Yellow Cornmeal 2 Milk 1 Parmesan Cheese Romano Cheese Pine Nuts Directions: Cut off and discard bottom 3 inches of Swiss-chard...
Barley Albondigas (Meatball) Soup
Ingredients: 1 Lean Ground Turkey 1/2 Beef 1/4 Pearl Barley 1 Onion 2 Egg 1/2 Fresh Cilantro Leaves 1/2 Ground Cumin 1/4 Salt 2 1/2 Ground Black Pepper 1 Fat-Free Chicken Broth 1 Chopped Tomatoes 1 Onion 1 Carrot 1 Green Chilies 1/4 Ground Cumin 1/4 Salt 3...
Soft Oven Polenta
Ingredients: 1 Vegetable Broth 1 Chicken Broth 1 Salt 1 Yellow Cornmeal 1 Butter 1 Cheese Parsley Directions: Preheat oven to 350 deg F. Spray a 2-quart oven-proof casserole with non-stick spray. Combine broth, salt, cornmeal and butter in the casserole and...
Sport and Misty’s Horse Cookies
Ingredients: 1 Oats 1 Oatmeal 1 Flour 1 Carrot 1 1/2 Salt 2 Sugar 1/4 Water 1/4 Molasses Directions: Mix all ingredients in bowl in order listed. Make small or medium size balls out of mixture and place on a greased cookie sheet sprayed with Pam. For extra...
Stuffing for Christmas or Thanksgiving
Ingredients: 10 Onions 3 Celery Ribs 3 Dried Thyme 1 Dried Sage 1 Fresh Sage 1 Dried Rosemary 1/2 Fresh Rosemary 2 Unsalted Butter Chicken Broth Directions: If you're using bread, toast bread in a large shallow baking pan in middle of oven until just dry, 25 to...
Ukrainian Nachynka (Cornmeal Dressing)
Ingredients: 1 Onion 1/4 Butter 1 Cornmeal 1 Sugar 1 Salt 1 Milk 4 Eggs 1 Baking Powder Directions: Saute chopped onion in butter. Do not brown. Turn heat to low. Add cornmeal to butter and mix well. Add the sugar, salt and warm milk. Stir slowly until the...
Ukrainian Christmas Kutya
Ingredients: 2 Water 3 -4 Poppy Seed 1 Honey 1/3 Sugar 2/3 Hot Water 1/2 Walnuts 1/2 Pecans Directions: Wash wheat in cold water and soak overnight in the 3 to 4 quarts of water. The next day, bring the water to a boil then simmer for 4 to 5 hours, stirring...
Best-ever Beef Barley Soup
Ingredients: 1 1/2 Lean Ground Beef 6 Water 3 Beef Bouillon Cubes 2 Carrots 1 1/2 Onions 1 1/2 Green Peppers 1 1/2 Celery 2 Garlic 1/2 Barley 1 Salt 1/2 Pepper 1 Bay Leaf 1/3 Catsup 1 Crushed Tomatoes 1 Tomato Sauce Directions: In Dutch oven or soup pot, saute...
Lemon Herb Quinoa
Ingredients: 1 Quinoa 1 1/2 Water 2 Dried Marjoram 3/4 Oregano 1/2 Dried Thyme 1/4 Dried Rosemary 3 Parsley 2 Fresh Lemon Juice 3/4 Salt 1/2 Fresh Lemon Rind 1/4 Pepper Directions: Place the quinoa in a large bowl. Fill with cold water. Drain into a strainer...
Bruschetta III
Ingredients: 1 French Baguette 1 Olive Oil 2 Roma Tomatoes 1 Fresh Basil 1 Fresh Oregano 1 Garlic Powder 1 White Pepper 1 Mozzarella Cheese 1 Provolone Cheese Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C. Slice the baguette into 1/2 inch thick...
Lil’ Cheddar Meatloaves
Ingredients: 1 Egg 3/4 Milk 1 Sharp Cheddar Cheese 1/2 Quick-Cooking Oats 1/2 Onion 1 Salt 1 Rubbed Sage 1 Lean Ground Beef 2/3 Catsup 1/2 Brown Sugar 1 1/2 Prepared Mustard Directions: In a bowl, beat the egg and milk. Stir in cheese, oats, onion, salt and...
Barley Mushroom Bake
Ingredients: 1 Pearl Barley 4 Butter 1 Yellow Onion 1 Mushroom 3 Beef Broth 2 Chicken Broth 1/4 Salt 1/2 Pepper 1/2 Dried Oregano Dried Thyme Directions: Preheat oven to 350°. Stir-fry barley in 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat for about 2...
Scalloped Tomatoes au Gratin
Ingredients: 4 Tomatoes 2 Onion 1 Brown Sugar 1 Molasses 1/4 Salt 1/4 Pepper 2 Butter 1/4 Cheese Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degree. Cut 3 slices of toast into cubes. Mix tomatoes, chopped onion, sugar, salt and pepper together. Grease a casserole dish. Put...
Roasted Garlic and Olive Oil Couscous
Ingredients: 1 1/4 Water 1 Broth 1 Couscous 1/2 Butter 2 Margarine 1 Salt 1/2 Garlic 1/2 Olive Oil 1/4 Dried Thyme Leaves Paprika Black Pepper Directions: Bring water to a boil. Add couscous, butter and salt. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes. Topping:...
Wild Forest Mushroom Couscous
Ingredients: 1 1/4 Water 1 Broth 1 Couscous 1/2 Butter 2 Margarine 1/2 Salt 1/2 White Wine 1 Shiitake Mushroom 1 Porcini Mushroom 1 Onion Garlic Basil Directions: Bring water to a boil. Add couscous, butter and salt. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes....
Long John Silver’s Fish Batter
Ingredients: 3/4 Flour 2 Cornstarch 1/4 Baking Soda 1/4 Baking Powder 1/4 Salt 3/4 Water Directions: Sift dry ingredients. Add water and mix well. Use to coat fish or chicken filets. Cover the fish completely. Deep fry until a nice golden...
Jeff’s Yorkshire Pudding
Ingredients: 5 Flour 1/2 Salt 1 Milk 2 Eggs 1 -2 Beef Drippings 1 -2 Shortening Directions: One half hour before standing rib roast is done, prepare Yorkshire pudding batter. ( Mix all ingredient with hand mixer just until smooth.. Heat 9x9 pan in oven with...
Vegetable-Bulgur Salad with Buttermilk Dressing
Ingredients: 1 Water 1/2 Bulgur 1 Cucumber 1/2 Red Bell Pepper 1/2 Zucchini 1/4 Radish 1/4 Green Onion 3 Buttermilk 2 Mayonnaise 2 Parsley 1/2 Dried Oregano 1/2 Salt 1/4 Pepper Directions: In a suacepan, bring the 1 cup water to a boil and stir in the bulgur;...
Really Good Vegetarian Meatloaf (Really!)
Ingredients: 2 Water 1 Salt 1 Lentils 1 Onion 1 Quick-Cooking Oats 3/4 Monterey Jack Cheese 1 American Cheese 4 1/2 Egg 1 Tomato Sauce 1 Garlic Powder 1 Dried Basil 1/2 Dried Parsley 1/4 Seasoning Salt Black Pepper Directions: Add salt to water and boil in a...
No-bake Caramel Popcorn
Ingredients: 1 Salt 1/4 Brown Sugar 1/4 Butter 1/4 Margarine Directions: Pop the microwave popcorn and set aside in a pan or bowl lined with wax paper. Combine butter, brown sugar and salt together in a saucepan. Heat until completely melted. Pour over popped...
Corn Cakes
Ingredients: 2 Whole Kernel Corn 1/4 Onion 1 Milk 1 Egg 1 1/2 Flour 2 Baking Powder 3/4 Salt Directions: Combine corn, onion, milk, with the beaten egg in a bowl. Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a separate bowl. Add corn mixture and mix just enough to...
Brown Rice With Onions, Garlic, and Pecans
Ingredients: 1 Brown Rice 2 White Rice 3 Chicken Broth 1 Water 3 Butter 1/2 Yellow Onion 2 Garlic Cloves Pecans Green Onions Directions: Using chicken broth [or water for Vegetarian], cook the rice according to the package directions. About 15 minutes before...
Divine Carrots
Ingredients: 4 Carrots 1 1/2 Croutons 1 Cheddar Cheese 2 Eggs 1/4 Milk 1/4 Unsalted Butter 1 1/2 Reduced-Sodium Worcestershire Sauce 1 Morton Lite Salt Directions: Mix carrots, croutons and cheese. Put in 1½-quart buttered casserole dish. Mix remaining...
Cajun Seasoning Mix
Ingredients: 3 Salt 1 Ground Cayenne Pepper 1/2 White Pepper 1/2 Ground Black Pepper 1/2 Paprika 1/2 Onion Powder 1/2 Garlic Powder Directions: Mix'em up.
Greek Green Beans
Ingredients: 2 1/2 Fresh Green Beans 1 Olive Oil 1 -2 Garlic 2 Onions 1 1/2 Tomatoes 3 Parsley 1 Sugar 1/2 Salt 1/4 Black Pepper Directions: Wash beans and break them in half or slice them lengthwise. Place in a large pot of cold water. Heat the oil in a large...
Danish Braised Cabbage
Ingredients: 1 Red Cabbage 4 Butter 1 Sugar 1 Salt 1/3 Water 1/3 Vinegar 1/4 Red Currant Jelly 2 Apples Directions: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Wash cabbage, remove outer leaves, and cut in half lengthwise; remove core; slice or chop fine, using a knife or...
Summery Stuffed Red & Yellow Bell Peppers
Ingredients: 1/2 Couscous 1 Boiling Water 3 Red Bell Peppers 3 Yellow Bell Peppers 1/2 Red Bell Pepper 1/2 Yellow Bell Pepper 1/3 Scallion 1/2 Zucchini 2 Lime Juice 2 Olive Oil 1/4 Fresh Dill Directions: Place the couscous and boiling water in a large bowl,...
Baked Hominy Grits with Cheese
Ingredients: 2 Water 2 Milk 1 Salt 1 Hominy Grits 2 Eggs 1 Sharp Cheddar Cheese 2 Butter Directions: Combine water, milk, salt, and grits in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer until thickened, stirring occasionally. Allow 5 minutes for...
Chili Powder
Ingredients: 2 Paprika 2 Oregano 1 1/4 Cumin 1 1/4 Garlic Powder 1 1/4 Cayenne Pepper 3/4 Onion Powder Directions: Mix'em up.
Crock Pot Stuffing Barbaja W.
Ingredients: 12 Prepared Stuffing 1 Butter 2 Margarine 2 Celery 1/2 Onions 1 Mushroom 2 Fresh Parsley 4 Dried Parsley Eggs Chicken Broth Directions: Saute butter onion parsley mushroom celery combine with other ingredients. Cook in covered crock pot on high for...