1 pound dry Great Northern beans 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar ½ pound cooked ham, diced 1 Tablespoon minced onion ½ cup brown sugar ½ teaspoon sea salt several dashes of black pepper 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 Tablespoon dried parsley Rinse beans in a large pot; discard shriveled beans and any small stones. Add 8 cups of cold water and 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar. Let stand … [Read more...]
Chicken Soup & Dumplings
CHICKEN SOUP: 12 cups chicken broth 1 onion, diced 2 clove garlic, minced 3 carrots, sliced 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 T. chopped fresh parsley (or dried parsely) 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced ½ t. poultry seasoning 1 t. salt pepper to taste 1-2 cups chicken, cooked and chopped In a large soup pot, add chicken broth, onion, garlic, carrots, celery, parsley, potatoes, and … [Read more...]
Beef Enchiladas
I make this recipe frequently because it is so easy to put together. Serve with some corn and a large green salad and you have a yummy dinner! Beef Enchiladas 1 pound ground beef (you can also sub chicken, ground turkey, etc.) Cream of chicken soup: ¼ cup butter ¼ cup flour 1 cup water 1/3 cup milk 2 t. chicken bouillon Sauce: 1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce ¼ t. garlic powder 2 t. chili powder ¼ t. … [Read more...]
Burritos
Filling: 3 cups pinto beans (I like to use 2 cups pinto beans and 1 cup black beans) 1 cup brown rice 8 to 10 cups water 1 tablespoon salt 3 tablespoons or less depending on taste, taco seasoning (can use homemade) For extra nutrition, soak the pinto beans and brown rice in enough water to generously cover it all. Add 3 tablespoons whey or lemon juice and stir. Cover and let sit overnight … [Read more...]
Homemade Macaroni & Cheese
My kids LOVE macaroni and cheese and it took me a long time to find a homemade recipe that they like. They LOVE this one! I hope you enjoy it too. Homemade Macaroni & Cheese 4 cups elbow pasta, uncooked (you can use whole wheat pasta for a healthier option) 1/2 cup butter 1 cup evaporated milk (or 3/4 cup water & 2/3 cup non-fat dry milk mixed together) 15 slices of American … [Read more...]