Those of you sneering about the instant mashed potatoes I eat while camping are missing an icon in American Cuisine. I read at eHow that, “Instant potatoes have been a staple in many kitchens for decades. They are one of the best-selling items in the grocery because they are inexpensive, very easy to prepare and have a long…
Do you ever say to yourself: I Am Supposed to Eat Healthy But I Don’t Want to Cook Today (IASEHDWCT)? I do the IASEHDWCT routine quite often in the winter. Like today: it is windy and cold. I am in slug mode. The garden is bare (it is not even planted so no surprise there). Nothing in…
In the past few years I have reduced meat consumption, learned to love plant-based protein (that’s you tofu), ingested fewer sweets, consumed mountains of vitamins, swallowed several daily meds, walked 5Ks, started training to run a 5K, stretched, twisted, turn, bought a bike, walked my dog, grown my own organic veggies, eaten at least one…
My son was here for spring break and caught some beautiful trout in a local creek. Here is how we cooked them after he cleaned em out and chopped off the head: Ingredients 1/4 cup honey finely diced green onion 1 tbs lemon juice Mix all together and pour into fish. Wrap in foil, bake approx 25 mins…
large onions water brown sugar raisins pectin orange essential oil crock pot
1 cup cooked, ground soy beans 1 cup bean sprouts (fresh or canned) 2 cups cole slaw mix (fresh or packaged) 1/4 cup sesame seed 1/2 cup Asian Salad Dressing, lowfat (don’t use the strong sesame oil dressings)
I like to cook 3 or four winter squash at a time. I use some immediately and then freeze the rest. However, since sizes vary, when I bake the squash some are harder and some mush. I really like firm squash cubes to mix with beans and add to soups. So, I tried something new:…
6 slices Ezekial bread, left out on cookie sheet to dry overnight (I find this bread in frozen foods) 1/2 cup green chilies, chopped 1/2 onion, diced 1 can diced tomatoes (and juice) 1.5 cups water (more if mix seems dry) Mexican seasonings to taste (chili powder, cilantro, cumin, etc) Optional: pine nuts, raisins, corn,…
There is no lack of veggies in my diet this winter. This is the time of year when I really enjoy the things I stored last fall. I am making a dent in my supply of frozen chard and other greens. I use them in everything, including soup and casseroles. I am also using garlic frozen…
One of my experiments this year was to grow some protein. I decided on soybeans, called edamame when eaten green. Frozen edmame is available in most grocery stores, and I love it. While only about a dozen plants made it through our tough season, I had excellent results. The bush-type plant is small, and it produces large quantities…