Article and Recipe Archive: Recent articles for the category Springtime Recipes2011-05-10T00:00:00ZArticle and Recipe ArchiveCreamed New Potatoes and Peas2011-05-10T00:00:00Z2011-05-10T00:00:00ZCreamed New Potatoes & Peas "Enjoy the bounty of the Spring Garden!"
Makes 4 servings, double or tr...Creamed New Potatoes & Peas "Enjoy the bounty of the Spring Garden!"
Makes 4 servings, double or triple as needed.
15-20 new potatoes (Or regular potatoes cut up) 1 onion, chopped 1-2 Cups baby spring peas or snow peas 1/2-1 tsp dill weed 1-2 cups chopped ham or cooked smoked sausage, optional
White Sauce (makes 2 cups) 4 TB butter or coconut oil 4 TB flour, whole grain preferred 2 Cups milk, o<p><strong><font size="+1">Creamed New Potatoes & Peas<br /> </font></strong>"Enjoy the bounty of the Spring Garden!"</p>
<p>Makes 4 servings, double or triple as needed.</p>
<p><strong>15-20 new potatoes (Or regular potatoes cut up)<br /> 1 onion, chopped<br /> 1-2 Cups baby spring peas or snow peas<br /> 1/2-1 tsp dill weed<br /> 1-2 cups chopped ham or cooked smoked sausage, optBASIC SALSA 2009-05-19T00:00:00Z2009-05-19T00:00:00ZBasic Salsa can be made using the following recipe. Add other spices to create your own "signature r...Basic Salsa can be made using the following recipe. Add other spices to create your own "signature recipe"
14 pounds of tomatoes (scalded and peeled and cut-up) 5 cups of onions (chopped) 10 green peppers (chopped) 2 ounces or more jalapeno peppers (chopped) 1 cup vinegar 1/ 2 cup brown sugar 1/ 4 cup salt 2 teaspoons oregano flakes 1 Cup chopped cilantro, optional 3 teaspoon cumin 3 teaspo<p><font size="4"><strong>Basic Salsa </strong></font>can be made using the following recipe. Add other spices to create your own "signature recipe"</p>
<p><strong>14 pounds of tomatoes (scalded and peeled and cut-up) <br /> 5 cups of onions (chopped)<br /> 10 green peppers (chopped)<br /> 2 ounces or more jalapeno peppers (chopped) <br /> 1 cup vinegar<br /> 1/ 2 cup brown sugar <br />Raised Bed Gardening
by Lisa Vitello2008-02-20T00:00:00Z2008-02-20T00:00:00Z Since we were “suburb born” rookies when we first made our move to the country, we h... Since we were “suburb born” rookies when we first made our move to the country, we have gleaned from a lot of different resources to educate ourselves regarding the skills required to grow food. What we often found ourselves doing was taking a little knowledge here and a little there and then practicing those ideas in our garden. Some practices we have continued through the years Since we were “suburb born” rookies when we first made our move to the country, we have gleaned from a lot of different resources to educate ourselves regarding the skills required to grow food. What we often found ourselves doing was taking a little knowledge here and a little there and then practicing those ideas in our garden. Some practices we have coCOOKING WITH CHILDREN - QUICK & HEALTHY SNACK IDEAS2006-10-04T00:00:00Z2006-10-04T00:00:00ZCOOKING WITH CHILDREN - FUN AND HEALTHY SNACKS
MARILYN'S FAMOUS FRUIT LEATHER
1 Cup fruit (fre...COOKING WITH CHILDREN - FUN AND HEALTHY SNACKS
MARILYN'S FAMOUS FRUIT LEATHER
1 Cup fruit (fresh or canned) strawberries, apricots, and
peaches are my favorites
1 large apple, peeled
1 Cup. vanilla or strawberry yogurt
Blend the above ingredients in your blender for about one minute
or until pureed. Taste the puree and add honey or spices such
as cinnamon to taste. (Remember that dryCOOKING WITH CHILDREN - FUN AND HEALTHY SNACKS<BR>
MARILYN'S FAMOUS FRUIT LEATHER</p>
<P><B>1 Cup fruit (fresh or canned) strawberries, apricots, and
peaches are my favorites<BR>
1 large apple, peeled<BR>
1 Cup. vanilla or strawberry yogurt</b></p>
<P>Blend the above ingredients in your blender for about one minute
or until pureed. Taste the puree and add honey or spices such
as cinnStrawberry-Spinach Salad2006-04-27T00:00:00Z2006-04-27T00:00:00Z
STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD
This recipe has been adapted from SIMPLY
IN SEASON, Recipes that ce...
STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD
This recipe has been adapted from SIMPLY
IN SEASON, Recipes that celebrate fresh, local foods in the
spirit of More-with-Less..has infinite variations. Strawberries
and spinach are the only two requirements. Use whatever other
ingredients you like and have on hand.
4 or more Cups spinach or other mixed greens
1 Cup straberries
2 green onions, sliced
1 smal
<P><B>STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD</B></P>
<P><BR>
<I>This recipe has been adapted from <A HREF="http://www.urbanhomemaker.com/customer/product.php?productid=17281">SIMPLY
IN SEASON</A>, Recipes that celebrate fresh, local foods in the
spirit of More-with-Less..has infinite variations. Strawberries
and spinach are the only two requirements. Use whatever other
ingredients you like and have onCauliflower-Potato Soup2006-04-27T00:00:00Z2006-04-27T00:00:00Z
Cauliflower Potato Soup
This soup is delicious. You may cut both the butter and
cream cheese f...
Cauliflower Potato Soup
This soup is delicious. You may cut both the butter and
cream cheese from the original recipe in half to lower the fat
content. It is still delicious and satisfying. This soup has become
a family favorite anytime of year.
4 large potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 head cauliflower, broken into florets
1 cup chopped onion
2 cups water
2 cups milk or alternative
<P><B>Cauliflower Potato Soup</B></P>
<P><I>This soup is delicious. You may cut both the butter and
cream cheese from the original recipe in half to lower the fat
content. It is still delicious and satisfying. This soup has become
a family favorite anytime of year.</I></P>
<P><B>4 large potatoes, peeled and quartered<BR>
1 head cauliflower, broken into florets<BR>
1 cup chopped onion<Time Saving Hints for Home Preservers2005-04-27T00:00:00Z2005-04-27T00:00:00ZALWAYS MAKE SURE ALL EQUIPMENT IS ON
HAND BEFORE STARTING. There is nothing worse than coming
up s...ALWAYS MAKE SURE ALL EQUIPMENT IS ON
HAND BEFORE STARTING. There is nothing worse than coming
up short on lids or sugar, spices or some other needed ingredient
once you get started in canning.
STORE HAVESTED VEGETABLES in plastic
bags and chill quickly if you are not going to get to them right
away.
TRAY FREEZE VEGETABLES - If you
are faced with huge quantities of vegetables and not en<P><FONT COLOR="#000099">ALWAYS MAKE SURE ALL EQUIPMENT IS ON
HAND BEFORE STARTING.</FONT> There is nothing worse than coming
up short on lids or sugar, spices or some other needed ingredient
once you get started in canning.</P>
<P><FONT COLOR="#990000">STORE HAVESTED VEGETABLES</FONT> in plastic
bags and chill quickly if you are not going to get to them right
away.</P>
<P><FONT COLOR="Quick Mediterranean Pasta Salad Recipe and Tips2004-06-28T00:00:00Z2004-06-28T00:00:00ZTHIS WEEK'S 'Dinner on the Double'
Quick Mediterranean Pasta Salad
Here's what you need: Wh...THIS WEEK'S 'Dinner on the Double'
Quick Mediterranean Pasta Salad
Here's what you need: Whole wheat rotini (or similar) pasta
(about
8 oz.), 1 can (about 14 oz.) artichoke hearts (drained and chopped),
1 jar (about 7 oz.) roasted red peppers (drained and sliced),
1 small
can sliced black olives, turkey pepperoni (about 4 oz.), fat-free
or
light Italian dressing, shredded parmeTHIS WEEK'S 'Dinner on the Double'
Quick Mediterranean Pasta Salad<p>
<P> Here's what you need: <B>Whole wheat rotini (or similar) pasta
(about<BR>
8 oz.), 1 can (about 14 oz.) artichoke hearts (drained and chopped),<BR>
1 jar (about 7 oz.) roasted red peppers (drained and sliced),
1 small<BR>
can sliced black olives, turkey pepperoni (about 4 oz.), fat-free
or<BR>
light ItalianBroccoli Marinade2004-05-28T00:00:00Z2004-05-28T00:00:00Z Marinade:1 C. apple cider vinegar1 TB fructose1 TB dill weed1/2 TB salt1 TB black ground pepper1-2 ... Marinade:1 C. apple cider vinegar1 TB fructose1 TB dill weed1/2 TB salt1 TB black ground pepper1-2 tsp garlic powder1 C. safflower oil1 large or 2 medium broccoli heads, cut into florettesWhisk or blend marinade ingredients and pour over broccoli florettes. Marinate for 12-24 hours. <!--StartFragment --> <B>Marinade:</b><BR>1 C. apple cider vinegar<BR>1 TB fructose<BR>1 TB dill weed<BR>1/2 TB salt<BR>1 TB black ground pepper<BR>1-2 tsp garlic powder<BR>1 C. safflower oil<BR>1 large or 2 medium broccoli heads, cut into florettes<BR><BR>Whisk or blend marinade ingredients and pour over broccoli florettes. Marinate for 12-24 hours. Easy No-Fail Yogurt2004-05-07T00:00:00Z2004-05-07T00:00:00ZEasy No-Fail Yogurt
If you use powdered milk, the yogurt will be especially fast, easy, and economi...Easy No-Fail Yogurt
If you use powdered milk, the yogurt will be especially fast, easy, and economical because you are able to skip the step which requires scalding the milk.
1/4 C. cold water
2 to 2-1/2 C. dry milk powder (or more for a firmer yogurt)
1 T. or 1 envelope unflavored gelatin or Agar Agar. (opt.)
1/2 C. plain yogurt or 2 - 5 gram packets of Yogourmet Freeze Dried Starter
2 Qt.<b>Easy No-Fail Yogurt</b>
If you use powdered milk, the yogurt will be especially fast, easy, and economical because you are able to skip the step which requires scalding the milk.
<li>1/4 C. cold water</li>
<li>2 to 2-1/2 C. dry milk powder (or more for a firmer yogurt)</li>
<li>1 T. or 1 envelope unflavored gelatin or Agar Agar. (opt.)</li>
<li>1/2 C. plain yogurt or 2 - 5 gram packets of