Farro Salad with Cucumber, Melon, and Feta This is a pretty easy and very tasty salad, hearty enough for a main dish or perfect as a side. 1 3/4 cups farro (uncooked)3 cups cucumber (thinly sliced into half moons)2 cups cantaloupe (cut into 1 inch cubes)2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)2 Tablespoons shallot or sweet onion … Continue reading Farro Salad
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Cookie Skillet with Sourdough Discard
Chocolate Chip Cookie Skillet with Sourdough Discard This dessert is fabulous. That is all. Melty, gooey, chocolatey, buttery... and served warm with strawberry ice cream is especially delicious! 350 grams all purpose flour8 grams baking soda6 grams baking powder6 grams corn starch2 grams salt250 grams chocolate chips (semi sweet or milk chocolate)100 grams sourdough discard180 … Continue reading Cookie Skillet with Sourdough Discard
Homemade Laundry Detergent (Powder and Liquid Recipes)
Homemade Laundry Detergent (Powder and Liquid Recipes) A few simple all-natural ingredients to make a large batch of wonderful laundry detergent your family will love! 5 gallon bucket with lidlarge storage container For Liquid Detergent1 14 oz bar Zote or Ivory Soap (shaved or grated)1 cup Borax1 cup Washing Soda5 cups water, boiling (+ 3 … Continue reading Homemade Laundry Detergent (Powder and Liquid Recipes)
Naan Bread
Naan Bread Light, pillowy, fluffy, exceptional, delicious! I have no idea how authentic this recipe is, but we devour its goodness and that's authentic enough for us! 1 cup warm water (about 110 degrees)2 tablespoons honey 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (or one package)3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup plain yogurt (I used homemade)2 … Continue reading Naan Bread
Homemade Chocolate Syrup
Homemade Chocolate Syrup Three simple ingredients, super easy to make, use in place of commercial chocolate syrup and feel good about it! You can cook it even longer to make a chocolate sauce. 2 cups milk (preferably whole)1/4 cup cocoa powder3/4 cup granulated sugar Place ingredients into a medium saucepan and stir briskly until cocoa … Continue reading Homemade Chocolate Syrup
Texas Potatoes
Texas Potatoes, Regina's Version This creamy cheesy hash brown dish is a hit at every potluck, but it's also a favorite in our home. You can take it for a breakfast or brunch, or as a side to an evening meal. I adapted this recipe from the Deer Valley Ranch cookbook where I worked as … Continue reading Texas Potatoes
Jamaican Jerk Tofu (or Chicken), Coconut Lime Rice, with Mango Salsa
Jamaican Jerk Tofu (or Chicken), Coconut Lime Rice, and Mango Salsa This combination of flavors and textures is a party in a bowl. Easy and delicious! Jamaican Jerk Seasoning Recipe (can use store bought)1 TBSP onion powder1 TBSP garlic powder2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)2 tsp ground black pepper (optional)2 tsp dried thyme (OR 1 tsp … Continue reading Jamaican Jerk Tofu (or Chicken), Coconut Lime Rice, with Mango Salsa
Quick Summer Meal
Tomatoes, Avocado, and optional Cottage Cheese Want a quick, easy, refreshing summer meal? This is it! slices of fresh garden tomatoes1/2 avocadodollop cottage cheese (optional)fresh salt and pepper to taste Slice tomatoes. Halve, pit, and peel avocado. Arrange on plate. Add desired amount of cottage cheese, if using, and some fresh ground salt and pepper. … Continue reading Quick Summer Meal
Summer Corn Salad
Summer Corn Salad Refreshing, healthy, and a great way to use excess garden vegetables. This dish is an excellent picnic addition or to eat at home or work on hot summer days. 6 ears fresh sweet corn (or whatever leftovers you have )1 large fresh garden tomato (diced)1 large onion (sweet preferred) (diced)1 handful fresh … Continue reading Summer Corn Salad
Hippie Meat(less) Loaf
Hippie Meat(less) Loaf Whole foods, veggies, chickpeas, all packed into a meatless version of your favorite comfort food, meatloaf. This recipe is from the cookbook, Plant Pure Nation, under the name "Beanie Veggie Loaf." I seldom make it as written. I will share the recipe and some ideas for adaptation. It is a little involved … Continue reading Hippie Meat(less) Loaf