A Bunch or Recipes

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Apple Cake
One of Mom's 51 Favorites
Yield: 8 Servings

4 Ounce Butter
2 Teaspoon Baking Powder
4 Ounce Sugar
Pinch Salt
2-3 Eggs
1-4 Tablespoons Milk
3 Drops Lemon
1 Pound Apples
8 Ounce Flour
Blend butter and sugar. Add eggs and lemon drops. Mix flour, baking powder and salt. add to butter and egg mix. As flour gets firmer add milk, a little at a time. Dough should be heavy. Spread in a round 10- inch greased pan. Peel, quarter and core apples. Cut into rounded side of each apple quarter, making several lengthwise parallel deep incisions so that each quarter fans, as shown in picture. Place prepared apple quarters, sliced- side up, on top of dough. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Bake at 375 degrees for approximately 45 minutes.

Beef Stew With Mushroom Gravy
One of Mom's 51 Favorites
Yield: 4 Servings

2 Pounds Beef, Cubed
6 Medium Onions, Chopped
Pepper
8 Ounces Mushrooms
Salt
1 Cup Water
? Paprika
? Flour
Place the beef cubes in a large skillet. Season with Pepper, Salt and Paprika; then brown well. Add the Onions, Mushrooms, and water. Simmer 1 to 1 1/2 hours until tender. Thicken with a little flour.

Beef Stroganoff
One of Mom's 51 Favorites
Yield: 4 Servings

1 Medium Onion, Minced
Pepper And Paprika
2 Pounds Round Steak
2 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
Butter Or Oil

Sweets and Treats

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Almond Milk

1 c raw, shelled almonds
4 c water
2-4 T maple syrup
In a blender, grind almonds to a fine meal. Add 1 c of the water and
the maple syrup. Blend again for 2 minutes. With blender running on
high, add remaining water slowly. Blend for 2 more minutes or until
creamy. Pour through a very fine strainer or layer of cheesecloth.
Keep in the refrigerator in a glass jar or airtight pitcher.

Banana Milk Shake

3 frozen bananas

1 c almond or rice milk

1/2 t vanilla

1 T honey

1 c ice

Place all ingredients in Vita-Mix or blender and blend on high until

thick. If using room temperature bananas, just add more ice. Makes 2

servings.

Dorothy's Trail Mix

1 c raisins

1/2 c raw almonds

1/2 c raw cashews

1/2 c unsweetened, shredded coconut

1/2 c sunflower seeds

1/2 c each of dried apples, and apricots, diced

1 c carob chips

Combine in a large mixing bowl. Store in tightly covered jars. When

needed, pack into small individual plastic bags. Make 5 1/2 cups.

Strawberry Shortcake

Shortcake Biscuits:

1 2/3 c very warm water

3 T honey

1 c rolled oats

1 c almonds

3 t baking powder

2 1/3 c whole wheat flour

Place honey in bowl with warm water and stir to dissolve. Set aside.

Place oats and almonds in food processor or blender and process

until a fine meal. In mixing bowl, combine dry ingredients, then add

honey and water mixture. Stir together until slightly moistened. Drop

by spoonfuls onto a nonstick baking sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes

at 400 degrees. Make about 12 biscuits.

Filling:

2 pints sliced strawberries

Topping:

1/2 c chopped almonds

1 T maple syrup

2 c water

8 large strawberries

1 frozen banana

Place all ingredients in blender and blend until creamy.

To serve, place biscuit in a bowl and top with sliced strawberries.

Pour over topping and serve.

Date Cookies

3 c organic dates, cut in half and pitted

1 1/2 c unsweetened, shredded coconut

Run dates through a Green Power or Champion Juicer with blank in

place to form a soft dough. (Can use food processor). Wet your

hands, shape into balls, and roll in coconut. Chill one hour before

serving. Store in freezer or refrigerator.

Ants on a Log

Celery sticks

Almond or cashew butter

Raisins

Break celery sticks in half. Spread nut butter on celery and decorate

with raisins. This is a fun treat for children to make.

Susan's Strawberry Pie

Pie shell:

1 cup chopped almonds

1 c dates, pitted and sliced

1/2 t vanilla

Cover almonds with water and let soak at room temperature for 4 to

12 hours. Drain well. Grind in food processor until finely chopped.

Add dates and vanilla. Blend well. Press evenly into a pie plate to

form the shell.

Filling:

8 large strawberries

5 dates, pitted and sliced

2 ripe bananas

1 T lemon juice

2 pints strawberries, quartered

1/2 pint strawberries, halved

Blend first 4 ingredients in food processor until well mixed. Pour into

mixing bowl and add the 2 pints of strawberries. Stir together and

pour into pie shell. Decorate top of pie with remaining strawberries.

Chill at least 1 hour before serving. I keep this in the freezer and thaw

slightly before serving. For a different pie, substitute blueberries or

peaches in place of the strawberries.

Snack Treat Mix

1/2 c raisins

1/2 c raw pumpkin seeds

1/2 c raw cashews

1/2 c carob chips

1 c roasted, unsalted soybeans

1/2 c raw sunflower seeds

Mix all ingredients in large mixing bowl. Store in sealed container in

refrigerator. Makes one pound.

Fruit Squares

1 1/2 c rolled oats

1/2 c whole wheat flour

3/4 c unsweetened coconut

1/2 c fruit juice

1 1/2 c all fruit jam

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix dry ingredients together, then add

juice. Stir just until moistened. Put slightly more than half of the crumb

mixture in an oiled 5" x 7" baking dish and pat down. Spread fruit jam

over this and top with remaining crust. Pat down slightly. Bake for 40

minutes.

Carob Balls

1/2 c carob powder

1/2 c honey

1 c almond or cashew butter

Unsweetened coconut

Mix carob and honey together until well blended. Stir nut butter into

this mixture. Wet hands and form into balls. Roll in coconut. Place on

a plate and put into freezer. Can be served frozen or cold. Store in a

baggy in the freezer.

Banana Ice Cream

Peel ripe bananas and freeze for several hours or overnight. In a

Vita-Mix or blender, place 3 to 4 bananas and 1/2 to 3/4 cup of liquid.

Can use any fruit juice or nut milk. Blend together on a slow speed.

Store in freezer.

Favorite Popsicles

To make popsicles, use your favorite smoothie recipe and pour into a

popsicle tray. You can substitute an ice tray. Pour mixture into tray,

cover tightly with plastic wrap and poke holes in each cube with a

toothpick or popsicle stick. Freeze until firm.

Carob Bark

4 to 5 c carob chips

1/2 c almond butter

1 c sliced almonds

Melt carob chips slightly over low heat in saucepan. Stir in almond

butter and continue to melt. Stir in almond slices until evenly coated.

Pour onto a baking sheet sprayed with non-stick vegetable spray. Let

cool at room temperature or fridge. When hardened, cut into 1 inch

square pieces. Store in airtight container.

Golden Macaroons

1 c grated raw carrots, packed

1/2 c water

1/3 c honey

1 1/2 c grated coconut

1/2 c whole wheat flour

1/2 c oats

1 t vanilla

Mix dry ingredients together, then add remaining ingredients. Let sit

10 minutes. Roll into tight balls and drop onto lightly oiled cookie

sheet. Bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes.

Fresh Fruit Pizza

1 large 12 inch whole wheat pizza crust, baked

1/2 c all fruit jam

Sliced fruit: kiwi, peaches, apples, strawberries, mango, etc.

1/4 t cinnamon

Spread jam over pizza crust. Arrange sliced fruit on top of jam.

Sprinkle with cinnamon. Warm slightly in 350 degree oven for 15

minutes.

Breads and Grains

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Mom's Crunchy Granola Cereal 

4 c rolled oats
1/2 c shredded coconut
1/2 c chopped nuts (I use almonds)
1/4 c sesame seeds
1/2 c honey
1/2 c oil
1/2 c raisins
Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Mix all ingredients together except
raisins. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and bake for about 30
minutes, stirring occasionally, or until golden. Remove from oven and
stir in raisins.

Bud's Biscuits

1 package of yeast
1 c warm water
2 c rice milk
3/4 c oil
1/4 c honey
1/4 t. baking soda
4 t. baking powder
6 c whole wheat flour
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Dissolve yeast in warm water. Add
remaining ingredients and mix well. No need to let rise before using.
Roll dough 1/2 inch thick on floured surface. Cut with biscuit cutter
and place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 8-12 minutes.

Quick Whole Wheat Bread

1 3/4 c of whole wheat kernels
1 1/4 c water
1 pkg. yeast
1 T oil
1 T honey
Grind wheat in Vita-Mix or grinder. Add remaining ingredients and
blend together. Pour into oiled loaf pan. Let rise about 30 minutes.
Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes.

Granola Bread

Make Quick Whole Wheat Bread replacing half of the water with rice
or soy milk. Use molasses for the sweetener instead of honey. Add
1/2 c granola, 1/2 c raisins, 1/2 c sunflower seeds and 2 T grated
orange rind. Bake according to instructions. Serve warm.

Holiday Crackers

Instead of baking cookies during the holiday season make these fun
shaped crackers and decorate with sesame seeds, unsweetened
coconut, sunflower seeds, raisins, and other dried fruits.
Make the Quick Whole Wheat Bread recipe dough. Knead in a little
more flour. Roll the dough out to a 1/8" thickness on a floured
surface. Cut into squares or use fun shaped cookie cutters. Arrange
close together, but not touching, on an oiled baking sheet. Prick with
fork and decorate if desired. Bake at 350 degrees for about 10
minutes, or until lightly browned. Cool on racks, store in airtight
container.

Ezekiel Bread

2 packages of yeast in 1/2 c warm water
8 c whole wheat flour
4 c barley flour
2 c soy flour
1/2 c millet flour
1/4 c rye flour
1 c cooked and mashed lentils
4 T honey
4-5 T olive oil
1 1/2 c warm water
Dissolve yeast in the water and let sit for 10 minutes. In separate
bowl, mix together flours and set aside. Blend lentils, honey, oil and a
small amount of water in blender, then transfer to large mixing bowl.
Add remaining water and 2 cups of the mixed flours to lentil mixture.
Add yeast mixture. Then stir in remaining mixed flours. Place on
floured surface and knead until smooth. Put in oiled bowl. Let rise
until doubled in size. Punch down. Knead again and shape into four
loaves. Place into oiled loaf pans. Let rise. Bake at 375 degrees for
45 minutes to one hour.

Zachary's Cornbread

1/8 c oil
1 c yellow cornmeal
1 c whole wheat flour
1/4 c honey
1 T baking powder
1/2 to 1 c rice milk
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Bake approximately 15 minutes in oiled
iron skillet. Serve hot with honey on top!

Dad's Raw Breakfast Cereal

8 c of rolled oats
1 c chopped almonds
1 c raw sunflower seeds
1 c oil
1 c honey
Mix dry ingredients together, then add oil and honey. Stir until cereal
is evenly coated. No need to bake. Keep in tightly covered container.

Carrot Date Loaf

2 1/2 to 3 c whole wheat flour
1 package of yeast
2 T honey
1/2 t allspice
3/4 c very warm water
1 c grated carrots
1/2 c chopped, pitted dates
In large bowl, combine 1 c flour, yeast, honey, and allspice. Add
water to dry ingredients; beat 2 minutes at medium speed of electric
mixer, scraping bowl occasionally. Beat 2 minutes at high speed.
With a spoon, stir in carrots, dates, and enough remaining flour to
make a soft dough. Knead on floured surface until smooth and
elastic, about 4 to 5 minutes. Place in oiled bowl, turning once to oil
top. Cover; let rise in warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
Punch dough down. On floured surface, roll dough to 7 x 12 inches;
roll up tightly from short end. Pinch seam and ends to seal. Place,
seam side down, in oiled loaf pan. Cover, let rise in warm place until
doubled in size, about 1 hour. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes or
until done. Remove from pan; cool on wire rack.

Quinoa Breakfast Cereal

Rinse 1 cup quinoa. Place in saucepan with 2 cups of water. Bring to
a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Add 1/2 cup chopped
apples, 1/3 cup raisins, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and simmer until
water is absorbed. Sweeten with honey to taste.

Pita Bread Sandwich

Cut pita in half and spread with Guacamole, Sunflower-Almond
Spread, or Chickpea Veggie Dip. Line with romaine, spinach, or other
greens. Fill with grated carrots, chopped tomato, cucumber, scallions,
broccoli, cauliflower, and sprouts. Top with Veggie Shredds
(shredded veggie cheese).

Mostly Main Dishes

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California Casserole

1 c rice
2 c lima beans, cooked
1 c sliced carrots
1/2 c fresh mushrooms
1 t curry powder
2 vegetable bouillon cubes
1 c green peas
1/2 c fresh cauliflower, sliced
1c chopped broccoli
1 California avocado
Combine rice, limas, carrots, mushrooms, curry powder and bouillon
cubes in 2-quart saucepan with 3 cups water; bring to simmer; gently
cook for 35 minutes. Add peas, cauliflower, and broccoli; cook 10
minutes longer. Spoon into serving dish. Peel and slice avocado;
arrange in spoke-fashion over vegetables. Makes 6 servings.

No Sweat Chili

1 T olive oil
1 1/2 c onion, chopped
1 1/2 c bell peppers, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 c cooked pinto beans
3 c diced tomatoes
6 oz tomato paste
1 1/2 c water
1 c fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 T chili powder
1 1/2 t cumin
1 t oregano
Sauté onion, green pepper, and garlic in olive oil. Transfer to crockpot
and add remaining ingredients. Cook over low for 1-2 hours.

Whole Wheat Pizza

Crust:
1 pkg. active dry yeast
2 c whole wheat flour
1 1/4 c very warm water
1 t honey
2 T oil
1 to 1 1/2 c additional whole wheat flour
In large mixing bowl combine yeast and 2 cups flour. In separate
bowl, combine water and honey. With mixer at low speed, gradually
beat liquids into the flour mixture. Increase speed to medium and
beat 2 minutes, scraping bowl. Add enough additional flour to make a
stiff dough. Turn dough onto lightly floured surface and knead until
smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Place in oiled bowl, turn once
and cover. Let rise until doubled, about one hour. Punch down, divide
into two balls. Place one ball onto lightly floured surface and roll
dough into a 13 inch circle. Place on lightly oiled 12 inch pizza pan.
Repeat with remaining dough. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Topping:
1 15 oz. can of tomato sauce
1 t Bragg Liquid Aminos
4 t basil
1 t oregano
1/2 t garlic powder
1 c sliced mushrooms
1 large onion, chopped
2 bell pepper, chopped
2 T olive oil
Veggie Shreds (veggie cheese)
In medium bowl, combine first 5 ingredients. Spread on dough within
1/2 inch of edge. Top with vegetables. Drizzle 1 T of oil over each
pizza and bake approximately 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from oven
and add veggie cheese. Return to oven just until cheese is melted.

Lentil Rice Casserole

1 c uncooked lentils
1 c uncooked rice
4 1/2 c water
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 t curry
1 T Bragg Liquid Aminos
Veggie Shreds
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Put all ingredients (except Veggie
Shreds) in an oven proof casserole dish, cover and bake 1 hour.
Serve with Veggie Shreds (veggie cheese) at the table.

Karen's Pasta Salad

Boil 1 large bag of pesto flavored whole grain pasta. Rinse in cold
water and add:
2 chopped carrots
1/2 yellow bell pepper
1/2 red bell pepper
Small can sliced black olives
1/2 zucchini, chopped
1/2 yellow squash, chopped
Dressing:
1 c extra virgin olive oil
1/3 c apple cider vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
Mix dressing together and pour desired amount over salad. Stir well
and dive in!

Mexican Pot Pie

1 1/4 c chopped bell pepper
1/4 c chopped onion
2 t oil
2 c cooked pinto beans
1 c tomato puree
2 c corn kernels (cut off the cob)
1 t chili powder
2/3 c yellow cornmeal
1 2/3 c water
1 t Bragg Liquid Aminos
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sauté bell pepper and onion in oil until
tender. Stir in beans, tomato puree, corn, and chili powder. Cover and
cook over low heat for 15 minutes. Pour into 8" X 8" baking pan. Set
aside.
In separate saucepan, mix together cornmeal, water, and Bragg's.
Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until very thick, about 5
minutes.
Spread cornmeal mush over bean mixture to form a crust. Sprinkle
chili powder over top of crust. Bake for 30 minutes or until crust is
bubbly around the edges.

Fiesta Rice Casserole

Salad:
1 c basmati rice
3/4 c water
1 c fresh corn
1/4 c sliced black olives
1/2 c each: red onion, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, orange bell
pepper, and fresh cilantro
Dressing:
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 c olive oil
2-3 T freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 t cumin
Bring water and rice to a boil, turn heat to low, and simmer for 15
minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Add vegetables and
stir well.
In a small bowl combine dressing ingredients. Pour over the rice
mixture and toss well. Serves 4.

Sunflower-Almond Spread

1 1/2 c almonds
1 1/2 c sunflower seeds
1 carrot
1 clove garlic
1/2 red pepper, chopped
1/4 c parsley, minced
1/2 red onion, chopped
Place almonds and sunflower seeds in mixing bowl and cover with
distilled water. Cover and let soak 6-12 hours at room temperature.
Drain. Using a food processor with an S blade or a juicer with the
blank in place, process the almonds, seeds, carrot and garlic. Stir
remaining ingredients into sunflower mixture.
Dressing:
4 large tomatoes
3 T Bragg's liquid aminos
2 T Italian seasoning
Blend ingredients in blender or food processor. Remove 1 cup of the
dressing and mix into Sunflower-Almond Spread. Refrigerate at least
one hour before serving. Serve remaining dressing on the side.
To serve, mound spread on a bed of lettuce and serve dressing on
the side. This can also be used as a topping for baked potatoes or as
a side dish.

Tabouli Stuffed Tomatoes

1 c bulgar wheat
2 c distilled water
1/2 c fresh parsley, minced
1 T Bragg Liquid Aminos
2 large tomatoes, chopped
1/2 c scallions, chopped
1 T extra virgin olive oil
2 T fresh mint, minced
4 tomatoes
Soak bulgar in distilled water for one hour. Drain and pat dry. Add
remaining ingredients (except the 4 tomatoes) and mix well. Cover
and refrigerate for at least one hour.
Core tomatoes and scoop out enough pulp to make a well. Fill with
Tabouli mixture. Place on a bed of lettuce and serve.

Stir Fry Veggies

2 T olive oil
2 T Bragg Liquid Aminos
1/2 onion, sliced
1 red pepper, cut into strips
2 carrots, sliced into circles
1 t cumin
1 c yellow squash, cut into 1" chunks
1 c zucchini, cut into 1" chunks
Sauté onion, red pepper, and carrots in olive oil and Bragg's until
slightly tender. Add cumin, squash, and zucchini and continue
cooking until desired tenderness. Serve over a bed of basmati rice.

Rolled Oat Burgers

4 c distilled water
4 c rolled oats
1/2 c Bragg Liquid Aminos
1/2 c chopped carrots
1/2 c chopped onions
1/2 c chopped almonds
1/2 c sunflower seeds
1 T Italian seasoning
2 t basil
2 t oregano
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bring water to a boil. Remove from
heat, add oats and Bragg's and let stand for 20 minutes. Add
remaining ingredients and mix well. Form mixture into patties and
place on a nonstick baking sheet. Bake for approximately 20 minutes
on each side.

Couscous and Raw Veggies

1/2 c veggie broth
1/2 c distilled water
10 oz. package of couscous
Bring broth and water to a boil, add couscous and stir. Cover and
remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Uncover and add veggies.
The veggies:
1/2 c carrots, cut into matchsticks
1/2 c broccoli florets
1/4 c zucchini chunks
1/4 c red pepper strips
1/2 c green onions, chopped
1/2 c cauliflower florets
1/4 c yellow squash, sliced
The Dressing:
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/3 c olive oil
1/8 t ground cumin
1/8 t curry
Pinch garlic powder
1/3 c pine nuts (optional)
Blend all dressing ingredients except for pine nuts. Toss with salad.
Refrigerate at least one hour for flavors to blend. Garnish with pine
nuts and serve.

Ratatouille

3 T olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 red onion, chopped
1 eggplant, cut into 1 inch cubes
2 red peppers, chopped
2 c sliced zucchini
2 c diced tomatoes
1 t oregano
2 t basil
In a large skillet, sauté garlic and onion in olive oil until slightly tender.
Add eggplant and red peppers and sauté for a few more minutes.
Add remaining ingredients and cook over low heat, covered, about 10
minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Serve over rice as a main meal or can be used as a side dish.

Stuffed Peppers

4 bell peppers
2 c cooked brown or basmati rice
1 can black beans, drained
1 onion, minced
3 ears of corn, (cut off the cob)
1 can tomatoes with chilies
1 t cumin
1 t chili powder
1/2 t oregano
1 1/2 c tomato sauce
Remove top and seeds from peppers making a bowl shape. Steam
bell peppers until slightly tender. Set aside. Mix remaining ingredients
together except for tomato sauce. Fill peppers with rice mixture and
place in oiled casserole dish. Pour tomato sauce over top. Bake at
350 degrees for about 20 minutes.

Arroz Con Frijoles (Cuban Rice and Beans)

2 c cooked black turtle beans and their liquid
4 T olive oil
1 bell pepper, sliced
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 c cooked brown rice
Mash beans and liquid slightly and heat until hot, stirring occasionally.
In large skillet, sauté vegetables in oil until tender. Combine
vegetables and beans. Serve over rice.

Salads and Sauces

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Old-Fashioned Waldorf Salad

5 c organic apples, chopped, unpeeled
2 1/2 c chopped celery
1 1/4 c chopped pecans, walnuts or cashews
1/2 c Soy Mayonnaise
Lettuce leaves
Apple wedges
Pecan halves
Combine first 4 ingredients; toss gently to coat, and chill 1 to 2 hours.
Spoon salad into a lettuce-lined serving bowl. Garnish with apple
wedges and pecan halves. Makes 10 servings.

Summertime Salad

1 c cucumber, diced
1/4 c onion, chopped
1 c tomatoes, diced
Mix all ingredients together, and chill for 1 hour. No need for dressing.

Spinach Salad

Spinach leaves
Red onion, cut into rings
Tangerines
For each salad, fill plate with spinach leaves. Top with onion rings
and tangerine sections. Sprinkle lightly with Mom's Spinach Salad
Dressing just before serving.

Mom's Spinach Salad Dressing

1/4 c apple cider vinegar
1/4 c oil
1/4 c honey
1/4 c organic ketchup
1/2 red onion, grated
1 T Bragg Liquid Aminos
Mix all ingredients together and stir thoroughly. Best if chilled before
serving, allowing flavors to blend. Stir again before using.

Greek Salad

Large bunch of romaine
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 cucumber, chopped
1/2 green pepper, chopped
5 scallions, chopped
1 c crumbled tofu or veggie cheese
12-16 black olives
Mix all ingredients together and serve with Balsamic Salad Dressing.

Balsamic Salad Dressing

2 T balsamic vinegar
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/2 t oregano
1/3 c olive oil
Stir together all ingredients until well blended. Use immediately or you
can keep it in the refrigerator.

Basic Oil and Vinegar Dressing

3 c olive oil
1 c apple cider vinegar
4-6 cloves of garlic, chopped
7-8 sprigs of fresh oregano, or 1 T dry
2 T honey
1 t Bragg Liquid Aminos
Blend all ingredients together with a wire whisk. Store in refrigerator.

Avocado Salad Dressing

1/2 c sliced avocado
1/2 to 3/4 c water
3 T lemon juice
1/4 c cashews, chopped
1/4 t garlic powder
1 1/4 t onion powder
1/2 t Bragg Liquid Aminos
Blend ingredients together in food processor until smooth. Store in
refrigerator.

Salad in a Glass

1 large tomato
1/2 avocado
3 stalks of celery
1 carrot, sliced
4 large romaine leaves
1 t Bragg Liquid Aminos
Blend tomato and avocado in Vita-Mix or blender. Add remaining
ingredients and blend until smooth. You can drink this out of a glass
or pour into a bowl as a cold soup. It is great to take with you when
you don't have time to sit down and eat.

Soy Mayonnaise

1/2 c soy milk powder
3/4 c water
1/2 t Bragg Liquid Aminos
1/8 t garlic powder
1 1/2 t onion powder
2 T lemon juice
1/4 to 1/2 c oil
Mix in blender on slow speed until smooth, all ingredients except
lemon juice and oil. Continue blending and slowly pour in oil. Add
enough for mayonnaise to thicken. Remove from blender and stir in
lemon juice. Chill before serving.

Homemade Ketchup

1/2 c organic tomato paste
2 T fresh lemon juice
1 T honey
1/4 t onion powder
1/2 t Bragg Liquid Aminos
1/8 t garlic powder
1/8 t oregano
Mix together all ingredients. May adjust spices to taste.

Three Bean Salad

1 1/2 c cooked kidney beans
1 1/2 c cooked garbanzo beans
1 3/4 c cooked green beans
1/4 c onions, minced
1/4 c olives, sliced
2 T pimento, diced
1/4 c lemon juice
1/4 c water
3 T honey
1/2 t onion powder
1/4 t garlic powder
1/2 t Bragg Liquid Aminos
In a large mixing bowl, stir vegetables together. In a small bowl,
combine lemon juice, water and seasonings. Pour over vegetables
and mix well. Place in refrigerator for several hours, allowing flavors
to marinate. Makes 5 cups.

Crunchy Pea Salad

10 ounces frozen peas, thawed
1 c diced celery
1 c chopped cauliflower
1/4 c diced green onion
1 c chopped cashews
1/2 c Soy Mayonnaise
Spinach or romaine leaves
Combine all ingredients except spinach. Chill. When ready to serve,
place freshly washed spinach or romaine leaves on plates and top
with Crunchy Pea Salad.

Guacamole

2 large avocados, peeled and sliced
1 tomato
1 T lemon juice
1 T Bragg Liquid Aminos
1 clove garlic, minced
2 T onion, minced
Mash avocados with fork and add remaining ingredients. Makes a
great dip for blue corn chips.

Salsa

1 c tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1 c green peppers, minced
2 T onion, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 t each: basil, oregano, and cilantro
2 T olive oil
Bragg's Liquid Aminos
Stir together vegetables in mixing bowl. Remove half and place in
food processor. Blend until smooth and return to mixing bowl. Add
remaining seasonings and oil and mix well. Chill before serving.

Veggies and Veggie Juices

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Oriental Stir-Fried Zucchini

2 t olive oil
2 T water
1 lb. zucchini, cut into 2 in. strips
1 onion, sliced
2 T soy sauce or Bragg Liquid Aminos
Spray skillet with non-stick cooking spray. Add oil, water, zucchini,
and onion. Cook over high for 5 minutes, stirring until water
evaporates. Sprinkle with Bragg's and serve.

Rice with Mushrooms and Pistachios

2 T olive oil
1/2 c finely chopped onions
1 1/3 c diced, fresh mushrooms
1/3 c shelled pistachio nuts
1 c basmati rice
1 1/2 c water or vegetable broth
Heat the oil in a saucepan and add the onions. Cook briefly, stirring,
until wilted. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring, about 2 minutes.
Add nuts, rice and broth. Stir together. Cover and simmer for 15
minutes. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

Shake N Bake Steak Fries

4 large baking potatoes
1 T olive oil
1 T sesame seeds
1/2 t cumin
1/4 t garlic powder
Preheat over to 425 degrees. Spray large baking dish with non-stick
spray. Peel potatoes and cut lengthwise into 3/4 inch thick wedges.
Place all ingredients into large baggy and seal. Shake together until
potatoes are even coated. Place on baking dish and cook for 40 to 45
minutes or until potatoes are tender and golden brown. 

Chickpea Veggie Dip

1/4 c tahini or sesame seed paste
1/4 c fresh squeezed lemon juice
1/3 to 1/2 c warm water
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 (16 oz) can organic chickpeas, drained
1 T Bragg Liquid Aminos
Place all ingredients together in food processor. Blend until dip is
creamy, adding water as needed. Serve with freshly sliced
vegetables. It is also good with apples. 

Veggie Combo

2 c potatoes, cut into large chunks
1 c mushrooms, sliced
1 c tomatoes, sliced
1 c zucchini, sliced
1 c cauliflower, sliced
1 c broccoli flowerets
Steam potatoes until tender. Combine in a large bowl with other
vegetables. In a separate bowl make a dressing with the following
ingredients:
1/2 c lemon juice
1/4 c minced onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 t dried oregano
1 t Bragg Liquid Aminos
1/2 c olive oil
Whisk together all ingredients and pour over vegetables, stirring
gently. Chill for 1 hour before serving for flavors to blend.

Veggie Wrap

Whole wheat tortilla
1 to 2 T Chickpea Veggie Dip
1 carrot, grated
1/2 tomato, sliced thin
Salad greens
Spread Chickpea Veggie Dip on tortilla, line with salad greens. Top
with veggies. Roll up and enjoy. 

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

6 medium red potatoes, quartered
4 cloves or garlic, peeled
2 T chives
Soy or rice milk
Non-dairy butter substitute
Bragg Liquid Aminos
Boil the potatoes and garlic together until the potatoes are very
tender. Drain water and mash potatoes and garlic together. Add soy
milk and butter substitute to taste and stir until creamy. Add Bragg's
to taste. 

Sweet Potato Surprise

4 large sweet potatoes, baked

2 large slices of pineapple, diced

2 T strawberry all-fruit jelly

2 T apple juice

Large handful of raisins

Non dairy butter substitute

Mash sweet potatoes and add pineapple. Stir in jelly, apple juice and

raisins. Bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes.

Top with butter substitute.

Smashed Potatoes with Squash

10 baking potatoes

2 c peeled and chopped yellow squash

Rice milk

Non dairy butter substitute

Bragg's Liquid Aminos

Peel and dice potatoes. Place into large pot, cover with water and

cook for 10 minutes. Add squash and cook until vegetables are

tender. Drain water and mash vegetables together. Add rice milk,

butter substitute, and Bragg's to taste.

Marinated Vegetables

2 c broccoli florets

2 carrots

1 c zucchini, sliced

1 c cauliflower florets

Peel carrots and slice into circles or matchsticks. Mix vegetables

together in mixing bowl and set aside. In a separate bowl, mix

together the following ingredients:

3 T extra virgin olive oil

1/2 t garlic powder

1 T fresh squeezed lemon juice

1 T Bragg Liquid Aminos

1 T Italian seasoning

Pour over vegetables and chill overnight for flavors to marinate.

Picnic Potato Salad

4 c peeled and chopped potatoes

1/4 c red peppers, diced

1 c diced celery

1/4 c minced onion

Boil potatoes and cool. Add remaining vegetables and set aside.

In a separate bowl place;

1 T apple cider vinegar

1 T Bragg Liquid Aminos

2 t mustard

1 avocado, mashed

1 T Italian seasoning

Stir ingredients together and pour over potato mixture. Toss together

lightly and chill before serving

Basic Carrot Juice

We recommend only organic carrots. You need only to rinse them

and cut off the tops. Cut pieces to fit into juicer. Process one pound of

carrots to make approximately one serving (8 ounces) of juice. An

apple can be added if a sweeter juice is desired. Strain before

drinking.

Carrot-Spinach Juice

4 large carrots

2 handfuls of spinach

Run ingredients through juicer. Strain. This is a great source of

protein and iron.

Green Juice

4-5 large carrots

1 large kale leaf

1 handful dandelion greens

Run ingredients through juicer. Strain. Kale is a great source of

calcium.

Immune System Booster # 1

4-5 large carrots

Small handful of parsley

1 clove garlic

1 apple, cored

Run ingredients through juicer. Strain. The parsley takes care of the

garlic odor, and the apple sweetens the juice.

Immune System Booster # 2

6 large carrots

2 stalks celery, cut into 1" chunks

Handful of parsley

2 cloves of garlic

Process all ingredients through juicer. Strain. This is a great juice to

ward off colds.

Tomato Cooler

1 large tomato, quartered

1/2 cucumber, cut into strips

1 stalk celery, cut into chunks

1 small slice of lime

Run all ingredients through juicer and strain. Makes one 8 ounce

serving.

Wheatgrass Blend

3 large carrots

1 stalk celery, cut into 1 inch chunks

1 apple, cored and quartered

1/2 beet with the tops

3 handfuls of wheatgrass

1/2 handful of parsley

Process ingredients through juicer and strain. This is a great energy

booster.

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Fast Fruit Compote 

2 bananas, sliced
6 dates, pitted and sliced
3 T unsweetened, grated coconut
3 T chopped almonds
Place bananas and dates into serving dish. Sprinkle with coconut and
almonds. Serve immediately.

Grandma's Ambrosia Salad

2 grapefruits, sectioned and sliced
4 nectarines, sectioned and sliced
1 c chopped pineapple
1/4 c unsweetened, grated coconut
Stir all ingredients together into serving bowls. Reserve 1 Tablespoon
of coconut and sprinkle on top.

Fruit Porcupine

1 cantaloupe
1 honeydew
Red grapes, seedless
Green grapes, seedless
Skewers
Cut cantaloupe in half and place upside down on large serving tray.
Cut remaining cantaloupe and honeydew into 1inch cubes. Thread
fruit onto skewers, alternating colors, leaving room to insert into the
cantaloupe half. Insert filled skewers into cantaloupe starting at the
top and working down. This makes a beautiful centerpiece for a
dinner party.

Strawberry-Banana Smoothie

1 c organic apple juice
2 bananas
1 c strawberries
1-2 c ice
Place all ingredients in a Vita-Mix or blender and blend on high until
thick and slushy. Makes 2 servings.

Tofu Fruit Smoothie

Tofu (1/6 of a block)
1 1/2 c frozen fruit
1 c water
1 t honey
Put everything into blender or Vita-Mix and blend until smooth. Can
use fresh fruit and add ice cubes before blending.

Blueberry-Banana Smoothie

1 c fruit juice
2 bananas
1 c blueberries
1 c ice
Place all ingredients in Vita-Mix or blender and mix well on high
speed. May add more ice for thicker smoothie.

Fruit Blast Smoothie

1 plum, pitted
1 orange, sliced
2 handfuls of seedless grapes
1 banana
4 T grape juice
1 c frozen strawberries
Place all ingredients in Vita-Mix or blender and mix well on high
speed. May add ice for thicker smoothie.

Mango Smoothie

1/2 c water
1 mango
2 bananas
1 c ice
Peel and slice mango. Place ingredients in Vita-Mix or blender. Mix
well on high speed until creamy. Serves 2.

Pineapple Coconut Smoothie

3 bananas
3 large slices of pineapple
3 T grated coconut
1 c apple juice
2 c ice
Place all ingredients (reserving 1 T of coconut) in Vita-Mix or blender
and blend until thick. Pour into mugs and garnish with remaining
grated coconut.

Millie's Watermelon Basket

1 large oblong watermelon
1 cantaloupe
1 pineapple
1 honeydew
Draw handle across top of watermelon and a zig-zag pattern along
sides to represent a basket. Cut out along line and scoop out the fruit.
Cut watermelon and remaining fruit into 1 inch chunks. Stir together
in a large bowl and refill basket. This makes a great centerpiece for a
breakfast or luncheon

Apple Cleansing Juice

1 small beet
2 to 3 apples
Peel and quarter beet. Remove seeds from apples. Run through
juicer. This is a great cleansing juice. Do not have more than one
glass per day or you may detox too quickly.

Mixed Melon Juice

3 c cantaloupe
1 c honeydew
1 c watermelon
Run all ingredients through juicer. Serving is 8 ounces.

Watermelon Juice

Use approximately one pound of melon to make 8 ounces of juice. If
watermelon is organic you can also juice the rind along with the fruit.

Florida Fruit Salad

2 oranges
1 nectarine
2 tangerines
1 grapefruit
1/2 pineapple
1 pint strawberries
Peel oranges, nectarine, tangerines, and grapefruit and cut into small
pieces. Cut pineapple into chunks, and slice strawberries in half. Stir
together in large mixing bowl. Chill one hour before serving.

Hawaiian Fruit Salad

1 pineapple
1 pint strawberries
1 kiwi
3 bananas
3/4 c grated coconut
Slice pineapple in half lengthwise and remove core. Scoop out fruit,
cutting into 1inch chunks. Place in a large mixing bowl. Slice
strawberries in half and peel and slice kiwi. Cut bananas into slices
and add all fruit to mixing bowl. Stir in half of the coconut. Fill
pineapple halves with fruit mixture and top with remaining coconut.
Chill before serving.

Banana Boats

1 banana
2 T nut butter
2 T coconut
1 T granola
Peel banana and slice in half lengthwise. Spread nut butter on each
half. Sprinkle with coconut and granola and serve.

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Split Pea Soup

1 clove garlic, minced
1 onion, chopped
1 T olive oil
1 t cumin
2-4 T Bragg Liquid Aminos
6 c water
1 c split peas
1 c grated carrots
1 potato, chopped
Sauté garlic, and onion in olive oil. Add cumin and 2 tablespoons of
Bragg's and blend well. Add water and split peas, bring to a boil and
simmer 2 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 1 hour.
Add remaining ingredients and simmer, covered, over low heat for
about 2 hours. Adjust seasonings to taste.

E-Z Vegetable Soup

2 T olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, chopped
3 carrots, chopped
1/2 c chopped celery
1/2 t Italian seasoning
2 T Bragg Liquid Aminos
1c fresh corn (off the cob)
1 c cabbage, chopped
1 can organic tomato sauce
1 can organic, chopped tomatoes
6-8 c water
1 c whole wheat pasta spirals
Anything else that’s leftover in the fridge
In large soup pot, sauté garlic, onion, carrots, and celery with olive oil
and seasonings. Add corn, cabbage, tomato sauce, tomatoes and
water. Simmer for 1 hour. Add pasta, leftovers, and simmer until
tender, about 15 minutes.

Quick Minestrone Soup

1/2 c onion, chopped
1/2 c celery, chopped
1/c c carrots, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 t thyme
3/4 t basil
1/4 t oregano
1 c cabbage, chopped
11/2 c garbanzo beans (canned, organic)
2 c red kidney beans (canned, organic)
1 can organic Italian tomatoes, chopped
6-8 c of Homemade Vegetable Broth
Sauté in 1/4 c of the broth: onion, celery, carrots, and garlic until
onion is tender. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for about 20
minutes. Start with 6 cups of broth, and add more if needed.

Butternut Squash Soup

1 c carrots, peeled and sliced
1 c chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
2 T olive oil
1 T minced ginger
2 t curry powder
1/4 t cinnamon
1/8 t nutmeg
2 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into chunks
3 c organic apple juice
In large saucepan, over medium-high heat, cook carrots, onion and
garlic in oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Add ginger, curry, cinnamon
and nutmeg; cook for 1 minute. Add squash and apple juice. Heat to
a boil. Cover; reduce heat. Simmer for 15 minutes or until squash is
tender. In blender or food processor, puree soup, in batches, until
smooth. Return to saucepan; heat through. Serve hot or chilled.
Makes 8 (1 cup) servings.

Fresh Tomato Soup

1 large tomato
1 medium cucumber
1/2 red bell pepper
1 t Italian seasoning
1 t dill
1 t Bragg Liquid Aminos
1 t minced chives
1 t minced parsley
Place tomato in blender or Vita-Mix and blend at low speed until
creamy. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Serve at room
temperature or cover and chill. Makes 1 to 2 servings.

Slow and Savory Veggie Soup

3 diced carrots
3 diced potatoes
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 diced onion
2 c chopped cabbage
2 c green beans
4 c diced tomatoes
1/2 c barley
2 T dried parsley
1 t dried basil
2 T Bragg Liquid Aminos
Place all ingredients in crock-pot. Add enough water or Homemade
Vegetable Broth to cover vegetables. Turn temperature to low and
cook until tender, 6-8 hours.

Homemade Vegetable Broth

8 to 10 cups distilled water
2 onions
2 to 3 garlic cloves
3 carrots
3 to 4 celery stalks
2 potatoes with skin
1/2 c parsley
1 t thyme
1 t basil
1 T Bragg Liquid Aminos
Cut all vegetables into 1 inch pieces. Place in large soup pot and add
seasonings. Sauté in small amount of water until slightly tender.
Cover with distilled water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and
simmer for one hour. Cool and strain broth, discarding vegetables.
Broth may be frozen or kept in the refrigerator for one week.

Raw Carrot Soup

2 cups hot Homemade Vegetable Broth
1/2 c chopped almonds
1 c fresh parsley
2 to 3 T Bragg Liquid Aminos
1 c shredded carrot
1/4 c finely chopped green onions
In Vita-Mix or blender, place first four ingredients. Mix well, then blend
in carrots to desired consistency. Pour into bowls and garnish with
green onions.

Barley Garden Soup

3/4 c barley
1/2 c carrots, grated
1 c yellow squash, grated
1/2 c celery, chopped
1/2 c scallions, chopped
1/2 c parsley, minced
2 c carrot juice
1 c distilled water
Soak barley overnight in distilled water. The next day, rinse in hot
water and drain well. Combine all ingredients and heat slightly. Serve
immediately.

Quick Potato Soup

2 to 3 potatoes, peeled and diced
1 onion, diced
Homemade Vegetable Broth
Soy or rice milk
Bragg Liquid Aminos
Parsley, minced
Place potatoes and onion in a saucepan with just enough broth to
cover them. Cook until tender. Add desired amount of soy milk to
make a creamy consistency. Season with Bragg's. Pour into serving
bowls and garnish with minced parsley.

Lentil Soup

1 1/2 T olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 carrot, peeled and diced
1 red pepper, diced
1 t cumin
1 c lentils
4 c Homemade Vegetable Broth
1 1/2 c diced tomatoes
1 c fresh corn (cut off the cob)
1 T Bragg Liquid Aminos
Sauté the onion, carrot, and red pepper in the olive oil until the onion
is tender. Stir in the cumin, blending for one minute. Add remaining
ingredients, cover and bring to a boil. Lower heat to simmer and cook
for about 30 minutes.

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20 Minute Hamburger Skillet Stew

1/4 lb Lean ground beef
1 lg Onion,sliced wafer-thin
4 Carrots,sliced wafer-thin
2 Potatoes,halved, sliced
-wafer-thin
3 Ribs celery,sliced
-wafer-thin
1 c Boiling water
2 t Beef extract OR bouillon
2 Bay leaves
1/4 t Dried thyme
Salt OR garlic salt
Pepper 1/4 c Dry red wine
-OR tomato
-juice
2 T All purpose flour

Use melon baler and shape meat into tiny meatballs. Brown in
skillet. Discard any fat. Stir onion into skillet and cook 1 min. Add
boiling water or broth and extract or bouillon. Add remaining
veggies, seasonings. Cover, cook over low heat, 15 Min's until veg's are
tender. Combine wine or water and flour in covered jar. Shake and stir
into skillet. Cook and stir until sauce is thick, 4 Min's.

Antiguan Charcoal Baked Bananas

This Caribbean dessert can be started in leftover coals
6 large ripe bananas, in a bunch
4 tbsp butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp ground allspice or 1/2 tsp fresh grated nutmeg
3 limes, halved
1/4 cup dark rum, heated in a small pan onside of grill

Set the bunch of unpeeled bananas in hot coals. Bake until black and
soft to the touch. Meanwhile, heat butter with brown sugar and spices
until bubbly. Each person should slit his banana,
squeeze a lime half over it and drizzle the butter-sugar mixture on
top. Ignite rum and pour it flaming over the bananas a little at a
time, shaking the skillet gently until the flame dies.

Aunt Sarah's Chili Sauce

4 qt Tomatoes,cut in quarters
1 T Mustard seed
2 c Onions,sliced
1 T Celery seed
2 c Green peppers,sliced
2 1/2 c Cider vinegar
1 T Salt
1 c Sugar- brown,white, maple,
3 T Mixed pickling spices
Honey,whatever is handy

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American Chop Suey

Directions Ingredients
Make the Tomato Sauce first. In a large sauce pan,
mix all of the Sauce ingredients. Cook for 1.5 hours
until grease forms on top of sauce.
Cook Macaroni or Penne Pasta as directed on
package.
Brown Ground Beef and Onion. Drain off grease,
returning Ground Beef to frying pan.
Add Tomato Sauce and Pasta to the Ground Beef.
Cook over medium heat until heated throughout.

Tomato Sauce:
1 Can (14-16 oz) Crushed Tomatos
1 Tbsp. Parsley, Dried
1 Tsp. Basil, Dried
1/2 Lb. Macaroni or Penne Pasta
1 Lb. Ground Beef
1 Small to Medium Onion, Chopped
Variation: Use shallot instead of onion.

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Beef and Broccoli

Directions Ingredients
In a large bowl, marinate the Steak Tips for 10
minutes in Soy Sauce, Cornstarch and Sugar. Remove
the Steak Tips from bowl and reserve the sauce
mixture.
Place the Steak Tips in a large frying pan, and brown
in Olive Oil. Add Onion and cook until onion is
tender, but crisp. Stir in Broccoli. Cook 10 minutes.
Stir in reserved marinade.
Serve over rice.

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Vegetarian Wiles

Vegetables

Cauliflower & Potato curry
(Alu Gobi)
Cauliflower holds a special place in the Indian heart, especially since it is a seasonal vegetable to
be prized in the all-to-short winter months.

Ingredients:
1 lb. cauliflower florets
2 onions chopped fine
1 tsp. ginger paste
1 tsp. garlic paste
1 tsp. turmeric
1 tsp. chilli powder
1 tsp. cumin powder
1 tsp. coriander powder
1 large potato, cooked and cubed
1 tsp. salt or to taste
Cilantro/coriander leaves
1 tbsp. oil

Method:
Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan and (or skillet) fry the onions, ginger and garlic, chopped
cilantro/coriander together with cumin and coriander powders for five minutes. Add potato,
cauliflower florets, turmeric and chilli powders and salt together with half a cup of lukewarm
water and cook on medium low heat for fifteen minutes. Mix well to ensure that the vegetables
blend with the spices. Be careful not to over cook the cauliflower. Garnish with
cilantro/coriander leaves.

Cauliflower & Mashed Potato Curry
The cauliflower curry has several variations in the regional cuisine's, but this one's a very simple
recipe.

Ingredients:
1 lb. cauliflower florets
1 tsp. ginger paste
1 tsp. turmeric
1 tsp. chilli powder
1 tsp. cumin seeds
1 potato, cooked and mashed
1 tsp. salt or to taste
1 tbsp. oil

Method:
Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan (or skillet) and fry the cumin seeds together with the ginger, for
a couple of minutes on low heat. Add potato, cauliflower florets, turmeric and chilli powders and
salt together with half a cup of lukewarm water and cook on medium low heat for fifteen
minutes.

Cabbage & Potato Curry

Ingredients:
1 lb. shredded cabbage
2 onions chopped fine
1 tsp. ginger paste
1 tsp. garlic paste
1 tsp. turmeric powder
1 tsp. chilli powder
1 tsp. cumin seeds
1 tsp. coriander powder
1 large potato, cooked and cubed
1 tsp. salt or to taste
Cilantro/coriander leaves
1 tbsp. oil

Method:
Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan and (or skillet) fry the onions, ginger and garlic, together with
cumin seeds and coriander powder for five minutes. Add potato, shredded cabbage, turmeric and
chilli powders and salt together with half a cup of lukewarm water and cook on medium low heat
for fifteen minutes. Garnish with cilantro/coriander leaves.

Cabbage & Mashed Potato Curry

Ingredients:
1 lb. cabbage, shredded
1/2 lb. potatoes, boiled and mashed
1 tsp. cumin seeds
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. turmeric powder
1 tsp. chilli powder
1 tsp. salt or to taste
2 tbsp. oil

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Cashew Chicken

3 Chicken breasts, boned and skinned

1/2 lb. Chinese pea pods

1/2 lb. Mushrooms

4 Green onions

2 cups Bamboo shoots, drained

1 cup Chicken broth

1/4 cup Soy sauce

2 tb Corn starch

1/2 ts Sugar

1/2 ts Salt

4 tb Salad oil

1 pack Cashew nuts (about 4−oz)

Slice breasts horizontally into very thin slices and cut into inch squares.

Place on tray. Prepare vegetables, removing ends and strings from pea pods,

slicing mushrooms, green part of onions, and the bamboo shoots. Add to tray.

Mix soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar, and salt. Heat 1 tbls of oil in skillet

over moderate heat, add all the nuts, and cook 1 min shaking the pan,

toasting the nuts lightly. Remove and reserve. Pour remaining oil in pan, fry

chicken quickly, turning often until it looks opaque. Lower heat to low. Add

pea pods, mushrooms, and broth. Cover and cook slowly for 2 mins. Remove

cover, add soy sauce mixture, bamboo shoots, and cook until thickened,

stirring constantly. Simmer uncovered a bit more and add green onions and

nuts and serve immediately.

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Shrimp Toast

12 fresh uncooked large shrimp

1 egg

2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch

1/4 teaspoon salt

Pinch pepper

3 slices sandwich bread

1 hard−cooked egg yolk

1 slice cooked ham (about 1 ounce)

1 green onion

2 cups vegetable oil

1. Remove shells from shrimp, leaving tails intact. Remove back veins

from shrimp. Cut down back of shrimp with sharp knife. Gently press

shrimp with fingers to flatten.

2. Beat 1 egg, cornstarch, salt and pepper in a small bowl until blended.

Add shrimp to egg mixture and toss until shrimp are completely coated.

3. Remove crusts from bread. Cut each slice into quarter. Place one

shrimp, cut side down, on each bread piece. Gently press shrimp to

adhere to bread. Brush or rub small amount of egg mixture over each

shrimp.

4. Cut egg yolk and ham into 1/2 inch pieces. Finely chop onion.

Place one piece each of egg yolk and ham and a scant 1/4 teaspoon

chopped onion on each shrimp.

5. Heat oil in wok over medium−high heat until it reaches 375F.

Fry 3 or 4 shrimp−bread pieces at a time in the hot oil until golden,

1 to 2 minutes on each side. Drain on absorbent paper.

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Victorian Gingerbread Valentines

Ingredients:
* 2 1/2 cups unsifted flour
* 2 teaspoons cinnamon
* 1 1/2 teaspoon ginger
* 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 cup margarine
* 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
* 1/3 cup dark corn syrup
* 1 large egg
Directions:
In large bowl, sift together flour, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and salt.
Blend together margarine and brown sugar until smooth. Add corn syrup and egg; beat well. Add dry ingredients, about one-third at a time, mixing until smooth after each addition. Chill dough one hour.
Roll out half of dough on lightly floured surface to one-quarter-inch thickness. (Reserve other half for decorations or for a second batch of cookies.)
Using heart-shaped cookie cutter, press out cookie shapes or use knife to cut around a pattern. Place hearts on cookie sheet. Decorate as desired. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes until golden. Remove and place on wire racks to cool. Store in covered container.

Waldorf-Astoria Red Velvet Cake
Ingredients:
* 1/2 cup Shortening
* 1 1/2 cup Sugar
* 2 Eggs
* 2 ounces Red food coloring
* 2 tablespoons Cocoa -- heaping
* 2 1/4 cups Plain flour
* 1 teaspoon Salt
* 1 teaspoon Vanilla
* 1 teaspoon Baking soda
* 1 cup Buttermilk
* 1 tablespoon Vinegar

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Bahan :
3 buah mi goreng (mi siap pakai khusus untuk ifumi)
minyak goreng untuk menumis

Bahan kuah :
2 siung bawang putih, dimemarkan
1/4 buah bawang bombay, dicincang halus
150 gram cumi, dipotong 1 cm
100 gram udang kupas, disisakan ekornya
100 gram daging sukiyaki, dibelah 3 bagian
200 gram wortel, potong kotak 1 cm
50 gram kapri
100 gram caisim, potong 3 cm
1 batang daun bawang, potong 1 cm
6 buah bakso ikan, potong-potong
1/2 sendok teh garam
1/4 sendok teh merica bubuk
1/2 sendok makan kecap penyedap
1/2 sendok makan saus tiram
500 ml kaldu
2 sendok makan tepung kanji dilarutkan dalam 100 ml air

Cara Membuat :
-Panaskan 2 sendok makan minyak goreng. Tumis bawang putih dan bawang bombay hingga layu.
-Tambahkan cumi, daging sukiyaki, dan udang. Aduk sampai berubah warna. Masukkan wortel dan aduk sampai setengah matang.
-Tambahkan kapri, caisim, daun bawang, dan bakso ikan. Aduk rata.
-Bumbui garam, merica, kecap penyedap, dan saus tiram. Aduk-aduk lalu tuangkan kaldu. Masak sampai kaldu mendidih lalu tuangkan larutan kanji. Aduk sampai mendidih kembali.

Catatan: Bila tak ada, gunakan mi instan, rebus lalu goreng sekaligus dalam keadaan menyatu.

untuk 5 porsi.

 Material:
3 pieces of fried noodles (mi special ready for ifumi)
cooking oil for sauteing

Material sauce:
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 / 4 fruit onions, finely chopped
150 grams of squid, cut 1 cm
100 grams of peeled shrimp, tail disisakan
Sukiyaki 100 grams of meat, cut in 3 parts
200 g carrots, cut into 1 cm
50 g peas
100 grams caisim, cut into 3 cm
1 leek, cut into 1 cm
6 pieces of fish meat balls, cut into pieces
1 / 2 teaspoon salt
1 / 4 teaspoon pepper
1 / 2 tablespoons soy sauce, seasonings
1 / 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
500 ml broth
2 tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in 100 ml of water

How to Make:
-Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil. Saute garlic and onion until tender.
-Add the squid, beef sukiyaki, and shrimp. Stir until the color changes. Enter the carrots and stir until half cooked.
-Add the peas, caisim, scallions, and fish ball. Mix well.
-Season to taste salt, pepper, soy sauce, seasoning, and oyster sauce. Stir and then pour the broth. Cook until the broth boil and then pour a solution of starch. Stir until boiling again.

Note: If no, use instant noodles, boiled and then fried together in the unified state.
to 5 servings.

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