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Chili

Chili

2 c. Pinto beans 1 onion 1 bell pepper chopped Cloves garlic crushed Saute in oil 1/2 c. tvp 1/2 c. water Mix all Add 2 6oz can tomato paste 1 qt (big can) of Tomatoes (squish) 1/2 tsp oregano 1/2 tsp. cumin 1/2 tsp 

Fajitas

Fajitas

10 oz. pkg steaklets thawed cut into strips Season 1 Tbsp. garlic powder 1 Tbsp. Chili powder 1 tsp. Paprika 1 tsp. basil 2 Tbsp. oil 1 C sliced onion 1/2 c. green pepper 1/2 c. red pepper Heat oil until very hot then sauté 

Potato Soup

Potato Soup

4 potatoes washed and chopped

1 chopped onion

2-3 celery chopped

Barely covered with water

Cook till well done with the lid on

Drain off some of the water (Save)

Add 1 can evaporated milk

Salt

Brewers yeast

Mckays seasoning

Cook 5-10 minutes

Cauliflower soup

Cauliflower soup

1 bunch green onions or 1 chopped onion 3 Tbsp butter 4 Tbsp Flour 4 cups milk (1½ evaporated milk/water) Salt to taste Slivered/blanched almonds 1 head cauliflower, chopped 1½ cups cheddar cheese Sauté onion in butter. Remove from heat. Stir in flour. Gradually add 

Betsy Taco Soup

Betsy Taco Soup

Saute 1/2c TVP 1/2 c chopped onion Add 1 16 oz can crush tomatos with juice 1 16 oz can kidney beans 1 16 oz can whole kernal corn 8 oz can tomato sauce 1 c water Small can chopped olives 1/2 package mild taco 

Split Pea Soup

Split Pea Soup

  8 c. Water

  Bag of split peas

  28 oz can or 1 qt. whole tomatoes 

  Large onion in quarters

  2 tsp. salt

  Boil for 1 hour, then press through sieve and serve with soda crackers.

  I now add:

  Stalk of celery and tops

  1 large carrot

  2 garlic cloves 

  1 Tbsp. Bill’s chicken seasoning

  1 tsp. celery salt

  ½ tsp. hickory seasoning

  ½ tsp. dill weed

  ½ tsp. savory Stuffing

Stew or Scotch Broth

Stew or Scotch Broth

water   Cut up vegetables   3 or 4 Potatoes   2 Carrots   3 stalks Celery    Rutabagas ( I don’t add this)   Cabbage (I don’t add this)   1 onion   2 garlic cloves   Can of corn and liquid   Can 

Beatenberg Soup

Beatenberg Soup

 Water   Navy beans   Barley   Grated carrots   Small veggie meat chunks   Onions   Garlic cloves   Broth:  olive oil, salt, vegetable broth cube, ½ tsp. basil, ½ tsp. thyme, ½ tsp.  oregano, 1 Tbsp. dried chives, bay leaf   Simmer for 

Tomato Soup

Tomato Soup

  4 c. tomatoes (canned or fresh)             2 Tbsp. sugar 

  2 Tbsp. chopped onion                         1 tsp. salt

  2 Tbsp. parsley                                     2 bay leaves

  2 slices lemon (don’t squeeze)

  Simmer ingredients 15 minutes.  Remove bay leaves and lemon.  

  In blender, blend 2 Tbsp. margarine and 3 Tbsp. flour with the tomato mixture. 

Heat and add 1 cup water and 1 can evaporated milk. 

Taco Soup

Taco Soup

  2 large cans pinto beans, mashed   1 can green chilies   1 qt. stewed tomatoes   1 ½ c. cooked rice    2 c. water   ¾ pkg. taco seasoning   Slow cook in a crock pot for two hours. Serve with cheese,