Our Favorite Recipes
Kale and Chicken Soup
3 leeks, thinly sliced 2 T. olive or vegetable oil 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed 5 c. chicken broth 4 c. diced, cooked chicken 1 tsp. thyme 1/8 tsp. pepper 2 bunches kale, stemmed and chopped Directions: Saute leeks in oil 2 minutes. Add potatoes and...
Parsnip Chowder
Ingredients: 4 slices of bacon 1 small onion, chopped 3 c. diced parsnips 2 c. diced potatoes 1 tsp. salt 1 c. milk 1 c. cream pepper 2 T. butter Directions: Brown Bacon. Remove from kettle and cook onion in the drippings about 5 minutes. Add parsnips, potatoes,...
Sweet Potato Cake
Ingredients: 2 c. flour 2 c. sugar 2 tsp. baking powder 2 tsp. soda ½ tsp. salt 4 eggs 1 ¼ c. vegetable oil 3 c. raw sweet potatoes, grated 1 c. pecans (optional) Directions: Combine dry ingredients. Set aside. Beat eggs. Add oil and sweet potatoes. Add dry...
Sweet Potato Casserole
Ingredients: 3 c. mashed, cooked sweet potatoes ¾ c. sugar ½ c. melted butter 2 eggs, beaten 1 tsp. cinnamon ¼ tsp. nutmeg 1/3 c. whole or evaporated milk 1/3 c. melted butter ¾ c. brown sugar ½ c. flour 1 c. chopped pecans Directions: Combine first 7 ingredients. ...
Chunky Tomato Soup
1 ½ c. peeled, seeded and finely chopped tomatoes 2 tsp. sugar ¼ c. butter ¼ c. chopped onion ¼ c. flour ¾ tsp. salt 3 c. milk Directions: Bring tomatoes and sugar to a boil; simmer 10-15 minutes. Meanwhile, heat butter and sauté onions for 5 mintues. Blend in...
Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash
1 medium acorn squash 3 T. melted butter, divided Salt 1 baking apple, peeled cored and chopped 2 T. sugar ¼ tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. lemon juice Directions: Cut squash in half lengthwise and removed seeds. Place squash, cut side down in a baking pan. Add ¼ to ½ inch...
Sweet Baked Acorn Squash:
Ingredients: 1 medium squash, cut in half lengthwise 1 T. melted butter ¼ c. applesauce ¼ c. maple syrup or brown sugar Directions: Scrape out seed cavity and place cut side down on a baking sheet in ¼ inch of water. Bake at 375 degrees for 35 minutes. Turn squash...
Winter Squash Casserole
Ingredients: 2 c. mashed winter squash 4 slices of bacon 1/2 c. chopped onion 2/3 c. grated cheddar cheese 1/2 tsp. salt dash of Tabasco or black pepper 1/4 c. buttered bread crumbs Directions: Put squash into medium bowl. Fy bacon until crisp; crumble into squash. ...
Beet and Apple Salad
Ingredients: 2 c. cooked beets, diced 2 c. diced apples 1/3 c. oil 1 1/2 T. Lemon Juice 1 T. white vinegar 1/8 c. honey 1/4 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. pepper Directions: Combine beets and applels. Whisk remaining ingredients together and pour over beets and apples. From the...
How to Freeze Green/Yellow Beans
How to Freeze Beans: Sort and snip ends. Wash. Leave whole, cut into uniform lengths or slice lengthwise into strips for french style. Cut italian beans into 1 -1/2 inch lengths. Blanch for 3 minutes, cool immediately in cold water; drain and package into...