Macaroni Au Gratin

Description Yummy homemade mac and cheese!! Ingredients 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni 2 tablespoons butter ½ pound Cheddar cheese, sliced paprika to taste 2 cups milk 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 4

Mock Chicken

Description This is a great substitute for any recipe which calls for cooked, diced, or chopped chicken meat. Freezing tofu gives it a meat-like texture. The process is very easy, but you’ll need to plan 72 hours ahead. Ingredients 1 (12 ounce) package firm tofu Instructions Leave tofu in original package and place in freezer … Read more

Vegan Breakfast Sausage

Description TVP, oats, and a variety of herbs and spices provide a vegan alternative to breakfast sausage in this easy recipe. Dough can be rolled into a log, stored in plastic wrap, and kept in the fridge for up to a week, or cooked immediately. Ingredients 1 cup texturized vegetable protein (TVP) 1 cup warm … Read more

Fresh Butter

Description Banish that image of the old butter churn: If you have a stand mixer with a whisk attachment, making fresh butter is a hands-free operation that, in just minutes, gives you butter that tastes just like the fancy European kinds sold in grocery stores. Ingredients 1 pint heavy cream ¼ teaspoon kosher or sea … Read more

Rock Candy

Description Rock Candy the old-fashioned way! You can add food coloring or a flavored extract, if desired. Ingredients 6 cups cold water 6 cups white sugar Prep Time: 20 mins Total Time: 1 week 3 days Servings: 24

Slow Cooker Lemon-Garlic Chicken and Rice

Description This slow cooker chicken and rice dish is a perfect set-it-and-forget-it meal for the cooler months. Ingredients 1 (32 fluid ounce) container chicken broth 1 cup lemon juice 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper 8 (5 ounce) bone-in chicken thighs salt and ground black pepper to taste 2 … Read more

Fettuccini with Basil and Brie

Description Tomatoes and basil together are a sure hit! Very flavorful. For cheese lovers, try a stronger Brie cheese, otherwise a medium blend will do. Great served warm or cold. Ingredients 12 ounces dry fettuccine pasta 4 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 ½ cups cubed Brie cheese ¾ cup chopped fresh … Read more

Vegetarian Meatless Meatloaf with Lentils

Description I’ve been trying many vegetarian ‘meatloaf’ recipes trying to find one we thought was just right. This is a conglomeration of several recipes and my own spin. You can top it with sauce or ketchup before baking, but I don’t bother. Ingredients 2 cups vegetable broth 1 cup brown lentils, rinsed 1 cup quick-cooking … Read more

Last Minute Mushrooms

Description This recipe for a buttery, delicious, mushroom side dish couldn’t be any simpler. It goes well with fish fillets, baked chicken, steak, and just about any other main dish. Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter 1 ½ cups fresh button mushrooms, sliced ½ teaspoon seasoned salt Instructions In a skillet over medium heat melt the butter. Add … Read more

Heavenly Health Dog Biscuits

Description We had an Aussie Mix with terrible skin allergies. They were so bad that we had to put her on shots. Finally, a groomer in Austin, Texas suggested eliminating corn from my dog’s diet. Since we have had difficulty finding corn-free treats, I developed this recipe. Both our dogs love them! Ingredients 1 ¾ cups … Read more