Apple Pie Spice Recipe

Description This a recipe that my aunt fixed up to create a substitute for apple pie spice. I normally double this recipe. Ingredients 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1 ½ teaspoons ground nutmeg ¾ teaspoon ground allspice ¾ teaspoon ground cardamom Instructions Mix cinnamon nutmeg allspice and cardamom together in an airtight container. Prep Time: 5 mins … Read more

Quinoa Almond Pilaf

Description High-protein side dish with plenty of flavor and crunch. Rinsing the quinoa three times will help to eliminate any bitterness. Ingredients ½ cup quinoa, rinsed and drained 1 cup cold water ¼ teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 celery rib, chopped 1 small onion, chopped 1 carrot, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 8 … Read more

Maple Glazed Tofu

Description A vegetarian alternative for ham; great for Easter, Christmas, etc. Ingredients ½ cup maple syrup ½ cup pineapple juice 1 teaspoon soy sauce (Optional) 2 tablespoons brown mustard 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 (8 ounce) container firm tofu, drained and cubed 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (Optional) Instructions Whisk together maple syrup pineapple juice soy … Read more

Savory Vegetarian Quinoa

Description I’ve been experimenting with quinoa and vegetarian cooking. Came up with this last night and it was delicious! I wanted to save the recipe here and share it with others. I topped mine with some chopped avocado and chia seeds for extra health benefits. Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 carrots, chopped 1 … Read more

Pressure Cooker Beef Brisket

Description This is my go-to recipe for brisket. I usually use bison brisket, but beef brisket works as well. This recipe is easy to prepare and using the pressure cooker greatly reduces cooking time as compared to other methods. The brisket comes out moist, tender, and flavorful, and the gravy is also excellent. I have … Read more

Quick and Easy Fresh Egg Pasta

Description An incredibly easy and versatile recipe to make a basic pasta dough. Ingredients 1 cup semolina flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 egg 2 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon olive oil Instructions Mix flour and salt together in a large bowl; push into a mound and make a well in the center. Place egg water and … Read more

Nut Loaf Supreme

Description This is a gluten-free favorite at retreats year around. Try this warm with onion gravy, mashed rutabaga, and sauteed green beans. Ingredients 1 ½ cups walnuts ½ cup pecans 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small sweet yellow onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 (6 ounce) package baby bella mushrooms, chopped 1 teaspoon dried … Read more

Hobo’s Delight

Description This recipe combines hamburgers with onions, baby carrots, and potatoes in individually cooked foil packets. This makes clean up a snap, and keeps the grill clean, too. This also works well with round steaks. Ingredients 2 pounds lean ground beef 1 onion, sliced 1 (16 ounce) package baby carrots 4 potatoes, peeled and sliced … Read more

Cajun Spice Seasoning Mix in a Jar

Description A spicy and attractive gift and tastes great on potatoes, eggs, and meat. Ingredients ¾ cup salt ¼ cup ground cayenne pepper 2 tablespoons ground white pepper 2 tablespoons ground black pepper 2 tablespoons paprika 2 tablespoons onion powder 2 tablespoons garlic powder Servings: 12