Recipes

Recipes our family loves

Greek Potatoes

Ingredients 8 large potatoes, peeled, cut into large wedges (about 6-7 wedges per potato) 4 garlic cloves, minced (more garlic is a good thing, less garlic is a no-no for this recipe) 1/2 cup olive oil 1 cup water 1 tablespoon dried oregano (to taste) 1 large lemon, juiced sea salt fresh coarse ground black pepper Directions Preheat oven to 420°F A reviewer has suggested spraying the baking pan with Pam - that sounds like a great idea!

Green Bean Artichoke Casserole

Ingredients 3 (15.5 ounce) cans French cut green beans, drained 2 (14 ounce) cans artichoke hearts, drained 2 cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs 8 ounces grated Parmesan cheese 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese 2 tablespoons garlic powder salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup olive oil Directions Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Green Bean Casserole

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon white sugar 1/4 cup onion, diced 1 cup sour cream 3 (14.

Hearty Make-Ahead Salad

Ingredients 1 can black beans, drained 1 can corn, drained 1 - 2 chopped tomatoes chopped onion, whatever amount tastes good chopped green pepper, whatever amount… can add chopped celery, avocado, sliced olives… whatever sounds good 1/4 cup ranch dressing Directions mix everything together and chill.

Homesteader Cornbread

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups cornmeal 2 1/2 cups milk 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup white sugar 2 eggs 1/2 cup vegetable oil Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Ice Cream

Ingredients 2 cups heavy cream 1 cup whole milk 2/3 cup sugar 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt 3 eggs (or 6 yolks) Instructions In a small pot, simmer heavy cream, milk, sugar and salt until sugar completely dissolves, about 5 minutes.

    Ice Cream

    Ingredients 2 eggs 1/2 cup sugar 1 can sweetened condensed milk 1 pt heavy whipping cream 1 pt milk 1 tsp vanilla Directions Mix, Fill can 2/3 full

    Indian Spiced Sweet Potatoes

    Ingredients 2 pounds sweet potatoes or yams Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons clarified butter or ghee 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon brown or black mustard seeds 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 4 fresh curry leaves, optional 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro Juice of 1/2 lime Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

    Kale Soup With Potatoes and Sausage

    Ingredients 1 pound linguiça or uncured Spanish chorizo, cut across into 1/8-inch-thick slices 1 large onion, peeled and chopped 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced 2 large baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes 1 ½ heads kale, stemmed and coarsely chopped (about 6 cups) 4 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoons kosher salt Freshly ground pepper to taste 3 plum tomatoes, cored and cut into 1/2-inch dice Directions Place the sausage in a large pot over medium-low heat and cook until it begins to render its fat, about 2 minutes.