Southern Corn Bread (No Flour recipe)

This is a recipe I use when if want an all corn taste or craving Frito's corn chips. This company Frito-lay is behing the no labeling laws, so I boycott their products. Pop corn is a good untreated corn.
Southern Corn Bread (no flour recipe)

2 farm eggs

2 cups buttermilk or 1 c. buttermilk and 1 cup organic milk (If out of butter milk use 1 cup yogurt, as it will keep this moist.)

1 tsp. baking soda (1 tsp. baking powders the no aluminium kind.)

2 cups white organic cornmeal (or yellow) or use popcorn refreshingly ground.

1 tsp. salt
1 Tbs, sugar or honey

Heat oven: 350, Cast iron skillet is excellent to bake cornbread, or generously grease a 9 x 9 x 2" pan.

Liquids: Beat organic eggs and add buttermilk, if using honey add in.

Dry Ingredient: In bowl stir together baking soda, cornmeal, sugar and salt. Add liquid mixture all at one time; beat with mixer until smooth and pour into your HEATED pan. 20 - 25 minutes, or just until set. (top will bounce back when touched) Serve hot and with organic butter or margarine or honey. About 9 servings.
Corn syrup naturally comes from GMO corn as well as corn oils. The problem is all USA corn is GMO. It's fattens up pigs. Exceptions are pop corn, some organic corn, and purple i.e. corn has not yet been polluted because it's not profitable yet to Wall Street. Make corn bread with freshly ground pop corn not boxed etc.
 Coconut Flour and Corn meal bread recipes: (no gluten)

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UPDATE: FOOD STORAGE

UPDATE: SIXTEEN MORE FOOD STORAGE ITEMS
Sixteen organic food items you will receive along with some beneficial and valuable preparedness properties of each one - which show why they were selected for this emergency food bucket.

http://toughertimes.blogspot.com/2013/07/storage-itesms-for-emergency.html
 Soda bottles are good storage containers (freeze rice first to get rid of critters and their eggs.)






Black Beans
During any emergency time, the ability of your body to properly digest and pass food is severely hampered due to not only stress but varied food intake. The key here is how black beans can actually facilitate and maintain proper intestinal transit time thanks to the special fiber contained in the beans that produces what is known as butyric acid. In addition, the beans contain a multitude of antioxidants, folates, protein, minerals, and of course B vitamins.

Gabanzo Beans
 (brain food)
Gabanzo beans are your ally in the fight against hunger during any emergency event due to the unique way in which they can trigger the comforting feeling of fullness, usually attributed to the high fiber content and nutrient dense content. Protein, trace minerals, fatty acids, and vitamins help to also give it a powerful reputation for helping to assist in the balance of cholesterol and blood sugar levels.

Pinto Beans

Another bean high in fiber and protein, which is essential for proper physical and mental function during times of stress and emergency, pinto beans are unique in that they contain not only enough iron to replenish your routinely depleting stores, but they contain manganese and copper as well.

Rolled Oats (whole) First, freezing them over-night in smaller batches, can kill any future weevil problem in all grains including whole brn. rices.

Also high in protein, fiber, and other important vitamins and minerals, rolled oats are great in emergency situations due to requiring little cooking. You can cook them or simply soak them for 20-30 minutes prior to eating.

Green Lentils

Lentils are particularly rich in magnesium and potassium - two important minerals for improved health. Magnesium is especially helpful for diabetes and cardiovascular health, while potassium is crucial for helping cells to absorb nutrients and release waste. Like rolled oats, lentils can also be soaked to eat. Soak overnight, then rinse twice daily for a few days until they sprout.

Quinoa

A South American super grain often referred to as chisaya mama, or the mother of all grains, quinoa is rich in essential minerals, phytochemicals (which act as antioxidants), and protein. What sets quinoa apart from the others, though, is the fact that it is a "complete protein". This means that it contains an ideal proportion of all 9 essential amino acids. A diet rich in whole grains like quinoa can help reduce the risk of numerous health conditions. These grains are "seeds" and grain so, use the best organic wher possible for the killing parasites out of the body. All orgainic seeds kill parasites.  The former "hulled" seeds cannot do this feat so we become allergic to grains because that part of the seed to killing a parasite.  It's only found in whole grains and is missing in white altered seeds/grains. missing.

Millet

Shown to help prevent gallstones, type 2 diabetes, and more, millet has been enjoyed for hundreds of years in both Africa and certain regions of India. Millet is rich in amino acids, B vitamins, fiber, and particularly rich in manganese, magnesium, tryptophan, and phosphorous - a mineral necessary for rebuilding cell membranes and the nervous system.

Chia Seeds (flaxseed can be used as eggs in recipes too)

Considered a superfood, Chia seeds are an excellent source of well-balance omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids. Additionally, chia will make you feel fuller faster and allow your body to absorb nutrients over a longer time period.

Organic Sprouted Buckwheat

Great for the cardiovascular system and maintaining healthy blood sugar levels, buckwheat is an energizing, gluten-free food that is available throughout the year. It's great for cleansing and may even prevent gallstones. Like quinoa, buckwheat also harnesses all of the essential amino acids while containing many other important vitamins and minerals such as magnesium, selenium, and calcium.

Powdered Milk

Milk that is not 100% organic generally comes from cows that are extremely unhealthy - cows given antibiotics, growth hormones, and fed GMO corn feed. Cows are supposed to eat grass! What's more, non-organic milk is usually pasteurized and homogenized - destroying much of its nutritional value. Milk in this pail is 100% organic and comes from healthy, grass fed, free roaming cows. Milk in powder form extends the shelf life and doesn't need to be refrigerated.
A comment from one reader:
Don’t stock up on dairy, instant milk especially because the toxins are concentrated in it. If non-fat,then better,as toxins store in the fat. Dairy in San Diego has already been reported to have radiation.Your kids are not cattle/calfs, so no need for calf milk, (the proteins are for bigger life form use goat milk instead if need be.) More calcium frrm cauliflower leaves than equal amt of milk but u-need kale to absorb calcium. End of bio-chem lesson.

Sprout Blend

The sprout blend contains sprouts of french and red lentils; whole peas, mung beans, aduki beans, alfalfa and radish. What's great about sprouted seeds is that they are more nutritionally rich than their unsprouted counterparts.

Enerfood Superfood Green Drink, or some other kind of shake drinks in a can...watch dates... Atkin's has one that very low in sugar for diabetics.
Enerfood super green energy drink is a 100% organic and incredibly potent award winning product that is an absolute must-have. This drink is GMO-free, helps cleanse the body, and is great for turbocharging your immune system for better health.

Pancake Mix (Gluten Free) Note: I find mixes don't store long...be sure to freeze them first.

Able to make pancakes, waffles, muffins, crepes, and more, this mix is your perfect gluten-free, casein-free cooking solution. Although it works great with the powdered milk, you can blend this mix with dairy free rice or almond milk if dairy doesn't work for you. When you do gluten-free products remember, protein is missing and it is not a complete food so adjust your diet accordingly.

Miso Powder

Miso powder is a fermented vegetable stock full of vitamin b12, vitamin E, potassium, choline, fiber, other essential minerals, and provides complete protein. This traditional Japanese fermented food is prized for its nutritional value as well as its ability to prevent numerous diseases.

Cajun Spice Mix

This pail is full of beans and lentils, and these foods may need some zesty flavor! The Cajun spice mix includes black pepper, cayenne, sea salt, garlic, onion, curry, turmeric i.e. and paprika to make your emergency foods that much better. The point here is add spices to your are familiar with or to your culture for flavoring your food and adding to your health.
Update: http://www.survival-spot.com/survival-blog/100-itemsnational-emergency/
Food storage: Pantry stock-up

You will notice that these foods have high amounts of fiber, protein, and other essential macro nutrients to keep you fueled at any time --(fibrous whole organic best) foods especially during emergencies:

Know Your Gluten-Free Grains

a9 Gluten-Free Grains
Being gluten intolerant doesn’t mean you have to eat a totally grain-free diet. Here are a few options you can still enjoy (in moderation) when grain-cravings strike: ( I use gluten free all purpose mix, Mac and Cheese, pizza, pan cake mixes. snacks, etc. Their are more mixes in grocery shelves then ever before.) Many of my recipes you can substitute - any grain for the one used.




http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/fun-with-food/eating-gluten-free.html


(lots of these valuable informational sites.)


RECIPE] Holiday cookies,  #GlutenFree Pizza Bites: http://buff.ly/1TAYwGk 






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Rice
Corn
Quinoa
Buckwheat
Millet
Amaranth
Teff
Sorghum
Wild rice
A note about oats: Experts hotly debate whether oats are tainted by gluten. Oat advocates point to studies showing oats don’t appear to damage the small intestines of people with celiac. Yet, detractors say oats are bound to be contaminated by gluten because they are often processed in facilities that handle gluten-containing grains. So it’s best maybe to steer clear.


If you’re concerned about contamination, choose Bob’s Red Mill oats (available at most major grocery stores). They are considered by many to be the “cleanest” oats around. If you’re still unsure, putting oats on your list of foods to eliminate and reintroduce can help you determine if they are problematic.

Teff

here are five gluten-free whole grains, how to cook them and how to add them to your diet. Remember to aim for three servings of whole grains a day.
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Amaranth: About the size of a poppy seed, this pseudo-grain has a light peppery taste. Use 3 to 6 parts water to 1 part amaranth. Boil water, add grain and gently boil for 15 to 20 minutes. As it cooks, amaranth softens from the inside, releases a lot of starch and thickens the cooking liquid. Rinse cooked amaranth and let it drain before using. Use amaranth to thicken soups and stews. Add milk, fruit and a bit of honey for a healthy breakfast. You can even "pop" dried amaranth and make it into a granola-type bar.
Millet: About the size of a small mustard seed, this grain has a mild flavor. Use 2 to 3 parts water to 1 part millet. Boil water, add grain and gently boil for 35 to 40 minutes. You may also "toast" millet in a hot pan before boiling to get a nuttier flavor. Top with cinnamon and peaches for breakfast. Or make a salad with halved grape tomatoes, radishes and chopped basil. Millet is also a great alternative to rice in casseroles, ground-meat dishes and stuffing.
Teff: This smallest of grains is nutty and earthy in flavor. Use 3 parts water to 1 part teff. Boil water, add grain and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Its texture is like cream of wheat. Add cooked teff to soups or use teff as the main ingredient for polenta instead of cornmeal. Teff flour can be used to make pancakes.
Buckwheat: Despite its name, buckwheat is not related to wheat. This-pseudo grain is pyramid shaped and known as kasha or buckwheat groats. To bring out its earthy flavor, cook 1 cup buckwheat with one egg in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir to keep from clumping until the mixture is dry and separated. Add 2 cups water or broth and cook uncovered over low heat for about 15 minutes. Mix cooked buckwheat with lentils, herbs and a bit of goat cheese. Or stuff peppers or acorn squash with cooked buckwheat. Buckwheat flour can be used to make pancakes.
Quinoa: This pseudo-grain must be rinsed well before cooking to remove bitter-tasting saponins. You can also buy it pre-rinsed. The flavor is squash-like. Quinoa cooks in just 15 minutes. Use 2 parts water to 1 part quinoa. Mix with chopped fruit and drizzle with honey for breakfast. Or use quinoa instead of bulgur to make tabbouleh. Quinoa is also a good substitute for rice in rice pudding.
Whether you are going gluten-free or not, these whole grains are good for you. Share your favorite ways of preparing these grains.

Is oatmeal gluten free?


Gluten-Free Recipes: More are here in Tough Time Today blog.
Remarkable Black Bean Brownies
Brown Rice Muffins
Quick Apple Crisp
Brown Rice Flour Cookies


I've mentioned they're in Health Food Stores their are many "sprouted grains" which will remove glutens. I use the Corn (vegetable, instead of a grain)

Read more:
*King Arthur Flour has a glutenfree all-purpose baking mix (1 lb. 8 oz.) that has 1/3 cup has 4 g fiber, sugar 0. 2 grams protein. (if a diabetic add in rice or, pea protein) ingredients is brown and white rice. (Fat calories 5, calories 130) Their are  many variety's of these kinds mixes on the market. Recipes are on the box
Or, make up your own mix if your allergic to the many fillers/additives on this box :
II Basic Bisquick Mix (Ratio s )
9 cup four, (non-gluten flour) Mix two parts (brown-)  to one part (white) or coconut ? Almond ? or, some of the above until you get the combination you and your family preferred taste and or allergy.
1/3 cup baking powder, (non alum)
1 Tbs salt,
1 tsp cream of tartar (which is the outer part of the grape)
1/4 cup sugar (leave out or, Stevia comes in a powder)
2 cups of shortening.
Options: *powdered butter milk for the 6 T butter or, powdered egg or vinegar and milk last min. for sour milk taste.
Combine dry ingredients and cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sore in airtight containers. (freeze 12 hours)
This can be substituted for any of your favorite Bisquick recipes.







Shake and Bake Mix 4 cups 0 gluten flour, 1 cup cornmeal, 2 Tbs. paprika, 1 Tbs. pepper, 5 Tbs. salt and 2 Tbs. parsley flakes. You can add any of your favorite herbs or, seasoned salt like Lawry's for instance. Look on the one in the grocery that’s your favorite and add in the ingredient missing that you like. (onion, garlic etc.)
Which of the baking flour has the least gluten? This maybe a start or answer for some.
Published on Apr 16, 2015


Gluten Dangers. Why gluten is bad for your health and making you fat. Randy Alvarez, host of The Wellness Hour, discussing the book Wheat Belly with author and cardiologist Dr. William Davis.


*Wal-Mart makes a brand of Artisan Baker Multigrain Bread (Schar) in their gluten free shelf. 3 gran Protein, 5 grams fiber in 2 smaller slices. (sourdough, rice syrup, agave, buckwheat flour, Psyllium seeds, flax seeds, apple fiber, soy protein, sunflower seeds, and apple juice. Very tasty bread, not organic.
*Health food grocery: Ener-g Select has a wheat free, gluten free, (rice flour), a cinnamon raisin bread also dairy free. 3 grams fiber, soy free i.e. It's in their frozen section and not bad for a threat. You have to completely unthaw it or it falls apart. (good in a pinch if your craving raisin bread). Their a many variety's in HFS but costly, but for time and convenience a bargain.
https://www.pinterest.com/ptsherm/bakery/ other bakery ideas.
sub: 2½ cups Pastry Flour Blend or, gluten-free all purpose flour blend of choice*
 

PUMPKIN, RICE PUDDING

Pumpkin-Spiced Brown Rice Pudding

Use real pumpkin in this Pumpkin-Spiced Rice Pudding recipe. Add in a handful of nut meats, raisins to left-over rice or, as she has here. I freeze any left-over rice in one cup portions in zip-lock bags. Ready for a  handy quick dessert.
(Recipe Credit: Adrianna Adarme of the Fresh Tastes blog)

Ingredients for the uncooked rice

• 1 cup rice (I used a rice-blend of quinoa, brown rice and barley, feel free to use short-grain rice or long-grain) 
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar  
• 1 1/2 cups whole milk (2% can be used, too!)  (soy organic milk or cream)
• 1 cup water, plus more at the end of the recipe for consistency purposes  
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/4 teaspoon salt 
• 1 cup pure pumpkin puree
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg  (or, sub for the pumpkin pie spices + cloves)
• 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds, roughly chopped (or, handful of chopped pecan)

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the rice, brown sugar, milk, water, butter and salt. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, cover, and allow to cook until water has mostly evaporated and rice is tender, about 20 minutes. (This will vary depending on the rice or rice blend you use so I say check on it periodically and add water as needed.)  (or, I use my frozen. I  have a special way of cooking perfect rice.)
2. Uncover the pot. If the water has completely evaporated, add about 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup of water. Pour in the pumpkin puree, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and nutmeg. Stir and give it a taste; adjust the spices and sugar to your liking. I found it perfectly spiced and sweet. Divide amongst bowls and garnish with pumpkin seeds. If you’re reheating this, you may need to add a splash or two or water or milk to get your desired consistency.

Yield: 6-8 servings

My version: The rice is already cooked. We put the pudding in a pan over water under a bigger pan, 350 until the knife comes out clean.

Chicken Nuggets Tofu

CUBED TOFU FOR ANY DISH: CHICKEN CUBED TOFU

stir fry?

• Servings: 6
• Prep Time: 30 min(s)
• Cook Time: 5 min(s)
• Total Time: 35 min(s)






11 g protein. Tofu, some brands leave in more fiber.

These seasoned fried tofu nuggets make a great vegetarian option for the more popular chicken nuggets. Dipped in a seasoned batter then fried to a crisp golden brown, these nuggets are known to convert tofu haters into lovers. I've heard of these spray and oven bake them too. Very versatile after learning to use this product.

It's better to go to the HFS and buy tofu made from Organic soybeans . They have flavored tofu and already cubed. Just add more fiber for a better balance, with brown rice or stir and fry vegetables.

Ingredients

1 package extra firm tofu
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast (available in the health food section, bulk spices) or, chicken flavoring in bulk.
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2/3 cup water
Coconut or Peanut Oil

Instructions

Place the block of tofu on top of a flat strainer and place a flat plate over the top of the tofu. Then place a heavy pot on top of the plate. This will allow the tofu to expel as much water as possible. Allow the tofu to drain for 30 minutes.
Cut the tofu in 1-inch cubes.
In a medium bowl, stir in the flour, yeast, garlic powder, salt, paprika, black pepper, and water. Stir the batter until smooth.
Pour 1/3-inch level of oil into a medium pan. Heat the oil on medium heat.
Working in small batches, generously coat the tofu cubes with the seasoned batter.
Without overcrowding the pan, fry the bottom of the tofu until the batter turns to a crispy golden brown. Flip the cubes and cook until the rest of the tofu cubes are crispy and golden brown. Place finished cubes on a plate lined with a paper towel.
Continue to do this until all the cubes have been fried.


The tofu will be very hot. Allow the tofu to cool for five minutes. Enjoy while warm and crisp.
Serve with brown rice, or as a topping for salad. (Slice like spam for sandwiches) Try chicken flavored or beef taco's one night

OATMEAL, no flour cookies

This is my signature cookies recipe. I wanted more oatmeal and no flour, taste good and healthy.

 I finely found this recipe. In my other blog on this post alone I had about 2,600 hit before I turn it off "ShermsOrganicNews."

#No-Flour, Oatmeal Cookie (gluten, flour free/ allergies free if you use organic)

This is a no flour complex very high in fiber adaptable breakfast or a great pick me up snack recipe. Make this the best organic whole oatmeal cookies ever. So much better than the ones from from health food stores that have preservatives in them.

Also; you could substitute some of the organic whole oats to whole-wheat flakes or other grains when you get use to doing this recipe as is first. It's made a bit different. (Coconut, organic peanut butter and chocolate chip, carob and etc can be added in after, first, making it from the original recipe with tweets to your likings. This makes up a big batch for large families (freeze). You may prefer to ½ the recipe making smaller batches.

You will need baking paper, or two very good cookie sheet pans that will not brown the bottoms. They have to cool down in the pan, or slide off using your paper after being cool down a bit. The other pan will keep you baking while your first batch cools. They are delicate at this stage, depending on how long they are baked. As they can harden up and become crisp (which I like in this cookie. If not take them out a bit early) Note. to be a good cookie maker don't leave the kitchen, have a timer, and take them out a bit early to let them cook on top in their cookie sheet. (my style)

 My neighbors use to come to my house to get this cookie. I use to always have it on hand but then my daughter moved and I don't bake them much. It was her favorite cookie recipe.

I've taken a (Google image: oatmeal cookies,) I have no camera.  (If you spread about 1/4 thickness in a Pyrex baking dish  in the form of a loose hay-stacks with a lg ice cream scoop...or, you can make breakfast bars.)

If you use choc. chips don't add into the mix in you gal. jar letting the oil and oats and sugar macerate in but mix, or press them in just before baking.

It may be a good recipe to store and pass onto your next generation.
However, you may not want to share these gems. LOL



BEST Oatmeal Cookies (no flour) This originally came from the Seventh Day Adventist Magazine long ago, but this has been rendition/adaptions. The original had too much sugar. Always taste the dough to see if it sweet enough on all recipes. This had added in one more cup of sugar.
INGREDIENTS:
4 cups organically grown whole grain oats is best
1 or 1-3/4 cups dark brown sugar (or, to taste)
1 cup of pressed sunflower (or safflower oil ...it's the Tonalin CLA oil...) or, any Mono oil (even light olive oil.) Coconut oil? (no honey, it softens the cookie to much for me)
SET ASIDE IN : Let the above three ingredients needs to sit/stand for eight hours A must! in a gallon jar or big Tupperware bowl i.e. in
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Next day... mix the following together.
2 well beaten organic eggs -to hold them together
½ teaspoon sea salt (high in magnesium, and less use of salt)
2 teaspoons almond extract
1-cup nuts (slivered or chopped almonds? -nut meat) I used slivered almonds
Use the smallest ice cream scoop (1/8') for dropping these "haystack" looking oats mounds on a cooking sheet and round together the edges where it will brown too much.
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Bake for about 10 minutes or, longer if you desire crispier cookies. They need to be first baked (abt 10 minutes at 350) and then cooled down; right on cookie sheets before removing them or they will break apart and the cookie will crumble.

Be patience they're well worth the wait. Some like these crispy, other prefer them medium. Also they will naturally crisp up in storage. (Half the recipe if its too much) They will not go to waste!
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Do not sub "diet sugars or high fructose types of sugars" I've done honey too...hu  mmmm ... don't care for the moist cookie effect. If you use a substitute for the egg, put it with the oats jar.

It's the egg and sugar that holds these together,

These cookies have to be soaked with the oil (olive oil works too); baked them but first cool them down then, remove from baking paper. This does the trick. You actually can use any oil, I prefer the mono-s (I know I am repeating, but some things need to be emphasized for a this style of cooked. 

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This is another way to use any left-over's

**GRANOLA: Layer the mixture out on size of your lined baking paper or wax paper lined cookie sheet, (unless, you have pans that don't burn cookies on the bottoms) Then, slowly baking them at 250 for 40 minutes.

Or for a more crunchy bites up to 1 hr. depending on tray size, thickness and depends your oven temperature. The easiest way is just to crunch up the left-over cookies in milk, works great too. (Add in other ingredients, raisins, coconut etc as you get more proficient when using this recipe a lot...which I did .) They are so easy to make...

*Melt coconut oil or butter and use for the replacement of the safflower oil.

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Peanut butter Cookies (no flour)

http://shermsrecipes.blogspot.com/2011/02/peanut-butter-cookies-no-flour.html

http://shermsrecipes.blogspot.com/2010/11/oatmeal-cookie-gluten-free.html

Try this no flour cake too made with coconut or almond flour (angel food cake)

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http://shermsrecipes.blogspot.com/2010/07/refrigerator-oatmeal-cookies.html

http://toughertimes.blogspot.com/2013/09/coffee-break-cookies.html

 

How to Make Pita Bread at Home - Grilled Flatbread

For more recipes from my baking collection in Pinterest  and for breakfast the other one: https://www.pinterest.com/ptsherm/breakfast-brunch/




http://theviewfromgreatisland.com/how-to-make-perfect-pita-bread-every-time/




or, http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-pita-bread-at-home-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-90844

Tofu Tocos, or Vegetarian Tocos

Basic Tofu Tacos

INGREDIENTS:

-1 block extra firm tofu
-1/2 a white or yellow onion, chopped (about a cup) or, shredded sm. zuke
-1/2 a bell pepper, chopped (about a cup)
-1 cup kale, leaves pulled off tough stem in chunks
-1.4 oz packet taco seasoning (watch out for animal products)or, try veg. chili beans.
-10 corn tortillas
-2 tablespoons oil, divided
Your favorite taco toppings I used:
-Shredded lettuce &; cabbage
-Salsa
-Tofutti sour cream
-Diced tomatoes
 fresh salsa

DIRECTIONS:

Prepare veggies and toppings, no need to press the tofu, just drain it.

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a hot wok or other large non-stick pan. Take your block of tofu and crumble it into the pan. Fry the tofu until it begins to turn golden, stirring occasionally.

Once tofu begins to turn golden, add the bell peppers,onions, and the other tablespoon of oil (if you need it). Continue to cook until bell peppers and onions are soft, stirring occasionally.

Add kale and taco seasoning (no need to add water or anything), mix until all the tofu and veggies are evenly coated and kale is wilted. Take off heat.

Heat your tortillas however you chose, add taco filling and toppings, enjoy!

*Tempra strips (morning star has some flavored one too), in packages at health food stores or steitan (gluten) can be use in place of tofu as a me stat substitute.
http://www.harekrsna.de/artikel/islam-vegetarianism.htm

NATIVE AMERICAN RECIPES

Fasting for three days can regenerate entire immune system, study finds...
Try to go back to just the basic's, no box or cans: I collect Native American Recipes
....................... ANOTHER STYLE
http://www.pinterest.com/ptsherm/bakery/ My collections I like on my Pinterest.

Apple Pie Oatmeal for desert or breakfast

Apple Pie Oatmeal

 

This is definitely as good as it sounds! I just started making this version of oatmeal this fall and I can’t seem to get enough of it. The flavors are so reminiscent of a warm apple pie, you’ll be shocked that you’re actually eating oatmeal. I've  added in a bit of shredded coconut (for sugar and chip nuts not much for a little crunch.

Ingredients

1 cup rolled oats1 firm crisp apple, peeled and diced ½ cup milk/cream (whatever kind you have is fine) 1 ½ cup water 1 Tbsp butter ½ tsp cinnamon (or apple pie spices?) 2 Tbsp brown sugar ¼ tsp salt extra cinnamon and maple syrup for serving (I found at Wal Mart "agave" with maple syrup then hype that up and added  Watcher's maple syrup flavoring...Yum! in place of sugar for diabetics.)

Directions

1. Place the water, milk, and salt in a saucepan. Cover and set to high heat. While waiting to boil, prepare the apples.
2. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.  Let heat until butter is bubbling, then toss in the diced apples.  Cook stirring occasionally until soft but not mushy, 5-7 minutes.  Once cooked, remove apples from the heat. In the same pan, place brown sugar and cinnamon on top of the apples, and toss until the sugar has melted and the apples are well coated.
3. Once the water and milk mixture is boiling, drop in your oats and cook over medium high heat for 5-7 minutes, until softened.  Once cooked, place the lid on the pot and let the oats rest for 5 minutes, absorbing any excess liquid. After they’ve rested pour the apples into the oats and stir to combine.  Serve immediately with a drizzle of maple syrup and sprinkle of cinnamon on top.

Read more from Channeling Contessa.

EATING LESS MEAT;

Basic Tofu Tacos

INGREDIENTS:

-1 block extra firm tofu
-1/2 a white or yellow onion, chopped (about a cup) or, shredded sm. zuke
-1/2 a bell pepper, chopped (about a cup)
-1 cup kale, leaves pulled off tough stem in chunks
-1.4 oz packet taco seasoning (watch out for animal products)or, try veg. chili beans.
-10 corn tortillas
-2 tablespoons oil, divided
Your favorite taco toppings I used:
-Shredded lettuce &; cabbage
-Salsa
-Tofutti sour cream
-Diced tomatoes
 fresh salsa

DIRECTIONS:

Prepare veggies and toppings, no need to press the tofu, just drain it.

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a hot wok or other large non-stick pan. Take your block of tofu and crumble it into the pan. Fry the tofu until it begins to turn golden, stirring occasionally.

Once tofu begins to turn golden, add the bell peppers,onions, and the other tablespoon of oil (if you need it). Continue to cook until bell peppers and onions are soft, stirring occasionally.

Add kale and taco seasoning (no need to add water or anything), mix until all the tofu and veggies are evenly coated and kale is wilted. Take off heat.

Heat your tortillas however you chose, add taco filling and toppings, enjoy!

*Tempra strips (morning star has some flavored one too), in packages at health food stores or steitan (gluten) can be use in place of tofu as a me stat substitute.
http://www.harekrsna.de/artikel/islam-vegetarianism.htm

NUTTY RICE BURGERS

Who says it cost too much to be vegetarian? These juicy, nutritious veggie burgers can be served in whole wheat pitas with slices of cucumbers, tomato and onions, eaten plain, or on a bun.
Preparation time: 15 minutes, Cooking time; 15 minutes. Makes 6 servings, 287 calories, 5.6 g. fat; 9.2 grams dietary fiber. 42 mg. Sodium.
Ingredients;
1.1 ½ cups water
2.1 cup bulgur
3.¼ cup low-sodium vegetables-stock
4.½ cup finely chopped onions
5.½ cup shredded carrots
6.½ cup shredded zucchini
7.1 teaspoon dried thyme
8.3 cups cooked brown rice
9.½ cup eggs substitute (see egg sub. Post)
10.½ cup whole wheat flour
11. ¼ cup finely chopped walnuts
12.1 teaspoon dried rosemary crushed
13.½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
14.1 tablespoon sunflower oil
1. In large bowl, combine the water and bulgur; set aside for 30 minutes or until the bulgur is soft. Place in a strainer.
2.In large cast iron skillet over medium heat, warm the stock. Add the onions, carrots, zucchini and thyme; cook, stirring frequently , for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the liquid has evaporated. Add to the bulgur.
3.Stir in the rice, egg, flour, walnuts, garlic powder, rosemary and pepper; mix well. Shape into 6 patties, adding more flour if the patties are too soft.
4.Wash and dry the frying pan. Place it over medium heat and warm the oil. Add the patties and saute for about 5 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Don't turn over until they are Golden.
http://thompsonsorganicrecipes.blogspot.com/2010/06/egg-substitutes-for-recipes.html
In a attractive container before hand; mix up the egg substitute recipe you prefer, or use eggs.
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BAKED DONUTS

Baked Spudnuts (no frying)
Spicy Baked Raised Doughnuts
(Makes about 2 dozen)
Ingredients:
1 cup milk
1 - 11/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup margarine
1/2 cup warm water (105 degrees to 115)
2 pkgs yeast
2 eggs beaten at room temperature
4 1/2 - 5 cups unsifted flour
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup (2 sticks) margarine, melted
1 tablespoon cinnamon
Scald milk, stir in 1/2 cup sugar, salt and 1/3 cup margarine. Cool to lukewarm.
Measure warm water into large warm bowl. Sprinkle in yeast; stir until dissolved.
Then add lukewarm milk mixture, eggs, 2 cups flour, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and nutmeg; beat 2 minutes on medium speed of electric mixer, scraping bowl occasionally. (Exception is if using the bread machine, "on the dough setting" then remove.)
Stir in enough of the remaining flour to make a soft dough. Cover; let rise in warm place, free from draft, until doubled in bulk, about 50 - 60 minutes.
Punch dough down; turn out onto lightly food board. Roll out to 1/2 inch thickness; cut into doughnut shapes with a floured doughnut cutter.
Place on greased baking sheet. Cover; let rise in warm place, free from draft until doubled in bulk, about 30 minutes.
Brush doughnuts with the melted margarine, Bake at 425 for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove from sheets and cool slightly on wire rack. Dip in remaining melted margarine, Combine remaining 1 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon; coat doughnuts with sugar mixture and serve warm.
They now have special baking pans for baking donuts found on the Internet. You can use the same recipe.
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SOFT HOME MADE PRETZELS

When it comes to soft pretzels the rule of not more than three ingredient goes. (They’re about) I love soft pretzels and I have made this recipe with soft spring wheat flour. What's the point if you can't do it "my way?" Prices are not coming down for pretzels either. The more you make this recipe the better your technique becomes.

Soft Pretzel's

1/2-cup warm water

1-cup milk

1 1/2 tsp. salt

1 TB. Sugar

1-cup flour

2 1/4 tsp. SAF yeast or 2 2/3 BM yeast

Mix in bread machine till in a ball stage. Let it rise and take out.

Next: Brine Bath 2 qt. water (rolling boil)

2 Tbs. Baking soda (Drop the pretzel in for 45 sec. to 1 minute, two at a time until puffy) Topping: Before baking Optional

1 egg white

1 Tbs water,

sprinkle with 2 Tbs. coarse kosher salt (Spices and sugar could be added)

Bake: 400 F. for 10-15 minutes, which depends on the size of the pretzel. You can brush with butter, garlic butter, sugar and cinnamon etc. If you want the pretzels not soft skip the brine.

Directions: Use the bread machine if you have one and use the dough setting making it to a ball stage. It depends on your flour needs on the adjustment of water. (More for some ww and less for flour) Divide into 12 equal parts (18 for the smaller size) that will be 20" ropes. Make a heart, and then cross the center of the v in the heart. (A cross over) Make them all and let rise on wax paper 30 minutes. Then add to boil brine bath, 2 at a time for 45 seconds to one minute. Do not turn over. Place on a cookie sheet or such to drain. I spray baking paper with over butter spray onto the cookie sheet. 400 F. for 10-16 minutes or golden brown depends on the size of pretzel and too, how soft you want to make them.

Big Pretzels
1 1/2 tsp. yeast
3/4 cup warm water
1 1/2 tsp. sugar
3/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups flour
2 tbs butter
Coarse salt
In large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. After it bubbles add in sugar and salt. Stir in 1/2 cup at a time of flour till it forms a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, which is about 5 minutes. (Dough will be sticky) Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in warm place until doubled. (About 1 hour) Punch dough down and divide into six portions, on a lightly floured surface. Roll each portion into 14" rope and twist into a pretzel shape. Place on greased baking sheet. Brush with butter, sprinkle with coarse salt. Bake at 425 for 15-20 minutes (or until golden brown.) Remove to wire racks, and serve warm. Yields: 6 pretzels.

(c) 2006 P. T. Sheman
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BARLEY LOAF (In place of meat)

I'm going back to my old ways and begin to use some of the other grains (fibrous) like with this recipe. Reach out by adding some of the other grains to you family's diet. Barley Loaf (pre-heat oven to 375 f.)
1 ½ cups raw barley
½ cups millet (raw whole)
4 cups water (or broth of your choice)
2/3 cups grated carrots
2/3 minced celery
½ cups whole wheat bread crumbs
½ tsp. basil or fresh 1 tsp.
1 tbs. parsley (or two tbs. Italian fresh)
3 tbs. beef-flavored broth base (If you didn’t use broth in place of the water) Health food store
2/3 no alum baking powders
½ tbs. egg-replacer or one egg (seepage) it just potato starch and tapioca flour. ½ tsp = l egg
2/3 tsp sage
2 ½ tsp whole wheat flour
Cook barley in rice cooker or for 15 minutes in water over medium heat. Then add the millet and continue cooking for another 30 minutes.
Combine all the remaining ingredients in a mixing bowl.
Fold in barley and millet.
Spray 5” x 9” baking dish with a nonstick spray coating.
Press the mixture in pan firmly and evenly.
Bake for 50 60 minutes.
Remove from oven and cool for ½ hour and cut with a serrated knife.
Place portions on their side on a baking sheet and bake at 200 f. for 15 minutes (7 servings)
*STUFF GREEN PEPPERS WITH A TOMATO SAUCE
Yes, you can use a little turkey burger as flavoring or i.e. if you have toooooooo
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RICE SALAD

I love rice and it is now more acceptable for veggie diets. Yes, some meat could be added and/or other chopped fresh garden veg. that maybe on sale that week. Cukes are good in this recipe. Season this to taste and use fresh green herbs such as curly parsley, chives i.e. or, sliced olives' is great replacement for the salt.
Rice Salad (METHOD RECIPE, MORE OR LESS I.E.)
3 cups cooked brown rice (chilled)
1 cup cooked corn kernels or frozen peas or another like mixed veg.
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped almonds
1 cup grated carrots
3 green onions finely sliced, or purple onions finely chopped
2 tbs. sesame seeds
One-fourth cup raisins, is optional
Directions: After cooking rice, place in refrigerator. When rice is chilled, toss.
Place the rest ingredients in salad bowl along with the dressing of your choice. I use vegenaise and Dijon mustard with a little olive oil) Have Fun!
These recipes taste so light and refreshing. None of them will leave you feeling heavy. There fun to make too.
Variations: If you have any left-over do a wrap; add drained white beans i.e. I've added left-over packaged salad mixes in the wrap with some avocado, tomato or salsa...

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RYE, OR HERB BREAD

Rye Bread
Don’t get hung up on one style of bread and grain. Venture out and use variety in your diet. Since in this blog you can have fiber I’ve added my favorite bread for the holidays to use with all the leftovers the next day. This recipe can be ½ or divide the dough and freeze for another day. I do this with cookies also. For rustic artisan-style bread shape into 2 six-inch rounds on lightly greased baking sheets.
4 cups flour (divided)
2 ¼ oz packages active dry yeast
2 tbs caraway seeds
1/3 cup shortening, or margarine
¼ cup honey
2 tsp salt
3 cups rye flour
No-stick cooking spray
Combine the 4 cups of flour, yeast and caraway seeds in a large mixing bowl. Stir together with 2-½ cups warm water and in the next 3 ingredients. Beat with mixer at low speed for 30 seconds and then increase the speed. Then stir in the 3 cups of rye flour gradually by hand. Coat the dough in a bowl with the cooking spray and cover for about an hour or till doubled in bulk. Knead a bit then divide into two and place onto lightly greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pans and let rise about 30 minutes or doubled in bulk. Bake at 350 f. for 40-45 minutes (Cool on wire racks)
P.T. Sherman ©2006 all rights reserved

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WHEAT STILL THE STAFF OF LIFE, Wheat Thin Recipe...

The Staff Of Life ~ Wheat (How I feel about the big lies of the diet industry)
Wheat goes further back than in these painting of Egypt found in their tomb of their Kings.
Thompson's Organic Recipes believes in organically grown grains. This is basically about health, temporal, spiritual, all includes a "holistic balanced approach to regaining health." I REALLY HAD TO ADD THIS IN HERE BECAUSE OF THE IMPORTANCE OF THIS FIBROUS PLANT (GRAIN) THAT IS SO BASIC IN RECOVERY OF DISEASES WHEN THE OPPOSITE IS TAUGHT DETRIMENTAL TO OUR HEALTH. (Many are teaching not to include breads, not here.)
One slice of all-whole wheat bread has 4 grams of fiber, natural serotonin that's a must to the brains needs that will also aids weight loss, especially great in controlling diabetes. We really need 20-30 grams of fiber everyday. Legumes can be eaten at least one a week for excellent fiber. (See fiber page) This is one of my secrets in getting off insulin! The solution is eat less meat and more fiber in wheat products such as Dee's Cereal. www.deecereal.net/ (I feel great when I get this cereal and it does help diabetes.
..."Wheat IS for Man"... HISTORY
The "wheat for man" needed more explanation: from scriptures for this new millennium.
It starts out with verse 14
..."All "grain is ordained for the use of man and of beast to be the staff of life, not only for man but for the beasts of the field, and the fowls of heaven, and all wild animals that run or creep on the earth;"...
16. ..."All grain is good for the "food of man; as also the "fruit, whether in the ground or above the ground..."
Do I believe the "nut on tv who says" don't eat grain? He doen't read the history of the Jew's (Bible)
17. ..."Nevertheless, wheat for man,"...
..."corn for the ox,"...
..."oats for the horse,"...
..."rye for the fowls and for swine, and for all beasts of the field"...
..."barley for all useful animals, and for mild drinks, as also other grain."...
18. ..."And all who remember to keep and do these sayings, walking in obedience to the commandments, shall receive health in their navel and marrow to their bones;..."
19. ..."And shall find wisdom and great treasures of knowledge, even hidden treasures;"...
20. ..."And shall run and not be weary, and shall walk and not faint."...
21. ..."And I, the Lord, give unto them a promise, that the destroying angel shall pass by them, as the children of Israel, and not slay them. Amen."...
For some of us that end any idea that Bread not our staff of life (wheat that is, and that not polluted, GE or GA)
.............................. Subject: Diabetes and Whole Wheat Another Diet Tip: When My children were young it was difficult to feed all five. But whatever I bought I always consider the nutrient value of the food, how far it would stretch for the month. I ran across the 5-grain and nine grain cereals at the health food store and gave them to my smallest children especially. I would put honey, butter and cream in them and gave it to my sweet little innocent babe and say have some heavenly fathers cereal this morning. My daughter, now grown up, once on Christmas said for a present that year she wanted some heavenly fathers cereal. She didn't know what it was or how to get it. I packaged fancy and gave it to her. She loved it and is better at eating correctly than myself. She's my professional ballerina who teaches now advance students. The cereal must have had something to do with how beautiful she is. First lets do the wheat thins and work into the cereal that I now use instead of the 5 or 7-grain cereal. This one is in the grocery store and more convents for me to buy. This same style of cereal, better, to follow the Whole Wheat Thins, for the when the munches comes upon us all wit no chemicals!!!. Always have something handy. Need something crunchy once in a while to munch on? And have the time to relax and bake up some... Wheat Thin. You can make them all Whole Wheat but I prefer not to. You can change this just when your using whole wheat either add more water or less wheat because of the wheat germ and bran they require more liquids. Also let the dough set for a while to absorb all the liquids. It a recipe I keep in my files for "bad times." made good.
Wheat Thins
1. Mix in a large mixing bowl 1 3/4 cups organic whole-wheat flour 1 1/2 cups white flour
2. Mix in blender or food grinder and beat 1/3-cup mono oil 3/4-teaspoon sea salt 1-cup water
3. Add liquid mixture to dry, mixing well but as little as possible.
4. Roll as thin as possible onto UN oiled good cookie sheet-not more than 1/8" thick. Mark with knife for size crackers desired. but do not cut through. Prick each cracker a few times with fork. Sprinkle lightly with salt or onion salt i.e. if desired.
5. Bake at 350 degrees until crisp and light brown, bout 30 minutes depending on your over. Watch closely at first baking to get the time correct. They are so expensive at the stores now. Add in garlic, herbs etc. to your liking.
Here's more than most want to know, but it's a growing problem.
Addendum: The secret is in a plant-grain based fiber! Try: this "Dee's Cereal" Good for low energy, high blood pressure, diabetes, constipation, weight control and even high cholesterol. I'm going to put in the ingredients because if you don't have this cereal in your area you can by the list of ingredients (in order and figure it out by using what we herbalist do "in parts equations." Substitute whenever if you don't have the product called for. I can actually tell you why this works as I go along to write it out. Rolled Oats (extremely high in fiber and great for blood sugar problems. *Wheat Cranberries (bladder and kidney) Sub. Raisins (iron and fruit for the day) Brown Rice (fiber) Almonds (fat need to loose weight) Bananas (fiber and fruit forth day) Flax seed (weight, oil, and high in fiber) Oat Bran (the extra fiber needed to loose weight surrounds food and pushes it through the colon. (Colon Health) Sesame Seeds (Oil and omegas) Sunflower Seeds (oil, omegas, and fiber) Coconut (parasites) Corn (all the grains and foods here are fibrous) Garbanzo Bean (acts as a fiber and acts as a natural starch-blocker) Millet (fiber, but it great he uses more grains than wheat, no gluten which makes it more light) Oat Groats (fiber and insulin) Barley (good for the blood and light flour, no gluten so it keep it light) Spices: should be cover but is not on this package (add your own like cinnamon. cloves, etc which would double in for parasite etc. and would aid in any disease. See how this calculated and done. Do It! this is a good product. No I don't know them or their company or get a discount etc... I put the basic formula in here because its public knowledge and I have a lot of countries that can't carry this product, however they can make it up themselves. Freeze it first because this will keep the weave out of the product and it will store longer. 1/3 cup with 1/3- 2/3 cup of water for 1-3 minutes. Cooked in juice or water. Did I say this taste like C!@P! But it works. I now mix it in with cream of wheat and other hot cereals. This has in 1/3 cup 5 grams of fiber and 1 gram of soluble fiber, only 6 sugars, and 7 grams of protein is all we need.

Everyone's getting plugged up with all that protein! The potassium is 210 and 1.5 grams of good fat (Total is 8 grams=12 %) It's ok; it takes good fat to let go of fat leveling the blood sugar slowly all day long. This takes care of a lot of supplement that someone keeps telling us we need more than what is in the natural amounts in good organically grown foods. The money people want you to think you need more and sick because you're not getting enough from the foods you eat. This may be true for some but not all and don't fall for it. If good fibrous complex whole plant base foods don't do it, check other sources for health problem or and give it time. By the way I forgot to let you know the 5 or 7 or maybe its 9 grain cereal in the health food stores tastes better but not formulated as healthy. 1-866-537-1290 no e-mail number from the state of Utah. Not that I'm actually trying to sell their cereal, I don't even know them.

Addendum: The secret to this cereal is the "whole wheat flakes. I tried adding more oats to it to get it down better but then it didn't work for my diabetes or blood sugar. Then I remember the scripture ..." wheat for man, and corn for the ox, and oats for the fowls and swine, and for all beasts of the field, and barley for all useful animals, and for mild drinks as also other grains..." specifically, wheat God made for man and ordained for all mankind! I've now added all, not part, whole wheat bread with only salt and honey in it and it works too. Not much (if at all) multi grain if you are sick in anyway...try the idea and see for at least month if you're not in better health. Notice YOUR NOT HUNGRY! (Don't weigh till the end of the month) You'll be so surprised. One or two slices with every meal and with a nighttime snack too. I am now off insulin! gradually when my b.s. figures go down
...but I went on Avandia 8 mg twice a day then once a day and Glipizider ER 10 mg twice a day. The Actos (heart ) I'm allergic to and had to stop. I did try to decrease my insulin, and not take the pill, but this didn't work for me. I had to wean off this way. *Don't go off insulin unless your blood sugars with a meter go to some low blood sugars. I figure the pills for diabetics are better than their hormonal or chemical insulin’s. The chemical insulin by the way didn't work for me either. What makes me mad about this whole thing is they will not tell you that some of us are allergic to insulin. The same as some cannot take the "oral pill" because some of its side effects! That's what happened to me too. And I never could take the pill either; my body would swell up like I was pregnant with some of the symptoms. I never did handled pregnancies well I would bloat up and get huge. Maybe this might be a signal of hormonal problems for others, I don't know? This isn't just for diabetic by the way it affects everyone health. Just a note here for some interest and encouragement for others. I was taking 72 units of long acting Humulog N and 25-30 short term acting Humulog R in the evening (at times) the same in the evening. I was bloating up like an elephant! I'd puff up with water and actually had to let my insulin go as long as I could to relieve the pressure of the added water it caused me. I did try diuretics but my legs would cramp so bad I couldn't take the pain even with the potassium pill which did nothing.Then I just kept on adding to the insulin to solve my problems. It just doesn't work...they are carries of a fungal...which causes blood sugar problems...Yeast a organism that multiplies.
P.T. Sherman (C) 2006


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Crape Batter

Crape Batter
After the holidays their's lots of recipes for the left-overs. This is a more elegant way to serve your favorite left-overs adding in your own tastes and sharing with your family, friends and neighbors. Be sure to make these up attractive in nice even sizes and it will be your favorite all year around. Make the batter up in the morning to use later at a brunch or dinner. Crape Batter
1-cup all-purpose flour (if you use whole wheat, or part, let it set, then add a bit more water.
½ tsp. sea salt (has magnesium)
4 eggs
1-cup good water
1 ¼ cups milk
3 tbsp melted butter
Sift flour and salt into bowl whisking in eggs mixing well as you go. Gradually add in the water. Pour in milk and melted butter and whisk. Strain batter through a fine sieve into bowl and refrigerate one hour before using. If the batter is too thick, add a bit in some water. Be sure to mix very well before using.
You can for some desert recipes add vanilla, lemon oil etc., or 1-2 tbls of sugar depending on how much sugar is already in your filling already. 4.7 grams of fiber and 50 grams of protein = one recipe
Make up a white sauce (save some for topping). It can be add to any meat, tofu (see recipes herein) and/or cooked vegetables incorporated into the sauce. Roll and bake.
Save a little of the white sauce for the top. (Even, fruit and sugar or puddings topped with whipped cream. Some berries can be thickened with cornstarch, water, and sugar to make a good filling too.
Toppings can be either be cheese or with Ice Cream cool-whip). Pick your favorite combinations or themes: (Left-Over: Thick white sauce or cream of mushroom, chicken, celery i.e. soup and a bit of left-over meat such as turkey. Add to sautéed onion, mushroom, or celery, (carrot) etc., and place in center of crapes.
Then roll and bake. Set aside, some extra thinned down white sauce with grated cheese for a topping.) (Butter, bacon, shallots, parsley, mushrooms, Gruyere cheese salt and pepper,) (Butter or olive oil, artichokes hearts, celery white sauce, curry powder and a bit of left of rice and cheese,) or (Butter in a white sauce and in spinach and cheese,) all are optional ingredients.
Breakfast: (Mix up scramble eggs (see recipe for scrambled tofu) or, with any other choice of breakfast ingredients. Sauté your choice of vegetable such as mushrooms, green onions (whatever is fresh in your garden) add in your favorite fresh herb such as basil roll and then bake and cover with a white sauce and cheese. This can be topped with sour cream.). These can be separated with wax paper after cooled thoroughly and frozen to use later. Once you start using them you’ll find your own favorites. They’re on the order of flour tortillas. (Shredded cooked potatoes, with onions or chives and bacon/sausage bits. Topped with a gravy. Use flour and butter instead of cornstarch to make a white gravy.) P.T. Sherman © 2007 all right reserved
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VEGGIE CASSEROLE

Vegetarian Veggie Casserole
This is a vegetarian vegetable casserole dish recipe (Being single I've learned techniques to this original recipe I had used for six people, but it's basically the same.) You can go wild on a veg. recipe like this. I freeze some of this recipe in sandwich bags 1 cup at a time to eat it when ever I need a good snack.
Eat more veggies will not make you gain weight and this is a sample of how to achieve it. It has lots of fiber so eat all you want if you add mostly
vegetables with grains to compliment them. Here's a recipe that shows how to do
it.
Some times I add even more fresh milder tasting veggies. This is one of my economical basic recipes utilizing any left over vegetables that I've saved in the freezers from meals. I love the combinations of their tastes with breads. This use to be fashionable in the '50 when not so much pastas were used. No meats here but I do use vegetable or chicken broths when ever possible, or what have it on hand. If you make a mistake add more stuffing or more veggies. If you are a cheese condo sir shred up a little almond cheese, or veggie sausage (Morning Star), sour cream i.e. on top for company dinner
VEGETARIAN VEGETABLE CASSEROLE.
*½ box of chicken flavor or etc. stuffing mix (or, make your own from w/w with 1/2
white bread then add in poultry seasoning (1 To 2 tsp) with celery seed or parsley herb to taste.
*about 1 cup Cream of celery or mushroom soup for the liquid needed or just add broth or ½ cup of each.
*Mixed with vegetables (eye ball it to your tastes) I use more than I did in the beginning so keep experimenting on your needs.
*Fresh vegetables such as squash (a small slice zuke, or yellow) Don't over cook
any of the vegetables.
*1 cup chopped celery (about) this adds in natural salt in vegetarian recipes)
*½ cup chopped onion
*2-3 tbs olive oil (NO SALT needed, pepper to taste)
an egg is optional (or even a boiled egg if you think you need more protein...you don't ...
Mixing all the dry ingredients, vegetables then enough of all rest of the liquids together as not to be too soggy just wet, into the casserole dish. At this point is where I remove ½ and freeze some to bake later. A cup in each sandwich baggie. I like this recipe so well and is basic to vegetarians.
Make a mushroom gravy with a can of mushroom soup on top.