Salmon Steaks, 1 to 1 ½ inch thick
Juice of one half lemon
4 tbsp butter, melted
2 tbsp dill weed, ground
Rinse the salmon well and place in glass bowl. Juice the lemon over the fish and refrigerate for a half hour or so. Meanwhile, melt the butter and add the dill weed. Prepare a hot BBQ fire (or preheat oven to 400) and grease the rack with a non-stick spray (or prepare baking dish in the same manner). Rinse the salmon again, and cover liberally with the dill-butter mixture. Bake for 20 minutes or grill. If you grill, usually grill four minutes per side.
HONEY - GLAZED SALMON by Kimberly Allan
1 lb. fresh salmon fillets
2 tbsp. olive oil
1/4 cup honey
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 tbsp. chili powder
Heat the oil in a skillet. Add the salmon and sauté until nearly done. Meanwhile, mix the honey, garlic and chili powder. Just before the fish is done, pour honey mixture over it. It will bubble up in the olive oil and form a glaze you can spoon back over the fish. Serve at once. Serve with a slice of lime.
Dijon Salmon by Vicki Allan
¼ cup butter, melted
3 tbsp prepared Dijon-style mustard
1 ½ tbsp honey
¼ cup dry bread crumbs
¼ cup finely chopped pecans
4 tsp chopped fresh parsley
4 (4 ounce) filets salmon
1 lemon, for garnish
salt and pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a small bowl, stir together butter, mustard, and honey. Set aside. In another bowl, mix together bread crumbs, pecans, and parsley. Brush each salmon filet lightly with honey mustard mixture, and sprinkle the top of the filets with the bread crumb mixture. Bake in preheated oven until it flakes with a fork, approximately 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with a wedge of lemon.
Grilled Garlic Shrimp by darlene hill (via Liz hay)
De-vein 2 pounds of shrimp leaving the tails on. Marinate for several hours in 1 cup of olive oil, 5 cloves of minced garlic,1/2 cup of dry white wine, juice of 1/2 lemon, 1/4 tsppepper,1 tsp salt and 2 tab. each fresh parsley and basil chopped together. After marinating put 4-5 shrimp onto small wooden skewers and place on grilling pan with small holes in it onto the grill.. Barbecue about 10 minute, turning once until they turn pink. Do not overcook.
Shrimp in Tomato Feta Sauce, Baked
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 14.5-ounce cans of diced tomatoes (or some frozen tomatoes)
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley (or more)
1 Tbsp minced fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 pounds medium sized raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (can leave tails on), thaw if frozen
Pinch of salt, more to taste
Pinch black pepper, more to taste
3 ounces feta cheese (about 2/3 cup, crumbled)
Preheat oven to 425°F. Heat oil in a large, oven-proof skillet on medium high heat. Add the onions and cook until softened, 3-5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds more.
Add the tomatoes and bring to a simmer, reduce heat and let simmer for 5-10 minutes, until the juices thicken a bit.
Remove from heat. Stir in the herbs, shrimp, feta cheese, and salt and pepper to taste. Place pan in oven and bake, uncovered, until shrimp are cooked through, about 10-12 minutes.
Serve immediately. Serve with crusty French or Italian loaf bread, pasta, or rice. Serves
FOOD STORAGE Bean Puree
1 cup dried large lima beans, Great Northern beans, or pinto beans
Water for soaking
3 cups water
1 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. canola oil
In medium saucepan, combine drained soaked beans, 2½ cups water, salt and oil. Bring to boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer until beans are tender 1 to 1½ hours. Drain beans, reserving cooking liquid. Put 1 to 2 cups beans in blender with ¼ cup to ½ cup reserved cooking liquid. Blend on medium speed until smooth, stopping blender occasionally to scrape sides and stir puree up from bottom. Bean mixture should circulate slowly. Makes about 2 cups of puree.
Spicy Zucchini Bread
1 cup Bean Puree made with pinto beans
3 eggs
1½ cup sugar
½ cup canola oil
1½ cup shredded zucchini
1 tsp. vanilla
2 cup sifted flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
2½ tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
Prepare bean puree (see page 29). Grease two 9x5 inch loaf pans. Preheat oven to 350º F. In large bowl, combine eggs, sugar and oil. Beat with electric mixer until smooth. Add zucchini, Bean Puree and vanilla. Sift together flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon. Add to bean mixture. Stir until blended. Pour into greased pans. Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from pan. Cool on a rack. May be stored in an airtight plastic bag at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
Black Bean Coconut Brownies
3 cups pureed black beans (I filled up the blender to the 4 cup line and added a little water)
2 cups sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup cocoa
1 Tbsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened) (and optional)
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 350. Grease a 9×13 baking pan with cooking spray. Puree black beans with a little water. I went for a “smoothie” like consistency. Add the sugar to the mixer or mixing bowl and then pour in the pureed black beans. Mix until smooth, adding the vanilla and milk as it mixes. Dump in all the dry ingredients, flour, cocoa, powder, soda and salt. Mix up, then toss in the coconut and chocolate chips. On the lowest speed, mix in the coconut and chocolate chips for 10-20 seconds. Pour the brownie batter into the greased pan and bake in the preheated oven for 35-45 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean in the center. Let cool on a cooling rack before cutting.
White Bean Chocolate Chip Cookies
¾ Cup Pureed White beans
1/4 cup butter
1 Cup brown sugar
1 Cup white sugar
2 Eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 ¼ cup White flour
1 Tbsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
2 ½ cup Ground oat flour (put regular oats in blender or food processor until the consistency of flour)
Chocolate chips
Mix pureed beans, butter, brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, and vanilla thoroughly. Mix dry ingredients together. Pour wet ingredients into dry and mix softly with wooden spoon just until all flour is mixed in.
Drop by tablespoon onto cookie sheet. Bake at 400 for 6 minutes.
Makes 3 Dozen cookies
FRUIT SALAD FROM HOME CANNED FRUIT by Linda Smith
In bowl (prefer glass) empty 1 quart canned pears and 1 quart peaches, including the syrup. Add 1 small container of frozen raspberries. Can add sliced bananas, apples and oranges if desired. Serve in small bowls (prefer glass).
Non-fat Dry Milk Recipes Basic Sauce Mix
2 cups powdered instant non-fat dry milk
¾ cup cornstarch
¼ cup instant chicken bouillon
1-2 Tbsp. dried onion flakes
1-2 tsp. Italian Seasoning
Combine all ingredients in a plastic bag, mixing well. Yield: Equal to 9 cans of cream soup.
Store in a closed plastic bag or airtight container until ready to use. It does not have to be refrigerated.
To Substitute for 1 can of cream soup:
Combine ⅓ cup of dry mix with 1¼ cup cold water. Cook and stir on stove top or in microwave until thickened. Add thickened mixture to casseroles as you would a can of soup.
Basic Sauces and Soups
⅓ cup BASIC SAUCE MIX
1¼ cups cold water
Add in one of the following soup items:
1 cup grated cheese
1 cup cooked potato cubes
1 (4 oz.) can of mushrooms
⅓ cup broccoli and 1 cup grated cheese
2 cups tomato juice
Combine the mix with the water. Cook and stir on stove top until thickened. Add the soup item and stir until mixed well.
Chicken Enchiladas
1 cup BASIC SAUCE MIX
4 cups water
1 onion, chopped
1 can green chilies, chopped
1 pkg. flour or corn tortillas (12)
1 lb. cooked, diced or shredded chicken
1 Tbsp. canola oil
¾ cup cheddar cheese, grated
1 pint sour cream (optional)
Make sauce by combining dry sauce mix and water. Cook and stir on stovetop or in microwave until thickened. Sauté onion and green chilies in oil; add sauce and simmer for 10 minutes. If desired, let cool and add optional sour cream. Cut tortillas in quarters. Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray. Line ottom of casserole dish with tortillas. Add a layer of chicken and a layer of sauce. Top with cheese. Repeat. Bake at 350º F. for 20 minutes. Additional tortillas may be heated and served with casserole. If crisp tortillas are preferred, allow sauce to chill before using.
Chicken Pot Pie
⅓ cup BASIC SAUCE MIX
1¼ cups cold water
1 cup cooked chicken, cubed
1 (10 oz.) package frozen mixed veggies
1 egg
½ cup milk
1 cup quick mix (see page 49)
Combine sauce mix with water. Cook and stir on stovetop or in microwave until thickened. In a
9-inch pie plate, combine sauce, vegetables, and chicken. Combine egg, milk, and baking mix.
Pour over chicken mixture. Bake at 400º F. for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Yield: 6 servings.
Variation: Use pre-made pie crusts. Put thickened sauce, chicken, and veggies in bottom crust.
Use another crust for the top. Make slits in the top crust with a knife so steam can escape during baking.
Tuna Noodle Skillet
1 (6 oz.) can tuna (drained)
3 cups water
⅓ cup BASIC SAUCE MIX
2 cups uncooked egg noodles
1 cup grated cheese
1 cup peas (frozen)
Potato chips, crushed
In skillet, combine water, sauce mix, cheese, tuna, and uncooked noodles. Stir. Bring to a boil,
reduce heat and simmer covered for 15-20 minutes or until noodles are tender. Add peas and cook 5 minutes. Top with crushed potato chips if desired. Serve immediately. Yield: 4-6 servings.
Chili Tomato Mac
1 lb. ground beef or turkey
1 cup water
1½ cup uncooked macaroni
1 (15 oz.) can chopped tomatoes
1 Tbsp. chili powder
⅓ cup BASIC SAUCE MIX
Brown meat and drain off the fat. Add water, uncooked macaroni, tomatoes, chili powder and
sauce mix. Simmer uncovered about 20 minutes or until macaroni is tender.
Hamburger Stroganoff
1 lb. ground beef or turkey
3 cups water
⅓ cup BASIC SAUCE MIX
2 cups uncooked egg noodles
½ cup sour cream or plain yogurt
Brown meat and drain off the fat. Add water, sauce mix, and uncooked egg noodles and stir.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer covered 15-20 minutes or until noodles are tender. Top
with sour cream or yogurt. Serve immediately.
Taco Skillet
6 flour tortillas or 8 corn tortillas
1 lb. ground beef or turkey
⅓ cup BASIC SAUCE MIX
1¼ cup water
2 cups tomato sauce
1 cup salsa
1 cup grated cheese
Cut the tortillas into one-inch pieces. Brown meat and drain off the fat. Add sauce mix, water, tomato sauce, salsa, tortillas and stir. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 - 20 minutes or until tortillas are tender. Top with cheese and allow to melt. Yield: 6 servings.
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