Cabbage Soup

Cabbage Soup

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey) 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, if needed) 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups cabbage, chopped (about half a medium head) 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (with juice) 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce 4 cups beef broth (or water) 1 large carrot,…

Beef stew

Beef stew

Ingredients: 2 lbs beef chuck roast or stew beef, cut into 1-2 inch cubes 3 tablespoons olive oil (or other cooking oil) 1 large onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups beef broth (low-sodium) 1 cup red wine (optional, can substitute with more broth) 3 large carrots, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces 4…

Gluten Free Turkish Bread

Gluten Free Turkish Bread

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum included) 1 cup warm water (110°F/43°C) 1 tablespoon active dry yeast 1 tablespoon sugar (or honey) 1 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons olive oil (plus extra for brushing) 1/2 cup plain yogurt (or dairy-free yogurt) 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon psyllium husk powder (for…

potato candy

potato candy

Ingredients: 1 small russet potato (or 1/2 cup mashed potatoes) 4-6 cups powdered sugar (confectioner’s sugar), sifted 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (for filling) Instructions: Step 1: Cook the Potato Peel and boil the potato in water until it’s soft (about 10-15 minutes). Drain and mash the potato well, making sure…

cinnamon pickles

cinnamon pickles

Ingredients: 7 lbs cucumbers (large, overripe cucumbers work best) 2 cups pickling lime (for crispness) 8 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 cup white vinegar 1 tablespoon alum (for crispness) 4 cinnamon sticks 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon whole cloves (optional) 1 bottle (2 oz) red food coloring 1 gallon water (for soaking the cucumbers)…

light gluten free bread

light gluten free bread

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (make sure it contains xanthan gum, or add 1 tsp xanthan gum if not included) 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast 2 tablespoons sugar (or honey) 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup warm milk (or dairy-free milk alternative) 1/4 cup olive oil or melted butter 3 large…

cheese tortilla tacos

cheese tortilla tacos

Ingredients: 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a cheese blend) 1 lb ground beef (or your choice of meat: chicken, pork, etc.) 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade seasoning: 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste) 1/4 cup water (for taco seasoning)…

Sweet Heat Pickles Recipe

Sweet Heat Pickles Recipe

Ingredients: 4-5 cups cucumber slices (about 5 medium cucumbers, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds) 1 small onion, thinly sliced 1 1/2 cups white vinegar 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/4 cup brown sugar (optional, for a richer sweetness) 1 tablespoon pickling salt (or kosher salt) 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 teaspoon celery seeds 1 teaspoon crushed red…