tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61105678125975486502024-03-12T23:11:27.230-04:00Homestead RecipesTried and true recipes from my collection.Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273490882263647664noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110567812597548650.post-76279708965641244202017-01-01T21:38:00.000-05:002017-01-01T21:38:00.773-05:00Sweet Cornbread
Cornbread, Hoppin' John and greens are a mandatory meal in my house New Year's Day. My Hoppin John recipe is spicy, so I like a sweet cornbread with the meal. This is my standby recipe for sweet cornbread.
Sweet Cornbread
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter
2 eggs
2/3 cup white sugar
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273490882263647664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110567812597548650.post-67010976439148498342016-11-26T17:58:00.001-05:002016-11-26T18:03:19.327-05:00Caribbean Style Yuca
Yuca with a mouthwatering bite of garlic and lime.
Ingredients
18 oz Yuca, frozen
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
Instructions
Bring enough water to cover the yuca to a boil and add salt. Add the frozen yuca to the boiling water and cook on medium-low heat for 30 minutes, or until the yuca is tender.
While the yuca is cooking, cookCindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273490882263647664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110567812597548650.post-86189248007601729132016-11-26T12:27:00.001-05:002016-11-26T12:27:13.182-05:00Pumpkin Bread Pudding
I sometimes receive food gifts that feel like a basket from the television show Chopped. This Thanksgiving was one of those mystery baskets. The chefs on Chopped frequently resort to bread pudding to make deserts, so that is how I used my ingredients. It gave me a huge shock on first taste. It is absolutely yummy! I topped it with a little maple whipped cream for a real Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273490882263647664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110567812597548650.post-51649727393339875562015-09-09T23:50:00.005-04:002021-10-25T01:30:19.557-04:00Hot Coconut Chicken
Some days don't go as planned. I had Thai Peanut Chicken on the menu, but after working in the yard all afternoon, I knew that I needed something that would require little effort. I threw this together, and it turned out great. Cook rice while the chicken is in the oven. It would be great with a side of snow peas.Moist and tender, the chicken is braised in a spicy mix Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273490882263647664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110567812597548650.post-34582749086798719692010-12-11T08:39:00.001-05:002010-12-11T11:55:15.780-05:00Mom's Hot Chicken SaladMy mother was a great cook. She could not scramble an egg when she first got married, but by the time a friend came to visit in the 1970's, she was an expert. I recently talked to the friend who came for that visit, and she asked for this recipe. It was so good she remembered the meal for 40 years!
&Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273490882263647664noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110567812597548650.post-50870902485218193542010-12-10T22:07:00.001-05:002010-12-11T12:00:35.917-05:00Turnip, Yes Turnip, Soup
I bought a beautiful bunch of turnips at the farmer's market, but had no idea what I wanted to do with them. After a discussion with a friend of what I had in the house, an idea was formulated.....turnip butternut squash soup. I really wasn't sure how to proceed, but the results were mind blowing. One of the best soups I have ever made.
&Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273490882263647664noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110567812597548650.post-76697706563369391272010-11-23T15:38:00.000-05:002010-11-23T15:38:08.366-05:00Pumpkin Pie Taste Test
I have always make pumpkin pie from canned pumpkin. This year I had fresh cooked pumpkin, so I decided to do a taste test. I made the exact same recipe using canned pumpkin and fresh pumpkin, and did a side by side comparison. First, I have to confess that I was using a new recipe, and I wasn't wild about the results with either version. I think I am going to go back Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273490882263647664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110567812597548650.post-89096919532815797152010-11-15T21:40:00.001-05:002017-01-30T12:45:14.989-05:00Harvest Pumpkin Rolls
I am an avid follower of the Cold Antler Farm Blog. One of the people on the facebook fan page posted this recipe, and I just had to try it.
The recipe called for pureed pumpkin, so I baked one of the pie pumpkins that I had. This average sized pie pumpkin yielded 4 cups of puree. If you have never prepared pumpkin from scratch, it is really easy. Split the Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273490882263647664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110567812597548650.post-40968516052187847502010-11-03T11:48:00.007-04:002016-11-26T11:40:26.491-05:00My Favorite Potato Soup RecipeMy favorite vegetarian cookbook is Recipes for a Small Planet by Ellen Buchman Ewald. I have gone through multiple copies of this cookbook, and it will always be on my bookshelf. It is now out of print, so keep your eye out for used copies.
One of my favorite recipes in this cookbook is this recipe for potato soup, Luscious Potato Soup. It is an inexpensive and Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273490882263647664noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110567812597548650.post-8912094367600577142010-06-01T08:10:00.000-04:002010-06-01T08:10:17.098-04:00Peanut Butter Oatmeal Dog TreatsMy dogs love peanut butter.
Ingredients
3-1/2 cups whole wheat flour
2 cups oats
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups hot water
1/4 cup peanut butter
1 egg
Directions
Preheat oven to 300 F. In a food processor or blender, grind the oats. In a large bowl, mix together the oats and flour. In another bowl, stir together peanut butter, oil, milk, and Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273490882263647664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110567812597548650.post-73507928069182090522010-05-20T21:14:00.003-04:002010-12-11T12:03:01.191-05:00Curry Yogurt Orange Roughy
This is a recipe I made up the other night looking at what I had in the refrigerator. It has a little bit of a bite to it, so it may not be popular with children, but I really liked the flavors, and wanted to remember what I had done, so I am posting it here. I never measure, unless I am baking, so feel free to adjust to your taste.
Servings: 4 Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273490882263647664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110567812597548650.post-74304502737818808652010-05-11T09:18:00.009-04:002010-06-01T22:41:28.815-04:00Spicy Orange Beef and Broccoli Stir-FrySource:
http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/spicy_orange_beef_broccoli_stir_fry.html I had seen this recipe, but did not have all the ingredients when I decided to try it. I ended up marinating the meat in the orange juice, soy sauce, garlic and ginger, leaving out the rice wine, and using only 3 chilies. The result did not have enough orange flavor or bite, so I do not recommend Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273490882263647664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110567812597548650.post-68721984529366569092010-04-14T20:39:00.008-04:002010-05-11T08:31:04.440-04:00Island CookingI have been eating Caribbean food most of my life. We lived in Puerto Rico when I was a child, and my babysitter would cook for us. My college roommate was Cuban, and my father had several caregivers from Jamaica. I was lucky enough to sample some of their cooking. The food from this region is a party in one's mouth. Every bite is full of flavor.Here are some links if you are also craving Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273490882263647664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110567812597548650.post-84928546849103915132010-02-02T19:17:00.004-05:002010-05-20T22:10:07.714-04:00Easy Feta Chicken Bake
This is a fast recipe with great results. You can use plain feta and it is still great. I like cooked peppers, so I usually top the chicken with the peppers prior to cooking.
Ingredients:6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 2 lb.)
2 Tbsp. lemon juice, divided
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 pkg. (4 oz.) ATHENOS Crumbled Feta Cheese with Basil & Tomato
1/4 cup finely Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273490882263647664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110567812597548650.post-81324309472207455832009-12-26T21:25:00.004-05:002009-12-28T20:00:40.999-05:00Paula Dean's Foolproof Standing Rib RoastThis is a never fail recipe. Great for company or special occasions because it is easy to time.Ingredients <!--concordance-begin--> 1 (5-pound) standing beef rib roast1 tablespoon House Seasoning, recipe follows <!--concordance-end--> Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Allow roast to stand at room temperature for at least 1 hour. Rub roast all over with the House Seasoning. Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273490882263647664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110567812597548650.post-83284464185268919352009-12-26T20:09:00.003-05:002010-02-02T19:23:48.597-05:00Good Eats Roast TurkeyThe best turkey I have ever made. Thank you Alton Brown.Ingredients <!--concordance-begin--> 1 (14 to 16 pound) frozen young turkey For the brine: 1 cup kosher salt1/2 cup light brown sugar1 gallon vegetable stock1 tablespoon black peppercorns1 1/2 teaspoons allspice berries1 1/2 teaspoons chopped candied ginger1 gallon heavily iced water For the aromatics: 1 red apple, sliced1/2 Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273490882263647664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110567812597548650.post-57816463301963222222009-10-22T14:35:00.001-04:002010-05-20T21:50:04.273-04:00Frosty Paws
32 oz. plain yogurt
1 large jar of baby food fruit, or use 1/2 cup of puree fruit
2 Tblsp. peanut butter
2 Tblsp. honey
Blend together and freeze in ice cube trays. You can substitute puree meat instead of fruit and peanut butter. Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273490882263647664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110567812597548650.post-11641531559770175902009-07-25T16:42:00.000-04:002009-07-25T17:05:06.507-04:00Cider Baked HamI am trying a new recipe today from Cook's Country for baked ham.1 Cinnamon stick, broken into rough pieces1/4 tsp whole cloves13 cups apple cider8 ice cubes1 cured bone-in half ham, (7-10 pounds) preferably shank end2 tbsp Dijon mustard1 cup dark brown sugar1 tsp pepper Toast the cinnamon and cloves in a large sauce pan over medium heat until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add 4 cups cider and bringCindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273490882263647664noreply@blogger.com0