365 recipes

I wanted to experiment with tuna besides the mayo & relish sandwich. I made them both and it was a tie. So here are two to try: Basic starter - mix: 1 can tuna, drained 3 T plain yogurt 2-3 T sweet onion, minced 2 t lemon juice then: For salsa tuna, add: 1 c red kidney or black beans, drained 1/4- 1/2 c favorite salsa 1/2 c baby spinach, chopped shredded cheese to taste salt and pepper Mix well This tasted good on top of warm quesadillas For sweet tuna, add: 1/2 c carrot, shredded 1/2 c golden raisins, chopped 1/2 c baby spinach, chopped 3 T orange juice Mi x well. This tasted good on toasted whole grain bread. Either one is a nice change from the usual!

Place in a microwave baking dish: 1 acorn or butternut squash, halved lengthwise and seeded Sprinkle with: Salt and pepper assorted herbs like thyme, rosemary and parsley Then place inside each cavity: a little pat of butter 1 T maple syrup. Bake for 10-15 minutes depending on the size of your microwave. Squash should be tender and pierce easily with fork in thickest section. You can just cook a half at a time. Wrap the uncooked half tightly and refrigerate.

Stir together:  1 c quick/rolled oats   1/4 c whole wheat flour   1/4 c white flour   1 T baking powder  1 t cinnamon  Then mix in: 1 c milk   2 T applesauce   4 eggs   Mix well then cook on hot griddle These pancakes are light and fragile. Be sure the griddle is hot before pouring on batter or the cakes will fall apart when you flip them. The apple flavor is very subtle, serve with applesauce on top for a "full apple experience."

This is a lighter version than traditional Piccata sauce which is a butter sauce, this uses broth as its base. Boil water for 1 lb of penne rigate pasta or other similar size Cook al dente Cook in olive oil 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken, 1 inch pieces (or use leftover chicken) about 5-6 minutes, until golden In skillet over medium heat, saute: 1 T olive oil 1 T unsalted butter 1 colored bell pepper, cubed 1/2 red onion, thinly diced when pepper softens add: 1 t garlic, minced Stir well then stir in 2 T flour cook 2 minutes then add: 1/2 c white cooking wine Reduce liquid by cooking 1 minute, then whisk in: juice of 1 lemon 1 c chicken broth Stir in 3 T capers, drained 1/2 c fresh parsley, chopped 1 c baby spinach, chopped let sauce come to a boil and add in chicken. Salt and pepper to taste Stir well and remove from heat to add: 1/2 c Parmesan, shredded or Dublinaire, Asiago, etc. Combine hot pasta with sauce and serve immediately. You can make this without the parsley but the lemo

Feel free to halve this recipe it makes a lot. You need 9-10 C Grains, but you use half at a time. The grains can be in any combination or without one of them. This is the bread we ate with the amazing soup. Mix together grains: (5 whole wheat flour, 1 c oats & ¾ c flax seeds processed in blender, 3 c white flour) Put half of the grains (5 c) in large mixing bowl with: 2-3 T yeast ½ c nonfat dry milk Combine and add and mix 1-2 minutes: 3 c warm water 2/3 c canola oil ½ cup agave nectar or honey Let rest 10 minutes for yeast to sponge. Then add: 4 large eggs 4 t salt Add remaining 5 c flour, a little at a time until dough starts to pull away from sides of bowl. Knead with countertop mixer or by hand for 5-6 minutes until dough is very soft. It will still be sticky but stiff enough to shape into a loaf. Bake or cover tightly and store in refrigerator up to two days. Lightly oil hands and shape into rolls or loaves. Let rise until very light (almost doubled in size). Bake on p

=) This soup is very versatile, the amounts flexible and the herbs can be changed/substituted. Bring to a boil until veggies are tender: 4 c chicken broth 1-2 lg sweet potato, cubed 3 lg carrots, cubed Then add: 1/2-1 onion, chopped 1t oregano 1 t basil 1 t thyme 1-2 bay leaves salt and pepper Adjust herb amounts to taste and simmer a few more minutes, If wanted meat, now add: 1-2 c chicken, cooked & shredded (leftover chicken is perfect for this) In a small bowl, whisk to make a roux: (you can double it for creamier texture) 2 T unsalted butter, melted into 3 T flour then whisk into 1 c milk or directly into soup depending on how creamy you want it. After the roux is whisked into the soup, add: 1/2 c peas , thawed if frozen (or put in frozen and leave on burner for a minute or two more) Turn off heat and serve.

Thanks to Kristine who figured out the Italian Quinoa salad from Market of Choice! Rinse and cook 15 minutes: 3/4 c quinoa 1 1/2 c water Set in fridge to cool. Prepare dressing: 2 T canola oil 2 T olive oil 2 T rice vinegar juice of 1 lemon Salt and pepper Whisk well. Prepare veg: 1/2 c baby spinach, chopped 1/4 c red onion, chopped 1/2 c tomatoes, chopped 1/2 c feta, crumbled Toss together then stir gently into cooled quinoa Pour dressing on top, mix and place in fridge 1 hour. Perfect salad to go!

This is a traditional soup served at the beginning of a feast in Denmark to celebrate a Lutheran confirmation. Great Grandpa Anderson most likely ate it many times. It is Bri's favorite Sunday dinner. It takes time but it's worth it! Prepare meatballs in food processor or use hand mixer. The secret to tender meatballs is to beat them into submission. (Technically, it breaks down the tissue)   Beat together until pink color is gone: 1/2 lb ground beef, turkey or pork (or combination) 1/2 c onion, finely chopped Then add, beating well: 1 t salt 1/4 t pepper 1/8 t allspice, ground In separate bowl, mix into paste: 3 T flour 3 T milk Add paste to meat mixture and beat again. Then mix in 1 egg white Beat well and let stand at least 30 minutes to absorb liquids thoroughly.  To cook: In skillet, bring 2 inches of water to boil and salt generously. Using teaspoon, shape about 40 small meatballs and drop into boiling water for 4-5 minutes Lift cooked meatballs and place in

When I was working for UNC School of Medicine, Margie brought in this cake. It tasted SO good to me. But how could it not, look at the ingredients! I think we could reduce the sugar, but why? =) Read the list with a southern accent, it makes cooking it more fun. Mix all of the following ingredients: 3 c flour 2 c sugar 1 c canola oil 1 t baking soda 1 t vanilla 3 eggs 3 c apples chopped (granny smith or tart cooking apple) cinnamon and nutmeg to taste Pour batter into 9x13 pan. Bake 325 for one hour. I declare! That there is some good cake!

Place all in large cup for stick blender or into large blender: 10-12 strawberries, washed and hulled and frozen 1/2 c milk 1/4 cup vanilla or plain Greek yogurt (any will work, just Greek is thicker) 1t -1T agave syrup to taste (you can use sugar or brown sugar or honey) Blend until smooth at high speed. UMMM!

Japanese pancakes - Okono means Big Like and Tori means to cook something over a flame. So "cooking a favorite" They are made with the favorite combination of ingredients by whoever is cooking them. One of the rare meals without rice. Happens to be the first Japanese food he cooked for me and I was surprised that I liked it! Prepare veggies: 1 half cabbage, chopped 5 large carrots, shredded 1/2 - 1 large yellow onion, chopped Set aside on cutting board If adding meat, cook 3-5 min on high in skillet with some sesame oil : 1/2 - 1 lb boneless pork or turkey, cubed (can use already cooked meat) Set aside. In separate large bowl, make runny batter of: 2 c flour 2 c water 2 eggs Mix well then add in veggie mix and meat, if using. Combine well. Pour 1/2 cup batter onto hot griddle, flatten as much as possible. Cook like a pancake, flipping cake onto other side when golden on bottom side. Serve with Bulldog Fruit and Vegetable Sauce (Asian market) and mayo spread atop. Or like B

Warm: 1 t olive oil add: 1/4 - 1/2 t garlic, minced Saute 1-2 min then add: 1 c firmly packed baby spinach, chopped salt and pepper to taste Then add 2 eggs, lightly beaten with 2 t water , 1/4 t dill Stir once then lift eggs to let uncooked egg run underneath for 2-3 minutes Sprinkle with 1/4 c feta, crumbled (herbed feta is great also) top with toasted pine nuts Roll into omelette and enjoy!

For yummy wet burritos, or use in enchiladas, tamales, etc. Mix in pan over medium heat: 3 1/2 c tomato sauce 1/2 c onions, finely chopped 1 T chili powder 1 t paprika 1/2 t salt 1/4 t cumin, ground 1/4 t oregano, ground 1 garlic clove, minced Add and reduce heat: 1/2 c shredded cheese (Mexican cheeses or colby jack) Stir and remove from heat when blended.

Prepare 1 lb Udon noodles by boiling in water for 5-10 min (refer to package) When cooked, drain, keep warm and set aside. Bring to a simmer in a sauce pan: 6 c prepared Bonito or Kaeshi soup (use 1 c base plus 3-5 cups of water) see Kaeshi recipe (veggie or chicken broth can be substituted but tastes different) Next add to soup over med. heat: 1/2 T ginger, minced And add any combination of desired meat and veggies, like: 16 snow peas 1/2 c carrots, shredded 2 green onions, sliced Now let soup boil then reduce to simmer and add: 4 eggs - be sure to break up yolks &/or cooked chicken or tofu cubes... Remove from heat and add prepared hot noodles. Stir well and serve.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!! Everyone seems to love this salad. Most people say they don't like corned beef but love it in this arrangement.  Ireland updates their recipes too =) Cook in salted, boiling water 3 medium red potatoes, cubed (can use baking potatoes, just peel them first)  Remove potatoes from water (keep it) and rinse the potatoes in cold water Put into the still-boiling water: 1 c haricot verts, halved (petite green beans) for only 4-5 minutes then remove and rinse immediately with cold water Combine with 1 lb cooked corned beef, shredded and cut into 3" lengths 1 c cabbage (red and/or green), sliced 1 T chives, chopped Place in refrigerator Make dressing by mixing together 1/2 c Dijon mustard 1/2 c prepared mustard 1/2 c brown sugar 1 T molasses or agave 1/4 c apple cider vinegar 1 clove garlic, crushed or minced Toss all ingredients gently with 1/2 the dressing, then add more dressing as desired Serve cold. Erin Go Bragh!

The only reason this is on here is because you have to cook one so you can make the yummy Corned Beef salad that I am posting next for St. Patrick's Day! You might as well get two meals out of it since you are doing the work- Serve with mashed potatoes or cabbage salad and lots of water and fresh veggies and fruit! It is so easy, its understandable why people have served big chunks of meat for so long. So, buy a pound or two of corned beef Place fat side up in the crock pot Sprinkle the peppercorns on top If Papa is visiting, add some cabbage in for him Cook on high 5-6 hours Eat your dinner portion, you will need about a pound for the salad unless you are halving it-then 1/2 lb, of course! When cool, remove as much fat as possible and place in the fridge for next recipe

I had this recipe and got the same one from Jessie but she had updated it with the substitutions of yogurt and agave. You can think of our great- grandmothers making this with a wooden spoon in their wooden bowls by the fire for all their little blonde children. =) Combine and let sit for 5 minutes: 2 c plain yogurt or buttermilk 1 1/2 c quick or rolled oats Then mix in: 1/2 c flour, whole wheat or white 1 t baking soda 1 1/2 t agave or sugar 1 t salt 2 eggs Thin with a little milk if desired Cook on hot griddle

You will want your timer handy for this recipe =) First, bring to a boil and let simmer on low for 15 minutes 1 c quinoa 2 c water While quinoa is simmering, bring to a gentle boil: 3 eggs water -enough to cover them in the pan When at a gentle boil, turn off heat and let sit for 7 minutes (ONLY 7) Then immerse eggs in the ice water you have sitting waiting for them Toss together: 1 large zucchini cut into 3/4 inch coins couple pinches of salt drizzled generously with olive oil Then place on cookie sheet and put in oven on middle rack to grill or broil about 5 minutes then remove and turn zucchini over and cook 5 more minutes Watch your oven as they all cook differently (If someone has a grill, that would be even better) Make dressing by blending together: 1 large ripe avocado, mashed to cream juice of 1 lime or lemon 1/4 c lightly packed cilantro 1 clove garlic 1/4 c plain yogurt 3/4 c water 1/2 t salt Set aside Now its time to peel the eggs and cut each into quarters or if you h

These are slightly sweet and very soft Just after lunch or during a break in the early afternoon, combine: 2 1/4 t yeast or 1 pkg 1/4 c warm water Let yeast get bubbly, about 5 minutes. Then beat together in large bowl: 3 eggs Then add 1/2 c sugar 1/2 c butter, melted 1/2 t salt 1 c water Mix well and then mix in yeast Add 4 1/2 c flour Mix until dough is smooth and silky Cover bowl tightly with saran wrap and put in refrigerator for about 3 hours Later, about a half hour before you want to eat, remove from fridge and divide into 4 pieces Roll out into a circle on floured surface one piece at a time and cut into 8 triangles (like a pizza) Start with large end of triangle and roll dough into crescent shape Place on cookie sheet and bake for 10 minutes at 375 F Serve warm! You can freeze the extras, it makes a lot...32! But they reheat well *You can spread each triangle with thin layer of cream cheese and/or slice of cheese then place a slice of ham or shredded chicken or turkey.... e

His favorite is the wet burrito- On skillet, cook 1 uncooked tortilla or warm a prepared one In pan, saute together handful of shredded chicken large spoonful of black beans 1 T taco or mesquite seasoning When warmed through, remove from heat. Place tortilla in oven or microwave safe dish with edges, depending on how you going to heat it. Spread thin layer of refried beans on tortilla Spread thin layer of sour cream Sprinkle entire tortilla with thin layer of finely grated cheese (mexi blend is best) Layer to the middle-side of tortilla with chicken bean mixture, leaving edges clear Sprinkle with frozen corn and a bit more cheese Splash some taco sauce inside then, Fold tortilla by sides then roll up, resting with edge side down Pour a generous amount of enchilada sauce over burrito Sprinkle on a bit more cheese Bake 10 - 15 minutes in oven or 3-5 minutes in microwave until heated through and bubbly Serve with pico de gallo or other favorite chunky salsa And picture Leif loudly

Here you go Mckenna-this is from Giada . =) Bring to a boil: 4 c vegetable broth (i think chicken would be fine) 1 vanilla bean (opened and seeds scraped out into broth) or 1 t vanilla Reduce to simmer and add: 1 butternut squash, peeled and cubed While squash cooks, saute in skillet over medium heat: 1 onion, chopped 2 T butter 1 pinch of salt When onions are soft, (don't let them brown) add: 1 1/2 c arborio rice Stir and toast slightly before adding: 1/2 c white cooking wine Sitr and let evaporate over high heat. Remove squash from broth and set squash aside. Slowly add 1/2 c broth to rice over med-hi heat- stirring constantly As broth is absorbed, add more until all is absorbed and the rice is plump. Remove from heat and add: 1 T butter 1/2 c Parmesan salt to taste Stir well and add in set aside squash. Serve immediately Could add thinly sliced or cubed ham or proscuitto to this dish

Boil water for linguine, then add: salt dash olive oil linguine or fettuccine - its especially good with fresh When al dente, drain but reserve some cooking water Meanwhile in skillet, sauté 3 t olive oil pinch salt 1 red onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped or minced red pepper flakes to taste , just a light sprinkle will do for you When onions are softened, add: 3 med tomato, chopped 2 T capers 1/2 can black olives, chopped drizzle on more olive oil When heated through, sprinkle on handful of fresh basil, chopped fresh salt and pepper S erve over the cooked pasta using reserved water if needed. Its a great side dish with fish baked with pesto

360 g de farine 150 g de sucre 75 cl de lait 2 oeufs 10 g gros sel 10 g beurre fondu 10 g sucre vanille Melanger farine, tamisee sucre, sucre vanille, sel. Faire trou au centre, mettre oeufs melanger. Melanger beurre et lait. Mettre dans le saladier au fur et a mesure A heur au frigo Eglantine LeBlond Mix 12 oz flour, sifted 5 oz sugar 1t salt 1 T vanilla sugar* Make hole in center of dry ingredients and add: 2 eggs Mix well then mix in a little at a time: 1 T unsalted butter, melted than mix in a little at a time: 2 c whole milk Refrigerate at least 1 hour If you haven't made them before: Heat crepe pan to very hot first. Oil well if not nonstick. Pour a thin layer of batter covering the surface of the pan Crepe will cook quickly and need to be turned over almost immediately Shake pan and flip crepe over to make other side golden (a spatula may help you) Serve immediately with favorite filling or topping. Our favorites

A good measure is 1 potato per serving, plus 1 more potato. So for one person: 2 potatoes, peeled, or not but don't peel baby reds & cut into chunks (smaller pieces cook faster) Put potatoes in pot and cover with cold water. Add generous amount of salt -1/2 t - or so to water. Bring to boil and cook over medium heat until potatoes are tender -about 15 minutes. Drain potatoes and return them to warm pot over low heat. Use mixer or masher or immersion blender to mash. Add 2-3 T butter and 1/2 c chicken stock or milk. Beat well, adding more stock or milk until desired consistency is reached. Taste and add salt or butter if desired. Top with ground pepper and chives, crumbled bacon, sour cream, shredded chicken, etc .

Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper (find it by the plastic wrap) or Silpats Whisk together: 1 1/2 c flour 1/2 t EACH salt & baking powder 1/4 t EACH nutmeg & cinnamon In separate bowl, beat with mixer: 1/2 lb unsalted butter, softened until creamy. Then add: 1 c EACH light brown sugar & white sugar (you can reduce this amount by 1/4 c white without changing the cookie) Beat until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add -one at a time- 2 eggs Beat well after each egg and then stir flour mix into butter mix. Add: 3 c rolled oats 1-1 1/2 c raisins or 1 c raisins & 1/2 c nuts Mix well then make 2 inch balls and place -well-spaced- on cookie sheets Bake at 350F, around 15 -20 minutes. But really watch them- Remove from oven at the first signs of browning edges or top on the cookie in the hottest part of the oven. Slide parchment paper full of cookies onto cooling rack, cold stone or coldest part of the counter. (maybe even outside if you can stay with them) This helps stop th

Combine: 3 tomatoes, diced 1 onion, diced 1/2 c cilantro, chopped 1 lime, squeezed -use juice 2-4 serrano chiles, thinly sliced* salt and pepper to taste Keeps in fridge for a couple days. Options- add 1/2 c mango or jicama *you have to experiment with the chiles as each adds different amounts of heat

When you were little, we used to eat this with the veggie chowder. I called it cornbread until we moved to North Carolina and I ate the real stuff =) But really, it is a cake. Combine in large mixing bowl: 3 eggs 1 1/2 c milk 3 c flour 1 t salt 1 T baking powder 4 heaping T yellow cornmeal 2 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, melted 2 c sugar splash of canola oil Pour into 9x13 pan Bake at 350F 45-55 minutes, until golden and toothpick test is clean.

These are SO yummy! Like a dessert.   Combine: 1 banana , mashed  2 c rolled oats   1/4 c flour   1/4 sugar   1 pinch salt   1/8 t baking powder   1/2 c unsalted butter, melted   Add: milk stirring and adding until the batter is like a thin pancake batter. Pour into hot waffle iron. Let them turn golden. They tend to be very floppy but delicious! Bri made them the next morning again because she loved them so much.

Bring pot of water to boil to cook: 6 oz soba or Chinese egg noodles Drain and let cool. In skillet, cook for about 3 minutes: 1 T sesame oil 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts , sliced crosswise in thin slices In mixing bowl, whisk 1/3 c creamy peanut butter 3 T red wine vinegar 3 T soy sauce 1/4 water 1 1/2 T sugar Toss sauce with chicken and noodles in large bowl. Add: 5 oz lettuce, sliced into thin strips (I think cabbage would work well) 1 red bell pepper, sliced thin in long strips 6 green onions, sliced into 1/4" rings Toss to combine well and serve. Now this didn't go over well with the kids at all. The adults only gave it a 3 out of 5. But-the next day it tasted better... So it may be worth experimenting with letting the sauce and noodles sit for a while then putting it all together.

Saute: 1/4 c unsalted butter 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 onion, chopped When onion glistens, stir in: 10 oz fresh baby spinach, chopped OR frozen spinach, chopped, thawed & drained 6 oz herb & garlic feta (but will work with plain) 1/2 c Gruyere, cheddar, jack, etc. shredded* When combined and warmed through, place mixture into: 1 deep dish pie crust, unbaked & thawed, if frozen OR puff pastry sheet rolled out to fit (the extra corners just fold over the top) In mixing bowl, beat: 4 eggs 1/2 c milk 1/2 c cream salt and pepper then pour egg mixture over the spinach in the crust. Bake at 375F 45 min to 1 hour Let sit 10 min before serving. *a mushroom fan would also add in some mushrooms here...

Prepare to wrap in foil: 1 fish fillet Spread atop fish: 2 t salsa and sprinkle with cilantro, chopped Close foil and perforate top with a fork Bake at 400F for 10 minutes. Serve with squeeze of lemon.

The German pancake recipe is for a skillet size When feeding more than 4-5 people, consider baking the larger Danish version in a 9x13 pan  Aegggekage = Egg Cake Danish Aeggekage  in a 9x13 dish  Mix together:  8 eggs 2 c milk 2 t sugar 1 1/2 t salt then blend in  2 c flour  Melt 1/2 c butter  and pour into 9x13 dish Bake at 500 degrees for 15 minutes Serve topped with berries and cream   or powdered sugar and drizzled lemon juice   German pancake in a skillet Preheat oven to 450F is a MUST- You also have to have a skillet that can go from stovetop to oven. Lightly beat in mixing bowl: 5 eggs then add: 1/2 c flour 1/2 c milk 1/4 t salt pinch gr nutmeg Beat until blended. In 12 inch oven proof skillet (cast iron), melt 4 T butter then pour batter into hot skillet before butter browns. Cook 1-2 minutes then put in 450F oven for 10-15 minutes until Golden Sprinkle with powdered sugar and lemon juice and serve warm Danka!

These are like the rolls I make at Christmas, only you have time for these. And plenty of time in the rest of your life to make the ones from scratch. 12 frozen dinner rolls , thawed but cold Roll each roll into a rope, make knot (think pretzel) Brush each with 3T melted butter Combine to make orange sugar: 1 orange rind, grated 1/2 c sugar then rub knot in orange sugar, covering both sides. Cover, let rise to doubled and bake 15-20 minutes at 350F Let cool. If you want them sweeter add the glaze- Glaze: 1 c powdered sugar 1 t butter, melted 3 T OJ Mix well and pour over rolls.

Mix thoroughly: 3/4 lb ground beef 1 egg 1/2 c bread crumbs 1/2 t salt 1/4 t pepper 2 T fresh parsley, chopped or 1 T dried parsley 1/4 c rice Form 35 meatballs. Microwave 5 minutes on paper towels In large pot, bring to boil: 2 c chopped tomatoes (fresh or canned) 1 c carrots, sliced 1 t salt 4 c beef broth 4 c water 1/2 c onions, chopped 1/4 t pepper 2 t oregano 1/4 c rice add meatballs. Reduce after boiling, cover and simmer 1 hour. Serve with quesadillas. Delicioso!

Boil 6-7 red potatoes, cubed until tender. Drain. Place in saute pan with 3-4 zucchini, cubed 1 T olive oil Saute until zucchini glistens then sprinkle with 2-3 T Herbes de Provence * In separate pan, cook 1 lb ground turkey Crumble and drain then add to squash and potatoes. Stir well and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm. *(any combination of dill, thyme, rosemary, marjoram, sage, savory, oregano, basil, garlic)

You can make this with the pork or the tofu or both... Put equal parts brown and white rice in rice cooker or start rice cooking on stove. In large pan, sauté: 1 T sesame oil (canola oil is fine) 1/2 lb pork, cubed small a few min. then when outer layer turns white, add: 1/2 onion, chopped 3 lg carrots, cubed or sliced Stir well. When almost cooked, push veggies to one side of pan. Drain any juices and then stir together in that space: 1/2 c brown sugar 2 T cornstarch 2/3 c red wine vinegar the reserved pineapple juice (see pineapple below) 2 T soy sauce 1/2 t garlic powder or 1 t fresh garlic, crushed 1/2 t gr. ginger or 1 t fresh ginger, crushed When combined, stir veggies into sauce until thickens, then add: 1 box tofu, cubed 1 can pineapple chunks, cut in half & drained -SAVE JUICE for sauce Stir well. Serve on hot rice.

Combine 1 1/2 T yeast 1/2 c warm water Let sit 5 minute til foamy. Separately combine: 1 T salt 1 T sugar 1 T EV Olive oil 1 3/4 c hot tap water Stir well then add in yeast water and: 5 to 5 1/2 c Bread flour (but will work with regular) Knead for 5 minutes and let rise in warm place 1-3 hours (until doubled) Divide dough into 3 portions, make long rolls and place on cookie sheet Let dough rest 15-20 minutes. Slash top layer a couple of times at an angle Bake 25 minutes at 375F. Spray with water every 5 minutes for crunchy crust. Can freeze extra loaves in ziplocs when cooled completely.

Bring water to boil for 1/2 - 1 lb of short pasta , like farfalle or ziti In another pan, saute for 4 min: 1 T unsalted butter 1 colored bell pepper, chopped Then add: 1/2 onion, chopped or 1 c green onion, thinly sliced 1/2 c Canadian bacon, diced Stir well. When onion glistens add: 2 T flour 1 t chili powder 1/2 t salt 1/2 t gr cumin 1 tiny can (4-5 T) chiles, crushed (New Mexico Hatch chiles are the best) Stir and cook 1 minute then gradually stir in: 2 1/4 c milk Whisk for 4 minutes then remove from heat to add: 1 1/2 c cheese, shredded 2 T fresh cilantro, chopped or 2 frozen cubes of cilantro Stir well and combine with pasta Sprinkle more shredded cheese on top and bake in a shallow dish for 15 minutes at 400F. Serve with pico de gallo or salsa

Toss together: 1/2 c broccoli, cut into small pieces 1/2 to 1 c mixed baby greens/lettuce, torn into bite size 1/2 - 1 c tomatoes, cubed 1/4 red onion, very thinly sliced 1/2 c golden raisins, craisins or reg. raisins 1/4- 1/2 c cheese,shredded 1/4 c bacon, crispy and crumbled Then pour on half the vinaigrette, toss again. Add more if needed Vinaigrette: Mix 1/2 c plain yogurt 1/4 c milk 2 T white vinegar 2 T agave or honey salt & pepper to taste Refrigerate unused portion. The name comes from the fact that you can't taste the broccoli! So, it tastes "better" haha