gazpacho i

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 3/4 pounds ripe tomatoes
• 1 large cucumber, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 cloves crushed garlic
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped black olives
• 1/3 cup white vinegar
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 green bell peppers, diced
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 large cucumber, chopped
• 2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs 25 mins


• score a cross in the base of each tomato. cover with boiling water for 1 minute, plunge into cold water, drain and peel away the skin. chop the flesh so finely that it is almost a puree.
• mix together the tomatoes, 1 of the chopped cucumbers, 1 of the chopped green pepper, garlic, olives, vinegar, oil and tomato paste, and season to taste. cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.
• use 2 to 3 cups of chilled water to thin the soup to your taste. serve chilled with the chopped onion, green pepper, scallions, cucumber, boiled egg, herbs and croutons served separately for diners to add to their own bowls.
• to make garlic herb croutons: preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). cut two 1/2 thick slices from a loaf of bread (your choice). remove the crusts and cut each bread slice into 16 cubes. in a bowl, mix together 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 crushed cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme, 1tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary and a pinch of chili flakes. add the bread cubes to the herbed oil and toss until all the oil has been absorbed. lay the bread cubes in a single layer on a baking tray and bake in the oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the croutons are golden brown. turn once during baking.

Vegan Corn Muffins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 teaspoons egg replacer (dry)
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• preheat oven to 450 degrees f (230 degrees c). grease six muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
• in a small bowl, beat together egg replacer and water. in a separate bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. add egg mixture, oil and water; stir until smooth. spoon batter into prepared muffin tins using approximately 1/2 cup for each muffin.
• bake in pre-heated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Dad's Kentucky Home Fries

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons bacon drippings
• 4 large potatoes, peeled and sliced
• 1/2 vidalia onion, chopped
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• heat the bacon drippings in a large skillet over medium heat. add potatoes and onion, and stir to coat. cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender and golden brown, about 15 minutes. season with salt and pepper, and serve.

Butterscotch Cake I

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups butterscotch pudding
• 1 cup butterscotch chips
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 1/2 cup blanched slivered almonds

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease one 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1 inch jelly roll pan.
• combine the cake mix, eggs, and butterscotch pudding. spread the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle with the butterscotch chips, white sugar, and slivered almonds.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 20 minutes. enjoy!

Ambrosia Salad Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges
• 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
• 3 bananas, sliced
• 2 cups flaked coconut
• 2 cups miniature marshmallows
• 1 cup pecan pieces
• 1 (16 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 1 cup maraschino cherries

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• in a large bowl, combine mandarin oranges, crushed pineapple, bananas, coconut, marshmallows, and pecan pieces. fold in whipped topping. garnish with maraschino cherries. chill for 1 hour or overnight.

Chocolate Banana Oatmeal Porridge

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 cups boiling water
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 banana, mashed
• 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• in a saucepan, combine water, oats and salt. simmer 5 minutes uncovered, stirring occasionally. remove from heat, cover, and let stand 3 minutes. stir in brown sugar, banana and chocolate chips.

soda pretzels

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1/3 cup baking soda
• 5 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt, for topping

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• in a non-aluminum stock pot, dissolve 1/3 cup baking soda in 5 cups water. bring water to a boil, and then remove from heat. preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• in a large bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, and baking soda. stir in buttermilk and honey until dough pulls together. turn dough out a lightly floured surface, and knead briefly to form a firm dough.
• divide dough into 12 equal pieces. roll each piece into a cylinder approximately 12 inches long. form into classic pretzel shape. pinch ends to seal. dip pretzels in baking soda solution and then place on lightly greased cookie sheets.
• sprinkle pretzels with kosher salt, and bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 10 minutes.