black bean sloppy joe mix

1 c. dehydrated onions, reconstituted
3 t. dehydrated garlic, reconstituted
6 oz. tomato paste
2 T. chili powder
1 t. mustard powder
1/2 t. paprika
1/2 t. salt
1/4 t. ground ginger
14.5 oz. beef broth
1/3 c. ketchup
1/4 c. worcestershire sauce
1 T. oil

Heat oil in a skillet, add reconstituted onions & garlic and saute until lightly browned. Add Tomato paste and stir until mixed well approximately 2 min. Add spices chili powder, mustard powder, paprika, salt & ginger. Mix well, then add Ketchup and worcestershire. Cook on med-high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to Med Low and let simmer for 25 min.
Serve with Sweet potato biscuits or over rice.

Sweet Potato Biscuits

1 large can of sweet potatoes (preferably without syrup), if with syrup drain them well.
1/2 c. unsalted butter
1 c. and 2 T. Cold buttermilk or (1c. milk with 1 T. lemon juice)
3 c. all purpose flour (sifted before measuring)
1 1/2 T. baking powder
1 t. salt
1 T. sugar
1/4 t. cayenne (optional)

Heat oven to 475. Drain can of sweet potatoes, then mash up well. Add Buttermilk to sweet potatoes and set aside.

In a separate bowl mix dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and cayenne). Cut in 1 T. at a time of butter until resembling a coarse meal. Then stir in sweet potato mixture using a wooden spoon. Mix until just lightly mixed. Then turn out on a lightly floured surface. Knead for 3-4 turns. Then pat into a 7x10 rectangle. Cut out biscuits. Place biscuits 2" apart on baking pan. Bake on top shelf for 15-20 min. Then serve warm.

Vanilla Bean Rice Pudding

serves 4 to 6

2 cups water

1cup long grain rice

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 Tablespoons butter

1/4 teaspoon dehydrated lemon zest

4 cups milk

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 vanilla bean, split open

1 cup golden raisins

Bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Stir in lemon zest, salt and long grain rice and return to a boil. Turn the heat to low and simmer the rice, covered, until all of the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.

Once rice is cooked, place it in a bowl and rise out pan. Add 4 cups of milk, sugar and vanilla bean to the pan. Bring to a low boil, stirring often so the milk doesn’t burn. Add the cooked rice and raisins to the hot milk. Stir often, until the milk cooks down and the rice is creamy, about 20 minutes. Place in a large bowl or serving dishes to cool. Serve cold or at room temperature.

Oatmeal Blueberry Applesauce Muffins

Makes 12-15 muffins

1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
1 1/4 cups oats
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk or (1/2 c. milk & 1/2 t. white vinegar)
* see buttermilk recipe
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar or succanat
2 tbsp canola oil or almond oil
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3/4 cup blueberries, dehydrated

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Line a 12 cup muffin tin with paper cases or spray with nonstick cooking spray. I simple greased and floured a muffin pan, saving the paper.

In a large bowl combine flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. In a medium bowl combine applesauce, buttermilk, sugar, oil and egg. Make a well in dry ingredients and add applesauce mixture. Stir until just moist. Fold in blueberries. Fill muffin cups 2/3 full.

Bake for 16-18 minutes.

Pizza dough

1 T. active dry yeast
1 c. warm water (105-115 degrees)
2 T. olive oil
1 T. honey
1/4 t. salt
1 1/2 - 2 c. whole wheat flour
1 1/2 - 2 c. all purpose flour
oil

Mix the yeast and water in a small bowl, cover and let stand until foamy (5-10 min)
Mix the oil honey, salt, and yeast mixture in a large mixing bowl. Add the flours and mix by hand with a wooden spoon. Adjust dough by kneading in more water or flour as needed for a soft dough that isn't sticky. Turn dough onto floured surface and knead in more flour 1/3 c. at a time, until dough is moderately stiff and firm to touch, about 6 min.

lightly grease cookie sheet or pizza round. Roll dough on a floured surface to form a round. Let the dough rest to rise (it will not rise much). Top with spaghetti sauce and favorite toppings.

French Toast

3 Eggs (3 T. dehydrated eggs + 1/3 C. Water)

1 C. Milk (3T. Milk + 1 C. Water)

2 T. Sugar

1/4 t. Salt

1/8 t. Ground Cinnamon

1/8 t. Ground Nutmeg

8 slices day-old French Bread, 1 inch thick (if you’re using bread machine bread it took 4 slices halved to total 8 pieces)

In a bowl, beat eggs. Beat in the milk, sugar, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Soak the slices of bread for 30 seconds on each side. Cook on a hot greased griddle until golden brown on both sides and cooked through.

Quick Soft Pressed Cheese

2 c. boiling water
1-1/2 c. dry milk powder
3 T. vegetable oil
1 c. buttermilk
3-4 T. fresh lemon juice
cheese coloring tablets (opt.)

Blend water, milk and oil, allowing foam to settle slightly. If colored cheese is desired, add ½ tablet cheese coloring (or cake decorating paste color) while blending. Pour into hot saucepan coated with a nonstick spray and heat to at least 160 degrees. Add lemon juice and continue to stir until mixture curdles.

Pour into a cheesecloth lined colander. Rinse curds with warm water, then salt to taste. Place cheese in cloth between two plates or spoon into a cheese press. Apply weight and let sit for ½ hour or longer, depending on how firm you want the cheese to be. Remove from plates or cheese press, rinse, wrap in plastic and refrigerate. Use within one month or freeze. This cheese can be sliced, grated, or crumbled. For Smoky Cheese, add ½ t. Liquid Smoke flavoring and ½-1 t. salt after rinsing curds.

French bread

Makes 2 baguettes

1/2 c. warm water (105-115 degrees)
1 1/2 T. yeast
1 t. sugar

Stir to combine then cover and set aside until yeast becomes foamy. About 5 min.

1 c. wheat flour
2 1/4 c. all purpose flour
2 t. salt
1 t. sugar

Mix well and then add yeast mixture to flour mixture. Gradually add 1 c. water until dough forms a smooth ball that is not sticky to handle. Adjust water and flour accordingly to make a smooth elastic dough. place on floured surface and knead briefly until smooth.

Cut dough in half and shape into loaves. Grease pan or cookie sheet and place loaves on pan. Score the loves crosswise down the loaf. Cover with dish towel and let rise until double in size.

Preheat oven to 450, place shallow pan with water on bottom of oven. When bread has finished rising, place bread in oven and bake for 15 minutes.

Cut dough in half