Meatloaf

Meatloaf

Sausage and Hamburger Meatloaf

Yield:
12 medium-sized or 24 muffin-sized individual meatloaves

Loaf Ingredients: 

1.5 lbs sweet Italian sausage

1.5 lbs original Italian sausage

1.5 lbs hamburger

4 eggs

1 cup rolled oats

1 cup powdered milk powder

1/2 finely diced large onion

1/4+ cup dehydrated onion flakes

1 tsp black pepper

garlic powder to taste

onion powder to taste

1/4 cup ketchup

1/2 cup water

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Glaze Ingredients:

3 cans tomato paste

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 cup white vinegar

1/2+ cup water

1 tbsp lemon or lime juice

1 tbsp yellow mustard

garlic powder to taste

onion powder to taste

(adjust all of the above to desired flavor/thickness)

Directions:

1) Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

2) Mix all loaf ingredients in large bowl until just mixed. Use your hands to mix. DO NOT OVERMIX!

3) Form into individual loaves in greased casserole pans or prepared muffin tins.

4) Glaze each loaf with a portion of the sauce.

5) Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.

6) Uncover and bake an additional 30 minutes.

7) (Optional) Add additional glaze to each loaf.

8) Broil for 5 minutes to slightly caramelize the glaze.

9) Serve with additional glaze.

High-Protein and High-Fiber Noodles

High-Protein and High-Fiber Noodles

High-Protein and high-fiber protein noodles. Dubbed "Toot Noodles" by my family for those whose systems are not used to high protein and fiber...

These have a whopping estimated 20.25 grams of protein and 4.6 grams of fiber per serving!

Yield:
4 servings of noodles

Ingredients: 

1/2 cup vital wheat gluten

1/2 cup whole Khorasan wheat flour

1/2 cup lentil (or other bean) flour

1/2 cup millet flour

1/2 cup whole groat flour

1 tbsp arrowroot (or tapioca) powder

1 tsp xanthan gum

1 tbsp olive oil 

3/4+ cup boiling water

Directions for noodles:

1) Mix all dry ingredients together thoroughly

2) Make a well in the center of the dry mix.

3) Add olive oil and boiling water into well.

4) Use a fork to incorporate the water into the dry mix.

5) Once the mix is cool enough to touch, knead by hand for 5+ minutes until smooth,

6) There is no need to wait for this recipe to rest. Roll it to desired thickness and cut into desired strips.

7) Boil in slightly oiled water for 2-3 minutes until they float or reach desired texture.

Cornbread

Cornbread

This is a quick sweet cornbread which uses creamed corn as well.

Yield:
18 muffins

Ingredients: 

1 cup flour

1 cup cornmeal

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup powdered milk

1 tablespoon baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp salt

2 eggs

1 14 oz can creamed corn

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter

vegetable oil (for greasing tins)

Directions for Bread:

1) Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

2) Mix dry ingredients together thoroughly in a medium-sized bowl.

3) Mix wet ingredients together in a small bowl.

4) Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until just mixed. Do not overmix.

5) Wipe inside of muffin tins thoroughly with vegetable oil on paper towel.

6) Poor into prepared muffin tins. I use silicone.

7) Bake about 25-30 minutes until firm when tapping on it and slightly browned.

Dark Brownies

Dark Brownies

This is a nice recipe for dark homemade brownies!

Yield:
1 9x9 pan of brownies!

Ingredients: 

1 cup butter (melted)

1 1/2 c sugar

3 eggs

3/4 c cocoa (I used Anthony's brand)

1/2 c flour

2 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 c water (approximately)

1/2 c chocolate chips (optional)

1/2 c nuts (optional)

Directions:

1) Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

2) Cream together butter, sugar and eggs.

3) Add to mix cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, salt, and water.

4) Stir until thick. Do not be tempted to add more liquid.

5) Add in desired amount of chocolate chips and nuts.

6) Scoop into greased 9x9 pan.

7) Bake for 35-45 min until desired consistency.

8) Eat warm with vanilla ice cream or allow to cool!

Dill Pickles

 I was given fresh cucumbers from my neighbor and fresh dill from another neighbor. I made my first pickles! Another neighbor said they were the best she's ever had in her life!

Yield:
Approx 6-8 quarts of pickles

Brine Ingredients:
8 1/2 c water
2 c vinegar
1/2 c pickling salt
2 tbsp sugar

Pickle Ingredients:
lots of cucumbers cut into rounds or spears
heads of dill
garlic
basil leaves
mint leaves
peppercorns

Directions:
1) Sanitize the number of jars you think you will need.
2) Prepare the brine by mixing the salt, sugar, vinegar, and water together. Make sure the salt and sugar dissolve.
3) Load jars with 2 heads of dill, one sliced clove of garlic, two basil leaves, two mint leaves, and a tsp of black peppercorns.
4) Stuff each jar full of cucumbers leaving a half-inch headspace.
5) Bring the brine to a boil. 

6) Add brine to each jar leaving a half inch of headspace. Make more brine as needed. 

7) Wipe the rim of each jar clean and close them finger-tight.

8) Hot-water bath the jars at a full boil for 15 minutes.

9) Remove jars from water bath and place on towel to finish sealing.

Apple Butter Bagels

I decided to make some bagels using some of last year's homemade canned apple butter.

Yield:

Approx. 20 bagels

Ingredients for dough:

2 c apple butter or apple sauce

1/2 - 1 c water

2-3 tsp yeast

7 c flour

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp olive oil

Other Ingredients:

8+ cups water

1/2 c sugar

1 egg

toppings such as course salt, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, onion flakes, etc.

Directions:

1) Add 1/2 cup of the apple butter, the olive oil, and enough water to bring it up to 1 cup. Mix thoroughly and add the yeast. Mix and let sit for five minutes.

2) Add the flour, salt, remaining apple butter, and the mix together in a large mixing bowl.

3) Knead on low for five to ten minutes. Add a few tablespoons of water as needed to get a firm, soft dough (heavier than you would a normal loaf).

4) Place dough in lightly-greased bowl and cover. Allow to rise 30 minutes to an hour or until doubled.

5) Place on un-floured surface and shape into balls of approximately 100 grams each. Poke a hole in each and spin around your finger to expand.

6) Allow to rise for only 30 minutes.

Water Bath:

7) Dissolve 1/2 cup of sugar into about 8 cups of water into a pot.

8) Bring boil to medium simmer.

9) Place formed bagel gently into water. Allow to cook one-two minutes on the first side, flip, and then cook one minute on the other side.

10) Remove from water and place on dry towel to drip. 

11) Place bagels on oiled parchment-lined baking sheets.

Top and Bake:

12) Brush each bagel lightly with a mix of egg and water.

13) If desired, add other toppings.

14) Bake in preheated oven at 400°F for 20-30 minutes or until browned.

Gluten-Free Starter

A starter used for gluten-free sourdough recipes!

 Gluten-Free Starter:

50 g oat flour

50 g millet flour

100 g cold water

Directions for Starter:

1) Mix all ingredients.

2) Let sit for several days. Each day feed with 20 g millet flour and 20 g water.

3) When starter is healthy and bubbly, move forward with the dough.