Make as directed, or substitute what you have on hand (including leftovers in the fridge that you think might go well.)
Hamburger Soup
3/4 – 1 lb lean ground beef
1 small-medium onion, chopped (or half of a large onion)
3 medium-large carrots, peeled (or scrubbed) and sliced
2 large or 3 medium potatoes, peeled (or scrubbed), and cubed
1 can [...]
My daughter is learning about early US history, so one of our recent projects was to make Johnnycakes. This doesn’t make a very big batch – only enough for about 2 or 3 kids, so you’ll probably need to double (or triple) it if you’re feeding a hungry bunch!
Johnnycakes
3/4 cup cornmeal
1/4 cup whole wheat [...]
This is, in a way, an upside down blueberry crisp. I made the crisp part into the crust – minus most of the sugar. The crust was crunchy, and not bad; however, I think I will try a few adjustments next time. The filling turned out very good.
Blueberry Pie with [...]
Hamburger & Rice meets Refried Rice.
Hamburger Refried Rice
1 1/2 cups long grain rice
3 cups water
splash of oil
3/4 – 1 lb ground beef (or other meat)
1/2 onion, finely chopped
4 or 5 small-medium carrots, sliced (about 2 cups or a little more)
large head broccoli, cut into florets
1/2 – 1 cup green peas
2 or 3 [...]
I made these in a rush when a friend came over a little earlier than expected for tea.
Apple Scones
2 cups flour (unbleached, whole wheat, or combination)
1/4 cup sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 cup butter or margarine, cold
1 large or 2 medium apples – cored, peeled and grated
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup raisins [...]