Peloponnesian Pot Roast
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Peloponnesian Pot Roast
Courtesy of
Beverly Rossman
This is a fantastic and different pot roast. I usually double the sauce for this roast. We like lots of sauce to put on the...
Dragon’s breath chili
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Dragon’s breath chili
Courtesy of
Rodney Merrill
You'll find this recipe and over 400 more in Backwoods Home Cooking.Click Here
Ingredients
1/3 lb. kidney beans
1/3 lb. pinto beans
1/3 lb. navy beans
6 cups water
2 medium onions, chopped
1...
In search of the perfect cup of coffee
By Richard Blunt
Issue #68 • March/April, 2001
As an active member of the worldwide fraternity of "Java Junkies," I feel it is time that I stand up and be recognized for my contribution to the...
Bread pudding
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Bread pudding
Courtesy of
Marjorie Burris
You'll find this recipe and over 400 more in Backwoods Home Cooking.Click Here
Ingredients
2 cups cubed dry bread
4 cups milk, scalded
1 Tbsp. butter
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4...
Never too busy to make bread
By Ilene Duffy
Issue #114 • November/December, 2008
Summer vacation came to an abrupt end. Sons are back in school. My "soccer mom" folding chair is in the trunk of the car. The daytimer is getting...
How to make kombucha
By Kristina Seleshanko
Issue #172 • July/August, 2018
Kombucha is an ancient drink that’s recently enjoyed a revival because it’s a fizzy and healthy alternative to soda pop. Despite urban myths, it contains only trace amounts...
Fiery Frittata
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Fiery Frittata
Courtesy of
Adam Kingman
As the name suggests, this dish is very spicy. Substitute some or all mild chiles to lower the heat.
Ingredients
1/4 cup olive oil
2 large potatoes, diced
1/2 cup chopped...
Fish — This gourmet food is fun to catch, relatively easy to cook, and...
By Richard Blunt
Issue #47 • September/October, 1997
About 70% of the earth's surface is covered with salt water, and 4% of land surface (another 1% of the earth' total surface) is covered with fresh water....
Filipino Chicken Stew
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Filipino Chicken Stew
Courtesy of
Raymond Bogan
Ingredients
3 pounds chicken, cubed
5 cups water
1 tablespoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 large onions, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
4 medium potato,...
Hoppin’ John with fresh asparagus beans
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Hoppin’ John with fresh asparagus beans
Courtesy of
Alice Brantley Yeager
You'll find this recipe and over 400 more in Backwoods Home Cooking.Click Here
Ingredients
1 cup uncooked rice (not instant)
1 lb. pork sausage broken into...
Humble stew
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Humble stew
Courtesy of
Richard Blunt
You'll find this recipe and over 400 more in Backwoods Home Cooking.Click Here
Ingredients
1 cup dried red beans
6 cups plus 8 cups cold water
3 cups fresh beef, chicken, or...
Eggplant salad
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Eggplant salad
Courtesy of
Habeeb Salloum
You'll find this recipe and over 400 more in Backwoods Home Cooking.Click Here
Ingredients
1 large eggplant (about 2 lbs.)
oil for frying
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 small hot pepper, very finely...
Food security 101: Part 1
By Rowena Aldridge
Issue #138 • November/December, 2012
These days a lot of people are concerned, and rightly so, about their family's economic stability and security. Recently I've become aware of the ways in which I,...
Crispy onion rings
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Crispy onion rings
Courtesy of
Jo Mason
You'll find this recipe and over 400 more in Backwoods Home Cooking.Click Here
Ingredients
4 or 5 medium-sized yellow onions
1-1/2 cups flat beer
1-1/4 cups flour
1/4 cup corn meal
shortening for...
Layered Casserole & Pea Salad
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Layered Casserole & Pea Salad
Courtesy of
Nathele Graham
Ingredients
1 cup uncooked rice
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
Enough water to combine with tomato sauce to equal 2 cups
1 can corn, drained
1 can green beans,...
