Tips and tricks for the kitchen
By Richard Blunt
Issue #60 • November/December, 1999
The warmest and most interactive place in my mom's home was her kitchen. Cooking was her favorite pastime and her kitchen was a place she could relax and...
Filipino Chicken Stew
Recipe of the Week
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,...
Gather rose hips for health
By Gail Butler
Issue #95 • September/October, 2005
Vitamin C-rich rose hips can be found in dried form in most health food stores, but why not gather your own? You'll save money and you'll know where...
Honey Crunch Baked Apples
Recipe of the Week
Honey Crunch Baked Apples
Courtesy of
Ellen Rodriques
Ingredients
6 large apples
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/3 cup granola cereal
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/3 cup pitted dates, chopped
6 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup almonds or walnuts, chopped
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2...
Grilled Steak with Olive-Blue Cheese Sauce
Recipe of the Week
Grilled Steak with Olive-Blue Cheese Sauce
Courtesy of
Gail Chen
Ingredients
4 6-ounce beef tenderloin steaks, cut 1-1/4-inches thick
1 cup canned beef broth
1/2 cup thinly sliced shallots (or chopped onion)
1/2 cup sliced black...
Concord Sherbet
Recipe of the Week
Concord Sherbet
Courtesy of
Beverly Rossman
Ingredients
1 cup Sugar
1/2 cup Water
1 teaspoon unflavored Gelatin
2 Tablespoons Water
Juice & grated rind of 2 lemons
2 cups Grape Juice
1 Egg White
Method
Combine...
Cooking with seeds — A surefire way to sow good health into your family’s...
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By Linda Gabris
Issue #100 • July/August, 2006
Even though it sounds a little seedy, planting an array of tasty seeds in your daily cooking is an economical way to sneak an extra dose...
Corn cob jelly
Recipe of the Week
Corn cob jelly
Courtesy of
Charles A. Sanders
You'll find this recipe and over 400 more in Backwoods Home Cooking.Click Here
Ingredients
12-14 red corn cobs
6 cups sugar
2 pkg. Sure-Jell
Method
Start by gathering a few dozen red...
Chicken Enchiladas
Recipe of the Week
Chicken Enchiladas
Courtesy of
Mari Susan Bell
Two large pans (double recipe) can feed quite a crowd when accompanied by refried beans or Spanish Rice and a green/citrus/sweet onion salad. Delicioso! Enjoy!
Chicken Enchiladas
Ingredients
3...
Old World apple chutney
Recipe of the Week
Old World apple chutney
Courtesy of
Richard Blunt
You'll find this recipe and over 400 more in Backwoods Home Cooking.Click Here
Ingredients
40 oz. cider vinegar
1-1/2 lbs. brown sugar
1-1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1 Tbsp. ground ginger
2 tsp....
Colorado Cowboy Cookies
Recipe of the Week
Colorado Cowboy Cookies
Courtesy of
Charlie Smith
Ingredients
2 cups all purpose flour
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup plus...
Stovetop Teriyaki
Recipe of the Week
Stovetop Teriyaki
Courtesy of
Alice Robertson
Although this recipe calls for chicken, any meat or firm fish may be used.
Ingredients
2 pounds Chicken tenders or boneless breast cut into 1inch thick strips
2 Tbsp. Peanut or...
Coconut Rice Pudding
Recipe of the Week
Coconut Rice Pudding
Courtesy of
Letty Morris
Ingredients
2 cups Coconut Milk
1 cup short grain Rice
1 cup Milk
1/4 cup Sugar
4 Tbsp. Butter
1 piece rind from 1/4 Lime
Method
In a bowl, mix the rice with the coconut...
Boost your immune system with fast and easy fish dishes
By Linda Gabris
When I was growing up in the rural woods, Grandpa and I did a lot of fishing from spring through fall so fresh catch was always on the menu. But come winter...
Pizza Casserole
Recipe of the Week
Pizza Casserole
Courtesy of
Michael Pirazi
Ingredients
1-1/2 pounds Italian sausage
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green olives
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
12 ounces thin egg noodles
2-1/2 cups (20 ounces) pizza...
Fresh cucumber delight
Recipe of the Week
Fresh cucumber delight
Courtesy of
Jackie Clay
You'll find this recipe and over 400 more in Backwoods Home Cooking.Click Here
Ingredients
3 qts. sliced cucumbers
1/4 oz. mustard seed
1/2 lb. non-iodized salt
1/2 oz. celery seed
9 pints water
1/2...
