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Homemade Taco Seasoning

I use taco seasoning a lot and I find it is cheaper to buy the organic seasonings and make my own than to buy the organic taco seasoning.

     Taco Seasoning

  • 2 T Chili Powder
  • 1 T Cumin
  • 1 t Salt
  • 1 t Pepper
  • 1/2 t Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 t Onion Powder
  • 1/2 t Dried Oregano
  • 1/2 t Paprika
  • 1/4 t Red Pepper

Mix together.  There is your Taco Seasoning. Enjoy 🙂


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Creamy Cheese and Bean Dip

     Creamy Cheese and Bean Dip

  • 45-50 oz Refried Beans
  • 16 oz cream cheese
  • 16 oz salsa
  • 1 T minced onion
  • 1 T chili powder
  • 1/2 T garlic powder
  • 1 t turmeric
  • 1 t cumin
  • 1/2 t red pepper

Combine all ingredients in a pot on the stove and heat until all ingredients are warm and well combined.  Serve with nacho or corn chips.

          


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Mini Chicken Pot Pies

This recipe is made by layering two different mixtures.  The Chicken Mixture and the Baking Mixture is how I will refer to them.

 

Mini Chicken Pot Pies

Chicken Mixture:

  • 1 T extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lb chicken breast meat, cut into bite size pieces (I use free-range or organic if FR isn’t available)
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1/2 c chicken broth (I use Pacific Organic Free Range)
  • 1 c frozen peas and carrots or mixed veggies
  • 1/2 t salt
  • 1/4 t pepper
  • 1/4 t thyme
  • 1/8 t turmeric
  • 1 c shredded cheddar cheese (I use raw cheddar)

Baking Mixture:

 

Preheat oven to 375º F.  Butter or line 12 regular muffin cups.  Fry up chicken in the oil until cooked through.  Add onion and chicken broth, simmer for a few minutes.  Add frozen vegetables and seasonings.  heat until all ingredients are thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally.  Cool for about 5 minutes, then stir in cheese. This is your chicken mixture.

In a mixing bowl, stir baking mixture ingredients together until blended.  Scoop a Tablespoon of your Baking Mixture into each muffin cup.  Add 1/4 cup Chicken Mixture to each muffin cup.  Top off each cup with another Tablespoon of your Baking Mixture.

Bake at 375º for 25-30 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.  Cool for 5-15 minutes, then serve.

 


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Meatloaf

For this recipe I use grass fed beef, free range eggs, and organic ingredients.  I really enjoy this recipe, it has been my most successful meatloaf yet.

     Meatloaf

  • 2 lbs ground beef (grass fed)
  • 2 lg onions
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 c Rolled Oats
  • 1 T dry parsley
  • 1 1/4 c ketchup (I use my homemade ketchup)
  • 3/4 c bbq sauce (I use my homemade bbq of course 😉
  • salt & pepper & turmeric to taste (I try to put at least a little turmeric in everything b/c of its anti-carcinogenic properties in case you were wondering why it kept popping up lol)

Chop onion, mix all ingredients, adding sauces gradually until desired consistency.  Bake at 350º until done (usually about an hour). You can mix this recipe up the night before and allow to sit overnight, or even freeze it in the loaves then thaw the day before you want to bake it. Serve with veggies of choice!


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Homemade Whole Wheat Pizza

This week we are visiting my sister and dear friend Angela. I will be posting recipes from both me and her this week.

Tonight is Angela’s Homemade Whole Wheat Pizza. Who needs take out for playing games and watching movies you can have this???

Homemade Whole Wheat Pizza

  • Dough (use this recipe just roll dough out on cookie sheets or pizza stones and par bake)
  • Pasta sauce (I use Muir Glen Organic Sauce if I don’t make my own)
  • Shredded cheese (I use raw cheddar, Angela omits the cheese most of the time)
  • Toppings of choice (we used pepperoni, sausage, pineapple, ham, mushrooms, celery and onions)

Once the crusts are par baked (you can do this at 350º until no longer doughy on top) remove from oven and top with sauce, toppings and cheese and return to oven and bake at 400º Until cheese is starting to turn  lightly golden.


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Banana Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Looking for a flour-less, egg-less, sugar-less dessert? Well, here it is!

     Banana Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/3 c apple sauce
  • 2 c oats
  • 1/4 c almond milk
  • 1/2 c raisins
  • 1 t vanilla extract
  • 1 t cinnamon

Combine all ingredients.  Spoon onto greased cookie sheet.  Bake at 350º for 15-20 min.


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Homemade Whole Wheat Biscuits

For some recipes, I like to use a “Quick Mix Baking Mix“.  It is basically a natural eating alternative to those boxed biscuit mixes you find in the stores.

     Homemade Whole Wheat Biscuits

Stir together ingredients until dough forms together.  Place on floured surface and roll out.  Cut biscuits with cutter or cup.  Place on buttered cookie sheet and bake at 450º for 10-12 min.  Makes approx. 12 biscuits.

I did accidentally rolled mine a wee bit too thin lol 🙂


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Quick Mix Baking Mix

I have used Laura from Heavenly Homemaker’s idea for mixing up a “Quick Mix” for use in different things while baking.  This has saved me a lot of time.

     Quick Mix Baking Mix

  • 10 c whole wheat flour (I milled a mix of hard red, hard white and soft white)
  • 1/2  c baking powder
  • 1/4 c sucanat (whole cane sugar)
  • 2 t sea salt
  • 2 c butter (I use real, organic, butter from grass-fed beef)

In a large mixing bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, sucanat and salt. Cut in butter until the mix looks like fine crumbs.  Store in air tight container in freezer.

Some uses for the Quick Mix Baking Mix:

Mini Chicken Pot Pies

Whole Wheat Biscuits

Sausage & Egg Puff

Seasoned Sausage Balls


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Calico Beans

     Calico Beans

  • 1 lb ground beef (I use grass fed)
  • 12 oz BACON! (I love bacon)
  • 1 med chopped onion
  • 1/4 c sucanat (Whole Cane Sugar)
  • 1 T prepared mustard (I use Annie’s organic)
  • 2-15oz cans of baked beans (I use Walnut Acres Organic)
  • 1-15oz can of Kidney beans (I use Eden Organic)
  • 3/4 c my Barbecue Sauce
  • 1 t sea salt

Fry up the bacon, ground beef and onion in a large skillet.  Drain. Mix with the rest of ingredients.  Stir well.  Pour into a covered casserole dish and bake at 350º for 55-60 min.

 


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Strawberry-Banana Oatmeal Smoothie

So I have been seeing a lot of neat recipes floating around on facebook lately and you know me, I HAVE to try it at least once if it looks good and isn’t too dependent on processed foods.  So here is my:

     Strawberry-Banana Oatmeal Smoothie

  • 1/4 c uncooked old fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 1/2 t dried chia seeds
  • 3/4 c almond milk
  • 1/4 c orange juice (I used pineapple juice in this picture b/c SOMEBODY drank the oj)
  • 1/4 c yogurt (I use organic, hormone, anti-biotic free)
  • 1/2 c fresh sliced strawberries
  • 1/2 c fresh sliced bananas
  • 1/2 t vanilla extract
  • 2 t honey (I use local/raw)

In blender add your oats and chia seeds. Blend on high until texture of flour.  Add milk and juice to blender and blend well making sure to get the oats and chia up into the mixture with a spoon or spatula.  Add yogurt and blend.  Add strawberries and bananas, then blend.  Add vanilla and honey and blend on high until desired smoothness is obtained.  Transfer into jar and refrigerate overnight.  Will keep in fridge for 2-3 days. Shake before drinking.