Oranges and citrus fruits are on sale this time of year. It’s a good thing too. In the dead of winter our bodies need all the Vitamin C they can get. But don’t throw those peelings away! Try making this wonderful treat with these peels: Candied Orange (or Lemon) Peels. Don’t say “yuck” yet. You know who…
This fudge proves the rule that anything will taste good with enough sugar and chocolate. It may not at all healthy for you, but then what fudge is? OK, it does have dietary fiber and protein, which you won’t find in any other fudge, so score one for the diet. Make a couple batches of…
(If you’re new to cooking with dry beans, read up on everything you need to know about dry beans here.) Lemon and tarragon give this easy-to-make soup a bright flavor. If you use canned chickpeas, it cooks up in less than 20 minutes. But I recommend using chickpeas you’ve cooked yourself–the flavor and texture are…
This spread couldn’t be easier to prepare and even better, it’s a tasty nutritious treat your children will love to eat. Serve it with animal or graham crackers. Ingredients: 1 15-oz (350 ml) can chickpeas 1 Tbsp peanut butter 3 Tbsp oil ½ C (120 ml) cocoa powder ½ C (120 ml) sugar 1 tsp…
After several tests, I think this is the best recipe for gooseberry pie. It will also work well for pretty much all berries: blackberries, blueberries, June berries and even tart cherries. Ingredients: 1 9” inch double piecrust 3 C gooseberries 2 C sugar ¼ tsp salt 1 tsp nutmeg ½ tsp almond flavoring (optional*) 3…
I know, I know. Sauerkraut Soup just doesn’t sound good. But trust me, this is one of the tastiest soups you will ever have. Your family will be asking for more. Ingredients: 2-3 cups chicken broth ½ onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves 2 Tbsp Olive oil 1 Tbsp dill weed 2 carrots, peeled and chopped…