Thursday, October 29, 2015

Pie Crust


Pie/Pastry Dough

Blend together the following ingredients with a pastry blender:

2 cups flour
1 cup vegetable shortening
1/2 cup cold water

Roll out and form into pie plates. Can be frozen for use later.

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Pumpkin Banana Bread

Temp: 350 deg F  Time: 35-40 minutes

2/3 cup coconut flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp baking powder
1 Tbsp pumpkin pie spice*
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
2-3 ripe bananas
1/4 cup honey
1 tsp vanilla
4 eggs
1/2 cup raisins (optional)

Mix dry ingredients together, add wet ingredients and stir just to moisten. Pour into a loaf pan and bake.


*Pumpkin Pie Spice
3 Tbsp cinnamon
2 tsp ginger
2 tsp nutmeg
1-1/2 tsp allspice
1-1/2 tsp cloves

Friday, September 11, 2015

Punch we almost used at S & K's wedding ;-)

1 container of frozen orange juice concentrate
Mix with 3 OJ containers of cold water
Add 2 L of cream soda just before serving

Tuesday, July 28, 2015

Horse Cookies

Oven temp: 350 deg F  Time: 15 minutes

1 cup rolled oats
1 cup flour
1 cup shredded carrots
1 tsp salt
1 Tbsp sugar
2 Tbsp oil
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup molasses

Mix the ingredients in a large bowl. Roll the mixture in plastic wrap in a roll about as big as a quarter and partially freeze. Cut in quarter inch slices and place on a cookie sheet. Bake until golden brown. If not hardened, lower the temperature to 250 deg F and turn the cookies a few times.

Monday, July 27, 2015

Doggie Cookies

Oven temp: 300 deg F  Time: 60 minutes

1-1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup white flour
1 cup skim milk powder
1/3 cup melted bacon drippings or beef fat
1 large egg, fork beaten
1 cup cold water

Combine flours and milk powder in a large mixing bowl and drizzle with beef or bacon fat. Add the egg and cold water.

Mix to form dough. Turn out onto a floured surface and roll dough to a 1/2" thickness. Cut dough with cutters of your choice, place on a greased baking sheet and bake.

Sunday, July 26, 2015

Wheat Dog Biscuits

Oven temp: 325 deg F  Time: 50 minutes

3/4 cup hot water, beef or chicken broth
1/3 cup margarine or butter
1/2 cup powdered milk
1/2 tsp salt (optional)
1 Tbsp minced garlic
1 Tbsp parsley flakes
1 egg, beaten
3 cups whole wheat flour

In a large bowl, combine water or broth with margarine. Add powdered milk, salt, garlic, parsley and egg. Stir in 1/2 cup increments, mixing well after each addition.

Knead the dough for 3-4 minutes and roll out to 1/2" thickness. Cut into desired shapes, place on greased cookie sheet and bake.

Remove from oven and let biscuits cool until dry and hard. Can even leave them in the oven after turning it off.

Saturday, July 25, 2015

Crunchy Wheat Treats

2-1/2 cups unbleached flour
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup wheat germ
1/2 cup cornmeal
14-1/2 oz beef or chicken broth (or make your own)
1/2 cup non-fat dry milk
1 tsp salt
1 pkg dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water
1 Tbsp milk
1 beaten egg

Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water and let proof. Warm the broth to about 110 deg F. In large bowl, mix both flours, oats, wheat germ, cornmeal, dry milk and salt. Stir in broth and yeast mixture. Knead by hand for at least 3 minutes. Don't skimp on the kneading time. Roll into a 1/2" thick sheet and cut with cookie cutter or roll into log shape and sliced to desired size. Mix the egg and milk and brush on before baking. Bake for about 40 minutes (a little longer if they're big). Turn off oven and leave in overnight. The longer you leave them in the warm oven, the crunchier they get.

Friday, July 24, 2015

Dog Cookies

Oven temp: 350 deg F  Time: 30-35 minutes

1/2 cup cornmeal
2 cups whole wheat flour
6 Tbsp vegetable oil
2/3 cup water or meat broth

Mix the cornmeal and flour together in a medium size bowl. Add the oil and water to the dry mixture. Mix well. if the dough feels too dry, you may need to add a few drops of water to loosen it. If it's too wet, add more flour, one teaspoon at a time, until the dough is soft but not sticky. Be careful not to over mix the dough or it will be tough.

Roll out dough to about 1/4" thickness on a flour dusted surface. Cut out shapes with cookie cutters or a drinking glass. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the cookies are a light, golden brown. Cool, then store in an airtight container.

Thursday, July 23, 2015

Chicken Bites

Oven temp: 350 deg F  Time: 20 minutes

1 cup flour
1 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup rolled oats
1/4 tsp cornstarch
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 Tbsp baking powder
2 Tbsp cinnamon (optional)

Mix all ingredients together, roll out and cut into shapes. Bake.

Wednesday, July 22, 2015

Bacon Bites

Oven temp: 325 deg F  Time: 35-40 minutes

3 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup milk
1 egg
1/4 cup bacon fat (or vegetable oil)
1 tsp garlic powder
3-4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled up
1/2 cup cold water

Mix ingredients together thoroughly. Roll out on a floured surface to 1/2 - 1/4" thickness. Bake.

Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Microwave Dog Biscuits

1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup white flour
1 cup quick oats
1/4 cup cornmeal
2/3 cup skim milk powder
1-1/2 tsp beef bouillon
1/2 cup shortening
1 egg
1/2 cup hot water

Place the first 6 ingredients in a bowl. Cut in 1/3 cup shortening, 1 egg and 1/2 cup hot water. Knead for 5 minutes. You may have to add extra flour. Roll 1/2" thick on floured board. Cut into bone shapes or triangles, etc.

Microwave at 60% power for about 10-15 minutes. Let cool. Store in fridge.

Monday, July 20, 2015

Cheesy Dog Cookies

Oven Temp: 400 deg F  Time: 10 minutes

2 cups all purpose flour
1-1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 cup vegetable oil
4-5 Tbsp water

Combine everything except water. Whisk in food processor until mixture forms a ball. Roll it into 1/2" thickness and cut into shapes. Bake on ungreased bookie sheets for about 10 minutes (depending on size of shapes). Cool and store in fridge.

Sunday, July 19, 2015

Homemade Dog Biscuits

Temp: 350 deg F 

2 cups whole wheat flour 
3/4 cup rolled oats 
1/2 cup powdered milk 
1 tsp salt 
1 egg, beaten 
1/3 cup vegetable oil 
1/4 cup water 
2 small jars strained baby food (beef, chicken, turkey, lamb, or liver). 

Knead on a slightly floured countertop for about 4 minutes until the dough is nice and smooth. Sprinkle a little more flour over the dough to make rolling easy. Roll out to 1/2 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to create biscuit shapes or else just cut with a sharp knife into squares. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet for 20-22 minutes or until golden. Let biscuits cool for at least half an hour on wire rack before serving. To keep fresh, package in sealed containers. Makes 2-3 dozen treats.

Saturday, July 18, 2015

Cranberry Pumpkin Bread

Oven temp: 350 deg C  Time: 65 minutes

3-1/2 cups all purpose flour
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp salt
1 can (16 oz) whole cranberry sauce
1 can (15 oz) solid pack pumpkin
3/4 cup chopped pecans
2/3 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs

Glaze
1 cup confectioner's sugar
1/4 cup orange juice concentrate
1/8 tsp ground allspice

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, pie spice, baking soda, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, combine the cranberry sauce, pumpkin, pecans, oil and eggs; stir into dry ingredients and mix well. Pour into two greased loaf pans. Bake until an toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes, remove from pans to a wire rack to cool completely. Combine glaze ingredients and drizzle over loaves.

Friday, July 17, 2015

Granola

8 cups oatmeal
2 cups oat bran
1/2 cup raw wheat germ
1/2 cup fresh ground flax
1/2 cup hulled sunflower seeds
1/3 cup water
1 cup honey
1 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup raisins

In a large bowl, combine oatmeal, oat bran, wheat germ, flax and sunflower seeds, mix well. In a pot mix water, honey, coconut oil and peanut butter, warming just till it is pourable. Add vanilla and pour over dry ingredients. Spread on two cookie sheets and cook in low oven, stirring often. When it is almost cooked (cereal will clump), add raisins. Cook another 5 minutes (about 30 minutes at 250 deg F in all). Let cool completely before storing in airtight containers.

Thursday, July 16, 2015

Root Beer Float Cake

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/old-fashioned-root-beer-float-cake-recipe.html

OR

Temp: 350oF      Time: 35-40 minutes

1 pkg (18-1/4 oz) white cake mix
1-1/4 cups Root Beer
2 eggs
1/4 cup vegetable oil

In a mixing bowl, combine the first 4 ingredients.  Beat on low speed for 30 seconds, then beat on high for 2 minutes.  Pour into a greased 9 x 13 pan.  Bake until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.  Cool completely on wire rack. 

Frosting

1 packet (3 oz) whipped topping mix
1/2cup chilled Root Beer

In a mixing bowl, beat frosting ingredients until stiff peaks form.  Frost cake.  Chill.

Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins



Oven Temp: 400oF  Baking Time: 15-20 minutes

2 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup pumpkin
1/2 cup melted butter or 3/4 cup vegetable oil
1-1/2 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup chocolate chips

Mix together in order given. Fill greased muffin tins. Bake until muffins test done. Cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing to wire rack.

Sunday, July 12, 2015

Cool Salmon Tacos

14 oz. can salmon, drained
16 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup salsa verde (green salsa)
1-1/2 cups diced cheese
2 avocados, peeled and diced
1 cup grape tomatoes
8 taco shells
taco toppings (lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, green onion)

Combine all ingredients except taco shells in medium bowl. Heat taco shells as directed on package, if desired. Assemble salmon tacos with heated shells and taco ingredients as desired.

Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Red River Cereal Bread for the Bread Machine

1-1/3 cups water
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1-1/2 cups white flour
1-1/3 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup Red River Cereal
1-1/4 salt
2 tbsp brown sugar
1-1/4 tsp quick rise yeast

Put ingredients in bread machine in order listed. Use whole wheat setting. Makes a 2 lb loaf

Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Lime and Cilantro Vinaigrette

125 mL fresh lime juice
50 mL white vinegar
300 mL olive oil
10 g cilantro (chopped)
10 g onion (chopped)
Salt & Pepper to taste

Mix together and pour over your favorite salad.

Monday, June 29, 2015

Homemade Croutons

Temp: 300 deg F  Time: 10 minutes

6 cups bread cubes
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder

Mix the garlic and onion powders together with the melted butter. Pour over the bread crumbs and stir well. Spread on a cookie sheet. Bake.