My sons love this dish, even with mushrooms added. By chopping them finely, they don't stand out in the final dish, but add a deep flavor. Rice-A-Roni is made with rice and thin pasta, like vermicelli (which is tiny pieces). However, I have found that orzo pasta works even better and has a better texture.… Continue reading Lower-Sodium Beef and Mushroom Rice-A-Roni
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Low Carb Turkey Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
I am not generally a huge mushroom fan because I find fungi to be "slimy" and "wet" unless they've been seared on a flat top. So when Kirk asked for this recipe, I wasn't necessarily looking forward to it. I was won over, though. It works, and the mushrooms are solid and meaty. It is… Continue reading Low Carb Turkey Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
Dehydrating Berry and Apple Fruit Leather
With a predicted windstorm looming, I cleaned out the freezers and consolidated them so we wouldn't lose anything if the power went out, which was a good thing, as we lost power Monday morning. We had bags of frozen berries that we had grown and picked. They were mixes of Black, Marion, and Red Raspberries.… Continue reading Dehydrating Berry and Apple Fruit Leather
Bread Machine American Style Pumpernickel Bread
I don't often make pumpernickel bread, but sometimes I crave the hearty flavor. It must have caraway seeds in it, for me! And oh....to be where you are getting the ingredients all on the counter and realize you are out. Off to the store quickly. I wasn't going to let that stop me. (What is… Continue reading Bread Machine American Style Pumpernickel Bread
Freeze-drying A Naturally Sweet Healthy Snack
We spent the summer and early summer working on freeze-drying food for the winter, especially eggs when they were plentiful in the long days. It works well for us, do the work when it happens and eat later. A Little Red Hen tale always. Don't be lazy when it is on. Often we freeze-dry a… Continue reading Freeze-drying A Naturally Sweet Healthy Snack