Category Archives: Quick and Easy

Oven Homefries

Posted on August 22, 2010 by Kellie

This is another good use for Streaked Mountain Herbs and Crafts Heaps of Herbs dipping oil.  Simply dice several potatoes, and toss the pieces with a little of the dipping oil.  Bake in a preheated oven (400 degrees) for about … Continue reading →

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Baby Turnip and Peas

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Kellie

My grandmother shared this recipe with me, and also brought the fresh baby turnip and peas, so we cooked it up as a side dish at camp.  The farm fresh baby turnips had a nice sweet flavor, quite different from … Continue reading →

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Zucchini 2 Ways

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Kellie

Sadly, my zucchini plants are not producing, probably due to the limited amount of sunlight in my yard.  On a positive note, other people I know have an abundance of zucchini, and I seem to be finding myself with a … Continue reading →

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Crispy Roasted Kale

Posted on August 8, 2010 by Kellie

A couple of summers ago we participated in a CSA with Summit Springs Farm and really enjoyed the experience.  Due to the amount of driving necessary to pick up our veggies, we opted to try to purchase fresh produce at … Continue reading →

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Grant’s Bakery Chicken Pie

Posted on July 1, 2010 by Kellie

Well, it’s been over two weeks so far without an oven, but we’re surviving on simple foods at home that can be either grilled, prepared in a toaster oven, on a single-burner hot plate, or in the microwave…  On my … Continue reading →

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Shrimp and Scallop Scampi

Posted on May 23, 2010 by Kellie

Scampi is the perfect Friday evening dinner because it’s so easy to make, and after minimal effort, the results are just as good as any restaurant scampi at a fraction of the cost, in the comfort of ones own home. … Continue reading →

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Pineapple-Strawberry Smoothie

Posted on May 20, 2010 by Kellie

This smoothie is made with homemade plain yogurt, fresh fruit, skim milk, ice, and a little brown sugar. Pineapple-Strawberry Smoothie 1 c. fresh pineapple chunks 1 1/2 c. fresh strawberries 1 1/2 c. homemade plain yogurt (or storebought vanilla would … Continue reading →

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Homemade Yogurt – Part 3

Posted on May 18, 2010 by Kellie

This batch of yogurt is made with less whole milk, more skim  milk, and more powdered nonfat milk than the original recipe.  Now that I’m getting the hang of making yogurt, it’s pretty easy and so far the results have … Continue reading →

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Easy Vegetarian Lasagna

Posted on April 30, 2010 by Kellie

Sometimes when I’m in a hurry and looking to use up different leftovers I stumble upon an recipe idea that I end up actually planning to make again!  This is one such example. I was actually making sundried tomato and … Continue reading →

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