Turkey Sloppy Joes

HAMBURGERS or BLT’s

DIRECTIONS:

1. Form patties for burgers

2. Fry on skillet until browned on each side

3. Sprinkle cheese on top of burgers and let melt

4. Slice tomatoes and tear lettuce into pieces

5. Spread mayo, meat, lettuce, and tomatoes on buns

6. Serve BLT’s with a side of cottage cheese and carrots

FAVORITE SLOPPY JOE’S 

Ingredients: (serves 8)                                               

1.5 lb turkey burger (3c cooked)         

1 med onion, chopped

2 carrots, diced

1 t. minced garlic

1 T. red wine vinegar

1 T. Worcestershire sauce

1 t. salt

1 t. beef bouillon

1/4 t. paprika

2 small cans tomato sauce (or 2 c. blended tomatoes+ ½ t. salt)

                                

Directions:

1. Cook meat and onion until soft

2. Add remaining ingredients and simmer

3. Serve on buns 

4. Serve with a side of cottage cheese and carrots

SALSA SLOPPY JOE’S 

Ingredients: (serves 6)                                            

1 lb turkey burger (2c cooked)         

2c. salsa or:                                               

1 small onion (or 1/2 t. onion powder)  

1 can tomatoes (or 1/2 c. each of carrots, celery, peas, peppers, tomatoes)                   

1 can tomato sauce                       

1 T. brown sugar

2 t. vinegar                                     

1 t. worcestershire sauce           

½ t. dry mustard (or 1 T. dijon mustard)

1/4 t. salt                                                   

1/4 t. pepper                                     

Directions:

1. Cook meat and onion until soft

2. Add remaining ingredients and simmer

3. Serve on buns 

4. Serve with a side of cottage cheese and carrots

Chicken Gumbo Soup Sloppy Joes:

(Serves 6)

1 onion, diced

1 lb. turkey burger

1 carrot

1 green pepper or 1 1/2 c. peas

*1/2 c. ketchup 

1 T. dijon mustard

1 t. worchestershire sauce

1/4 t. salt

1/4 t. pepper

*1 can chicken gumbo soup

*Soup substitute:       *ketchup substitute:

1 chicken breast            1 can tomato sauce

1/2,-1 c. water                 1 T. brown sugar

1/2 c. celery                    2 t. vinegar

1/4 c. rice

1/2 t. minced garlic

1/4 t. chicken boullion

Crisp, Chewy Whole Wheat Pizza

Total Time: 1 ½ hours

(Serves 8)
REGULAR WHEAT PIZZA Dough:
(We cook it on a 10x15 stone bar pan)

1 c. warm water
1 T. wheat gluten
2 t. yeast (1t. if you like small crust)

4 t. sugar (2t. for white flour)

1 c. wheat flour (or white flour)

1 t. salt

1 c. wheat flour (or 1 1/4-1 1/2c white flour)   

  

(Serves 12) Thick Crust
EXTRA LARGE PIZZA Dough Ingredients:
(Cook it on an extra large 16" pizza pan/stone or on a jelly roll pan or two 9x13 pans)
1 ½ c. warm water
1 ½ T. wheat gluten (key to chewiness & rise for wheat flour)
1 T. yeast (1/2 T. if you like small crust)
1-2 T. sugar (1T. for white flour)
1 1/2 c. wheat flour (or white flour)
1 ½ t. salt
1 1/2c. wheat flour (or 1 3/4- 2 1/4c white flour)

DOUGH RECIPE x4 
(I freeze the dough balls and put them in the fridge the morning 
I want to use them or on the counter the afternoon I want to use them)
INGREDIENTS:         
6c. water                                                     
6 c. wheat flour  (or white flour)             
6T. wheat gluten
1/2 c. sugar (1/4c for white flour)                     

4T. yeast   
2 T. salt                           
6 c. wheat flour (7-9c white flour)              

SAUCE INGREDIENTS:

1 can tomato sauce (8 serving pizza only needs 2/3 can)

1 t. dried basil or Italian seasoning (or 1/4 c. fresh basil)

TRADITIONAL PIZZA TOPPINGS:

2-3 c. mozzarella cheese (2c. for large pizza, 3c. for extra large)

1 1/2 c. (turkey) pepperoni* or 16 slices of ham (or 2 c cooked lentils)
1 1/2 c. italian sausage 

1 can olives (opt)

1-2 diced tomatoes (opt)
1 can mushrooms (opt)
Parmesan Cheese, sprinkled (opt)
*For Plain Pepperoni pizza, we use 1/2 bag (37 pieces: 18+12+6+1)

REGULAR PIZZA PAN DIRECTIONS:

1. Mix ingredients for pizza dough up to the half of flour in a bowl with beaters.

2. Sit for 5 minutes to let the yeast sponge.

3. Mix in salt, then knead in the last part of flour for 5-7 minutes to develop gluten/chewiness.

4. Let rise, loosely covered, for 40 minutes.
*5. Preheat oven to 425*

6. Roll out dough on a large greased & floured (or cornmeal) pizza pan.

7. Spread on sauce, then sprinkle most of the cheese, then toppings, then rest of the cheese.

8. Cook on bottom rack for 10(regular) or 14 minutes (extra large)
(Bottom rack helps it to get a crispy crust)

*PIZZA STONE PAN DIRECTIONS:
5. Preheat the oven AND the stone/pan on the center rack to 425*
(Cooking on a preheated stone is the key to a crisp crust.
The center rack allows the top part of the pizza to brown quickly so the pizza is chewy,
not dry and over-cooked.)
6. Grease hands and counter and roll out dough (from center to edges) to pan size,
  then transfer to greased parchment paper (or pizza peel)

7. Rise 15 minutes then lift parchment paper and pizza and place on preheated stone/pan.

8. Bake on middle rack for 7-8 minutes (10-12 for extra large pizza)
(until just barely browning- don't overcook or dough will be dry)

Yogurt & Fruit Smoothies

BANANA GREEK YOGURT SMOOTHIE

4 c. Greek Yogurt

4 Bananas, frozen, chopped

4 T. sugar

1t. imitation vanilla

STRAWBERRY-BANANA YOGURT SMOOTHIE

2 c. Greek Yogurt*

2 c. Water or Milk*

2 Bananas

2 c. Strawberries

2 T. sugar if all yogurt

1/4 real vanilla

*(may replace greek yogurt and water with 4 c. plain normal yogurt)

PEACH- BANANA YOGURT SMOOTHIE:

2 c. greek yogurt

1 banana

1 large can peaches with juice water (32oz)

1/2 t. real vanilla

8 ice cubes

BANANA YOGURT SMOOTHIE

2 c. greek yogurt*

2 c. milk or water*

4 bananas (frozen, chopped)

(or just add 8 ice cubes if bananas are not frozen)

2 T. sugar

1/4 t. real vanilla

*(may replace greek yogurt and water with 4 c. plain normal yogurt)

PINEAPPLE- BANANA YOGURT SMOOTHIE

2 c. greek yogurt

1/2 c. cold water or milk

1 can pineapple with juice (15oz)

2 bananas

sprinkle of nutmeg (opt)

8 ice cubes

Plain Yogurt Generic Smoothie 

INGREDIENTS:

1 quart plain yogurt

2 cups fruit (include at least 1 banana) 

DIRECTIONS:

1. Put all ingredients in blender and mix for 1 minute.

Carrot Smoothie

INGREDIENTS:

2 c. water

2 c. shredded carrots and/or coleslaw

2 bananas

DIRECTIONS:

1. Fill blender with water to the 2 c. line

2. Defrost carrots and bananas if frozen in the microwave for 1 minute.

3. Add carrots and bananas and puree for 1 minute.

4. Pour into 4 cups

Basic Pasta Salad

SALAD INGREDIENTS:

16 oz of pasta (or 3 c. uncooked macaroni)

6 c. chopped veggies (broccoli, cucumbers, tomatoes, avacado, carrots)

1c. ham cooked & chopped
1c. diced cheese (or 1 c. shredded)

BASIC DRESSING INGREDIENTS*

6 T. olive oil
2 T. honey or brown sugar 

2 T. apple-cider, balsamic, red wine vinegar

1/4- 1/2t. salt

DIRECTIONS:
1. Boil pasta for 8-10 minutes in a large pot.
2. Chop vegetables
3. Whisk dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
4. Drain pasta and stir in vegetables and dressing.

*BREAD: This dressing is a great mixture for dipping bread in. For dip, use the lesser amount of salt.

If you like the vinegar taste, you can leave out the sugar.

Hot Oatmeal

INSTANT OATMEAL PACKETS
(Makes 24 packets- 1/2c. each)
Ingredients:
10 c. quick oats (4c. blend into oat flour in blender, 6 c. unblended)
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. powdered milk
2 t. cinnamon
2 t. salt
Directions:
1.Measure 1/2 c. mixture into a bowl (or 2/3 c. for large serving)
2. Add 2/3 c. milk or water (or 1 c. for large serving)
3. Microwave for 1 min. Stir.  (or 1 min, 30 sec for large serving)
4. Microwave for 30-60 sec. Stir until thick.
5. May add 1/3 c. more milk if desire less thick

SERVES 1 large- instant oatmeal
6 T. oats
4T. oat flour
1 T. brown sugar (1/2T for chocolate)
1 T. powdered milk (or 2T hot chocolate powder)
1/8 t. cinnamon
1/8 t. salt
1 c. milk
-Cook 1 1/2 min, stir, cook 30-60 sec more

Bigger Batches of Instant Oatmeal
Ingredients:
Serves 8       Serves 12
2 1/4c.      3 c. quick oats
1 1/2 c.     2 c. oat flour
6 T.           1/2 c. brown sugar
6 T.           1/2 c. powdered milk
3/4 t.          1 t. cinnamon
3/4 t.          1 t. salt
6 c.            8 c. milk
Directions:
1. Mix dry ingredients in a pot with the heat off
2. Add hot water and turn on to medium heat
3. Stir until thickens
(may add an additional 1.5c water if you desire it less thick)

THICK OATMEAL w/Bananas
Serves 8
1. In an unheated pot, stir 4 c. oats  + 1 1/2 c. powdered milk + 2c. walnuts
    1/4 c. brown sugar + 2 T. white sugar + 1 t. salt + 1 t. cinnamon
2. Pour 4 c. hot water + 1 t. vanilla over the oat mixture & stir.
3. Heat on med-high until thick, stirring constantly.
4. Take off heat and stir in 8 sliced bananas (or 6 bananas + 2 c. berries)

OATMEAL With PEACHES
Serves 8
1. Boil 7 c. water  (8c if using fresh or frozen peaches)
2. In a separate bowl,
   Stir 4 c. oats + 1 1/2c. powdered milk + 1 t. salt + 1 t. cinnamon
3. Whisk oat mixture into boiling water
4. Reduce to medium-low heat, stir until thick.
5. Take off heat and add 1 quart can of peaches with juice (or 4c fresh)
and 2-4T. sugar if desired

OATMEAL With BANANAS
Serves 8
1. Boil 6 c. water
2. Stir in 4c. oats + 1 t. salt + 1 t. cinnamon (optional)
3. Reduce to simmer, stir until thick.
4. Take off heat and add blended banana/milk:
      2 c. water + 1 1/2 c. powdered milk + 4 bananas
       + 1/4 c. sugar + 1 t. vanilla

OATMEAL With APPLESAUCE
Serves 8
1. Boil 4 c. water
2. In a separate bowl,
   Stir 4 c. oats + 1 1/2c. powdered milk + 1 t. salt + 1 t. cinnamon
3. Whisk oat mixture into boiling water
4. Reduce to medium-low heat, stir until thick.
5. Take off heat and add 1 quart (4cups) applesauce
and 2-4T. sugar, depending on how sweet the applesauce is.

REGULAR OATMEAL- LARGE BATCHES

Serves 12 

6 c. quick oats
2 c. powdered milk (stir in with oats before adding water)

12 c. hot water

1 ½ t. cinnamon

1 ½t. salt 

¾ t. vanilla (opt)
6-8T. Sugar

-Cook until thick on medium-high heat.

Serves 8  

4 c. quick oats
1½ c. powdered milk (Stir in with oats before adding water)

4 c. water 
4 c. applesauce * optional (or 4 more cups of water)

1 t. cinnamon

1t. salt 

2-6T. sugar (2T if using applesauce)

1/2 c. peanut butter or 1 c. nuts (optional)

*Pumpkin Variation:
-Replace applesauce with pumpkin puree.
Add some pumpkin spices to the cinnamon (1/2 t. ginger, 1/8 t. nutmeg)
-Double the sugar or add a sweet fruit like bananas

BASIC OATMEAL:

(Serves 1)                                      

1 c. milk                                         

½ c. quick oats             

1/8 t. salt                
1/8 t. cinnamon            

1/2 T. sugar  (or 1 t. sugar + 1 T. raisins)           

Directions:

1. Cook milk, oats, salt, and cinnamon in a large pot on medium-high heat until thick. (#7)

2. Stir in raisins and top with sugar and nuts if desired

Vinaigrette & Catalina

This is my current favorite vinaigrette:

Vinaigrette Ingredients:

½ c. olive oil

¼ c. vinegar (Balsamic, Red Wine, or Apple-cider)

2 T. honey

1 t. basil or parsley or dill

½ t. minced garlic (1 clove)

½ t. dry mustard

½ t. salt

1/8 t. pepper

(optional: 1 blended tomato- especially good for pasta salads)

Variation: Catalina Dressing Ingredients:

½ c. olive oil

¼ c. Red Wine Vinegar

2 T. honey

2T. diced onion

½ t. dry mustard

1/8 t. pepper

1 tomato, blended

Directions:

1. Whisk, Blend, or Shake all ingredients until well mixed.

Poppy Seed Dressing

1 1/2 c. canola oil

2/3 c. red wine vinegar

1/3 c. honey (2/3 c. sugar)

2 t. dry mustard

2 t. salt

2 t. poppy seeds (stir in after blending)

Mix in blender and serve over any greens

(especially good with spinach and fruit salads)

Banana Icecream

INGREDIENTS:

3 frozen bananas

¼ c. skim milk

8 graham crackers

DIRECTIONS:

1. Chop frozen bananas into slices.

2. Pulse/Blend in blender with milk until creamy.

3. Spread over graham crackers.

Banana-Nut Icecream:
4 fresh bananas
4 frozen bananas
1/2 c. peanut butter blended in or top with nuts

Chocolate Banana Icecream
3 frozen bananas, chopped (or 4 small bananas)
1/4 c. skim milk
2 T. sugar
2 T. cocoa
1/4 t. vanilla

Bean Sandwhich, Burrito, Taquito or Burger

7-8 Basic Bean Sandwiches:
3c. Cooked pinto beans
3T. Water
3/4t. Salt
2 Bean Burrito or Sandwich Ingredients:

1 cup cooked beans (red, pinto, kidney)

1 tomato with below seasonings or 1/4 c. salsa

1/2 t. cumin

1/2 t. chili powder

1/4 t. garlic salt

Directions:

Blend in blender until desired consistency.

Spread on 3 sandwiches or tortillas with lettuce, avacados, etc.

4 Bean Burger Ingredients: 
1 can beans (or 2 c, cooked beans with 1/4 t. salt)
1/4 c. oat flour
2 T. ketchup
1 T. mustard
dash garlic powder

Directions:
Mash in a bowl.
Form into patties.
Cook on skillet 4-5 min each side  (or oven 400* for 8-10 min)

16 Corn Taquito Ingredients:
1 onion, diced
1/4 t. garlic powder
1/2 t. cumin
2 bay leaves
2 t. chili powder
2 cans black beans (or 3 1/2- 4c cooked + 1t. salt)
2 c, chopped tomatoes (1 can)
sprinkle salt

Directions:
-Cook on a pan on med-high
-Mash while cooking
-Wrap in corn tortillas

-Can bake for 15 min at 350* if desired