Spice Mix Recipe

Spice Mix

We make our own Spice Mix and use it instead of salt to flavor many of our recipes. 

Ingredients
Onion Powder	1/2 cups
Dried Parsley Flakes	3/4 cup
Dried Oregano Leaves	3 Tbsp
Paprika	1 Tbsp
Garlic Powder	2 Tbsp
Basil Leaves	3 Tbsp

  1. Make a shaker out of an empty glass jar by punching holes in the lid (or purchase one). 2. Mix all ingredients and pour mixture into the jar. 3. Use as needed.

Biscuit Mix Recipe

Biscuit Mix

We make our own Biscuit Mix to save money. 

Ingredients	3 cups
Flour, enriched	2 & 1/4 cups
Baking Powder	4 Tbsp
Salt	1/2 tsp
Vegetable Shortening	1/2 cup

  1. Mix first 3 ingredients. 2. Cut in shortening (using a food processor for this saves time). 3. Store in covered container. 
Note: This recipe makes 3 cups, but you can double it, triple it, etc. 

Stir-Fried Broccoli Recipe

Stir-Fried Broccoli1/4 cup = 1/2 fruit/vegetable
           

Ingredients	6 servings	20 servings
Broccoli, fresh	3/4 lb	2 lb 1 oz
Oil	1 Tbsp	1/4 cup
Garlic cloves	1	2
Ground Ginger	1/4 tsp	3/4 tsp
Chicken Broth	1/4 cup	3/4 cup
Soy Sauce	2 Tbsp	1/4 cup
Sesame Seeds (optional)

1. Cut fresh broccoli into bite-sized pieces, including inner stems.

Also, broccoli leaves are rich in iron and may be used in moderation.

2. Heat oil in large skillet (or wok) over medium high heat.

3. Add garlic cloves and ginger and saute until brown. Remove cloves from oil with slotted spoon.

4. Put broccoli in skillet.

5. Cook, stirring constantly, for 10 minutes. Halfway through cooking time, add chicken broth.

6. Add soy sauce. Stir-fry for 5 minutes longer.

7. Remove broccoli from pan with slotted spoon and place on serving dish. Reuse skillet to stir-fry remaining broccoli.

8. Repeat steps 2-7 with remaining batches of broccoli.

9. Keep warm in 200 degree oven until ready to serve.

10. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired.

Note: This recipe may seem a bit complicated for broccoli, but ginger and soy sauce give it a different flavor that children seem to like. Lunch on this day should allow you enough time to make this recipe.

We served the Stir-Fried Broccoli with turkeyburger pie, pears, bread and milk for a nutritious lunch.

Turkeyburger Pie Recipe

Turkeyburger Pie1 serving = 1 meat
           

Ingredients	6 servings (We will double or triple this recipe.)
Ground Turkey	1 lb
Onion, chopped	1/4 cup
Mozzarella Cheese	2 oz
Cheddar Cheese	5 oz
Egg Whites, medium	1
Whole eggs, medium	2
Milk	1 & 1/2 cups
Spice Mix	1/2 tsp
Biscuit Mix	3/4 cup

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. Brown ground turkey in a skillet and drain.

3. Spread meat on bottom of pan sprayed with cooking spray.

4. Chop onion in food processor and sprinkle over meat.

5. Grate or shred cheese.

6. Sprinkle cheese over meat and onion.

7. Separate eggs as indicated above and discard the yolk.
8. In a large bowl, combine eggs, milk, spice mix and biscuit mix. Mix thoroughly.

9. Pour mixture over meat and cheese.

10. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until brown and firm.

11. Allow to stand for 10 minutes before cutting into servings.

12. Cut into portions equal to number of children to be served.

We served the Turkeyburger Pie with stir-fried broccoli, pears, bread and milk for a nutritious lunch.

Cornbread Recipe

Cornbread

1 serving = 1 bread

Ingredients	6 servings (We will double or triple this recipe.)
Yellow Corn Meal	3/4 cup
Flour, enriched or whole grain	3/4 cup
Baking Powder	1 Tbsp
Milk	3/4 cup
Eggs, medium	1
Margarine	1/4 cup

 

1. Combine dry ingredients.

2. Add milk, eggs and margarine.

3. Beat until smooth - about 1 minute.

4. Preheat baking dish in oven at 425 degrees for 15 minutes.

6. Pour batter into preheated skillet and bake at 425 degrees for 15-20 minutes.

7. Cut into portions equal to number of children to be served.

We served the Cornbread with chili, baked apples and milk for a nutritious lunch.

Baked Apples Recipe

Baked Apples1/4 cup (or 1/2 apple) = 1/2 fruit/vegetable
           

Ingredients	6 servings (We will double or triple this recipe.)
Margarine	1 & 1/2 Tbsp
Apples, fresh, small	3
Water	1/4 cup
Sugar	1/4 cup
Cinnamon	1 tsp

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Use pan with 1" sides. Grease pan with margarine.

3. Wash and slice apples 1/4" thick, removing core and seeds.

4. Put water and apples in pan.

5. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.

6. Bake for 45 minutes.  

Notes: We served the Baked Apples with chili, cornbread and milk for a nutritious lunch.

Chili Recipe

Chili

3/4 cup = 1 meat; 1/2 fruit/vegetable

           

Ingredients	6 servings (We will double or triple this recipe.)
Ground Beef	1/2 pound
Light Kidney Beans	1 can (16-ounce can)
Tomatoes, canned	1 can (16-ounce can)
Chili Powder	1 tsp
Spice Mix	1 Tbsp
Garlic Powder	1 tsp
Onion Powder	1 tsp

 

1. Brown ground beef in iron skillet and drain fat.

2. Chop tomatoes in a blender.

3. Put meat and all remaining ingredients into a large pot.

  

4. Heat to boiling.

5. Turn down heat. Simmer for 2 hours - longer, if possible.

We served the Chili with baked apples, cornbread and milk for a nutritious lunch.