There is nothing fancy here. Just down-home cooking. Simple. Flavorful. And CHEAP! And did I mention easy? I usually prefer red lentils but in some recipes you just have to use the green (brown) ones that you can get in any grocery store. This soup is excellent served over brown rice….
Moroccan Lentil Soup
This soup is deliciously spicy, completely vegetarian, has no cholesterol, and is high in protein and fiber. It is brimming with vegetables, chickpeas, white beans, and red lentils, and seasoned with cardamom, garam masala, cumin, and fresh ginger. Great served over brown rice.My kids will eat this. …
Mama Zirkle’s Greek Spaghetti
One of my favorite recipes. Not very beloved by our children. Linguine noodles lightly tossed in olive oil and topped with peppers, tomatoes, broccoli, mushrooms, onions, olives, feta and herbs. Make it gluten free by using brown rice noodles. …
Barley, Black Bean and Corn Burritos
I love any excuse to use grains. This is a delicious but not a fast meal. Also it makes A LOT so I only make it for a large group, and even then I have some left over. …
Cumin Rice
This is a really fast recipe that adds a nice touch to a taco bar. Most of the time I use brown jasmine or basmati rice instead of white. I also use a non msg bouillon found at a whole foods store….
Whole-Wheat Flour Tortillas
If milling your flour fresh then use less liquid as fresh milled flour is less dense. Also, when doubling this recipe I use ¾ c oil instead of 1 cup and I liquify the coconut oil before I use it….
Mom’s Chickpea (Garbanzo) Curry
I never make this as a stand-alone dish but we love it along with the cauliflower curry. It is very fast, fairly healthy and really good….
Ali’s Moroccan Spice Chickpeas (Tagine el Hummous)
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his blend of spices typifies Moroccan seasoning, and transforms the dish’s simple ingredients into a complex offering. This dish can be made two ways, one that centers solely on the chickpeas, and one that incorporates vegetables to add more substance. Both versions are considered a side dish, but when served with couscous or rice they become a main course….
Manly Homemade Popcorn
I call this manly popcorn because it is a tradition in the Beckwith Family for the men to make the popcorn, on the stove top with all real ingredients! Wendell, my father-in-law makes the most amazing popcorn and Grant and now Sam have followed suit. The tradition in our home for movie night is Grant makes two HUGE bowls of popcorn and I make the smoothies. We make such a good team….
Homemade Ranch
My kids will eat many raw vegetables as long as there is some Ranch dressing to dip it in! However, when trying to eat real foods, there aren’t many options out there. This is a super easy, super cheap way to make your own! The best part, you know what every ingredient is! (Unlike many of the 21 ingredients found in Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing!) It took some getting used to for the children but I love the fresh, tart taste of this recipe….