Hearty Wheat with Cracked Wheat and Wheat Germ Bread
This recipe produces a dense loaf with a rough texture. It makes a nice sandwich bread. For a lighter loaf, use part white flour. Makes 2 loaves. INGREDIENTS 2 cups boiling water 3/4 cup cracked wheat 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup warm water 2 tablespoons active dry yeast 1 tablespoon salt 1/4 cup vegetable […]
Cinnamon Bread
Cinnamon bread is a special treat as toast. This is a cinnamon dough rolled with cinnamon, honey, and nuts. It looks as good as it tastes. Try raisins or other dried fruit for added sweetness. Makes 2 loaves. INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups scalded milk 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup warm water 2 tablespoons active […]
Cornmeal Bread
Cornmeal gives this bread a fine texture and a rich, yellow color. When buying cornmeal, seek out a coarsely ground natural or organic meal. There is no comparison. Makes 2 loaves. INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup honey 4 tablespoons butter 1 cup scalded milk 1 cup boiling water 1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal 1/2 cup warm […]
Cheddar Cheese Bread
Cheese seems an unlikely ingredient in a yeasted bread recipe, but it makes a wonderful golden loaf with a soft and smooth texture, and it makes great toast! For a spicy, Southwestern touch, add chopped jalapeno peppers along with the Tabasco™. Makes 2 loaves. INGREDIENTS 2 cups warm water 2 tablespoons active dry yeast […]
Whole Wheat and Variations
This is a basic bread recipe. It produces a rich, brown loaf with a slight honey taste. You may increase the amount of honey for a sweeter loaf. Following this recipe are several variations that include different grains, sesame seeds, dried fruit, or nuts. Experiment with the recipe, and you will find a new taste […]
Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup
Wild rice soup is a favorite among people who visit and live in Minnesota, and harvesting wild rice in the fall has been a Minnesota tradition for many generations of native Ojibwa Indians. This soup is well suited for festive holiday meals. SERVES 6 to 8. INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup wild rice 7 cups Vegetable […]
Golden Potage
This assortment of sweet root vegetables produces a very soothing soup. No single vegetable dominates, resulting in a delicate flavor. We like to make this in the fall and early winter, when root vegetables are freshest and at their sweetest. SERVES 6. INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 cup chopped leek or sweet onion […]
White Bean and Squash Soup
This is a surprisingly light and elegant bean soup. We like this soup’s subtle bean flavor, and it is a good first course for any meal. SERVES 6. INGREDIENTS 1 cup dried navy beans 5 cups water 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 cloves garlic, chopped 1 large shallot, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 3&1/2 […]
Spanish Vegetable Garbanzo Bean Soup
A spicy-sweet combination of vegetables and spices, this is a popular soup both at the restaurant and at home. Spanish Vegetable-Garbanzo Bean soup is a rich medley of colors and flavors, and it is great to serve all year long. SERVES 8 to 10. INGREDIENTS 1 cup dried garbanzo beans 4 cups water for […]
Roasted Potato and Garlic Soup
This soup is a very simple yet satisfying meal to make, and it is extra special because of the roasted potatoes and garlic. Roasting vegetables really brings out their flavors. Although it seems like a lot, the garlic, once it is roasted, really has a delicate flavor. Serve the soup as a first course with […]