Play Dough (Not exactly food but I didn't know where else to post it so I wouldn't forget the recipe:)

1 cup flour


1 cup warm water

2 teaspoons cream of tartar

1 teaspoon oil

1/4 cup salt

food coloring

Lipton Onion Soup Baked Potatoes

3 1/2 to 4 pounds of potatoes

1/2 cup olive oil (I use much less than this)
1 pack onion soup mix
1 cup Parmesan cheese (not shredded - must be hard grated shake stuff)
fresh ground pepper-optional

Put the oil, soup, and cheese in a gallon zip lock bag. Cut the potatoes into chunks about 1 inch sized. Dump those in the zip lock bag with the other ingredients and shake or roll to coat the potatoes. Bake in a 9 x 12 pan for about 35 minutes at 425 degrees.

Portugues Sweet Bread

Made using a Bread Machine

Ingredients:

1 c milk
1 egg
2 Tbs butter, softened
1/3 c sugar
3/4 tsp salt
3 c flour
2 1/2 tsp yeast

Cook using Sweet Bread Setting if available.

Onion Bread

Made using a Bread Machine

Ingredients:

1 c water
1 Tbs butter, softened
1 tsp salt
3 c flour
3 Tbs dry milk
1 Tbs sugar
1 1/2 tsp minced dry onions
3/4 tsp fresh pepper
1/4 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp yeast

Whole Wheat Bread

Made using a Bread Machine

Ingredients:

1 5/8 cup warm water
1/2 c honey
2-3 Tbs butter, softened
2 tsp salt
4 2/3 cup wheat flour
3 tsp yeast

Old Fashioned Oatmeal Bread

Made using a Bread Machine

Ingredients:

1 c water
1/8 c molasses
1/8 c honey
2 Tbs butter, softened
3 c flour
1/2 c oats
2 Tbs dry milk
1 1/2 tsp salt
2 3/4 tsp yeast

Use the Sweat Bread Cycle if available.

Raisin Bread

Made using a bread machine

Ingredients:

1 1/4 cup water
2 Tbs butter, softened
1/4 c sugar
1 Tbs dry milk
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
3 1/4 c flour
3 1/2 tsp yeast

add 3/4 c raisins OR cranberries after the first beep. Use Sweet Bread Cycle if available.

Chives and Cheddar Bread

Made using a Bread Machine

Ingredients:

1 1/4 c water
1 1/4 c cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 c chopped fresh chives OR 2 Tbs freeze dried chives
2 Tbs sugar
3/4 tsp salt
3 1/4 c flour
2 tsp reg yeast OR 1.5 tsp quick yeast

Directions:

Add ingredients to bread machine in order written. Turn it on. I once forgot this last step until the next day :)

Kima

Ingredients:

1 lb ground beef
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup chopped onions
2 raw potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 tomatoes, peeled and cubed (or 1 can diced tomatoes)
10 oz frozen peas
2 tsp curry
1 dash pepper
1.5 tsp salt

Directions:

In large skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic until meat is browned. Pour off excess fat. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer 20-25 minutes, or until veggies are tender. Serve with cooked rice.

If potatoes take too long to cook, cook them a little prior to mixing all of the ingredients together and cooking.

Pozole

A spicy Mexican Soup I often had on my mission.

Ingredients:

2 (15 oz) cans hominy
0.5-1 lb chicken, diced
1-2 tsp oregano
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, chopped
1-2 Tbs chili powder
1-2 cups chicken broth and water

Directions:

Season chicken and cook. Set aside. Saute onions and garlic in oil. Add all ingredients. Cook 15 minutes. Great with thinly sliced cabbage on top.