Lasy Wife Dinner

Now I have no idea why it is called “Lazy Wife Dinner” – I would prefer a name like “Simple Dinner for Overworked Mom’s”.   My mom found this recipe recently in a book she read about the Amish.  It’s a decent meal – quick and easy to make.Lazy Wife Dinner1 can cream of mushroom or cream…

Gluten Free Lasagna -easy!

This is a great recipe! You make a fresh gf noodle so no pre-boiling of the noodles is necessary.Gluten Free LasagnaFor the lasagna noodle:1 1/2 cups sweet rice flour                                         3/4 cups tapioca starch3 teaspoons xanthan gum3/4 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt3/4 cups water – or slightly more2 eggs1 tablespoons oilFilling:1 medium onion, diced1lb ground beef1 teaspoon…

Soup stock from beef bones

We love soup at our house – we eat it for lunch almost every single day – especially during the fall and winter.  Good soup is easy to make and the best soaps use a stock made from beef or chicken bones. Vegetable Beef SoupPut about 1lb beef bones in pressure cooker.  Add 6 cups…

Nasi Goreng

This has got to be one of our favourites – have been making it for years! Great way to use up left over pork.Nasi Goreng2 cups rice3 cups water1 teaspoon salt1 large onion, diced1 teaspoon garlic powder3 tablespoons cooking oil1 – 1 1/2 cups diced cooked pork1/4 cup finely diced ham or bacon or bacon bits1/2…

Bahmi Goreng – Gluten Free

This is our traditional Bahmi method – its great for serving a family with just a little bit of meat. Bahmi – serves 6 1 lb spaghetti style pasta – I use Gluten Free Spaghetti style pasta 1 cup cabbage, sliced and diced 1 onion, diced 1-2 cups cubed pork in 1/2″ cubes (cooked pork…

Butterscotch Fingers gluten free

This recipe is my mother-in-law’s – one that she makes often.  She is in her nineties and still makes it.  Figured it would convert to gluten free quite easily and it did!  This is so simple and really has a nice taste – try it! Butterscotch Fingers 1/2 c butter, melted 1 c packed brown…

Barbecue Sauce

We use this recipe on ribs or on meatballs- very good and easy to make! Barbecue Sauce1 med. onion, diced1/4 cup vinegar2 tablespoons sugar1 cup ketchup3 tablespoons worcestershire sauce – check if your is gluten free1 tablespoon prepared mustard2 teaspoons saltMix all ingredients together.I usually double this for a slow cooker of meatballs or a few…

Gluten Free Skillet Cornbread – Delicious!

Sometimes the best things  are spur of the moment recipe alterations.  This started out as a muffin recipe I had developed years ago.  I head read about cornbread today and it stuck in my mind so 15 minutes before supper I decided to give it a go.  This is a very simple recipe that goes…