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Storing wheat (as opposed to flour) is important, because wheat, stored properly, will store longer and retain it's food value better than flour. PLUS-- you can do all those great things with it! Click <U>here</U> for information on storing wheat.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>Here is a basic bread recipe for whole wheat. A word of caution-- if your family isn't used to whole wheat, don't start out whole hog! Try replacing 1/4 to 1/2 the whole wheat with white flour. That makes the transition easier, and you can work your way up from there.</div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="whole_wheat_bread"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Whole Wheat Bread</B></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#800000" FACE="Goudy Old Style" > </FONT>1 Tbls. dry yeast<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>1/4 cup warm water<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>2 1/2 cups hot tap water<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>1 Tbls. salt<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>1/3 cup oil<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>1/3 cup honey 6 cups whole wheat flour (remember, you may want to use 1/2 white flour)<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>Sprinkle the yeast into to 1/4 cup warm water. Combine the hot water and <I>half</I> the flour in a bread mixer. (Bread <I>machine</I> recipe to follow) Mix until blended, then add salt, opil and honey. 1 more cup flour, then slowly add the yeast misture. After this is well blended, continue adding flour until the dough pulls away from the side of the bowl. Now's the fun part. Put a little oil on your hands and divide the dough evenly between 2 large loaf pans. Cover with a cloth and let rise for about a half hour. Bake at 350 for 40-45 minutes</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#contents_" TITLE="Recipes"><U><IMG SRC="03a2e2c0.gif" border=0 width="46" height="44" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> <div> <B> <A NAME="bread_machine_bread_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Bread Machine Bread</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> Place ingredients in machine in the order given <I>for your machine</I>!<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>1 1/3 cups water<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>5 Tbls. margarine<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>2 small eggs<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>2 1/2 Tbls. sugar<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>2 tsp. salt<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>2 2/3 cups bread flour<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>1 1/3 cups whole wheat flour<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>5 Tbls. nonfat dry milk<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>2 1/2 tsp. yeast<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#contents_" TITLE="Recipes"><U><IMG SRC="03a2e2c0.gif" border=0 width="46" height="44" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="legumes_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Legumes</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> Legumes (pronounced leg`yooms) are beans and peas. The most commonly used legumes are Pinto Beans, Navy Beans and Split Peas. As far as food storage goes, legumes may be the best investment you make. Not only are legumes generally inexpensive, they make hearty meals that are nutrituos, and there is some new evidence that legumes can be complete proteins (that means you wouldn't need meat!) Here are some recipes for different legumes.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>Click <U>here</U> for information on storing beans and legumes.</div> <div>  <A NAME="_split_pea_soup_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#800000" FACE="Goudy Old Style" ><B>Split Pea Soup</B></FONT> </div> <div> 8 cups water<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>1 pound dried split peas (green)<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>2 pounds smoked ham<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>1 medium onion, chopped<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>1 teaspoon salt<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>1/4 teaspoon pepper<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>2 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>2 medium stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch pieces<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>Heat water and peas to boiling in Dutch oven; boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat; cover and let stand one hour or overnight.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>Stir ham, onion, salt and pepper into peas. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer until peas are tender, about 1 hour. Skim fat if necessary.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>Remove ham; trim fat and bone from ham. Cut ham into 1/2-inch pieces. Stir ham, carrots and celery into soup. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer until vegetanles are tender, about 45 minutes. Variation: Omit smoked ham. Add a few drops of smoke flavor when vegetables are added</div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="hearty_bean_dish"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Hearty Bean Dish</B></div> <div>  <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#800000" FACE="Goudy Old Style" >1 cup dried pinto beans, rinsed, drained, and picked over</FONT> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#800000" FACE="Goudy Old Style" >2 tablespoons olive oil</FONT> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#800000" FACE="Goudy Old Style" >1/2 pound smoked ham, chopped</FONT> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#800000" FACE="Goudy Old Style" >1 med. onion, finely chopped</FONT> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#800000" FACE="Goudy Old Style" >1 med. celery rib, finely chopped</FONT> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#800000" FACE="Goudy Old Style" >2 garlic cloves, minced</FONT> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#800000" FACE="Goudy Old Style" >2 2/3 cups double strength chicken broth, canned or homemade</FONT> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#800000" FACE="Goudy Old Style" >3 cups water</FONT> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#800000" FACE="Goudy Old Style" >1/4 cup tomato paste</FONT> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#800000" FACE="Goudy Old Style" >1/2 cup spaghetti, broken into 1-inch pieces, or bow-tie pasta or shells</FONT> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#800000" FACE="Goudy Old Style" >1/4 teaspoon salt</FONT> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#800000" FACE="Goudy Old Style" >1/4 teaspoon black pepper</FONT> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#800000" FACE="Goudy Old Style" >In a large bowl, combine the beans with enough water to cover by 2 inches. Let stand overnight.</FONT> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#800000" FACE="Goudy Old Style" >In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the ham, onion, and celery and cook stirring often until lightly browned, about 6 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring often, for one minute. Add the chicken broth, stirring to scrape up the browned bits on the bottom of the skillet. Transfer to a 3 1/2 quart slow cooker.</FONT> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#800000" FACE="Goudy Old Style" >Add the drained beans, water and tomato paste. Cover and slow cook until the beans are tender, 7 to 8 hours on Low, or 4 to 5 hours on High.</FONT> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#800000" FACE="Goudy Old Style" >Atir in the pasta, salt and pepper. Turn heat to high and cook until the pasta is tender, about 30 to 60 minutes</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="refried_beans"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Refried Beans</B></div> <div>  <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#800000" FACE="Goudy Old Style" >6 cups cooked Pinto Beans</FONT> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#800000" FACE="Goudy Old Style" >1/2 cup stock or water</FONT> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#800000" FACE="Goudy Old Style" >1 tsp. onion powder</FONT> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#800000" FACE="Goudy Old Style" >1/2 tsp. Chili powder</FONT> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#800000" FACE="Goudy Old Style" >1/2 tsp garlic powder</FONT> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#800000" FACE="Goudy Old Style" >1/2 cup picante sauce or salsa</FONT> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#800000" FACE="Goudy Old Style" >In medium saucepan, mash cooked beans with stock or water until desired consistency is reached.</FONT> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#800000" FACE="Goudy Old Style" >Add onion, chili and garlic powders; mix well. Stir in picante sauce or salsa. Cook over low heat about 15 minutes or until heated through. (From the Mormon Diet Cookbook, Ethel C. Updike, CFI Incorporated.)</FONT> </div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#contents_" TITLE="Recipes"><U><IMG SRC="03a2e2c0.gif" border=0 width="46" height="44" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="pasta_recipes_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Pasta Recipes</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="mexican_pasta_salad_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Mexican Pasta Salad</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> 1 can Mexican Style stewed tomatoes (or Ro-Tel)<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>1 can Mexican Style cut corn, drained<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>1 can black beans, drained<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>2 or 3 green onions or scallions, chopped<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped (without stems)<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>1/4 cup chredded cheddar cheese<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>1/2 lb pasta (macaroni, or other small pasta)<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Cook the pasta and drain, add to the mixture in the bowl and stir. Serve warm or cold, in individual bowls, garnish with cheese. </div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="ravioli_casserole_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Ravioli Casserole</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> (Crock Pot Recipe)<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>1 1/2 pounds ground beef<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>1 medium onion, chopped<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>1 clove garlic, minced <B>or</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>1/8 teas. garlic powder<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>2 cans (8 oz) tomato sauce<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>1 can (14 oz) stewed tomotoes<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>1 tespoon dried, crushed oregano<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>salt and pepper to taste<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>1 pkg. frozen, chopped spinach (I leave this out!)<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>1 pound bow tie pasta, cooked<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>In a large skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef, onion and garlic. Cook until onion becomes clear and soft, approximately 20 minutes. Drain excess fat. Transfer meat mixture to Crock Pot.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper, stirring to break up stewed tomatoes. Cover and cook on Low for 7 to 8 hours or on High for 3 1/2 to 4 hours. In the last 30 minutes turn to High if on Low. Stir in cooked pasta, spinach and cheese. Serve immediately when mozzarella cheese is melted. <I>Serves 6</I><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> <I>(from the RIVAL Crock Pot Cuisine Cookbook)</I></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#contents_" TITLE="Recipes"><U><IMG SRC="03a2e2c0.gif" border=0 width="46" height="44" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="powdered_milk_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Powdered Milk</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> Powdered milk should be stored in cool, airtight containers. There are two types of Powdered Milk. The Instant kind (like Carnation or Milk Man) dissolves instantly when mixed with water. The Non-instant kind stores longer, but you'll need to use a blender to mix it into non-lumpy milk. It also tastes more like real milk. We've experimented with several different ways to use and rotate our powdered milk. We find mixing half reak milk and half powdered is the best way to use it We always <I>mix this and let it sit in the fridge overnight</I>. The colder the better! However, if you want to make powdered milk taste better without mixing it with real milk at all, then add a few spoonfuls of non-dairy creamer (like Creamora) to the milk when you make it. This keeps the "foam" down, and adds a little creamier taste to it. We store both kinds of powdered milk. There are some expensive kinds of powdered milk or milk substitutes available. We've tried a few of them, but we're not sure the difference in price is worth the difference in taste!<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> Click <U>here</U> for more information on storing powdered milk.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="hot_cocoa_mix_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Hot Cocoa Mix</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> 1 (25.6 oz) pkg. instant non-fat dry milk (10 2/3 cups)<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>1 (6 oz) jar powdered non-dairy creamer<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>2 cups powdered sugar<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>1 (16 oz.) can instant chocolate drink mix<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>Mix and store in air-tight container. Makes about 17 cups hot cocoa mix.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>To make Hot cocoa: add 3 tablespoons hot cocoa mix to 1 cup hot water; stir to dissolve.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>(from Make a Mix Cookery, Eliason, Harward &Westover, HP Books)<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#contents_" TITLE="Recipes"><U><IMG SRC="03a2e2c0.gif" border=0 width="46" height="44" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>