Homemade Whole Grain Matzah

Homemade Whole Grain Matzah Vickilynn Parnes Yield: 20 matzah 2 cups hot water 2 tablespoons butter (or olive oil) *or good fat of choice 2 teaspoons salt 2 tablespoons honey – optional 4 1/2 cups whole wheat flour — more as need to make a sturdy dough *You can use sprouted flour here if desired. […]

Simple Delicious Pizza Sauce

This recipe was given to me by my friend Trish Figgers, mom of 9 and frugal homemaker. I added more water and some optional ingredients, but this is our go-to and favorite pizza sauce. Everyone loves it! You can find Trish’s original pizza sauce recipe and several of her other frugal recipes here.     […]

CornDog Casserole

Make a pan of cornbread (recipe following) and pour it into pan. Cut organic all-chicken or all-beef hot dogs in half lengthwise and “bury” in the cornbread batter. Bake as usual. Cut pieces so that each piece has a hot dog in it. Serve with lots of ketchup rather than butter or honey! OPTION: Add […]

Apple-Berry Baked Oatmeal (9 x 13)

Shalom! This is a variation of our basic 9 x 13 Baked Oatmeal. I have also done this in a dairy-free version using juice instead of milk, almond extract, chopped almonds and fresh or frozen blueberries.  (See recipe listings ). This is easily halved and you can use less fruit if desired. (We like a […]

Vickilynn’s Whole Wheat Yeast English Muffins/Biscuits

Yield: 10-12 English Muffins 1 1/4 cup warmed milk 110 degrees (I prefer homemade cashew milk) 1 Tablespoon SAF yeast 3 cups whole wheat pastry flour, plus more as needed, about 1 cup 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons good-quality oil (I prefer organic virgin coconut oil, melted) 1 tablespoon honey or organic sugar 1 egg, […]

Barbecued Lentils

We like this a tad sweeter than the recipe, so taste and adjust seasonings and sweetness to taste. We use this on top of organic all-beef hot dogs in homemade hot dog buns, or mixed into cooked brown rice or barley, or just as a yummy side dish. It’s good warm or cold and great […]

Granola Bread

Vickilynn Haycraft makes 2 loaves 6 ounces granola, any type, homemade preferred 3/4 cup warm water Mix in a bowl and set aside. Let sit about 45 min – 1 hour to soften Sponge: 1 1/2 TB yeast 11/2 cups warm water 1/3 cup honey 2 cups whole wheat flour Place all ingredients in a […]

Kathleen’s 100% Whole Wheat Bread

by Kathleen Johnson 1/3 cup warm water 1 tbsp dry yeast 1 tsp honey 2-2/3 cup hot water 1/4 cup oil 1/2 cup molasses 1 tbsp (or less) salt 7-1/2 cups whole wheat flour Mix yeast with 1/3 cup water and honey till foams. In a large bowl mix hot water and four cups of […]

Fat-Free Oat and Wheat Bread

(makes 2 loaves) 3 cups boiling water 2 cups rolled oats 1/3 cup honey 1/4 cup applesauce 2 teaspoons salt 1 1/2 tablespoons SAF yeast 1/4 cup vital gluten flour 6-7 cups whole wheat flour (I used Prairie Gold) Mix together boiling water, oats, applesauce and honey and stir well. Let cool until lukewarm (100-110 […]

Whole Wheat Pancake Mix

7 3/4 cups packed freshly ground whole wheat pastry flour 7 teaspoons baking powder (non-aluminum) 1 teaspoon sea salt 2 TB cinnamon (opt) In a large bowl, mix together well. Place in a ziploc bag and label. Keep in fridge. To use: WW Pancakes (makes ten to twelve 4-inch pancakes) In a bowl mix well: […]