Category: Homemade

Ham & Beans - Instant Pot

9/12/2023

INGREDIENTS
2 pounds dried northern beans / navy beans / or black eyed peas
3-4 pounds - ham hocks or meaty ham bone
1/2 onion diced
1 bay leaf
8 cups water (not stock)

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place all of the ingredients in the Instant Pot. Lock the lid in place and set the valve to sealing.
2. Cook on high pressure for 45 minutes.
3. Allow a natural release of pressure for 15 minutes, then release the remaining pressure and open the lid.
4. If using bone-in ham - remove bone, shred ham, place back in beans. Stir and enjoy.

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Greek Wheat Berry Salad

9/12/2023

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INGREDIENTS
1 cup wheat berries (dry)
2 cups cherry tomatoes (cut in half)
2 cups diced cucumber
1 cup fresh chives
1 cup feta
1/4 Greek Dressing (I used Kraft)

DIRECTIONS

Cook the wheat berries according to their package instructions.
While the wheat berries are cooking, dice veggies, and place in fridge.
When wheat berries have finished cooking, lay out on cookie sheet to cool.
Combine ingredients in medium bowl, add dressing, mix, and place in fridge to completely cool before serving.

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Heart Healthy Oatmeal

12/1/2022

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Ingredients
2.5 cups of old-fashion oats
1/3 cup currants
1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
4 tbsp whole flax seeds
4 cups almond milk
1 cup water
1/2 chopped walnuts
1/8 tsp salt
1/2 cup pumpkin pureé (not pie filling)

Directions

In a medium sauce pan, mix together water, pumpkin pureé, and almond milk. Bring to a boil.
In separate bowl combine oats, currants, spices, flax seeds, walnuts, and salt together.
Once liquid is boiling add dry ingredients and stir. Lower temp to medium/low and simmer & stir for 5-10 minutes until mixture thickens.
Remove from heat, add preferred sweetener, and enjoy!

Makes 8 - 3/4 cup servings.
Variations: For a more robust flavor you can toast the oats, walnuts, and flax seeds before adding to liquid. Make sure to do them separately so they don't burn.

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