Garlic Egg Sandwich - OK, before you say “gross” hear me out.

I first tried this when I was sick with a cold and sinus infection.  I remembered my mother used to eat garlic sandwiches.  I also know that garlic can be very good for your immune system so I wondered how I could make something that would contain quite a bit of garlic and still be edible.

I still expected it to be somewhat gross, but was pleasantly surprised, I liked it.

 

Start with two pieces of good healthy bread.

In a bowl place:

1 large hard-boiled egg

2 tablespoons miracle whip

2 tablespoons brown mustard

1 ½ tablespoon minced garlic

Mix well.

Apply to bread and eat.

Turkey in a Pot. (Large Chicken or Small Turkey in a Crock Pot...Delicious)

Place fully thawed bird in crock pot

Add:

One can chicken broth

2 crushed bay leaves

2 tablespoons brown mustard

1 tablespoon dry mustard

1/4 cup honey

1 tablespoon cayenne pepper

1 tablespoon onion powder

1 tablespoon garlic powder

1 tablespoon salt

2 tablespoons chili powder

Cook on high.  Length of time to cook will vary depending upon the size of the bird; however you should use your cooking thermometer to make sure it is completely done.  Meat will easily fall off the bone with done.

Plan for 4 to 7 hours cooking time.  Make sure lid is able to be placed on the crock pot without any open spaces due to a bird which is too large.

Beef Brisket

I don’t eat a lot of meat and in particular I don’t eat a lot of beef or pork, though I love it if it is prepared correctly.

In general I feel much better eating minimal amounts of either beef or pork or none at all (and anymore, beef is rather expenseive).

When I do eat it, I want it to be delicious and as healthy as possible. Other than ground beef, one of the less expensive pieces of meat is often a brisket. This is a delicious recipe for beef brisket and about as healthy a possible.

Per 4 lbs of beef.

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.

Place the beef in a deep pan with any fat on top.

Add:

One can beef broth

2 crushed bay leaves

2 tablespoons brown mustard

1 tablespoon dry mustard

1/4 cup honey

1 tablespoon cayenne pepper

1 tablespoon onion powder

1 tablespoon garlic powder

1 tablespoon salt

2 tablespoons chili powder

If the brisket is frozen when you put it in, it will take approximately 7 hours to cook. If thawed, approximately 5 hours. You want it so the meat is very tender and easily comes apart. About every two hours remove the meat and dish from the oven and using a small measuring cup, pour the liquid ingredients over the meat and return the meat in the dish to the oven. The dish and meat should not be removed from the oven for more than 5 minutes at a time.

Apple and Pear Crisp: Sugar Free, Gluten Free, and Vegetarian

In a large bowl mix:

5 cups cored and thinly sliced apples

5 cups and thinly sliced pears

2 tablespoons cinnamon

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

3 large eggs or 4 medium eggs

1 cup melted butter (not margarine)

2 cups old fashioned rolled oats

2 cups of either brown rice flour or oat flour (or one cup of each)

1 and 1/2 cup water

1 can frozen apple juice

Pour mixture into casserole dish

Bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees for one hour

Apple Crisp 2: Sugar Free, Gluten Free, and Vegetarian

In a large bowl mix:

10 cups cored and thinly sliced apples

2 tablespoons cinnamon

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

3 large eggs or 4 medium eggs

1 cup melted butter (not margarine)

2 cups old fashioned rolled oats

2 cups of either brown rice flour or oat flour (or one cup of each)

1 and 1/2 cup water

1 can frozen apple juice

Optional additional ingredient: 1 cup raisins

Pour mixture into casserole dish

Bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees for one hour

Apple Crisp: Sugar Free, Gluten Free

Apple Crisp: Sugar Free, Gluten Free

Mix in a large bowl:

10 cups thinly sliced (cored) apple

1 can frozen apple juice

2 tablespoons cinnamon

pour mixture into casserole dish

Mix in the same large bowl (this will allow you to incorporate any residual apple juice and cinnamon):

2 cups old fashioned rolled oats (If you are concerned about gluten, you will want to purchase rolled oats which are certified to be gluten free. Some oats are process in the same equipment as wheat which may cause them to pick up some of the gluten.)

1 cup of either brown rice flour or 1 cup oat flour (gluten free)

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 cup melted butter (not margarine)

1 and 1/2 cup water

2 large eggs

Mix well then pour mixture on top of the apple mixture already in the casserole dish. Smooth the mixture as evenly as reasonably possible across all the apples and press it down in with the apples. (It will probably not cover everything completely.  Pressing the topping down with the apples will make it more moist and mix the flavors.)

Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes.