Category: Gluten-Free
Turning Tough Meat Tender, Part 2: Yogurt-Marinated Round Steak in Creamy Tomato Sauce
| February 28, 2012 | Posted by Cat, The Homesteading Mom under Frugal Living, Gluten-Free, Recipes, Slow Cooker - Crockpot |
So, I was in the middle of writing an article on how to create your own seed bank, when it was time to take dinner out of the crock pot. I took one taste, and had to share the recipe immediately because it was so good, easy, and inexpensive! Amazingly powerful animals, and very tasty… more
Delicious Grain-Free, Gluten-Free, and Low-Glycemic Shortbread
| February 22, 2012 | Posted by Cat, The Homesteading Mom under Gluten-Free, Low-Glycemic Meals, Paleo Diet Recipies, Recipes |
Shortbread is a traditional cookie from Scotland using the most simple of ingredients for a lovely, buttery cookie. Making shortbread is a somewhat meditative practice for me, as it brings my attention to the Scottish branch of my family. I used to make shortbread with sprouted spelt because I’m allergic to modern wheat. However, I… more
Slow Cooker Recipe: Pork Cacciatore
| February 21, 2012 | Posted by Cat, The Homesteading Mom under Gluten-Free, Paleo Diet Recipies, Recipes, Slow Cooker - Crockpot, Using Up Leftovers |
This yummy dinner married made-from-scratch with convenience. It used up a large amount of left over pork roast, mushrooms that I needed to use, and a few jars of tomatoes that I had in the pantry. It was made in the crockpot, so it freed me up to go do other things while it… more
Make-Ahead Meals: Omelette Muffins
| February 20, 2012 | Posted by Cat, The Homesteading Mom under Gluten-Free, Low-Glycemic Meals, Make Ahead Meals, Paleo Diet Recipies, Recipes, Using Up Leftovers |
I’ve learned to be frugal with my money. Now, I’m learning to be frugal with my time. Omlette muffins are a great make-ahead meal that makes breakfast quick and easy. They are a great way to use up left over meats and veggies. Plus, these are appropriate for those on a low-glycemic diet who need low-carb foods,… more
Rich Mushroom and Veggie Stew
| October 12, 2011 | Posted by Cat, The Homesteading Mom under Gluten-Free, Low-Glycemic Meals, Paleo Diet Recipies, Recipes |
It’s autumn and the garden is winding down. Pretty soon, it will be limited to some cold-hardy greens in cold frames. I had a bunch of odds and ends to use up, both from the garden and in the refrigerator, and soup is a great way to use up veggies! I made three different soups,… more
Frugal Recipe: Turning Tough Meat Tender- Marinated Round Steak
| June 23, 2011 | Posted by Cat, The Homesteading Mom under Frugal Living, Gluten-Free, Recipes, Techniques |
Round steak is a tougher cut of meat, but that means you should be able to get a good deal on it at the grocery store or local meat market/butcher. If you buy your meats directly from a farmer, and buy a quarter or a half a cow, you are going to have some tougher… more
Recipe: Honey Garlic Vinaigrette
| June 23, 2011 | Posted by Cat, The Homesteading Mom under Gluten-Free, Paleo Diet Recipies, Recipes |
Some things I am not quite capable of producing myself. Olive oil and balsamic vinegar are two of those things. However, we can get organic olive oil and organic balsamic vinegar at our local wholesale club. I also purchase organic herbs and spices in bulk on line from Mountain Rose Herbs. I’ve always found their… more
How to Make Yogurt Part 2, Pictures and Tips
| June 22, 2011 | Posted by Cat, The Homesteading Mom under Frugal Living, Gluten-Free, Recipes, Techniques, Traditional Foods |
Here are the photos to go along with yesterday’s entry on how to make yogurt. Pour milk into your container. The kind of container you use to incubate your yogurt will determine the amount of milk, so I can’t really tell you how much to use. If you are using a powdered starter, then fill… more
Frugal Kitchen Lesson- How to Make Yogurt
| June 21, 2011 | Posted by Cat, The Homesteading Mom under Frugal Living, Gluten-Free, Recipes, Techniques, Traditional Foods |
An easy way to save money is to make your own yogurt at home. All you need is: milk a yogurt starter a double boiler (or two different-sized pots where one can sit inside the other) a thermometer (I use a meat thermometer) a way to incubate the yogurt (keep it warm) possibly a system… more
Egg Salad
| August 4, 2010 | Posted by Cat, The Homesteading Mom under Gluten-Free, Low-Glycemic Meals, Recipes |
If ever there was an inexpensive source of high quality protein, it is the humble and amazingly versitile egg. Here is my version of the classic favorite, egg salad. Ingredients a dozen eggs mayonaise, 1/2 cup or less 2 tablespoons green onion 2 tablespoons chili powder salt & pepper Directions Boil and peel a dozen eggs. (click here for… more
Recent Comments