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Refrigerator Pickled Jalapenos THM-FP

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Cleaning out the remains of my garden this fall, I had a small bucket of Jalapenos to use up. Maybe I was being lazy but I didn’t want to take the time to can them. This recipe saved my day. It can be made in a very short time and best of all, they are so delicious.  The Jalapenos are not super hot like you would imagine but have a mild sweet flavor.   I may even have to buy some Jalapenos this winter to replenish our supply!


Refrigerator Pickled Jalapenos 

  • 3/4 cup hot tap water
  • 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons mineral salt
  • 2 tablespoons THM Gentle Sweet
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 3/4 teaspoon oregano
  • sliced jalapenos to fill a quart jar
  • additional water

Wash and slice Jalapenos, discarding the tops and stems. Pack into a quart jar. Fill the quart jar with water and shake to loosen some seeds. Pour the out the water and discard. Combine 3/4 cup water, vinegar, salt, and Gentle Sweet together. Stir until salt and Gentle Sweet are dissolved. Place garlic cloves and oregano on top of the jalapenos. Pour brine in to fill the jar. Add lid and ring. Store in the fridge for 2-3 weeks before using if you can wait that long.

These are so tasty on wraps, burgers, omelets, and just about anything. They have a sweet mild flavor and we just love them.

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Refrigerator Pickled Jalapenos

Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings 60
Author Glenda Groff

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup hot water
  • 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons mineral salt
  • 2 tablespoons THM Gentle Sweet
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 3/4 teaspoon oregano
  • sliced jalapenos to fill a quart jar
  • additional water

Instructions

  1. Wash and slice Jalapenos, discarding the tops and stems. Pack into a quart jar. Fill The quart jar with water and shake to loosen some seeds. Pour the water out and discard. Combine 1/2 cup water, vinegar, salt, and Gentle Sweet together. Stir until salt and Gentle Sweet are dissolved. Place garlic cloves and oregano on top of the jalapenos. Pour brine in to fill the jar. Add lid and ring. Store in the fridge for 2-3 weeks. These are so tasty on wraps, burgers, omelets, and just about anything. These have a sweet mild flavor and we just love them.

You will find many more canning and preserving recipes in the spiral bound 600+ page Around the Family Table Cookbook. All recipes are sugar-free and label with the correct fuel. Books can be purchased using this link. You may also request a small jar of sourdough starter FREE with the purchase of a cookbook.  Buy It Now.

East meets West Sushi Salad THM-S

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Have you ever wanted all the flavors of sushi without the added carbs from the white rice? A recipe on the back of a bag of sushi rice inspired this salad. I love it! Don’t forget the pickled ginger as that gives it a wonderful flavor. You can adjust the Wasabi to your preference of taste as it is very potent. This have satisfied my taste for sushi and I hope you will find it as refreshing as I did.

East meets West Sushi Salad THM-S

  • 4 cups chopped lettuce
  • 1 avocado, peeled and sliced
  • 6 cherry tomatoes
  • 1/3 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 2 slices red onion
  • 10 medium shrimp, cooked, peeled and de-veined
  • Nori wrap pieces, optional
  • a few slices pickled ginger

Wasabi Dressing

Divide lettuce between to salad plates. Arrange a half of the following ingredients on top of the lettuce on each plate-avocado, tomato, carrots, celery, onion, and shrimp. Combine the dressing. Drizzle the desired amount on each salad. Serves 2.

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East meets West Sushi Salad THM-S

Author Glenda Groff

Ingredients

  • 4 cups chopped lettuce
  • 1 avocado peeled and sliced
  • 6 cherry tomatoes
  • 1/3 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 2 slices red onion
  • 10 medium shrimp cooked, peeled and de-veined
  • Nori wrap pieces optional
  • a few slices pickled ginger

Dressing

  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 1 teaspoon wasabi sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce

Instructions

  1. Divide lettuce between to salad plates. Arrange a half of the following ingredients on top of the lettuce on each plate-avocado, tomato, carrots, celery, onion, and shrimp. Combine the dressing. Drizzle the desired amount on each salad. Serves 2

You will find many more salad and salad dressing recipes in the spiral bound 600+ page Around the Family Table Cookbook. All recipes are sugar-free and label with the correct fuel. Books can be purchased using this link. You may also request a small jar of sourdough starter with the purchase of a cookbook.   Buy It Now.

Amish Macaroni Potato Salad THM-S

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Amish Macaroni Potato salad has always been a favorite with our family and for carry-in dish dinners. I have often wished for a healthier version (without potatoes) and after numerous attempts  I have come up with this recipe using spaghetti squash. Our family loves it and the serving dish comes back to the kitchen completely empty.  Most people are surprised what is used to replace the potatoes but comment on how tasty it really is.

Amish Macaroni Potato Salad  THM-S

  • 1 box  Dreamfield Elbows 
  • 4 cups cooked spaghetti squash
  • 2 cups finely diced celery
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup finely diced onion
  • 6 hard boiled eggs, chopped

Dressing:

Cook pasta following instructions on box. Drain and rinse well. Chop spaghetti squash so the strands are no longer than 3/4 inch. Toss together elbows, spaghetti squash, celery, carrots, onion, and eggs. Combine mayo, salt, apple cider vinegar, mustard, Gentle Sweet, and garlic powder together. Pour over salad and stir lightly. Refrigerate for 2-4 hours for flavors to combine. 12-14 servings.

**I often cook the spaghetti squash in the microwave, each half for 8 minutes.

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Amish Macaroni Potato Salad  THM-S

Course Salad
Author Glenda Groff

Ingredients

  • 1 box  Dreamfield Elbows
  • 4 cups cooked spaghetti squash
  • 2 cups finely diced celery
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup finely diced onion
  • 6 hard boiled eggs

Dressing:

  • 1 1/2 cups Mayonnaise sugar free
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup prepared mustard
  • 1/2 cup THM Gentle Sweet
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery salt

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta following instructions on box. Drain and rinse well. Chop spaghetti squash so the strands are no longer than 3/4 inch. Toss together elbows, spaghetti squash, celery, carrots, onion, and eggs. Combine mayo, salt, apple cider vinegar, mustard, Gentle Sweet, garlic powder, and celery salt together. Pour over salad and stir lightly. Refrigerate for 2-4 hours for flavors to combine. 12 - 14 servings.

You will find many more salad and salad dressing recipes in the spiral bound 600+ page Around the Family Table Cookbook. All recipes are sugar-free and label with the correct fuel. Books can be purchased using this link. You may also request a small jar of sourdough starter with the purchase of a cookbook.   Buy It Now.

Kefir Olive Garden Salad Dressing THM-S

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Olive Garden Salad is an all time favorite in our family and what is not to like about crunchy sprouted bread croutons,  peperoncino peppers, grape tomatoes, red onions, and this dressing tossed with romaine and iceberg lettuce . This recipe uses double fermented Kefir as a base which gives you healthy probiotics. I used low-fat kefir which does lighten the calorie load just a bit but still give a flavorful dressing. Romano Cheese gives the best flavor but Parmesan cheese can be used as a substitute.

Kefir Olive Garden Salad Dressing THM-S

Combine all ingredient in blender. Blend until smooth. Refrigerate 4 hours for flavors to combine. Dressing will thicken as it sets. A serving is 2 tablespoons. 18 servings

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Kefir Olive Garden Salad Dressing THM-S

Course Salad
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings 18
Author Glenda Groff

Ingredients

  • 1 cup plain Kefir
  • 2/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Romano Cheese
  • 1 tablespoon parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder OR 1 garlic clove
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum
  • 3 tablespoons THM Gentle Sweet

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredient in blender. Blend until smooth. Refrigerate 4 hours for flavors to combine. Dressing will thicken as it sets. A serving is 2 tablespoons. 18 servings.

You will find many more salad dressing recipes in the spiral bound 600+ page Around the Family Table Cookbook. All recipes are sugar-free and label with the correct fuel. Books can be purchased using this link.  We have now added additional items to our store… Sourdough Starter Kits and more. Buy It Now.

Crust-less Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie THM-S

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Browsing through a magazine this past week I saw a recipe for Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie but off course it was loaded with sugar. I decide to try a sugar-free one and for the lack of time made it without a crust. It was very well received by the taste-testers in my family and now I have a new favorite for the fall holidays. In this recipe I use my home canned pumpkin but bought canned pumpkin works just as well or you can substitute well-drained cooked butternut squash.

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Southwestern Chicken and Bean Soup THM-E

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Stockpots full of hearty soups are so delicious and filling on busy fall/winter days. This Southwestern Chicken and Bean soup has become a family favorite. I often serve it with cornbread or Multi-grain Sourdough bread. Over the winter months I pressure can black beans to use in this soup or for rice and beans. Sweet corn give just the right amount of sweetness that go so well with the spiciness. You can adjust the seasoning to suit your taste and even add a diced Jalapeno or two if you like more heat. I will freeze individual portions of this soup for school lunches or for a quick meal when I am home by myself.

Southwestern Chicken and Bean Soup THM-E

Combine all ingredients in 8-quart kettle. Simmer for 30 minutes. Serves 12-14.

*This is a very quick tasty dish. For growing children serve with full fat sour-cream, baked corn chips and shredded cheddar cheese for a THM-Crossover.

*You can omit the chicken for a meatless more economical dish.

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Southwestern Chicken and Bean Soup THM-E

Course Main Course
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12
Author Glenda Groff

Ingredients

  • 6 cups chicken broth fat free
  • 4 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
  • 5 cups cooked black beans
  • 3 cups corn
  • 4 cups salsa--I use mild/hot salsa
  • 6 cups cooked brown rice
  • 4 cups water
  • 2-4 tablespoons taco seasoning

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in 8-quart kettle. Simmer for 30 minutes. Serves 12-14

Recipe Notes

*This is a very quick tasty dish. For growing children serve with full fat sour-cream, baked corn chips and shredded cheddar cheese. *You can omit the chicken for a meatless more economical dish.

You will find many more soup and stew recipes in the spiral bound 600+ page Around the Family Table Cookbook. All recipes are sugar-free and label with the correct fuel. Books can be purchased using this link. You may also request a small jar of sourdough starter with the purchase of a cookbook.   Buy It Now.

Apple Butter THM-E

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Fall has arrived and the lovely aroma of cinnamon fills the air as apples and pumpkins are turned into delicious fall treats. Years ago, making Apple Butter was an all day affair, as it was made in large copper kettles over an open wood fire. It had to be stirred continually with large wooden paddles so it wouldn’t scorch.  The Apple Butter was slowly cooked until the point where the sugar caramelized giving it a dark rich color and great flavor.  Today, crock-pots have replaced the copper kettle and the sweet cinnamon aroma fills our kitchen.

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Pumpkin Pancakes THM-E

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Pumpkins, gourds, squash, shocks, hay bales, and Indian corn bring lots of color to the local road side stands in our area. Crisp, cool mornings call for steaming cups of coffee and a hearty breakfast. Pumpkin pancakes are a delightful twist to an old-time favorite breakfast staple. These soft, fluffy pancakes are so good dotted with just a bit of butter and sugar-free pancake syrup. You can also, freeze these pancakes to be popped into the toaster on busy mornings.

Pumpkin Pancakes–THM-E

Blend egg whites, pumpkin, cinnamon, milk, Stevia, and vanilla together until smooth. Set aside. In a separate bowl, combine flours, baking powder, collagen, and salt. Stir into wet ingredients just until moistened. Heat a non-stick skillet/griddle over medium heat for 4 minutes.  Using 1/3 cup of batter for each pancake, frying until bubbles appear. Flip pancakes and fry on other side. 12 pancakes. Serve with Nature’s Hollow Sugar-free Maple-flavored Syrup. 

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Pumpkin Pancakes--THM-E

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings 4
Author Glenda Groff

Ingredients

  • 4 egg whites
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 2 tiny spoons (doonks) THM Stevia
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup oat flour
  • 1 1/8 cups sprouted wheat flour
  • 2 tablespoons baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons Great Lakes Collagen
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Blend together egg whites, pumpkin, cinnamon, milk, Stevia, and vanilla until smooth. Set aside. In a separate bowl, combine flours, baking powder, collagen, and salt. Stir into wet ingredients just until moistened. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Using 1/3 cups of batter for each pancake, frying until bubbles appear. Flip pancakes and fry on other side. 12 pancakes.

You will find many more recipes in the spiral bound 600+ page Around the Family Table Cookbook. All recipes are sugar-free and label with the correct fuel. Books can be purchased using this link.  We have now added additional items to our store… Sourdough Starter Kits and more. Buy It Now.

Old Fashioned Apple Dumplings THM-XO

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Old Fashioned Apple Dumplings have been a family favorite for years. These are seasonal item you will find in many Amish/Mennonite bakeries and roadside stands in the fall.  They can be eaten warm with a bit of cream which is my favorite or with ice cream like some of my family prefer.  This recipe is a healthier version of an old traditional comfort food made by our grandmothers.

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