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Skillet Enchiladas

Skillet Enchiladas
Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef
1 teaspoon ground cumin divided
1 teaspoon dried oregano divided
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt divided
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
3 teaspoons olive oil divided
¼ teaspoon of hot sauce
1 yellow onion chopped
1 red bell pepper diced
3 garlic cloves minced
2 1/2 cups green enchilada sauce (I used medium spice)
1 cup salsa
1 (4 oz.) can diced green chiles
1 (14 oz.) can black beans drained & rinsed
2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
1 cup cooked brown rice
4 corn tortillas cut into 1 1/2-inch strips
1 cup grated Pepper Jack cheese
½ cup or more of chopped cilantro
Instructions
Heat a large cast iron or non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground meat and brown. Drain meat if needed.
Reduce the heat to medium and add onion, bell pepper and saute until soft.
Add in garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper
.
Add, black beans, corn, rice, salsa and the enchilada sauce.
Increase heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the sauce has thickened slightly, about 10 minutes.
Stir in the corn tortillas,
Add cheese when serving.
Notes

Skillet Enchiladas

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 12
Calories 303 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin divided
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 3 teaspoons olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon tabasco sauce
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 1/2 cups green enchilada sauce I used medium spice
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 can green chiles 4 oz diced
  • 1 can black beans 14 oz Rinsed and Drained
  • 2 cups corn kernels fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup brown rice cooked
  • 4 corn tortillas cut into 1 1/2-inch strips
  • 1 cup Pepper Jack cheese grated
  • ½ cup cilantro finely chopped

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large cast iron or non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground meat and brown. Drain meat if needed.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and add onion, bell pepper and saute until soft.
  • Add in garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper.
  • Add, black beans, corn, rice, salsa and the enchilada sauce.
  • Increase heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the sauce has thickened slightly, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the corn tortillas, Add cheese when serving.

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Nutrition

Serving: 12ozCalories: 303kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 14gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 902mgPotassium: 378mgFiber: 6gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 883IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 109mgIron: 2mg
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Brussel Sprouts and Squash with Glaze

 

This recipe was inspired by a site called Skinny Taste
Ingredients
1 Whole butternut squash (peeled, seeded and cut into 1-2-inch cubes)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1-2 pound Brussels sprouts (trimmed and quartered)
4 strips of bacon (chopped)
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a sheet pan with cooking spray or use a silicone liner. 2. In a large bowl, combine the squash, 1/2 tablespoon oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper, to taste. Toss to coat. In another large bowl, combine the Brussels sprouts, remaining tablespoon of oil, 1/4 teaspoon of salt and pepper, to taste. 3. Spread the vegetables in an even layer on 1 sheet pan. Top with bacon. Roast for 20 minutes With a spatula, toss veggies and roast an additional 5-10 minutes. 4. Meanwhile, in a small sauce pot, combine the syrup and soy sauce. Over medium low heat, simmer sauce for 5 minutes, or until it begins to thicken slightly. Set aside. 5. When vegetables are done roasting, transfer to a serving dish. Add maple soy sauce and toss to coat.

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Creamy Potato Soup

This is a rich, creamy potato soup. There are many ways to make this including dairy-free and vegan options. As with most soups, this can be modified however you like, with little risk of a total failure.

 This is the basic recipe.

Ingredients :

6 slices thin bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces (omit for vegan option)

1 whole medium onion

 3 whole carrots, scrubbed clean and diced

3 stalks celery, diced

6 whole small russet potatoes, peeled and diced

2 cans chicken (use vegetable broth for vegan)

3 tbsp. all-purpose flour

1 c. milk (Use Oat Milk for vegan or dairy-free) 1/2 c. heavy cream (See below for vegan/dairy-free)

1/2 tsp. salt, more to taste

Black pepper, to taste 1/2 tsp.

Cajun spice mix 1 tsp.

minced fresh parsley

1 c. grated cheese of your choice (omit for vegan)

 

Cashew cream (Heavy Cream substitute)

soak 1 cup of raw cashews in water for 2 hours drain the cashews, mix the cashews with three-quarters of a cup of oat milk and a pinch of salt blend until smooth store in the fridge in an airtight container to allow the cream to thicken 

Farm To Table

We were in Idaho in the Fall of 2020 and were priveleged to visit Hansen Farms in Minidoka County and see the harvesting of potatoes in one of their fields. It was an enlightening experience, and we wanted to share some of the information that was given to us. Please enjoy the video and ask questions in the comments. We will try to provide answers to all questions.

 

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Companion Planting Guide

These are great resources I used this last Spring to plant my first home garden.  

I have found that Kellogg has some great charts and planting information for a first time gardener. 

Find these and more at

KelloggGarden.com

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Harvesting  Guide

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Fall and Winter Garden Guide

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Monthly Organic Garden Guide

 

 

Egg Frittata

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, Breakfast
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8
Calories 73 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Muffin pan

Ingredients
  

  • 8 Eggs
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper Diced
  • 8 yellow or red cherry tomatoes halved
  • 6 fresh Basil leaves finely chopped
  • 1/4 Cup Cheese for topping Grated

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the Oven to 350 F
  • Spray a non-stick or silicone muffin tin with nonstick spray
  • Whisk eggs in a medium bowl
  • Add Bell Pepper to muffin pan
    1 Red Bell Pepper
  • Pour eggs into pan until about 3/4 full
    8 Eggs
  • Top with basil and Cherry tomatoes
    8 yellow or red cherry tomatoes, 6 fresh Basil leaves
  • Top with a little cheese
    1/4 Cup Cheese for topping
  • Bake for 20-30 minutes or until puffed up and a toothpick comes out clean.

Notes

Run a knife around the edges to pop the egg frittatas out. Enjoy while it’s hot.
When the mini frittatas are done they will have puffed up and should be solid to touch. When you shake the pan it should not have liquid that moves. Store in fridge for up to 5 days Wrap individually and store in freezer for up to 1 month To reheat: If frozen defrost in the fridge overnight. Reheat in the microwave for 30 seconds or until warm throughout
You can also add or substitute Ham, bacon, cheese, peppers, spinage, green onion, sausage, tomatoes, potatoes, etc.

Nutrition

Calories: 73kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 164mgSodium: 76mgPotassium: 131mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 806IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 1mg
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