Breakfast
No-Bake Energy Bars
1 C roasted almonds 1-1/4 C pitted dates (can substitute raisins for 1/2 C) 1 T dried coconut (unsweetened, if possible) 3/4 C water 1/4 C cocoa 2 T instant coffee powder 1 t chia […]
Breakfast
Breakfast
Hoecake (Unleavened Bread)
3/4 C milk (reconstituted dried milk is fine) 1/4 t vinegar 2 T wheat bran About 1 C self-rising flour Mix the dough gently, until it’s the consistency of stiff cake batter. Do not overbeat. […]
Breakfast
Grain Mill Whole Wheat Pancakes
Grind about 2 C wheat flour in a grain mill Add: 1/2 t baking soda Pinch salt 1 C instant milk powder 2-3 T melted butter or vegetable oil 2-3 egg yolks Add water until […]
Alcoholic
Buttered Rum Oatmeal
This was published under the title of “Off-Watch Rejuvenator,” to be enjoyed after a cold night watch. It was submitted to The Best of People & Food Cookbook (copyright 1983) by Ernie Copp. It looks […]
Breakfast
Hot Shredded Wheat
Heat about an inch of water in a small pan and dissolve a teaspoon of salt in it. Carefully dip some shredded wheat biscuits into it (they’ll fall apart if you handle them too much). […]
Breakfast
Stovetop Granola
Whisk together: 1/2 C oil 1/4 C honey 1 T vanilla 1/2 to 1 C brown sugar (optional) Combine the following dry ingredients in a large bowl: 4 C rolled oats 1 C sunflower seeds […]
Breakfast
Banana Jam
3 C chopped bananas 1 C orange juice 1/4 C lime juice 3-1/2 C sugar Mix ingredients in a heavy saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower heat to a simmer, stirring occasionally, for at […]
Breakfast
Toasted Oatmeal Pilaf With Bacon, Pecans, and Sage
This is a wonderful side dish for any meal, not just breakfast. If you’ve never had savory oatmeal before, think “Scottish Skirlie.” 4 slices uncooked bacon or 2 oz cooked bacon pieces 1/2 C pecans, […]
Breakfast
Southern Doughnuts
I remember when my mother pulled this recipe out of her cigar box collection and made doughnuts, with little me helping. It was probably the year before I went to kindergarten, because all my brothers […]
Breakfast
Oatmeal-Walnut Muffins
1-3/4 C flour 1/4 C sugar 2 T baking powder 1/2 t salt 1 C quick oats 1/2 C chopped walnuts 1 T cinnamon 1 egg 3/4 C milk 1/3 C vegetable oil Preheat the […]