Category: Recipe of the Week

Reader K.N. sent us her recipes for Black Bean Brownies and White Bean Blond Brownies. She writes: “I use: 1 box dark chocolate brownie mix, 1 can low-sodium black beans, rinsed, drained, pureed/creamed til smooth. Add 1 small egg, 1/3 cup of any oil, 1/3 cup water, dash of vanilla. Pour mix into greased baking pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes at 350 Degrees. Let cool completely before cutting into squares. If adventurous, substitute a spoonful of peanut butter for the oil, or add some crushed peppermint candy cane. You can use a variation of this recipe to also make Blond …

The following brief recipe for End of Season Vegetable Broth is from SurvivalBlog reader Mrs Alaska. She writes:  “I make broth from end-of-season greens that aren’t great for fresh eating. The peas that burst.  The hairy squash and cucumber leaves.  The celery that is great now but will not winter well.   Avoid any leaves that you should NOT eat, like tomatoes, rhubarb, and (flowers: sweet peas). When the temperatures drop to the low 40s, I clean the gardens of vegetable leaves that will not overwinter and plop them in a 5-gallon pot of water, along with garlic and onion. The …

The following recipe for Sweet Potato Chowder is from SurvivalBlog reader R.S.. Ingredients 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 sweet onion, diced 3 garlic cloves, minced ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper ¼ teaspoon ground sage ¼ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg ½ cup chopped carrots 3 cups chopped sweet potato, about 1 inch in size 5 cups reduced-sodium chicken stock ⅓ cup cream (or substitute half-and-half or coconut cream) 2 cups chopped tuscan kale 4 ounces pancetta, diced, for topping 3 tablespoons roasted salted pepitas, for topping Directions Heat a large pot over medium-low heat and add the pancetta. Cook, stirring …

The following recipe for Carrot Top Pesto is from SurvivalBlog reader S.N..  She writes: “I had a wonderful carrot harvest this year. I freeze dried half of the green tops and use them like you would parsley. I also grind the dried tops into a powder and add it to my green drinks. My favorite is carrot top pesto. The best part of this recipe is that its measurements are all to your liking. Absolutely delicious!” Ingredients Carrot top greens. (Leaves and stems, or take the time to de-stem. Nah.) Olive oil Pecans (or most any other nuts will work) …

The following recipe for Roasted Summer Squash is from SurvivalBlog reader H.N., who says: “This is intended for yellow squash, but this recipe also works fairly well with zucchinis.” Ingredients 2 Squash (about 4 cups), cut into 1/2 inch-thick slices 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning 2 cloves garlic, chopped (or less, to taste.) 2-3 Tablespoons of olive oil 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (optional) Salt, to taste Pepper to taste Sprigs of Parsley (for garnishing) Directions Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees F. Spread 1 Tablespoon of olive oil on a lipped cookie sheet pan. Wash and slice the squash. Toss the squash …

The following recipe for Parmesan-Thyme Roasted Potato Wedges is from SurvivalBlog reader Ellen H.. Ingredients 5 large potatoes washed and sliced into wedges. (Leave the skins on.) ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp lemon juice 2 sprigs of fresh thyme leaves from your garden.  (Or substitute ½ teaspoon of dried thyme.) 2 cloves garlic, minced (or less, to taste) salt (to taste) pepper (to taste) Directions Pre-heat your oven to 325 F. Slice potatoes into wedges Spread potatoes in a greased 9×13 inch pan. In a bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients. Pour …

The following seasonally apropos recipe for Roasted Summer Squash is from SurvivalBlog reader J.P.V.. Ingredients 1 pound summer squash (two medium-sized ones) 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon bread crumbs 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning ½ teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon kosher salt or to taste Directions Pre-heat oven to 400 F. Cut squash into ½”-thick slices. Toss with olive oil. Combine remaining ingredients in a small bowl and toss with squash. Place squash on a baking pan and roast 12-14 minutes or until squash is tender. Broil 1-2 minutes or until crumbs are lightly browned. …

The following recipe for Frozen Banana Smoothies is from SurvivalBlog reader St. Funogas, who writes: “My most important summertime day-to-day survival food is frozen banana smoothies. When the temperature is 95 degrees and the humidity is 110%, it takes all the fun out of working outside. These banana smoothies twice a day are a big help. A Banana smoothie can be kept to its most basic form, which is how I enjoyed them for most of my life.” Basic Recipe: 2 frozen bananas broken into 4 pieces each 1 to 2 cups of milk Blend until thick You’ll have to …

The following recipe for Raisin-Walnut Cookies is from SurvivalBlog reader R.E.. This recipe makes about 6 dozen cookies. Ingredients 1 cup water 2 cups raisins 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup vegetable shortening 2 cups white granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 large eggs 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon table salt 1.5 cups chopped walnuts Directions In a small saucepan, combine water and raisins, bring to boil, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool completely. While the raisin mixture is cooling, stir together flour, …

The following recipe for Carol’s Zuke Bread is from SurvivalBlog reader Carol in Delaware. This uses a regular 9×5 loaf pan. The recipe can easily be doubled. Ingredients 3 large eggs 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup lightly packed brown sugar 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp grated nutmeg 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 lightly packed cups shredded zucchini (shred it just before adding) 2/3 cup chopped walnuts (optional) Directions Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a standard 9×5 loaf pan and line …

The following recipe for Crockpot Slow Cooker Rice Pudding is from SurvivalBlog reader P.K.. Ingredients 1 can of Evaporated Milk. (Note: Use evaporated milk and not “sweetened condensed milk”. They are not the same!) Vanilla Extract (enough to suit your taste.) Raisins (optional, up to a large handful) Long Grain White Rice – First, cook the rice according to package directions before adding it to the slow cooker. Measure 3 cups of cooked rice. Brown Sugar and Cinnamon– to sprinkle on top. Directions Mix the first four ingredients to a large crock pot slow cooker. Cook on your crockpot’s high …

The following recipe for Crock Pot Slow Cooker Chicken Wings or Legs is from SurvivalBlog reader and slow-cooker fan Tony D.. Ingredients 2 teaspoons smoked paprika (or less, to suit your taste) 2 teaspoons granulated garlic powder (or less, to suit your taste) 1 teaspoon salt (or less, to suit your taste or a low-salt diet) 3 pounds chicken wings and/or legs (drumsticks) 1 ½ cups barbecue sauce/. (I’ve tried several brands, and they all worked well.) Directions Mix the paprika, garlic powder, and salt in a small bowl. Place the chicken wings or drumsticks in a 6-quart slow cooker. …

The following recipe for Baked Hamburger Zucchini is from SurvivalBlog reader Ellen H. Ellen’s Preparation Notes A.) Be sure that the zucchini is well-drained. I press mine through a sieve, to remove moisture. Skipping this step will probably make it soggy. B.) The required baking time may vary. If you have a wide and shallow baking time, then the baking time may be less. C.) This is a main course that recipe serves six adults. Ingredients ½ lb. lean ground beef ½ of a 2″ diameter onion, finely diced 3 ½ c. shredded zucchini, drained 1 c. Bisquick (or homemade …

Editor’s  Introductory Note:  This article was written by friend of the Blog Patrice Lewis. She is the Editrix of the long-running Rural Revolution blog. She and her husband Don have truly lived the prepping/homesteading life for decades. They homeschooled their two daughters, gardened, raised cattle and poultry, preserved foods, ran a home-based business, and much more. Lily and I first met them 15 years ago, when they lived on a ranch about 40 miles southeast of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. More recently, they moved to another ranch in an undisclosed location, elsewhere in Idaho. That ranch is more remote, and in …

The following recipe for Applesauce-Glazed Barbequed Chicken is from SurvivalBlog reader V.F.. Ingredients 4 boneless and skinless chicken breast halves (weighing about 6 ounces each) 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper (or less, to suit your taste) 1 tablespoon olive oil 2/3 cup of applesauce 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2/3 cup barbecue sauce 1 teaspoon chili powder (or less, to suit your taste) Directions Sprinkle the chicken breast pieces with pepper. In a large oiled skillet, brown chicken on both sides. In a small bowl, combine and thoroughly mix the other ingredients. Pour the mixture over the top and sides of …