Hot and Sour Soup Crockpot

1 package firm tofu, cubed

3 cups chicken/vegetable broth 
3 cups water 
1 package of sliced mushrooms 
1 can bamboo shoots 
1 can sliced water chestnuts 
3 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoon sesame oil 
3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 egg, beaten


I originally got this from the crockpot365 website but made a few changes for my family. You can need more flavor you can adjust amounts. Put everything in the crockpot on low for a few hours. When ready to eat, beat the egg and drizzle in into the soup like an egg drop soup...

Oatmeal Honey Wheat Bread

1 C water
1/4 C butter
1 egg
1/4 C honey
1/2 C oats
3 C flour (whole wheat)
2 scoops flax

3 Tbsp gluten
2 1/2 tsp yeast

I, of course, am lazy so I throw this in the bread maker to make the dough (just follow your breadmaker instructions for dough). It makes 4 mini loaves or two normal loaves.

Cheesy Veg Soup

Yeah, I sort of threw this together today but everyone loved it so I am trying to at least remember the basic recipe...
1 can cream of celery soup
1 can cream of chicken soup or cream of mushroom
about 3-4 cups broth (or more)
package of mix veggies
package of hash browns (I use from 10 to 15 oz usually but you can do any amount)
onion
thyme
garlic salt/onion powder
parsley

Roux - 1 T butter + 1 T flour, cup of milk and cheese (about 2 cups)

Lemon Bars

LEMON BARS

1 C butter, softened
1/2 C sugar
2 C flour

6 eggs
1 C lemon juice
2 1/4 C sugar
1/2 C flour

Mix butter, sugar and flour to make a shortbread crust. Use a 15 in pan (if you like thicker crust use a 9x13 but you'll need to reduce the filling to about 2/3). Press crust into pan and bake 350 for about 15 minutes
Whisk other ingredients together and pour over baked crust. Bake another 15 minutes (more if you need to).
Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Black Bean Zucchini Casserole

Black Bean Zucchini Casserole
*allrecipes with changes


1 1/2 cup brown rice, cooked in broth

1/3 cup diced onion
1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced (I julienne mine)
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1/2+ teaspoon cumin
salt/pepper to taste
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers, drained
1 1/2 cup shredded carrots
2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or a mexican mix)

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the onion until tender. Mix in the zucchini, chicken, and mushrooms. Season with cumin, salt, and ground cayenne pepper. Cook and stir until zucchini is lightly browned
In large bowl, mix the cooked rice, onion, zucchini, chicken, mushrooms, beans, chiles, carrots, and 3/4 the cheese. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish, and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Cover casserole loosely with foil, and bake 30 minutes in the preheated 350 oven. Uncover, and continue baking 10 minutes, or until bubbly and lightly browned.

Coconut Zuchinni Bread

•  
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup applesauce
• 1/8 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup grated zucchini
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup flaked coconut
• 1/2 cup golden raisins
• In mixer combine egg, applesauce, oil and sugar. Add zucchini and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients and add to mixer. Stir in coconut and raisins. Bake at 350

Herb Zucchini Casserole

 Herb Zucchini Casserole
*off allrecipes with some changes

1 1/2 C brown rice, cooked in broth

1 1/2 pounds zucchini, cubed
1 cup sliced green onions (or yellow onions)
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/4 teaspoons garlic salt
1 Tbsp fresh basil (1/2 teaspoon dry basil)
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 1/2 cups seeded, chopped tomatoes
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided

Saute onions and garlic. Add zucchini and saute till tender. Add herbs/spices. Add tomatoes, rice and cheese. Combine. Place in casserole dish (9x13) and top with a little more cheese (you can choose a different type too). Bake for about 20 min at 350.

*I did have 2 extra sausage links I added to this recipe once. It was good.