Braised Beef and Vegetable Stew

2 lb lean stew beef or bison2 medium onions, diced3 cups chopped carrots, about 6 carrots total2 cups cubed rutabaga, about 1 x 2-inch cubesorparsnips, chopped4 cloves garlic, minced1 tbsp canola oil1 tsp dried thyme leaves1/2 tsp cracked black pepper1/2 tsp dried tarragon leaves1 tsp dried summer savoryorsage1/4 cup whole-wheat flour1 can (10 oz

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Italian Baked Beans

2tbsp canola oil2 medium carrots, peeled and diced2 stalks celery, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 onion, finely chopped1 green pepper, finely chopped1 can (28oz./ 798mL) diced tomatoes1 can (5 1/2oz./ 156mL) tomato paste plus one can water1tsp each: dried basil, oregano and granulated sugarpinch hot pepper flakes1/2tsp salt1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, divided4 cups white

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Carrot Cake Mix in a Jar

Carrot Cake mix:2 cups granulated white sugar½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts3 cups all-purpose white flour½ teaspoon salt2 teaspoon baking soda2 teaspoon baking powder1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg 1. Layer ingredients in 1-quart Mason jar with tight fitting lid or 1-quart non-zip locking storage bag or food storage bag shaped into a

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Carrot Maple Cheesecake

Crust1 1/3 cups shortbread cookie crumbs (12 cookies)1/4 cup melted butterFilling2 cups shredded carrots (3 to 4)3 pkg. lightorregular cream cheese, at room temperature1/3 cup granulated sugar1/3 cup maple syrup3 eggsOptional Garnish1/4 cup water1/4 cup granulated sugar1/2 cupshredded carrots Crust1.Combine ingredients; mix well. Press into 9-inch (23 cm) springform pan.2.Bake in preheated 350°F (180°C)

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Turkey Barley Stew

2 tbsp vegetable oil2 onions, chopped2/3 cup pearlorpot barley2 cloves garlic, minced2eachcarrots and parsnips, sliced1-1/2 cups cubed, peeled rutabaga2-1/2 cups sodium-reduced chickenorturkey broth1 can diced tomatoes, undrained1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley1 tspeachdried thyme leaves and Worcestershire sauce1/2 tsp dried basil leavesSalt and pepper2 cups coarsely cubed cooked turkey1-1/2 cups freshorfrozen green peas6 crusty rolls

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Marsh Mucker’s Slaw

This recipe is fromCarronFarms. 4 1/2 cups cabbage, red or green, fresh, shredded1 cup carrots, fresh, grated1 1/4 cup Honey Poppy seed dressing (see recipe below)1 cup apple or pear, cored, diced 1/4″ Combine vegetables and fruit, top with dressing. Refrigerate if not using immediately. Honey Poppy seed Dressing1/3 cup cider vinegar1/4 cup honey1

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