Cooking at Home with Judy

Niman Ranch

I stopped eating Deli Meats years ago. Read why Download Deli meats.pages

Then I found . . .     Niman Ranch  Where their animals are Raised with Care®.

UPDATE: A friend brought it to my attention that Niman Ranch is no longer a privately own business. They sold to Predue, which does not make me happy. I will keep a close eye on their products in the future. 

The farmers’ and ranchers’ passion for their craft, dedication to their animals and respect for the land can truly be tasted in their finished products. 

• Their livestock are always raised outdoors or in deeply bedded pens
• 100% of their farms are Certified Humane
• No cages, no crates, no tail docking or teeth clipping
• No added hormones or antibiotics – EVER

Here are my two favorites:

Canadian Bacon so luscious in my scrambled eggs in the morning or for lunch in a steaming hot bowl of homemade soup.

The same for their Pastrami and I even top off my green salad with it. Yumm  

Really nice family and EXCELLENT product. I buy their products at Natural Grocers. When I get them home I open and wrap INDIVIDUAL slices in wax paper, bag and freeze to enjoy anytime I like.

From your friend in the kitchen, Judy

Sweet Baby Bell Peppers

I am a HUGE fan of Baby Sweet Bells     

This is the brand I buy at Walmart. But I am sure you can buy Organic at any health food store. I have friends who buy a bag for any road trip and pop them like candy. Me, however cannot eat bell pepper raw. And being the picky eater I am, I must remove the seeds and membrane. I LOVE to dice them into my morning scramble. Add them to soups, sauces etc. They are so high in vitamin C. Too keep them at their highest level of nutrition I dice and freeze them.

From your friend in the kitchen, Judy

EGGS -- EGGS and more EGGS

There are thousands of ways to enhance your morning scramble. You are limited only by your imagination. Here are just a few suggestions to get your brain cells moving.

• ABC's of Scrambled Eggs -- unlimited combinations - Cooking with Judy page 10
• Steak & Eggs - affordable steak - Volume 2 page 22
• Fiesta Eggs - what a good morning party - Volume 3 page 9
• Festival of Eggs - variety of ingredients - Volume 5 page 13
• 3-Minute Scramble - faster than the drive-thru - Volume 6 page 39
• Egg Nutrition -- the Incredible Eatable Egg - Volume 6 page 37

Be sure to check back periodically as we will continue to add new ideas as they pour in (pun intended). 

From your friend in the kitchen, Judy

Quinoa

Is it a grain or a seed?

Though it is a SEED of the Chenopodium or Goosefoot plant and NOT a grain some people say they do not tolerate it well. So be cautious in the beginning and listen to your body.

Quinoa is a grain-like crop grown primarily for its edible seeds. It is not a member of the true grass family. As a chenopod, quinoa is closely related to species such as beets, spinach and tumbleweeds.

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Scramble # 6

Is quite a mix -- and faster than going thru the drive-thru . . .

Start out with a pinch of coarse ground pepper in a small glass lined skillet, over low heat.

Added 1 teaspoon of butter

2 T Anaheim pepper, diced

1 spring onion, diced

When semi-tender added a big handful of fresh baby spinach, stems removed

While spinach cooks to semi-tender, beat well with a fork

2 FARM FRESH eggs*

Add to the eggs a tiny pinch of salt

2 T Munster cheese, crumbled and mix well

* I prefer to remove the chalazae before beating my eggs. See page 37 in Volume 7.

Add eggs mixture to the veggies and cook, unstirred until bubbles appear around the edge. Turn off the heat, blend, fold, and mix well. Remove just shy of being done, they will complete the cooking process in your serving bowl and be light fluffy and fully cooked. Top off with pieces of Perfect Bacon, page 12 in Cooking with Judy. And a dab of sour cream if you choose. 

Good eats for better health! 

Scramble # 5

Five Alive with so much flavor

I am so lucky to get a gift of FRESH sage from a friend's garden. I snipped some into a little butter. Then grabbed several leaves of beautiful Swiss chard fresh from my garden. Added my beaten eggs with a tiny pinch of salt and a small square of Munster cheese, crumbled, plus a few bits of Perfect Bacon from page 12 in Cooking with Judy. My oh my what a delight. 

Scramble # 3

This is the fastest fix you'll find. When it comes to time and money sure beats driving thru the golden arches. 

Should be called the 3 Minute Scramble

I always begin my scramble with a pinch of coarse ground pepper in the skillet while I get the butter our of the fridge. The few seconds of heat allows the pepper to blossom and release its flavors.  

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From your friend in the kitchen, Judy

Scramble # 4 Should be called Leftovers

For that's exactly what I got this morning. No greens in the fridge, no fresh parsley, but digging around found a piece of nice soft munster cheese and a few pieces of Perfect Bacon on page 12 in Cooking with Judy , some dried Oregano from last years garden and 3 Julienne tomatoes, a gift from my neighbor. What a treat I had this morning. 

From your friend in the kitchen, Judy

 

 

 

Steak & Eggs

Now you too can celebrate a great new day -- see our money saving tips. And indulge in a delightful and delicious meal. Page 22 in Volume 2. 

 

WHOLE GRAIN Cereal

One of the few true WHOLE GRAIN cereals on the market.

 

E-Z and quick if you let Steel Cut Oats simmer on low in Skim Milk while you take your shower and dress for work.

     Page 51 in Volume 5.

 

 

Fiesta Eggs

Quick - E-Z - Colorful - Tasty - Healthy

Eggs a quick and inexpensive source for healthy protein, choline, lutein (for your eyes), Vitamin D and, the GOOD kind of cholesterol that our body needs.

Quick and E-Z  Download Fiesta Eggs.pages

Compliment from your friend in the Kitchen, Judy

 

Festival of Eggs

Festival of Eggs

How many ways can you make scrambled eggs?

Try some of these tasty treats. . .

page 13 in Volume 5