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

Cucumber Salad

Cold, simple, quick and E-Z, perfect for the lunch box or mid-day snack and so good for you. Serves one but you can easily multiply for a whole army. Can be made a day or two ahead. 

1  cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced

1  T sour cream

1  T heavy cream

                                  1/2 t  dill weed

Tiny pinch salt & pepper, mix well and refrigerate.

I love it with leftover cold grilled or pan seared salmon or chicken. 

Buckwheat Honey

Buckwheat is a plant cultivated for its grain-like seeds, and also used as a cover crop. Despite the name, buckwheat is not related to wheat, nor is it a cereal or grass; instead, buckwheat is related to sorrel, knotweed, and rhubarb. Buckwheat Honey is reputed to be the highest in antioxidants and the best home remedy for a cough.

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Leek & Fennel Bake

    Baked with cheese, eggs and cream with a hint of "oh what's that?" Great for the freezer and the lunch box. Plus we give you the nutrition values for both.   

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Plus you'll find E-Z Leek soup in Volume 2 on page 48 and quick Fennel Soup on page 20 in Volume 3. 

 

Fairy Tale Fingers

This is a terrific appetizer for a cooking-as-you-go party. Or if you're like me you love them so much you can make a quick meal of it or a mid-afternoon snack on the weekend. 

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From your friend in the kitchen, Judy

 

Lemony Turkey Burgers

My all time favorite !!!! They are soooooooooooo good and terrific for the lunchbox and mid-day snacks. They take some time to prepare but oh so worth it. Once cooked they freeze beautifully and will thaw naturally by lunch time. I make slider size for E-Z snacking with veggies and a slice of cheese. Ground white turkey breast works best. No bread needed just a lettuce leaf if you want it sandwich style.

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From your friend in the Kitchen, Judy

 

New Reason to Go NUTS for Nuts

 

The world's going nuts.

To loose weight . . .

And tame Tupe 2 Diabetes . . .

And we think that's good!

For more details read page 25 in Volume 4

From your friend in the kitchen, Judy

TEXAS Caviar

There are dozens of variations to this dip but it originated at Neiman Marcus in Dallas many years ago. To follow the tradition of having good luck in the coming year, by eating black-eyed peas, include this in your New Year's celebration. And the best part is NO-body will ever know you are serving them Black-eyed Peas, unless you tell them. 

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Compliments of your friend in the kitchen, Judy

Fresh Fruit Salad

My all time favorite mid-afternoon snack. 

So easy to carry in your lunch box for later. 

Be prepared for those hungry attacks, builds new energy. 

 

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Complements of your friend in the kitchen, Judy

8 Ball Pizza

 Just too cute and oh soooooo GOOD. Perfect base for a deep dish PIZZA. All your usual fix-in's without the guilt. Makes for a great dish to warm up from the lunch box or a quick re-heat snack in the afternoon. Rainy day comfort food. 

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My compliments, from your friend in the kitchen, Judy

Sugar Snap Peas

Super Healthy Snack

So Simple

So E-Z

So Tasty

So GOOD for YOU

NO Salt needed

 

They cook in just a snap . . .

see how E-Z on page 43 in Volume 2

Super E-Z and healthy for your lunch box

Back to School Snacks

Healthy Snack & Lunch Box Treats

E-Z & Fun for the Kids to make

 Bab-a-Gha-nou--sh page 23 in Volume 6

And what kid doesn't love BLACK DIRT ? Found on page 19 in Volume 5. 

Dipping Tools:

Cucumber (seedless) sticks

Celery sticks

Radish rounds

Zucchini sticks

Cherry Tomatoes (whole)

Jicama sticks on page 17 in Cooking with Judy

Carrot sticks (NO baby carrots see page 53 in Volume 4

From your friend in the kitchen, Judy