Chicken flavored Ramen (Onion and Garlic Free)

Seasoning pack replacement:

1/8 tsp salt (or more to taste)
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp celery salt
1/4 tsp turmeric
1/4 tsp carrot powder (found it on Amazon)
1/2 tsp dried parsley flakes

Discard original flavoring pack and use this instead, otherwise follow package directions.

Rice-A-Roni II (Onion and Garlic Free--Updated Version)

I've been playing with the previous recipe a little. I like this one a little bit better--and it's also a tad easier.

Seasoning pack replacement:

1 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
3/4 tsp celery salt
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp carrot powder (found it on Amazon)
1 tsp dried parsley flakes

Discard seasoning packet that comes with the rice-a-roni and use this instead, otherwise follow packet directions.

Picnic-sized BBQ Beans

A combination of beans in a sweet and spicy BBQ-type sauce, prepared in a large slow-cooker. Vegetarian. Onion and garlic free!

Sauce:

2 cups brown sugar
1 (12 oz) can tomato paste
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup cider vinegar
3 Tbsp white vinegar
2 Tbsp pureed carrots (yes, baby food)
1 Tbsp plus 1 tsp ground mustard
1 Tbsp salt
2 tsp paprika
2 tsp celery salt
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

4 cans (15.5 oz) great northern beans
4 cans (15.5 oz) butter beans (or lima beans)
2 cans (15.5 oz) dark red kidney beans
2 cans (15.5 oz) light red kidney beans

Mix sauce ingredients in a large crock pot. Drain and rinse beans and add. Cook on low for 5-6 hours or until beans are tender. Stir occasionally, adding water if the sauce evaporates.

Zucchini Meatballs/Meatloaf (Onion and Garlic Free)

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
2 cups shredded zucchini
1 cup bread crumbs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
1 tsp salt
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp parsley
1/2 tsp pepper

tomato puree(optional)

Directions

Mix all ingredients.

To make meatloaf, place in bread pan and form into loaf. Cook at 350 degrees for 60 minutes. Drizzle top with tomato puree. Bake for an additional fifteen minutes, until safe internal temperature is reached. (Ovens vary.)

To make meatballs, measure by tablespoon and form into balls. Cook on greased cookie sheet at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes, or until no longer pink in the center.

Freezes well for use with spaghetti or in meatball subs year round.

Nutrition Facts: Serving Size 1 small meatball (24.5 g), Calories 40, Total Fat 1.4g, Saturated Fat 0.6g, Cholesterol 16mg, Sodium 71mg, Total Carbohydrates 1.6g, Dietary Fiber 0.1g, Sugars 0.4g, Protein 5.0g, Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 1%, Calcium 2%, Iron 3%

Chili (onion and garlic free)

I realized I never posted my chili recipe. Good weather for it!

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
1 (12 oz) can tomato paste
1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
2 1/2 oz carrots, pureed (baby food) Or finely grated carrots, but baby food is easy and mimics some of the onion flavor
2 green peppers
1 tbsp chili pepper
1 tbsp cocoa powder
2 (15.5 oz) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 tsp salt
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp oregano
1 cup water
1 tbsp hot sauce (my store brand is onion and garlic free. If unavailable, consider red pepper flakes to taste)

Directions

Brown beef. Drain grease. (Recipe can be made vegetarian by substituting crumbles.)

Finely process green peppers. Puree one can of beans. Combine all ingredients in a large crock pot. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.

I serve with shredded cheddar cheese and tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts Serving Size (216.8 g), Calories 305, Total Fat 2.9g, Saturated Fat 0.9g,
Trans Fat 0.0g, Cholesterol 25mg, Sodium 321mg, Total Carbohydrates 48.3g, Dietary Fiber
12.1g, Sugars 8.0g, Protein 24.2g, Vitamin A 34% • Vitamin C 42%, Calcium 9% • Iron 36%

Margherita Pizza (Onion and Garlic Free)

Dough: 

3/4 cup whole wheat flour
2 1/2 cups white flour
2 tsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1 1/8 cup water
1 1/2 tsp yeast

Toppings:

1/4 cup olive oil
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp sea salt
6 oz mozzarella cheese
4 Tomatoes
10 basil leaves
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (the real stuff, not from the green can)

Directions:

Prepare dough (first six ingredients) in bread maker according to instructions for your machine.

Remove and stretch to pizza pan. Place in warm place to rise for 20-40 minutes.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Slice tomatoes thinly and toss with salt, Italian seasoning, and olive oil. Let sit for 10 minutes.

Brush dough with marinade (from tomatoes). Layer mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, Parmesan cheese. Bake until done, about 20-30 minutes.

Serving Size: 1/8th pizza (182.0 g), Calories 345, Calories from Fat 128, Total Fat 14.2g, Saturated Fat 2.1g, Cholesterol 19mg, Sodium 455mg, Total Carbohydrates 42.5g, Dietary Fiber 2.3g, Sugars 1.8g, Protein 11.8g, Vitamin A 15%, Vitamin C 13%, Calcium 12%, Iron 15%

Vegetarian Calico Beans (Onion and Garlic Free)

Made in a crockpot, beans don't get any easier. Those without an intolerance to onion and garlic can certainly save a step and substitute regular ketchup for the homemade variety. These are vegetarian and onion- and garlic-free.

Ingredients (Makes 12 servings)
1 can great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
1 can butter beans, drained and rinsed
1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup onion and garlic free ketchup
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tsp ground mustard
1 tbsp vinegar

Directions

Place all ingredients in a slow cooker. Cook on low for 5-6 hours. This is enough for my family. I double  (or triple!) the recipe for potlucks and picnics.

Nutrition Facts Serving Size 131.0 g, Calories 261, Calories from Fat 25, Total Fat 2.8g, Saturated Fat 0.9g, Trans Fat 0.0g, Cholesterol 2mg, Sodium 280mg, Total Carbohydrates 47.4g, Dietary Fiber 9.8g, Sugars 9.5g, Protein 13.5g, Vitamin A 3%,Vitamin C 21%, Calcium 8%, Iron 26%