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Homemade Organic Fresh Take Cottage Pie

Here’s What You’ll Need:

Here’s How I do it:

To Make the Mashed Potatoes:

  1. Rinse the potatoes thoroughly under cold running water; Chop the potatoes into cubes of the same size.
  2. In a stock pot, bring 4 quarts of unchlorinated and unfluoridated water to a boil; Add the cubed potatoes and cook for 20 minutes, or until fork tender then strain the potatoes reserving the cooking water.
  3. Place the cooked potatoes, butter, 1 cup reserved potato cooking water, and the cheese blend from the Homemade Organic Copycat Kraft Fresh Take Rosemary and Garlic recipe into a medium mixing bowl; Mash until well combined and smooth, adding additional potato water if necessary.

To Make the Beef Stew:

  1. Preheat the oven to 375° Fahrenheit.
  2. Meanwhile, start defrosting the meat mix:  Pour 1/4 cup water into a deep saucepan with lid; Add the frozen meat mix, carrots and onions.  Simmer for 15 minutes over medium heat, covered.  Uncover; break up the frozen chunks into smaller pieces.  Add the garlic (if using); Cover and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  3. Add the flour, salt, parsley, rosemary, thyme, ground peppercorns and sage to the beef mixture and stir until well combined.
  4. Add the peas, green beans, beef stock and vegetable stock, stir until thoroughly combined; Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until thickened and bubbly.

To assemble the casserole:

  1. Place the beef stew mixture in the bottom of an 8″ x 8″ casserole dish.
  2. Carefully top the stew mixture with the potato mixture.
  3. Sprinkle the breadcrumb and seasoning blend from the Homemade Organic Copycat Fresh Take Rosemary and Garlic recipe on top of the casserole.
  4. Bake at 375° Fahrenheit for 35 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly around the edges and the breadcrumbs are a light golden brown.
  5. Enjoy!

 

Homemade Organic Tuna Helper Tuna Creamy Parmesan

Here’s What You’ll Need:

Here’s How I do it:

  1. If using Homemade Organic Freezer Ground Meat Mix:  Pour 1/4 cup water and butter into a deep saucepan with lid; Add the frozen meat mix, carrots and onions (if using).  Simmer for 15 minutes over medium heat, covered.  Uncover; break up the frozen chunks into smaller pieces.  Add the garlic (if using); Cover and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.  Proceed with step 3.
  2. To a large frying pan with lid, add the butter, onions, carrots and garlic, then saute until the onions are clear; Add the cooked, flaked fish (if using).
  3. Add the flour to the skillet; Stir until well combined.
  4. Pour in the fish stock, water, buttermilk and peas (if using).
  5. Stir in the salt, pepper and parsley flakes; Stir until well blended.
  6. Add the fusilli pasta to the skillet and mix well.
  7. Cover and bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer; Cook for 16-22 minutes or until the pasta is al dente.
  8. Stir in the Parmigiano Reggiano cheese until melted and well combined.
  9. Enjoy!

Homemade Organic Chicken Helper Ultimate Creamy Carbonara

I have modified this recipe to use ground chicken instead of cubed raw chicken.

Here’s What You’ll Need:

Here’s How I do it:

  1. In a deep frying pan, with lid, fry the bacon pieces until crispy.
  2. Remove the bacon from the heat, dice small, and set aside; Reserve bacon grease for another use, keeping 1 Tbsp. in the pan.  If not using the ground chicken mix, proceed to step 4.
  3. If using Homemade Organic Freezer Ground Chicken Mix:  Pour 1/2 cup unchlorinated and unfluoridated water into the same frying pan used for the bacon; Add the frozen chicken mix, onion and carrots. Simmer for 15 minutes over medium heat, covered.  Uncover; break up the frozen chunks into smaller pieces; Cover and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.  Proceed with step 6.
  4. Saute the chicken in the frying pan used for the bacon until halfway done.
  5. Add the onion, carrots and garlic and saute with the ground chicken for 6 to 7 minutes until the chicken is light tan and the onions are clear.
  6. Add the chicken stock, vegetable stock, whey, heavy cream and milk; Stir well.
  7. Mix the unbroken spaghetti into the skillet.
  8. Add the parsley flakes, turmeric, salt, pepper, roasted garlic, and liquid smoke; Stir well.
  9. Slowly bring the mixture to a boil then simmer, covered, until the pasta is fully cooked, approximately 16-22 minutes.
  10. Add the cheddar, ricotta and Parmigiano cheeses and allow them to melt into the dish.
  11. Enjoy!

Homemade Organic Slow Cooker Spaghetti

Here’s What You’ll Need:

Here’s How I do it:

  1. Add the beef and sausage mixes to a deep frying pan with lid; Pour in 1/2 cup water and bring to a boil.
  2. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes; Break up any large chunks, cover, and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  3. Add the meat mixes to a 5-6 quart slow cooker, along with remaining ingredients (except raw spaghetti).
  4. Heat in slow cooker on LOW for 6 to 8 hours, or on HIGH for 3-5 hours.
  5. Approximately 30-40 minutes before the end of cooking time, cook the raw spaghetti in boiling water (with a pinch of salt) until halfway cooked, approximately 8-13 minutes.
  6. Serve the sauce over the spaghetti.
  7. Enjoy!

Homemade Organic Dairyland Confetti Chicken Casserole

Here’s What You’ll Need:

Here’s How I do it:

  1. Preheat oven to 350° Fahrenheit.
  2. If using Homemade Organic Freezer Ground Chicken Mix: Pour 1/2 cup unchlorinated and unfluoridated water into a deep saucepan with lid; Add the frozen chicken mix, carrots, celery and onion. Simmer for 15 minutes over medium heat, covered.  Uncover; break up the frozen chunks into smaller pieces.  Cover and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.  While the chicken mix is thawing, proceed with step 4.
  3. In a saucepan, combine carrots, onion, celery and chicken stock; Simmer for 20 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, in a 3-quart casserole dish, mix shredded chicken/thawed chicken mix, soup, sour cream, mushrooms, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper; Add simmered vegetables along with the liquid into the casserole dish; Mix well.
  5. Prepare the Homemade Organic Confetti Topping.
  6. Drop the topping by the tablespoonful onto the chicken mixture.
  7. Bake in an oven preheated to 350° Fahrenheit for 40 to 45 minutes.
  8. Sprinkle with cheese and return to oven until melted, approximately 2-3 minutes.
  9. Enjoy!

Homemade Organic Chicken Helper Creamy Chicken and Noodles

I have adapted this recipe to use ground chicken instead of raw cubed chicken.

Here’s What You’ll Need:

Here’s How I do it:

  1.  If using Homemade Organic Freezer Ground Chicken Mix:  Pour 1/2 cup unchlorinated and unfluoridated water into a deep saucepan with lid; Add the frozen chicken mix, onions, mushrooms, celery (if using), and carrots.  Simmer for 15 minutes over medium heat, covered.  Uncover; break up the frozen chunks into smaller pieces.  Add the garlic; Cover and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.  Proceed with step 4.
  2. Brown the chicken in a saucepan until halfway done.
  3. Add the onions, mushrooms, celery (if using), carrots and garlic, then saute with the ground chicken for 6 to 7 minutes until the chicken is light tan and the onions are clear.
  4. Add the chicken stock, vegetable stock, and milk; Stir well.
  5. Stir the egg noodles and peas into the skillet.
  6. Add the parsley flakes, turmeric and salt; Stir well.
  7. Slowly bring the mixture to a boil then simmer, covered, until the noodles fully cooked, approximately 16-22 minutes; Stirring occasionally.
  8. Top with 1 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, 1/4 cup sliced green onions, and/or 1/4 cup Homemade Organic Herbed Breadcrumbs.
  9. Enjoy!

Homemade Organic Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Here’s What You’ll Need:

  • 1 cup Homemade Organic Beef Stock
  • 1 package Homemade Organic Basic Freezer Meatballs
  • 1 cup organic brown rice
  • 1 tsp. Real Salt
  • 4 Tbsp. home rendered tallow, divided
  • 1 cup organic diced pineapple (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 cup organic green bell pepper, 1″ dice
  • 1 cup organic carrots, sliced 1/2″ thick
  • 1 cup organic yellow onion, 1″ dice
  • 2 tsp. organic sesame seeds
  • 1/2 tsp. organic minced fresh ginger; OR organic powdered ginger
  • 3 organic garlic cloves, minced; OR  tsp. organic granulated garlic
  • 1 Tbsp. organic Nama Shoyu (soy sauce)
  • 3 Tbsp. organic unbleached flour combined with 3 Tbsp. organic pasture butter (roux)

Here’s How I do it:

  • Put 2 Tbsp. tallow into a saucepan and melt.
  • Add the uncooked rice, 1 tsp. of salt and beef stock according to the type of rice you’re using  (1 cup for white rice, 2 cups for brown).
  • Once it’s boiling, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 25 minutes for white rice and 45 minutes for brown.  Do NOT stir.
  • While the rice is simmering, cut the bell pepper and onion into 1″ cubes.
  • Heat the saucepan and add the remaining 2 Tbsp. of tallow.
  • Once it’s melted, saute the onions for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Adding the bell pepper and saute for 3 to 4 minutes more.
  • Add the remaining two cups of chicken broth or stock to the saucepan.
  • Add the sugar, vinegar, sesame seeds, pinch or two of salt, pineapple (if using) and meatballs.
  • Allow to saute until the meatballs are heated through to get the flavor mixed with all of the ingredients.
  • Mix the roux into the saucepan and blend thoroughly.
  • Once the sauce is thickened, the dish is ready to serve over hot brown rice.
  • Enjoy!

 

 

Homemade Organic Golden Garden Soup

Here’s What You’ll Need:

  • 6 medium organic carrots [1 lb.], chunked
  • 3 medium organic potatoes, chunked
  • 3 ribs organic celery with leaves, chunked/cut up
  • 2 medium organic yellow onions, chunked
  • 4 cups Homemade Organic Chicken Stock
  • 2 tsp. Homemade Organic Magic Poultry Seasoning
  • 1 tsp. Real Salt
  • 1/4 tsp. organic freshly ground peppercorn blend
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh organic dill, finely minced; OR 1 tsp. organic dried dill
  • 1 cup grass-fed organic whole milk
  • 1/4 cup organic pasture butter

Here’s How I do it:

Stovetop:

  1. Transfer the chopped vegetables to a large stockpot; Add the chicken stock, poultry seasoning, dill and salt; Cover and simmer until tender, about 45 to 60 minutes.
  2. In small batches, add cooked mixture and blend until smooth; Repeat with remaining mixture.
  3. Return pureed mixture to stockpot add milk and butter; Heat until warmed through.
  4. Enjoy!

Slow Cooker:

  1. Coarsely chop the vegetables in small batches using a food processor or blender.
  2. Transfer the chopped vegetables to a __ qt. slow cooker; Add the chicken stock, poultry seasoning, dill and salt; Cover and simmer on low for 6-8 hours.
  3. In small batches, add cooked mixture and blend until smooth; Repeat with remaining mixture.
  4. Return pureed mixture to kettle, add milk and butter and heat on high for 30 minutes, or warmed through.
  5. Enjoy!

Homemade Organic Vegetable Lasagna with White Sauce

This is inspired by the Stouffer’s brand vegetable lasagna.

Here’s What You’ll Need:

  • 9 organic lasagna noodles, unbroken
  • 5-6 organic rainbow carrots, minced
  • 4-5 organic cremini mushrooms, minced
  • 1 head organic broccoli, cut into small florets
  • 1 medium organic yellow onion, minced
  • 2 organic beefsteak tomatoes, diced
  • 2-3 Tbsp. organic pasture butter
  • 4 heaping Tbsp. organic unbleached white flour
  • 4 cloves organic garlic cloves, minced
  • 3/4 cup Homemade Organic Vegetable Stock
  • 1/2 cup grass-fed organic whole milk
  • 1-1/2 cups grass-fed organic heavy cream
  • 2 organic pasture eggs
  • 1/2 cup organic ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup organic Parmesan cheese
, grated
  • 1/2 cup organic Pecorino Romano cheese
, grated
  • 1/2 cup organic Asiago cheese, shredded (if soft; if hard, grate)
  • 1/2 cup organic Mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup Homemade Organic Herbed Breadcrumbs
  • 2 tsp. Homemade Organic Magic Poultry Seasoning
  • 2 tsp. organic parsley flakes
  • 1 tsp. Real Salt, plus an additional pinch, divided
  • 1/2 tsp. organic freshly-ground peppercorn blend

Here’s How I do it:

  1. Preheat oven 375° Fahrenheit.
  2. Bring 1 gallon of water to a boil in a 2-gallon stock pot .
  3. Prepare the vegetables, if you haven’t all ready done so.
  4. Add a pinch of Real Salt to flavor the noodles .
  5. Add lasagna noodles and cook for HALF of the time the package instructs, approximately 6.5 minutes.
  6. Add the half-cooked lasagna noodles into a large mixing bowl filled with COLD water, set aside.
  7. Melt 2-3 Tbsp. butter on low heat in a large saucepan.
  8. Add the carrots to the saucepan and saute for 5 minutes.
  9. Add onion to the saucepan and sauté for 3 minutes.
  10. Add the garlic, mushrooms, tomatoes and broccoli.
  11. Saute the vegetables for an additional 5 minutes.
  12. Remove the vegetables and place into a medium-sized bowl, leaving as much butter in the pan as possible.
  13. Add flour to the butter, and stir constantly until it creates a thick paste.
  14. Add vegetable stock, milk, and cream to the cooked roux.
  15. Increase heat to medium high, stirring until thickened.
  16. Immediately reduce heat to medium, stirring constantly until desired thickness; Remove from heat.
  17. Add 2 eggs to the ricotta, mix well.
  18. Season the ricotta with 1 tsp. Real Salt, parsley, poultry seasoning, and pepper, mix well and set aside.
  19. Grate all cheeses and mix all but ricotta together in a bowl; Set aside.
  20. Mix together herbed breadcrumbs and 1/4 cup of the shredded/grated cheese mixture; Set aside.
  21. Grease a 9″ × 13″ casserole dish with butter.
  22. Place a very thin layer of white sauce on the bottom of the casserole.
  23. Place a layer of 3 noodles on top of the white sauce.
  24. Spread the ricotta mixture on top of the noodles.
  25. Sprinkle 1/3 of the vegetable mixture on top of the ricotta.
  26. Next, sprinkle 1/3 of the remaining shredded/grated cheese mixture over the vegetables.
  27. Continue layering white sauce, noodles, ricotta mixture, veggie mix, and shredded/grated cheese mixture until you have three total layers.
  28. Top the lasagna with the seasoned breadcrumbs.
  29. Bake uncovered 25-30 minutes until top is brown and the sides are bubbly.
  30. Enjoy!

Homemade Organic Classic Chicken Pot Pie

Here’s What You’ll Need:

Here’s How I do it:

  1. Make the pastry crust, if you haven’t all ready done so.
  2. Line a 9″ pie plate with one of the crusts;  Trim the crust at the edge of the pie plate.
  3. Preheat the oven to 425° Fahrenheit.
  4. Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Add the schmaltz and allow to heat until bubbly.
  6. Add the carrots and celery and saute for 5 minutes.
  7. Add the onions and saute for another 3 minutes.
  8. Add the garlic and saute for an additional 2 minutes.
  9. Add the butter and flour to the mixture and stir until well blended.
  10. Pour the stock and chicken into the vegetable mixture.
  11. Bring to a boil.
  12. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer until the mixture is thick and bubbly.
  13. Pour the mixture into the pie crust.
  14. Top with the second pie crust; Cut slits into the crust to allow the steam to escape while cooking.
  15. Bake at 425° Fahrenheit for 25-30 minutes, or until the top crust is golden brown and the mixture inside is bubbly.
  16. Enjoy!