Delicious Garden Patties

These Garden Patties are very easy to make and truly tasty. They go well as a side dish with just about anything and could be slip into buns for a quick and delicious sandwich! Serve as is or topped with your favorite sauce.

1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
1 cup all purpose flour
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1 large carrot
1 large tomato
1 large potato
1 stalk celery
1/2 cup sweet red and green peppers, cut into strips
1 medium onion
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. Italian Seasoning
3 Tbsp. cornstarch
4 Tbsp. sweet paprika powder
1/2 cup water
Salt to taste
1 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil + a little bit extra

Wash and peel the carrot and the potato. Wash the celery and the tomato, cut all of them into chunks. Wash the peppers and cut them into strips, measure 1/2 cup of both red and green.
Take half of the water and pour into a small bowl, add the oats and soak them until they are soft.
Pour th rest of the water into a blender or food processor and process the carrot, the potato, the tomato and the celery with the pepper strips until you have a smooth paste.
Scrape into a bowl and add the oats and the rest of the ingredients, mixing well until you have a soft mixture that is not runny.
Form patties, and cook in a hot skillet, barely "painted" with olive oil to prevent sticking. Turn when set and continue cooking till both sides are golden brown.

Yield: Approximately 1 dozen, depending on the size you make them.

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Savory Cereal Patties

1 cup brown rice, cooked (could be leftovers)
1 cup millet cooked (follow package directions)
1 cup quick oats
3 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 cup wheat germ
Salt to taste
1 stalk celery
1 tomato (medium)
1/2 tsp. coriander seed (powdered)
1/2 tsp. marjoram
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. onion powder (up to 1 Tbsp. onion powder, if you are an onion lover)
2 Tbsp. sweet paprika powder
2 Tbsp. while wheat flour

In a blender, with a little water, process the tomato and the celery stalk till smooth.
Scrape into a bowl and add all the rest of the ingredients, blending well and avoiding lumps.
Form patties and cook in a hook skillet barely "painted" with olive oil till golden brown on both sides.

Yield: About 1 dozen (depending on how big you make them.)


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New Quick and Easy Zuchini Croquettes

Zucchini are favorites around our home, so often, we come up with new ways to make them, and wanted to share this one with you. They are easy and very tasty!
If you are a zucchini lover, you've gotta make these!


2 medium zucchini cut in small cubes
1/2 block tofu, drained
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup all purpose flour
Salt to taste
1 tbsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
2 Tbsp. sweet paprika powder
1 tsp. turmeric
1 1/2 Tbsp. cornstarch

Put tofu in blender with the flour and cornstarch and the water, process till smooth.
Pour into a bowl. Add all the other ingredients. Make sure the batter is neither too thick and lumpy
nor too runny. Drop by large spoonfuls into a hot griddle barely "painted" with olive oil.
Cook about 15 minutesor until golden brown on eachr side.

Yield about 6 or 7. More if made smaller.

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Exotic Rice and Beans with Coconut Milk

Remember your Caribbean vacation? Jamaica and other Caribbean islands prepare rice and beans with a delicious added secret: coconut milk! The flavor is absolutely scrumptious! A real treat which is very easy to prepare. Here, we will share a simple recipe for this exotic and delicious dish.

2 cups brown rice

1 can Pinto beans or preferred kind of beans

1 medium onion (peeled)

1/2 cup green sweet pepper, chopped

1/4 cup sweet red pepper, chopped

Salt to taste

3/4 cup tomato sauce

3 Tbsp. sweet paprika powder

1 Tbsp. garlic powder

1 cilantro sprig

1/2 Tbsp. italian Seasoning (mix of sweet basil, oregano, sage in equal parts)

3 Tbsp. olive oil

3 1/2 cups water (to cook rice, or amount recommended in package)

1 can coconut milk Cook brown rice following package directions until rice begins to open up. Then, add the coconut milk and the beans and all the seasonings and oil. Mix thoroughly, and let simmer covered, over low heat, until the rice has absorbed all the liquid. If a little bit of more water is needed, add it, and let it cook until done. If you really want to be "there" get yourself some ripe plantains and either bake them or slice them lengthwise and "fry" them in a hot skillet barely "painted" with olive oil.

That's like a tropical vacation in winter!

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Carrot and Tofu Patties

Here's another easy and economical recipe which is also nutritious and full of yum!

1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup tofu, mashed
1 Tbsp. onion powder
Salt to taste
1/4 cup walnuts
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 tsp. Italian Seasoning
1 Tbsp. water
1 tsp. olive oil

Mix all ingredients, make patties and bake at 325º F for 15 minutes.
Turn, and bake on the other side till golden brown.
Yield is 6 patties but the recipe can be easily doubled.
Serve as a side dish or use for sandwiches.
Enjoy!

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Soy Zuchini Patties

1 large zuchini squash
1/2 cup soy flour
2 Tbsp. corn starch
Salt to taste
2 Tbsp. sesame seeds
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. turmeric
1/4 tsp. Italian Seasoning
1 Tbsp, sweet paprika powder
1/2 tsp. coriander seeds, ground

Shred the zuchini very fine and mix it in a bowl with the rest of the ingredients.
Form the patties and bake them in an oiled cookie sheet at 350º F until golden brown, turning
to brown on both sides.
Yiled: 6 patties.
This recipe is for a small family or a single person that likes to make food in advance for the
week ahead. You can easily double the recipe for a larger family or to share with company.

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the thorn are coverd with roses." Steps to Christ, page 10.

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one of the most beloved books by Christians around the globe. Printed in more than seventy languages, and bringing encouragement and
ispiration to men and women for generations!
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