Cream Cheese and Cucumber Tea Sandwiches

Cream Cheese and Cucumber Sandwiches

1 (8 oz.) pkg cream cheese, softened
1/2 C. Veganaise
1 (.70 oz.) Good Seasons Italian dressing mix
1 French bread
1 to 2 cucumbers

Mix together softened cream cheese, Veganaise, and dry dressing mix.
Spread on slices of loaf. Top with sliced cucumbers and sprinkle with salt, if desired. Makes 20 servings.

Savory Sandwich Spread

Savory Sandwich Spread

1 onion, chopped (Walla Walla Sweet)

1 can olives

1 cup walnuts

1 can garbanzo beans

1/4 - 1/2 cup Vegannaise

2 Tbsp. McKay's Chicken-style seasoning

1 Tbsp. Bill's Best Beaf Seasoning

garlic powder to taste

Mix in food processor until well blended. If you wish for a thinner
spread (or dip) add soy milk.

Nutty Sandwich Spread

Nutty Sandwich Spread

1 1/4 cups garbanzo beans, cooked, reserve liquid
2/3 cup olives, chopped
1/3 cup garbanzo liquid
1/3 cup peanut butter
1 1/2 Tbsp. tomato paste
3/4 tsp. Brewer's yeast
1/16th tsp. onion powder (or more)
1/16th tsp. lemon juice (or more)

Mash the garbanzos completely. Add the remaining ingredients and mash well.
Serve on whole grain bread. This spread is similar to a Nuteena spread.

Brunch Eggs

Brunch Eggs 

(make the night before and bake the next a.m.)

Toss together and put in greased 8"x8" baking dish:

2 cups croutons 
2 cups shredded cheese

Mix together the following and pour over croutons and cheese:

4 eggs
2 cups milk
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp powdered mustard

Cover with foil and refrigerate over night.

Remove foil and bake at 325° F. For 55 minutes. Serve piping hot!

Oatmeal Patties

Oatmeal Patties

• 4 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups cracker crumbs
• 1 1/2 cups quick oats
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 cup chopped walnuts (or pecans)
• 2/3 cup minced celery
• 2/3 cup minced onion
• 1 T chopped parsley
• 2 T melted butter
• 1 t McKay's Chicken Seasoning
• 1 1/2 t kosher salt
• 1/2 can mushrooms
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Mix all ingredients together. Form into patties and fry in oil.

Serve with gravy or ketchup.

Recipe from Londa R.

An Atmosphere of Beauty

"Children growing up in an atmosphere where beauty is considered an important part of daily life cannot help being inspired to develop their own original ideas in these areas, nor can they help being prepared to live aesthetically themselves. There is a 'togetherness' in sharing a prepared table that even very small children feel, although they cannot express it verbally." 

Edith Schaeffer

These are words that guided me on my homemaking journey at the beginning of my child rearing years. Mrs. Schaeffer speaks so eloquently when she writes; she creates word pictures of simple things that speak so profoundly to our souls. In another place she shares that every dinner table should have a centerpiece that is vibrant, interesting, and transitions with the seasons and experiences of life. Such a focal point provides family members with objects of nature and beauty to enjoy. Flowers, moss, rocks, shells, seed pods, and more can be gathered outdoors and be brought inside to make creative points of interest without added expense or fuss. Including children and grandchildren in the process might mean adding points of color found in small toys like Lego's, plastic figures, or miniature tea sets. An atmosphere where creativity is encouraged can inspire a child and set the stage for original ideas as they grow through life.