Granola (adapted for our family from Tammy’s Recipes)

Granola Yield: 10 cups Ingredients: 6 c rolled oats 1/2 c brown sugar (or better yet, maple sugar…slightly less is necessary) 3/4 c wheat germ 1/2 c flaked coconut 1/4 c sesame seeds (skip most of the time) 1 c chopped walnuts, almonds, pecans, golden flax seeds, or raw sunflower seeds (I use walnuts or …

Hearty Beef Stew ( modified Martha Stewart recipe)

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch pieces 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced tomatoes with green chiles Coarse salt and pepper 3/4 pound small potatoes, halved 2 medium onions, large chop 1/4 lb peas 3-4 carrots, large pieces   Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large …