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Maple Bulgur Pudding

Ingredients: 1 cup medium grain bulgur 2 cups water 2 cups milk 2 tsp salted butter 2 tbsp maple syrup 1/4 tsp salt Directions: The night before, place the bulgur in a medium saucepan with salt. Bring 1 cup water to a boil and pour over the bulgur. Cover with a lid and leave overnight. …

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Oven Roasted Peppers Recipe

HERE’s HOW to ROAST RED PEPPERS in the OVEN Set the over on a broil setting Place dry whole peppers on a baking sheet.  You can line with foil for easy clean up if desired. Broil the peppers until they are blistered and blackened all over, turning them as necessary. Place the roasted peppers in …

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Easy Cream of Spinach Soup

Spinach Soup Ingredients: 1 pound fresh cleaned and chopped spinach 1/2 cup unsalted butter 2 tbsp plain all-purpose flour 2 cups milk pepper to taste salt to taste 2 cups water for boiling Directions: Boil the chopped spinach in salted water for about 15-20 minutes. Drain, leave to cool for 10-15 minutes, then puree. Melt …

Breads

Bulgarian Peasant Bread

INGREDIENTS 3 cups all-purpose flour (413 grams) 1 teaspoon salt (5 grams) ½ teaspoon active dry yeast (3 grams) 1 ¾ cups warm water (400 ml) additional flour for dusting the counter and top of the bread INSTRUCTIONS Mix the dry ingredients in a  big bowl. Add the water and mix with a spatula until …

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Homemade Sun Yogurt

Ingredients 1 to 2 quarts milk 2 to 3 tablespoons plain yogurt Using the Sun Pour 1 quart warmed milk into a glass-lidded bowl or casserole dish. Add 3 tablespoons plain yogurt and cover with the glass lid or a clear glass pie pan. Place in the sun on a warm (not too hot) summer …