tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878746617917515597Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:16:25 +0000full_titleMain DishesSaladsSide DishesCulinary WisdomBreakfast FoodsDressings and GarnishingsSoupsMenu Plan MondayHealthReal FoodEggsBiblical WomanhoodFranziskaSandwichesSnacksDomesticityFood SmartsMain Dish SaladsDessertsWell-beingAppetizersBeveragesGluten FreeRaw FoodsIn the PantryMexican FoodAsian FareFood QuotesPaleoPreserving the HarvestSalsas and SaucesSweetsBackyard ChickensBiographyBook ReviewBowl MealContributing WriterDaily LifeFermented FoodsGood FatHealthy Home HygieneKetoKindness EvangelismMovie ReviewPoetryPrinting RecipesProBioticsRecipe IndexThanksgivinggreat grandmother's wise culinary customs for today's kitchenhttp://www.franziskaspantry.com/noreply@blogger.com (Sharon Kaufman)Blogger190125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878746617917515597.post-3377792877346037455Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:38:00 +00002026-04-20T11:48:32.397-07:00First off, I'd like to tell you why this recipe has a special place in my heart - why I love it so much and have made it often myself. My mom made this delicious stew often for her family (I was just a kid at the time) and all of us loved it. On one occasion, as our family sat at the dining table (something we did everyday, twice a day - for breakfast and supper) with this stew in our bowls,http://www.franziskaspantry.com/2026/04/cabbage-patch-stew.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sharon Kaufman)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878746617917515597.post-2323751042252363747Wed, 08 Feb 2023 01:03:00 +00002026-04-20T18:19:00.372-07:00Ingredients:Ginger Chicken:1/4 cup honey1/4 cup coconut aminos, tamari, or low sodium soy sauce1 tablespoon avocado oil (or high heat oil)1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger1 teaspoon minced garlic1.5 pounds organic chicken breastBowls:1 cup uncooked rice1 medium head broccoli, chopped1 large sweet potato, chopped1/2 tablespoon avocado oil1/2 teaspoon garlic powdersalt + pepper, to taste1 http://www.franziskaspantry.com/2023/02/honey-ginger-chicken-bowls.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sharon Kaufman)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878746617917515597.post-4878822331575853922Tue, 25 Oct 2022 17:12:00 +00002022-10-31T17:52:42.252-07:00 Ingredients:Carne Asada:Avocado oil or cooking spray1 (12-oz.) flank steak¾ teaspoon kosher salt, divided½ teaspoon black pepper, dividedBean and Onion Mixture:2 teaspoons olive oil¾ cup chopped white onion½ cup chicken stock 1 (15-oz.) can of unsalted pinto beans, rinsed and drainedSalad:3 cups chopped romaine lettuce1 ½ cups mild or medium tomato salsa1 1/2 cups mild or medium green http://www.franziskaspantry.com/2022/10/carne-asada-bowl.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sharon Kaufman)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878746617917515597.post-2794347444354978055Sat, 22 Oct 2022 16:50:00 +00002022-10-25T08:51:47.696-07:00Do you have childhood memories of hamburger buns piled high with Sloppy Joe filling? And of course, there were also crunchy dill pickle slices on the side along with a heaping mound of potato chips. If that's what you remember (or even if you don't), get ready to welcome back the classic and comforting Sloppy Joe with a new twist - the Sloppy Joe in a bowl. This tasty new presentation of thehttp://www.franziskaspantry.com/2022/10/sloppy-joe-bowls-paleo-or-non-paleo.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sharon Kaufman)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878746617917515597.post-8878941894761777877Fri, 27 Aug 2021 19:05:00 +00002022-10-31T18:06:19.966-07:00Asian FareGluten FreeKetoMain Dish SaladsMain DishesPaleoIngredients: SALAD:1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces3 navel oranges (see notes) or 6 Mandarin oranges, peeled and sectioned16 ounces brown rice fettuccine noodles, cooked according to directions4 cups shredded red cabbage4 cups shredded green cabbage1 1/2 cups chopped celery6 green onions (including green tops), sliced diagonally4 cups cubed cooked chicken2 http://www.franziskaspantry.com/2021/08/chinese-chicken-salad-bowls.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sharon Kaufman)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878746617917515597.post-8883959375745168347Tue, 06 Jul 2021 21:26:00 +00002021-07-21T19:11:55.024-07:00Bowl Mealfull_titleMexican FoodSaladsIngredients:Pork Carnitas:1 tablespoon garlic powder½ tablespoon chipotle powder½ tablespoon brown sugar or sugar substitute such as Monk Fruit sweetener½ tablespoon chili powder½ tablespoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon ground oregano½ teaspoon paprika powder½ teaspoon ground cinnamon½ teaspoon black pepper1 teaspoon salt2–3 pound pork shoulder2 tablespoons olive oil1 medium white onion, chopped5http://www.franziskaspantry.com/2021/07/slow-cooker-carnitas-burrito-bowls.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sharon Kaufman)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878746617917515597.post-1308275726511693353Sun, 02 May 2021 15:38:00 +00002021-05-02T09:38:08.116-07:00full_titleSaladsDressing:2/3 cup avocado or sun-palm-coco oil1/3 cup orange juice2 tablespoons red wine vinegar1 small clove garlic1 1/2 tablespoons orange peel, grated1 1/2 teaspoon basil1 teaspoon honey1/4 teaspoon saltpepper to tasteSalad:1 large head romaine lettuce (or preferred green lettuce), torn2 cups red lettuce, torn1/2 cup torn red or green cabbage leaves1/2 of a small red onion, thinly sliced 1http://www.franziskaspantry.com/2021/05/avocado-orange-salad.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sharon Kaufman)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878746617917515597.post-2829193070478133034Tue, 20 Oct 2020 21:42:00 +00002021-08-05T17:02:14.938-07:00Appetizersfull_titleGluten FreeMexican FoodSalsas and SaucesSnacksIngredients:1 large onion or a large bunch of green onions, cut into large chunks1-3 jalapenos, cut into large pieces3 small bell peppers, cored and cut into large chunks6 cloves of garlic, peeled1 cup packed cilantro leaves2 1/2 pounds of Roma tomatoes, cut into quarters (about 8 cups)Juice of one lemon or two limes />2 tablespoons of granulated Celtic sea salt (not rock form)1/4 to 1/2 http://www.franziskaspantry.com/2020/10/tongue-tingling-fermented-tomato-salsa.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sharon Kaufman)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878746617917515597.post-8861151309713929770Mon, 03 Feb 2020 17:16:00 +00002021-05-02T10:39:45.055-07:00Asian Farefull_titleGluten FreeMain Dishes This bowl of Asian fare with all its delectable flavors looked so tempting to me. But, as always, I've adapted it to suit my own tastes and nutritional needs. So get out your cooking tools, gather together all the ingredients and get to making Sweet Potato Chicken Pad Thai Salad Bowls! You're going to love it! Ingredients:SAUCE: 1/4 cup cashew butter 1/4 cup coconut aminos or tamari sauce (http://www.franziskaspantry.com/2020/02/sweet-potato-chicken-pad-thai.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sharon Kaufman)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878746617917515597.post-5805662338876962541Thu, 21 Nov 2019 00:04:00 +00002021-07-06T21:13:41.466-07:00full_titleMain DishesMexican FoodThis is an old family favorite. My mom started making this casserole when I was in high school. We all loved it, even my father who was not at all crazy about tortillas. He remarked often that he thought they resembled paper plates in texture, taste and appearance. He had grown up in Oklahoma where such things were not served ever. But Chicken Salsa Verde won his heart! Chicken Salsa Verde http://www.franziskaspantry.com/2019/11/chicken-salsa-verde-casserole.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sharon Kaufman)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878746617917515597.post-6427136705715953446Thu, 10 Oct 2019 14:30:00 +00002022-10-25T12:08:38.481-07:00full_titleMain Dish SaladsMain DishesPaleoThis recipe has both a Traditional rice and topping option and a Paleo cauliflower rice and topping option. Decide which option you want to make - Paleo or Traditional - and then review and focus on the directions for that option. Otherwise, you may get confused. (Scroll down for Paleo option, which is found below traditional option.) The directions, however, for making the Beef http://www.franziskaspantry.com/2019/10/beef-barbacoa-bowls.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sharon Kaufman)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878746617917515597.post-4436583416344643471Fri, 20 Sep 2019 22:17:00 +00002019-10-05T07:36:31.824-07:00Breakfast Foodsfull_titleGluten Free These pancakes are so good - fluffy, tasty and gluten-free. Made with green banana flour, these pancakes are actually good for you.  The bananas that constitute green banana flour are not the typical banana that Americans buy from the grocery store. Rather, the flour is from unripened Brazilian bananas (and from other countries as well). Banana flour can be used in many offerings that http://www.franziskaspantry.com/2019/09/banana-banana-pancakes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sharon Kaufman)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878746617917515597.post-4726526750938993550Thu, 19 Sep 2019 18:29:00 +00002022-04-12T20:38:42.141-07:00full_titleMain Dish Salads Salad Dressing: 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (with the mother) 1/4 cup organic extra virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon each salt, chili powder. cumin and oregano Salad: 1 pound of leftover grilled steak, pork or chicken, cut into bitesize strips 12 miniature sweet peppers, halved and seeded 1 medium red onion, cut into thin wedges 2 cups cherry tomatoes 2 medium ears sweet corn, husks http://www.franziskaspantry.com/2019/09/fajita-in-bowl.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sharon Kaufman)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878746617917515597.post-2529252802751720512Thu, 19 Sep 2019 15:37:00 +00002019-09-22T19:23:20.101-07:00full_titleSoups Ingredients: 1 lb. hot Italian sausage, casing removed 6 cups chicken bone stock (get the recipe here) 6 russet potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch cubes 8 slices of bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces ½ large onion, diced 2-3 cloves of garlic, minced 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes 4 cups chopped kale 1 16-ounce can of Great Northern Beans, Cannellini beans or another white bean 1http://www.franziskaspantry.com/2019/09/tuscan-sausage-and-potato-soup.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sharon Kaufman)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878746617917515597.post-7803169348447456473Wed, 18 Sep 2019 13:10:00 +00002019-09-20T14:55:19.975-07:00full_titleSoups Ingredients: 1 tablespoon bacon drippings 6 slices bacon, roughly chopped 3 pounds chuck beef, cut into 2-inch pieces 1/2 cup red cooking wine 2 1/2 cups beef bone stock 1/2 cup tomato sauce 1 teaspoon glucomannan 2 large carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces 1 white onion, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 tablespoon minced garlic 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped or 3 teaspoons dried http://www.franziskaspantry.com/2019/09/instant-pot-beef-bourguignon.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sharon Kaufman)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878746617917515597.post-1453550374470003742Wed, 18 Sep 2019 05:20:00 +00002019-09-20T14:55:39.261-07:00full_titleSalads Ingredients: 1 large green bell pepper, cut into thin strips 3 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges, or the equivalent of grape tomatoes cut in half 1 large English hothouse cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, cut into 1/4 -inch slices  3/4 kalamata olives, pitted and halved 2/3 cup chopped red onion 1/3 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley 5 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons fresh http://www.franziskaspantry.com/2019/09/roasted-pepper-cucumber-and-tomato-salad.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sharon Kaufman)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878746617917515597.post-7028943729304965594Wed, 18 Sep 2019 01:55:00 +00002019-09-22T19:12:34.660-07:00full_titleSalads Salad Ingredients: 1/2 lb. carrots, grated 1 15-oz. can pineapple (in its own juice), drained 1/4 c. sliced red onions 1 c. shredded dried unsweetened coconut 2 T. raisins 1 1/2 T. raw honey 1 recipe Coriander Dressing (recipe follows) Poppy seeds for garnish, if desired Salad Directions:  1. In a large salad bowl combine carrot, pineapple, coconut and honey.  2. Make http://www.franziskaspantry.com/2019/09/pineapple-coconut-carrot-salad-with.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sharon Kaufman)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878746617917515597.post-6688144157610177501Wed, 18 Sep 2019 01:32:00 +00002019-09-20T14:56:25.275-07:00full_titleMain Dish Salads Ingredients: 2 c. leftover chicken meat, sliced 1/2-inch thick 1/2 c. lightly salted roasted organic peanuts 1/2 c. diced celery 1.2 c. diced green bell pepper 2. T. real brewed soy sauce (Trader Joe's or Kikkoman) 2 T. brown rice vinegar 2 t. expeller-expressed dark roasted sesame oil 2 t. expeller-expressed peanut oil 1 t. raw, unfiltered honey 1 green onion, chopped real sea salt or Redmondhttp://www.franziskaspantry.com/2019/09/chicken-and-toasted-peanut-salad.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sharon Kaufman)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878746617917515597.post-1728674993081990379Mon, 16 Sep 2019 03:40:00 +00002019-09-15T20:46:05.552-07:00Dessertsfull_titleReal Food My husband, Robert, is such a fresh strawberry lover. In the summer, we have strawberries and cream at least several times per week. AT LEAST! He loves this simple dessert. In fact, he loves it so much, he learned how to make it for himself and he always makes extra for me. But don't get this dessert confused with strawberry shortcake. Strawberries and cream is just that - strawberries with http://www.franziskaspantry.com/2019/09/strawberries-and-cream.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sharon Kaufman)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878746617917515597.post-2021405233997005596Thu, 12 Sep 2019 21:18:00 +00002019-09-12T17:29:56.009-07:00Dressings and Garnishingsfull_titleReal Food Easy Poppy Seed Dressing: 1 c. organic avocado oil 2/3 c. unfiltered raw honey or pure organic maple syrup 1/3 c. raw apple cider vinegar (Whole Foods brand is good) 1 t. dry mustard 1 1/2 t. poppy seeds 1/2 t. salt 1/4 t. pepper Directions:  1. Place all ingredients in a 1-quart jar.  2. Cap jar securely and shake to blend ingredients.  3. Refrigerate until time to serve.&http://www.franziskaspantry.com/2019/09/easy-poppy-seed-dressing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sharon Kaufman)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878746617917515597.post-403379481009642845Mon, 02 Sep 2019 04:30:00 +00002019-09-13T09:01:44.917-07:00full_titleReal FoodSoupsThis is my mom's recipe and I love it now, 50 years after having moved out on my own, as much I did as a kid sitting at my parent's table, slurping up every last trace of it from my bowl. It's hearty and savory and I'm getting a hankering for it just writing this post. Ingredients: 3 tbsp. bacon drippings 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 1 onion, coarsely chopped 1 16-ounce can diced tomatoes 4 cups http://www.franziskaspantry.com/2019/09/hamburger-soup.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sharon Kaufman)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878746617917515597.post-280212345147582089Sat, 31 Aug 2019 22:34:00 +00002019-09-13T09:02:01.389-07:00full_title Note: It is important to clarify that hormonal imbalance is not exclusive to older women. Even teenagers can be affected by it, PMS being one of the symptoms. Please keep reading. Me, imbalanced? A little over ten years ago, I encountered premenopausal problems that included, emotional ups and downs, sleepless nights, difficulties with my cycle, hot flashes and more. At one point I http://www.franziskaspantry.com/2019/08/note-it-is-important-to-clarify-that.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sharon Kaufman)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878746617917515597.post-7179135369640220991Thu, 10 Jan 2019 00:48:00 +00002019-09-20T15:19:40.917-07:00full_titleMain DishesReal FoodSoups This soup is so delicious! But it becomes so much better when eaten with people that you've invited into your home to minister the love of Christ to, whether they are your kindred in Christ, your neighbors or "strangers".  In the Instant Pot, it takes less than an hour - closer to half an hour - to prepare. Oh, the ease of preparing this wonderfully satisfying and http://www.franziskaspantry.com/2019/01/instant-pot-broccoli-cheddar-soup.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sharon Kaufman)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878746617917515597.post-3919134384639508911Thu, 18 Oct 2018 16:39:00 +00002019-09-14T05:00:36.676-07:00Biblical WomanhoodBreakfast Foodsfull_titleKindness EvangelismMain DishesReal Food Last week four of my dear friends came to my home for a book club meeting. We had breakfast together and discussed the book we are reading together - The Gospel Comes with a House Key by Rosaria Butterfield. This book is all about what the author calls "radically ordinary hospitality". She wrote the book based on her own salvation experience and it is compelling to read. The book calls http://www.franziskaspantry.com/2018/10/sausage-egg-and-cream-cheese-breakfast.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sharon Kaufman)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878746617917515597.post-2958993773275505627Fri, 24 Aug 2018 23:23:00 +00002019-09-13T09:04:51.480-07:00Breakfast Foodsfull_titleSnacks One of my readers recently left a comment requesting a recipe for granola. So I'm posting the recipe I've used from a book called  Eat Fat, Lose Fat by Sally Fallon and Dr. Mary Enig. It comes from the people at the Weston A. Price Foundation. Here it is: Coconut Granola 8 cups rolled oats 1/2 cup melted butter 1/2 cup melted coconut oil  1 1/2 cups whole yogurthttp://www.franziskaspantry.com/2018/08/one-of-my-readers-left-request-recently.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sharon Kaufman)0