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Dandelion Soup

Posted on April 29, 2010 at 10:18 AM Comments comments (0)

2 qt. dandelion greens

2 qt. chicken stock

1/2 cup rice

1 lb. ground beef

1 egg

2 Tbsp. cracker crumbs

3 Tbsp. minced cilantro

1 Tbsp. minced onions

1/4 tsp. garlic

3 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese



Bring chicken stock to a boil. Add dandelions. Simmer. Add rice. Combine beef, eggs, crackers,cilantro,onions, garlic, and Parmesan cheese to create meatballs. When greens are tender, add meatballs and simmer 15 minutes...

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Venison Sauberbraten

Posted on November 19, 2009 at 12:33 PM Comments comments (0)

This recipe is from one of my favorite homesteading reference books; Country Wisdom and Know How: Everything You Need to Know to Live Off the Land. from the Editors of Storey Books


1 lg venison roast

2 medium onions chopped

2 bay leaves

12 peppercorns

6 whole cloves

2 tsp of salt

1 cup apple cider

1/2 cup apple cider vinegar

1 cup boiling water

1/4 cup cooking oil

12 gingersnap cookies crushed

2 tsp ...

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Venison Stew

Posted on November 19, 2009 at 12:17 PM Comments comments (3)

This recipe is from one of my favorite homesteading reference books; Country Wisdom and Know How: Everything You Need to Know to Live Off the Land. from the Editors of Storey Books.


2-3 lbs venison cut to1-in cubes.

1/2 cup flour

1tbsp salt

1/8 tbsp pepper

1/4 cup oil

2 cups boiling water

1 bay leaf

2 beef bouillon cubes

12 small whole onions peeled

6 carrots peeled and chunked

1 pkg frozen or can of Lima beans

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Venison Roast

Posted on November 19, 2009 at 12:01 PM Comments comments (0)

This recipe is from one of my favorite homesteading reference books; Country Wisdom and Know How: Everything You Need to Know to Live Off the Land. from the Editors of Storey Books.


4 tbsp. cooking oil

1 tbsp. vinegar

1/4 cup Ketchup

2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1 clove of garlic, chopped


Combine ingredients. Cover and refrigerate over night. Use as a basting sauce for venison roast or any large game roast. Bake at 325 4-6 hrs, bastin...

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