Food Storage Recipes from the Relief Society Enrichment Night on Wednesday!

The following are some recipes that we got to sample tonight! They all tasted great!

Enjoy!

Recipe 1		CATEGORY:	Wheat
TITLE:	Basic Cooked Wheat Berries	SERVES:
SOURCE:	I Dare You to Eat It	COOKING TEMP:

INGREDIENTS
4 C	Raw whole wheat
10 C	Water
1 T.	Salt

DIRECTIONS
Oil a large (4 quart or larger) slow cooker and fill with wheat, water and salt. Cover and cook on low all night, 8-10 hours. Cooked wheat may be bagged and stored in the refrigerator for at least a week or in the freezer for months.

Recipe 2		CATEGORY:	Wheat
TITLE:	Hot Chicken and Wheat Casserole	SERVES:
SOURCE:	I Dare You to Eat It	COOKING TEMP:	350 for 45 minutes

INGREDIENTS
½ C	Butter	6 C.		Cooked wheat berries
1 C.	Diced Celery	2 cans		Chicken chunks (12 0z)
1 C.	Diced Onion	1 can		Cream of chicken soup (10 ¾ oz.)
1 C.	Diced green pepper	¾ C		Mayonnaise
2 T.	Butter	1 can		Sliced water chestnuts (6 oz.)
		1 C		breadcrumbs

DIRECTIONS

Saute diced fresh vegetables in ½ C. butter until they are partially cooked and color brightens. Add wheat berries, drained chicken chunks, soup, mayonnaise, and drained water chestnuts. Stir to combine. Pour mixture into an oiled 9 x 13 pan and sprinkle top with breadcrumbs that have been sautéed in 2 T. butter and lightly toasted. Bake. This casserole is one that actually tastes better if prepared a day ahead of time, making it an excellent option for entertaining on the run or for more peaceful Sunday dinners.

Recipe 3		CATEGORY:	Wheat
TITLE:	Curry Chicken and Wheat Salad	SERVES:
SOURCE:	I Dare You to Eat It	COOKING TEMP:

INGREDIENTS
4 C.	Diced cooked chicken	3 C		Cooked wheat berries
1 ½ c	Celery, thinly sliced	½ c		Almonds or walnuts
2 c	Red grapes sliced	½ c		Golden raisins or craisins
				Dressing
		¼ C		Evaporated canned milk
		1 C		Mayonnaise
		½ C		Apricot preserves
		¼ C		Rice wine vinegar
		2 T		Curry powder
		½ tsp.		Salt
		½ tsp.		pepper

DIRECTIONS
Blend dressing ingredients and gently toss with salad ingredients. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Serve over mixed greens or inside a fresh croissant.

Recipe 4		CATEGORY:	Wheat
TITLE:	Fabo Wheat Chili	SERVES:
SOURCE:	I Dare You to Eat It	COOKING TEMP:

INGREDIENTS
1 lb	Ground beef	2 C		Cooked wheat berries
1	Onion, diced	1 Can		Tomato soup (10 ¾ oz)
1	Green pepper, diced	2 Can		Diced tomatoes (14 ½ 0z)
		1 can		Kidney beans with liquid (1 lb 11 oz)
		½ tsp		Paprika
		1 T.		Chili powder
		½ tsp		Dry minced garlic
		1 tsp		Salt
		¼ tsp		Pepper
		1		Bay leaf

DIRECTIONS
Brown ground beef with diced onion and green pepper. Add remainder of the ingredients and simmer for 15 minutes. Garnish with sour cream and grated cheese. A single recipe yields 10 Cups chili, which serves 4-6 people.

Recipe 5		CATEGORY:	Pasta
TITLE:	Tuna Noodles	SERVES:
SOURCE:	I Dare You to Eat It	Cooking Temp	400 for 20 minutes

INGREDIENTS
1 C	Cheese, cubed or shredded	2 C		Macaroni or noodles
1 C	Frozen peas	1 can		Cream of mushroom soup (10 ¾ oz)
		1 can		Evaporated milk (12 0z)
		2 cans		Tuna, drained (6 oz)

DIRECTIONS
Boil macaroni in salted water for 7 minutes and drain. Stir soup, milk, peas, tuna and pasta together in a 2 quart casserole. Bake for 20 minutes, or until hot.. Top with cheese.