Sabbath Roast

My aunt makes a vegetarian roast called Sabbath Roast, that my dd, A2 really likes, here's the recipe (with a couple adaptations I've made):

SABBATH ROAST

1 cup dry burger granules (TVP) reconstituted with 1 cup hot water (next time I'm going to try replacing some of the TVP with cooked lentils)

½-1 cup shredded cheese

1 medium onion,  chopped fine in food processor

1 cup crushed cracker crumbs

¾ cup cream

1/8 cup oil

¼ tsp sage

½ tsp salt

1/8 tsp mace (I couldn't find this in our grocery store, so left it out)

½ tsp poultry seasoning

2 eggs

Mix all ingredients well; spray baking dish with Pam  and bake 45-60 minutes at 350. 

(My aunt said she uses a 7x11 pan for 1 recipe and a 9x13 pan if doubled or tripled, I used an 8x8 pan for a single recipe)

Shepherd Pie

This is my friend, Jenni's recipe, adapted for us being vegetarian LOL.

ETA: I made this last night substituting lentils for half the TVP and it was fine. Lentils are a healthier, cheaper alternative to the TVP :)

DH didn't like this (he informed me that he prefers things "separate") but the girls each had 2 platefuls! It's not something I'd make just for myself, but given how much I've been struggling to figure out stuff to feed my kids lately, we'll be making it for lunch occasionally :)

1 lb rehydrated TVP (1 c dry)
3/4 c diced onion
2 tsp garlic
2 Tbsp flour
1/2 c beef flavored broth
1/2 c milk
some frozen green beans
2 c mashed potatoes

Brown meat, onions & garlic. Add flour & incorporate thoroughly then add liquid & bring to a boil. Transfer meat to casserole, add a layer of green beans, top w/ mashed potatoes & bake 20-30 min at 400.

Angie's Macaroni & Cheese

This is one of the recipes my friend Angie stocked our freezer with when our twins were born. It's yummy, and easy, so I got the recipe from her once the girls were old enough for me to think about cooking and such LOL.

For an 8x8 pan: (double for 9x13)

2 c macaroni, cooked (whole wheat works fine)
2 Tbsp butter
sm onion, chopped
2 Tbsp flour (whole wheat works fine)
salt & pepper
2 c milk
2 c cheese, plus extra for top


In saucepan, saute onion in butter. Add (on med-low) flour, salt, pepper, slowly add milk. Let thicke, add cheese (on low) and melt. Pour over macaroni. Mix and put into casserole dish. Top with shredded cheese. Bake uncovered 1/2 hr at 350.

Mexican Pasta

I got this from my friend Angie (who found it in one of the little books of recipes (this one was vegetarian recipes) you often find with the magazines at checkout at grocery stores). It started out as stuffed shells, but I'm lazy so we progressed from stuffed shells, to lasagna, and now more of a "baked ziti" type thing (it can also be made into enchiladas, using flour toritillas).
8 oz cooked & drained pasta (shapes like penne or rototini work well)
2 tsp veg oil (I use olive oil)
1 med onion, chopped (1/2 c)
1 can pinto beans or black beans (or one of each if doing a double recipe). For those who make beans from scratch a can is generally about 2 c cooked beans.
1 1/2 tsp chili powder
1 pkg cream cheese, softened
3/4 c taco sauce
1 c shredded colby-jack cheese (or taco cheese) . . . or now that we use raw dairy, I'll probably try it with cheddar since that's what I can get raw.
1/2 c crushed corn chips
Sour cream to garnish

Heat oil in 2 qt saucepan over med heat. Cook onion in oil about 5 min, stirring frequently. Stir in beans, chili powder, cream cheese & 1/4 c taco sauce. Heat over med-low 2-3 min. stirring occasionally until cheese is melted. Heat oven to 350. Spray 8x8 pan with cooking spray. Stir mixture and pasta together and place in pan. Pour remaining taco sauce over top. Cover and bake 20 min. Sprinkle with cheese and corn chips. Bake uncovered 10 min. Garnish with sour cream.

Alpine Casserole

1 Tbsp butter
2 c diced celery
1/4 c minced onion
3 c diced (vegetarian) chicken (we generally use "Fri Chik")
2 c herb stuffing
1 c shredded cheese
1 c swiss cheese
3/4 c mayonnaise
1/2 c milk
1/2 c water

Melt butter in skillet, saute celery and onions. Combine with all remaining ingredients and place in a 9x13 casserole dish. Bake covered at 350 for 45 minutes.