Category: Metigoshe Recipes
Cookbook Now For Sale!
July 16, 2018
We have a new cookbook available for sale! You can now bake all of the goodies you have experienced at Metigoshe Ministries. Recipe categories include Cookies, Baked Breakfast Goods, Desserts, Bread, Sourdough and Camp Favorites. Cookbooks are $10 and can … Continue reading
Cranberry Orange Cookies
March 13, 2018
These delicious cookies make a wonderful addition to any holiday dessert spread, both with their beautiful color and their sweet-tart flavor. Cranberry Orange Cookies 1 cup unsalted butter, softened ½ cup white sugar 1 cup brown sugar Zest of 1 … Continue reading
Amazon Chocolate Cake
February 26, 2018
This has become my go-to chocolate cake in recent years. It’s simple, chocolatey, and happens to be vegan (although you wouldn’t guess it) if you’re looking for a new treat for the dairy- or egg-free people in your life. Amazon … Continue reading
Cheddar Bay Biscuits
February 12, 2018
These biscuits are better than the restaurant version, and you don’t even need to leave your house for them! Cheddar Bay Biscuits 2 cups flour 1 tbsp sugar 1 tbsp baking powder 2 tsp garlic powder ½ tsp kosher salt … Continue reading
Roasted Pork Shoulder
January 29, 2018
Roasted Pork Shoulder Slow and steady is the way to go when cooking hard-working cuts of meat like pork shoulder. When buying pork for slow cooking, go for a pork shoulder (also sold as a pork butt or Boston butt) … Continue reading
Lemon Bars
January 15, 2018
These lemon bars can entice even a lemon-hater into their fan club—just ask our staff! Lemon Bars From food.com Crust: 2 cups sifted flour ½ cup powdered sugar 1 cup butter, softened ½ tsp salt Filling: 4 large eggs, beaten … Continue reading
Chicken Enchilada Bake
December 6, 2017
A favorite with both campers and retreaters, this layered enchilada bake can easily be made ahead and customized. I like to add corn and kale, but the sky’s the limit! Chicken Enchilada Bake (serves 6-8) Adapted from a recipe on … Continue reading
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
October 30, 2017
If you’re looking for another way to get your fill of pumpkin this fall, these cookies will hit the spot. By resting the dough in the fridge, the spices work together to make some autumnal magic. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies … Continue reading
Double Chocolate Banana Muffins
September 19, 2017
Double chocolate, double yum! These muffins are a great way to use up any stray bananas that may be languishing in the fruit bowl. For a fun variation, you can switch out the chocolate chips for peanut butter chips! Double … Continue reading
Peanut Butter Cookies
May 23, 2017
Although these cookies are gluten and dairy free, you won’t miss a thing! A slight alteration on the 3-ingredient peanut butter cookies floating across the internet gives this recipe the perfect texture to satisfy any craving. From the Ovenly cookbook … Continue reading
Chocolate Crack Cookies
May 8, 2017
A favorite among the office staff, these marbled black and white cookies will satisfy that mid-afternoon chocolate craving (although we won’t judge if you find yourself sneaking one in the morning or as a midnight snack!) Chocolate Crackle Cookies Adapted … Continue reading
Butterscotch Tapioca Pudding
April 25, 2017
If you’ve only ever had plain tapioca pudding, you’re missing out! This rich pudding is full of butterscotch flavor, and may even make a fan out of a former pudding-hater like myself. Butterscotch Tapioca Pudding Makes 4-5 servings 1 12 … Continue reading
Ranger Cookies
April 11, 2017
Sturdy enough to pack along for your next hike, these Ranger cookies remind me of granola in cookie form! Ranger Cookies ½ cup butter, room temp ½ cup sugar ½ cup brown sugar, packed 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla ¾ … Continue reading
Hashbrown Breakfast Bake
March 27, 2017
This tasty breakfast bake is perfect for feeding a crowd, and even better because you can assemble it the night before! Swap in other meats (like ham), greens, or cheese to make it your own. Hashbrown Breakfast Bake (serves 12-15) … Continue reading
Hot Cocoa Cookies
March 13, 2017
I first discovered these cookies in college, and since then they’ve become one of my signature cookies. I’m sure I first made these cookies as a way to put off homework, but I’ve since made them for cookie contests, … Continue reading
Nutmeg Slices
February 13, 2017
Nutmeg Slices From “Fika: the Art of the Swedish Coffee Break ” by Anna Brones and Johanna Kindvall Nutmeg slices are a nice twist on traditional shortbread cookies. The spices make them a nice addition to Christmas trays, but they’re … Continue reading
Caramel Corn Recipe
January 30, 2017
Caramel Corn From thekitchn.com Make caramel corn, make new friends. For some variation, you can substitute cereal, pretzels, and peanuts for some of the popcorn to make a caramel party mix. … Continue reading
Challah: A Delicious Bread Recipe
January 16, 2017
This recipe came to me from my friend Kari’s grandma. Challah (pronounced like “holla”) is a traditional Jewish bread made to eat on the Sabbath and on special holidays. After I attempted to make challah from a generic cookbook in … Continue reading
Cranberry Orange Buns Recipe
December 5, 2016
Festive with a perfect balance of sweet and tart, these cranberry-orange buns are begging to be a part of a holiday brunch or become a Christmas morning tradition. But be warned—if you want to keep making these all winter (which … Continue reading
Molasses Spice Cutout Cookies
November 28, 2016
As a kid, one of the most exciting days of the Christmas season was the day when we would make and decorate Christmas cookies. My mom would invite our cousins attending the nearby college and their friends over for supper … Continue reading
Shepherd’s Pie
November 21, 2016
Nothing says “cozy” to me quite like shepherd’s pie as the temperatures drop and snow starts to fly. Feel free to add more vegetables to the mash or the sauce—any sort of root vegetable would be delicious and appropriate. Fair … Continue reading
Autumn Rice Pilaf Perfect For Fall
November 14, 2016
This pilaf is a great addition to any cozy fall meal. Try it for Thanksgiving! Autumn Rice Pilaf Serves 6-8 1 ½ cups dry jasmine rice 1 tbsp butter ½ to 1 cup dark greens, chopped (spinach, kale, or swiss … Continue reading
Yummy Pumpkin Cheesecake Cups
November 7, 2016
Looking for a fall pumpkin dessert that doesn’t require you to struggle over a pie crust, or even turn on the oven? These easy cheesecake cups are it! One of our recent quilting retreats can back me up—they’re a great … Continue reading
Almond Bars by Bethany
October 24, 2016
Almond bars are simple to put together, but with their sparkly sugar tops, they’ll stand out among the widest spread of desserts. Trust me, you’ll want to make these again. Almond Bars 4 eggs, beaten 2 cups granulated sugar, plus … Continue reading
Honey Chocolate Chip Cookies by Bethany
September 26, 2016
Did you know that North Dakota is one of the top honey-producing states in the US? I didn’t until I moved here, but it explains why Camp Metigoshe’s supporters so generously donate pounds and pounds of honey to camp! These … Continue reading
Cashew Lettuce Salad (“That Salad”) by Bethany
September 12, 2016
Since I went to college only a few miles from home, I usually made my way to the farm for the hearty Sunday dinners that I had grown up with, and I often took friends who needed a break from … Continue reading
Foccacia Bread by Bethany
August 29, 2016
You can make fresh bread! I promise! This recipe replaces kneading with an overnight rest, and is basically fail-proof (it’s supposed to look flat and lumpy!) Use it to make sandwiches, serve it with soup, eat it straight from the … Continue reading
Zucchini Cranberry Cookies by Bethany
August 22, 2016
This recipe comes from a whole-grain cookbook, but don’t be fooled by the wholesome ingredients–these cookies will disappear from the cookie jar before you can blink. A great way to use up the zucchinis that probably showed up on your … Continue reading
Gluten Free Monster Cookies by Bethany
August 15, 2016
Who doesn’t love a monster cookie? Oat-y, peanut butter-y, gooey… And the best part? These cookies are gluten free without being hard or needing hard-to-find ingredients! Oats themselves are gluten-free, but occasionally come into contact with wheat in the harvesting … Continue reading
Snowflake Granola from Bethany
August 1, 2016
To me, every batch of granola that I make is like a snowflake, unique in its balance of oats, seeds, nuts, and fruit, depending on what I have in my pantry. But the basic formula stays the same, and once … Continue reading
Delicious Marsha Bars from Metigoshe’s Cook, Bethany!
July 20, 2016
Who’s Marsha? I don’t know, but if I ever meet her, I’m giving her a big thank-you hug for coming up with this delicious recipe. It is one of the favorites of Metigoshe Ministries’ staff, plus our retreat guests. You … Continue reading
Chicken Tortellini Soup
June 1, 2016
This soup is hearty enough to make a meal on its own with just a hunk of warm, fresh bread for accompaniment. If you’re looking to get more green vegetables in your life, you can stir in some frozen spinach … Continue reading
Cottage Cheese Cookies
May 16, 2016
Although they may seem simple, these tasty cookies are some of the most popular with visitors and staff at the Christian Center. They hardly make it out of the oven, and they disappear quickly! Cottage Cheese Cookies 1/2 cup butter, … Continue reading
Yummy Banana Muffins from Retreat Cook Bethany
April 20, 2016
I always seem to have bananas getting black on my counter. I guess that’s a side effect of having a continental breakfast set up. Lucky for me, I’ve got this recipe in my back pocket. It uses lots of bananas, … Continue reading