Foccacia Bread by Bethany

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 oven—it’s always a favorite. No-Knead Focaccia 1 cup whole wheat flour 3 cups all-purpose flour… Read more »

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... Read more »

Zucchini Cranberry Cookies by Bethany

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 porch or in your unlocked car! Zucchini Cranberry Cookies ¾ cup butter, softened ¾ cup… Read more »

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... Read more »

Gluten Free Monster Cookies by Bethany

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 equipment, so if you’re making them for someone who is extra sensitive to gluten, such… Read more »

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... Read more »

Snowflake Granola from Bethany

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 you master it, you too can make snowflake granola! Snowflake Granola In a large bowl,… Read more »

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... Read more »

Delicious Marsha Bars from Metigoshe’s Cook, Bethany!

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 can’t go wrong making this simple, but awesome recipe. Marsha Bars 2 cups brown sugar… Read more »

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... Read more »

Chicken Tortellini Soup

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 with the tortellini for a quick simmer. Chicken Tortellini Soup Saute in a drizzle of… Read more »

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... Read more »

Cottage Cheese Cookies

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, room temperature 1/4 cup cottage cheese 1 cup sugar 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla 2… Read more »

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... Read more »

Yummy Banana Muffins from Retreat Cook Bethany

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, it’s made it one bowl, and it’s simple enough to make in the early morning… Read more »

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... Read more »