WHEAT QUICHE

9 inch single pie crust, part whole wheat flour is best
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup shredded carrot
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
4 beaten eggs
1 cup light cream
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup cooked wheat berries

Precook pie crust at 450 degrees for about 5 minutes. Saute vegetables in butter untill tender.

In a mixing bowl, stir together the beaten eggs, cream, milk, salt and dried basil. Stir in the cooked vegetables and cheese.

Sprinkle cooked wheat berries in bottom of pastry shell. Pour in egg mixture.

Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes or until knife inserted comes out clean. Cool on wire rack 5 minutes before serving.

Yields: (6) servings.

WHEAT -N- NUT PILAF

1 cup pre-soaked wheat berries
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 cups beef or chicken broth or bouillon
2 medium carrots, shredded
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

In large ovenproof skillet or flameproof casserole dish, sauté wheat berries in butter about 5 minutes or until lightly brown; stirring occasionally. Stir in broth, carrots, and salt, bring to boil.

Cover and bake in 350 degree oven for 25 minutes or until broth is absorbed stirring occasionally. Stir in choice of nuts.

Yields: (4) servings.

CRACKED WHEAT-GROUND BEEF CASSEROLE

Pour 1 cup boiling water over 1 cup cracked wheat. Set aside.

1 lb lean ground beef
1 cup chopped celery
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 16 oz. can tomatoes, cut up
1/2 cup raisins
1/3 cup sunflower seeds or wheat nuts
1/2 lb. sliced cheddar cheese

Brown ground beef, add celery, onion, green pepper, garlic, salt & pepper, cooking until onion is transparent. Drain fat. Stir in the undrained tomatoes, cracked wheat, raisins and seeds.

Bake covered in a 2 qt. casserole at 375 degree oven for 30 minutes.

Uncover, top with cheese, and bake 5 more minutes.

WHEAT MEAT LOAF

1 cup cooked cracked or whole wheat kernels
1 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 lb. sausage
1 cup tomato juice or sauce
2 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup bread crumbs

Glaze: 1/2 cup catsup
3 tablespoons molasses
1 teaspoon prepared mustard

Combine loaf ingredients, mix well. Turn into 8 x 9 inch pan, shape and spread glaze over top.

Bake at 325 degree oven for 1 hour.

Makes (8 -10) servings.