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For the "Foo Young" Patties: 2 1/2 cups chickpea flour (besan) 1 cup water 2 tablespoons ground flax seed + 6 tablespoons water 8-12 oz leftover stir-fried vegetables 1 tablespoon dried minced onion 1 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon roasted sesame oil Oil for frying Combine your ground flax seeds and water to make 2 flax eggs, set aside to gel for 5-6 minutes. In a large mixing bowl, combine t

For the Sweet Chili Crunch Sauce: 1 cup mandarin orange juice (about four small oranges - sold as "Mandies" or "Cuties") 1/2 cup coconut aminos 1/4 cups honey 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 teaspoons dried, ground Asian chili peppers 1/4 teaspoon dried, ground mustard seed 1/4 teaspoon roasted sesame oil 2 tablespoons dried, minced garlic 1 tablespoon dried, minced onion 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds 1 tablespoon tapioca starch 2 tablespoons c

1/2 head of white cabbage, cored and chopped Approximately 3 cups fresh mushrooms, chopped 1 onion, chopped 3-5 cloves of garlic, chopped, or jarlic to taste 2-3 tablespoons olive oil 1 15 oz can sauerkraut, or equivalent raw sauerkraut 1 cup split green peas 3 cups water 1 tablespoon caraway seeds (optional) 1 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper Set your Instant Pot to "Saute," and heat your oil in the bottom of the pot. Saute your onions until they're transl

1/2 cup plain, dairy-free yogurt (preferably coconut based) The juice and zest of 1/2 of a small lemon 1/2 teaspoon ground sumac (optional) 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon dried dill 1/4 teaspoon sea salt Whisk all ingredients together in a small storage container, and refrigerate for 2-3 hours before serving. Did you enjoy this recipe? Support yr very appreciative Auntie with a tip at ko-fi.com/yrauntie

2lbs beef stew meat, or round steak cut into strips 12oz broccoli, fresh or frozen 1 cup avocado or canola oil For the marinade: 1/4 cup coconut aminos 1/2 cup rice vinegar Juice of three mandarin oranges (called "Mandies" or "Cuties") 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 1 clove grated fresh garlic, or 1 tablespoon of jarlic + 1 tablespoon of the water in the jar 2 teaspoons ground Asiatic red peppers 1 teaspoon beef bullion powder or one bullion cube 1/2 teaspoons ground black pe

2 cups chopped/shredded chicken 1 medium-large ripe avocado 1/4 cup diced onion 1/2 cup diced red pepper 1/4-1/3 cup plant based mayonnaise 2-3 teaspoons chili lime seasoning (like Tajin or Valentina) Juice of half a lime (about two teaspoons) Salt to taste Add the chicken, onion, pepper, mayonnaise, seasoning, and lime juice to a medium-large mixing bowl, and mix well to combine. Before serving, cube the avocado, and serve on top of the chicken salad. Excellent in arepas, le

1/2 medium head of white cabbage, finely sliced 1 red pepper, finely sliced 1 yellow pepper, finely sliced 1 large white or yellow onion, finely sliced 1-3 jalapeno peppers, finely sliced (optional) salt to coat Combine all your sliced vegetables in your largest mixing bowl, coat all the vegetables with salt, and toss the vegetables thoroughly to mix and combine. Cover the mixing bowl tightly, and place in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours to rest. To make the brine: 1 1/2 cups

1 large boneless, skinless chicken breast or thigh, cut into small pieces 1 cup chopped carrots 1/4 cup diced onion 2 cups chicken broth, or reconstituted chicken bullion 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard 1/4 teaspoon cumin 3-4 drops Liquid Smoke salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup extra creamy oat milk, or non-dairy whipping cream Place your olive oil in the rice cooker bowl, then place your chopped carrots, onion, and chicken on the oil and turn the rice c

1/3 cups coconut oil or beef tallow 1/2 cups light brown sugar 1 cup all-purpose flour (wheat or gluten-free) 1 flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flax seed + 3 tablespoons water) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon baking powder dash of fine grain sea salt 1/4 teaspoon allspice Working with room temperature ingredients and a stand or electric mixer, cream the coconut oil and brown sugar together, and then add the soaked flax egg and vanilla extract and beat them with the suga

1 40oz cup 16oz hot water 2-3 Mint Medley or spearmint teabags 2-3 teaspoons honey or cane sugar 2-3 tablespoons raw apple cider vinegar 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste 2-3 cups ice cold water to top cup (optional) In a heat-proof cup, dissolve the honey or sugar and sea salt in the hot water, and add the mint teabags. Cover, and allow to cool to room temperature. Remove the teabags, and carefully squeeze the tea out of them into your cup before discarding them. Add your i