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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

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 cans of red kidney beans, undrained (preferably dark red kidney beans, but they're hard to find up north where I am) 2 cups Andouille sausage coins or 1 can of SPAM, cut into small cubes (optional) 2 ribs of celery, finely chopped 1 small/medium green pepper, finely chopped 1/2 white onion, finely chopped 8-10 oz. broth flavor of choice 3-5 tablespoons cooking oil or fat Cajun seasoning to taste Liquid smoke to taste Heat your cooking oil in your largest skillet or soup pot

1 cup water 1/3 cup plain instant oats 1/2 cup frozen mixed berries 1/4 cup dairy, soy, nut free yogurt alternative 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds 2 tablespoons raw, local honey Dash sea salt Place the oats, frozen berries, ground flax seeds, and sea salt in a microwave safe bowl, cover, and microwave on high heat for 1 minute 30 seconds. Stir the contents of the bowl, and microwave again for 30-45 seconds. Add the yogurt alternative and raw honey, and serve immediately. Serv

1 lb sausage, plain/original flavor 1 carton mushrooms, white or portobello 1 small onion, finely chopped 3 tablespoons bacon grease or olive oil 1 cup cooked brown rice, cooled to room temperature 3/4 cup chickpea flour 4 flax eggs 1 teaspoon crushed rosemary 1 teaspoon marjoram 1 teaspoon thyme 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon sea salt or to taste Preheat oven to 350 °F. Clean and rough chop your mushrooms, sauté with onions in bacon grease or oil until the onions are t

2 cups brown rice, cooked and cooled 2 cans of sardines, or favorite canned fish 3 flax eggs (3 tablespoons ground flax seed + 9 tablespoons water) 1/3 cup chickpea flour 1 tablespoon dried parsley or 1/2 cups fresh, chopped to your preference 1 tablespoon dehydrated onion flakes, or 1/4 cup finely minced white onion 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon dried dill, or 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill 1 teaspoon lemon juice up to 1/3 cup olive oil or oil of choice for pan-frying

1 cup cooked lentils, cooled to room temperature* 1 cup rolled oats 1 cup chickpea flour 4 flax eggs (4 tablespoons ground flax seed soaked in 12 tablespoons water) 3 tablespoons olive oil For the Allium & Nightshade-Free Folks: 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast 1 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning 1/2 teaspoon smoke flavoring 1/2 teaspoon sea salt For folks who can handle a bit of dried allium & nightshade: 2 tablespoons Kinder's Woodfired Garlic seasoning 1 tablesp

1 tablespoon olive oil or reserved bacon grease 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped 1 green pepper, finely chopped 1 stalk of celery, finely chopped 6 cloves of garlic, finely minced (or 3-4 big spoonfuls of Jarlic) 2 bay leaves 2–3 teaspoons Creole Cajun Seasoning of choice 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce 1 lb bacon, cooked and chopped (optional) 1 lb dried black-eyed peas, sorted & rinsed 6-8 cups chicken or vegetable broth In a large cooking pot, coat the bottom of the

4 large white or sweet potatoes, grated (frozen hash browns are absolutely acceptable here) 1 large white onion, finely chopped 1/4 cup...

For the French Toast base: 1/2 loaf bread of choice (great use for the other half of the loaf you got for the stuffing) 1/2 cup garbanzo bean flour (chickpea flour) 2-3 tablespoons demerara or coconut sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1 cup dairy free heavy whipping cream or extra creamy oat milk 1/3 cup melted beef tallow or coconut oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Cut bread into cubes (about 1-inch square) and place in a large mixing bowl. Ad

1 4-7 pound fully cooked boneless spiral ham 1/2 cup brown or coconut sugar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/2 cup maple syrup Preheat the...

For the meatballs: 1 pound lean ground beef or venison* 1 pound ground pork* ⅓ cup all-purpose flour, wheat or gluten free mix 1 flax egg  (2 Tbs flax meal + 6 Tbs water) 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic 1 cup finely chopped white onion 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ¼ teaspoon freshly ground white pepper 1 pinch allspice 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley 2+ Tbls oil or beef tallow, to cook the meatballs *Can substitute the equivalent cooked l

1 12-14 lb turkey, neck and giblets removed, brought to room temperature 1 roasting pan 1 turkey baster or ladle Aluminum foil For the Herbed "Butter" : 1/2 cup (1 stick) beef tallow or vegan butter, softened (check ingredients for soy) 3 tablespoons reserved bacon grease (optional) 1/4 teaspoon each thyme, marjoram, rosemary, & black pepper 1 tablespoon sea salt (or to taste) Use a spatula or hand mixer to combine all ingredients in a small bowl. With clean hands (and food g

2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced 1 onion, finely diced 3 garlic cloves, finely diced 3 tablespoons olive oil or sauté oil of choice 1 tablespoon Madras Curry 2 tablespoons Caribbean Spice Mix 1 cup elbow macaroni or gluten-free pasta of choice 1 cup water 1 15 oz can coconut milk (can substitute water) 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables Heat your sauté oil in a large pot, and add the onion, garlic, curry powder, and Caribbean Spice to the pot, mixing well and sau

5-7 cheap steak cuts, like a bottom round 1 cup vinegar 3 tablespoons oil 3 tablespoons prepared mustard Salt and pepper to taste, or favorite steak seasoning mix Use those proportions, but you can use any vinegar, oil, and prepared mustard you would like for this recipe. Lay your steaks out in a low casserole dish, and sprinkle each steak generously with salt and pepper, or with your favorite seasoning mixture. Be sure to coat both sides of the steak. In a small bowl, whisk

1/3 cup plain quick-cooking oats 1 teaspoon ground flax seed 1-2 teaspoons maple sugar 1/2 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice 1 pinch sea salt 1/4 cup raisins or Craisins (optional) 1 tablespoon sunflower seeds (optional) Combine all ingredients in a heat-safe bowl or mug, and add 1 cup of water just off the boil. Cover the container, and let the oatmeal cook for 1-2 minutes. Mix well before eating. Can top with non-dairy creamer, if desired. To prepare ahead, combine all ingredients

2-3 leftover steaks, or 1lb stew meat (optional) 1 cup dried pinto beans, rinsed and sorted 3-4 cups water or broth of choice 1 onion, finely diced 3-4 fresh garlic cloves, minced, or 2-3 large spoonfuls of jarlic 1 tablespoon smoked paprika 1 tablespoon cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon liquid smoke Salt & ground black pepper to taste If you aren’t using an Instant Pot, soak your beans using your favorite method (overnight, or by bringing to a boil and soaking in the

4 or 5 steaks of choice 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup Dijon mustard Sea salt & ground black pepper Sprinkle steaks generously with sea salt and ground black pepper, both sides, and place in a low dish. Whisk marinade ingredients together and pour evenly over steaks. Cover and chill for at least 8 hours, bring steaks to room temp before cooking. If grilling, grill over medium-high heat until each steak temps 130°F (medium-rare) or above, usually 10-15 m