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Whether I'm in a parking lot or a campsite, I absolutely love cooking and eating outdoors, and tailgating is the perfect excuse to get the grill out. Here's how to make a full spread to safely accommodate any diet, with lots of things that can be prepared ahead to simplify your Game Day, without sacrificing on flavor or fullness. In Your Stanley: "WaterTok" But Make It Healthier #1 "The" Iced Coffee + Maple Vanilla syrup Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate The Munchies: The Snackle B

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

After a month of celebrations, my family takes it pretty easy for New Years, and leans into my grandma's North Georgia Black...

Prior to the food allergy diagnoses, I was known for bringing very elaborate "charcoochie" boards to play Drag Bingo each month, to the...

To purchase (unless you make/grow this stuff already, of course) : Gherkin pickles (Vlasic Snack’mms) Garlic or pimento stuffed olives Roasted sunflower and/or pumpkin seeds, in shell Plantain chips Dried fruit (apricots, dates, apple slices, etc) Allergen-free (Enjoy Life brand) Chocolate Mega Chunks Organic Gummy Bears To create: Tahini Roasted Butter Beans 1 15 oz can butter beans, drained ¼ cup tahini or SunButter 1 Tbsp olive oil ½ tsp each salt, garlic powder, onion pow

To purchase (unless you make/grow this stuff already, of course) : Wine pickled herring Smoked salmon Smoked oysters (omit if there's a shellfish allergy) Lingonberry jam Plain goat cheese log Rye or Gluten Free Wasa Bread To Create: Pickled onions 1 large red onion, thinly sliced ¾ cup white vinegar ¼ cup water 1 tsp sea salt 1 tsp honey 1 teaspoon caraway seeds Add all ingredients to a bowl or jar and mix well. Allow to sit at least overnight in the refrigerator before serv

To purchase (unless you make/grow this stuff already, of course) : Cured meat (salami, prosciutto, capicola, etc) Microgreens Triscuits, or a sturdy gluten-free cracker Mini sub buns (which you could also create, they're hard to find without soy flour) A small assortment of prepared mustards (stone ground, Dijon, etc) Plant Based Mayonnaise To create: Roasted garlic cloves Enough whole garlic cloves to cover the bottom of your oven-safe dish Enough olive oil to just cover th

To purchase (or grow, if you do) : Celery sticks Carrot sticks Green and red pepper strips Snap Peas Broccoli florets Cauliflower florets Cucumber slices Radishes To create: Ranch Dressing 1 cup plant-based mayonnaise 1 tsp white vinegar (can substitute pickle juice) 1 tsp dried dill 1 tsp dried chives* ½ tsp onion powder* ¼ tsp garlic powder* ¼ tsp sea salt or to taste Whisk all ingredients together. Chill 1 hour before serving. *Allium allergies - try substituting 1 tsp dri

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...

24 oz frozen peas 3 tablespoons reserved bacon grease, melted or neutral-flavored oil, or a combo of the two 1 teaspoon dried dill 1...

8 large potatoes ¼ cup olive oil ⅓ cup dairy free heavy whipping cream 1 log plain (or seasoned) goat cheese (optional if not tolerated)...

1 lb Brussels sprouts, cleaned and halved 2-3 delicata squash, washed, seeded, and cut into bite-sized pieces 3 tablespoons olive oil 1...

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

Apple slices or carrot sticks with SunButter. Carrot sticks or celery sticks with hummus . Instant Oatmeal . Slice of toast topped with SunButter, local honey, and a dash of ground flax seed and ground cinnamon. 1/3 cup dairy free yogurt or plain applesauce with 1/2 teaspoon ground flax seed and 1 teaspoon local honey. Open a can or package of tuna - or open, drain, and fork mash a can of chickpeas, for the vegan version - drain if needed, mix with a spoonful of Plant Based

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

4-5 steaks (I prefer this marinade for pork or venison) 1/4 cup olive or avocado oil 1/4 cup apple juice or cider 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1-2 tablespoons of your favorite steak seasoning (I like Montreal Steak Seasoning, but allium free folks will want a blend of salt, pepper, rosemary, thyme, and marjoram) 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce (optional) Place your steaks in a low dish, and coat both sides liberally with your steak seasoning. Whisk your oil, juice, vinegar,

4 cups shredded cabbage 1 cup shredded carrots 1 cup Plant Based Mayonnaise (I use Hellmans brand) 3 tablespoons white vinegar* 2 tablespoons organic cane sugar* 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon dried mustard To make the dressing: in a small bowl, combine the Plant Based Mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt, and dried mustard. Whisk until all the ingredients are smoothly incorporated. In a large serving bowl, combine your shredded cabbage, carrots, and dressing, and mix thoroughly to

Half a box of spaghetti noodles, cooked to package directions. 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste. 1 teaspoon neutral-flavored oil 1/2 cup besan (chickpea flour) 1/2 cup water 1 cup cooked bacon, crumbled (optional) To make a chickpea scramble, whisk the chickpea flour, water, and salt to taste into a lump-free batter. Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet (it is very important that the

1 15oz can of Cannellini/white kidney beans 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon dill Drain and rinse the beans before placing them in a food processor bowl with the rest of the ingredients. Process until smooth, scraping down the side of the bowl at least once during processing. Chill for at least one hour before serving. Did you enjoy this recipe? Support yr very appreciative Auntie with a tip at ko-fi.com/yrauntie

1 15oz can of chickpeas 2 tablespoons tahini (roasted sesame paste) 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons water 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black or white pepper 1/2 teaspoon cumin Drain chickpeas and add to your food processor bowl, then add the rest of the ingredients and process until smooth. Scrape the sides of the bowl at least once while processing. Chill for an hour before serving. Did you enjoy this recipe? Support yr very appreciat