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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

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 15oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 2 tablespoons tahini (roasted sesame paste) 2 tablespoons avocado oil 1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice 1/2 teaspoon raw apple cider vinegar 2-4 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon chili lime seasoning (Tajin or Valentina, either the hot sauce or dry seasoning mix versions) scant 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional) scant 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) salt to taste In the bowl of a food processor or blender, add your chickpeas, tahini, o

1 small chicken breast or thigh, raw 1/4 cup white rice, uncooked 1/2 cup chicken broth, or reconstituted bullion 1/2 cup frozen vegetables of choice 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 teaspoon each thyme, marjoram, rosemary 2 drops hickory liquid smoke Salt to taste Rinse the uncooked rice, and add to the rice cooker bowl, with the broth, herbs, olive oil, liquid smoke, and salt. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces, and add to the rice cooker bowl with the frozen vegetables. Stir

1/2 cup uncooked rice 1 cup broth or reconstituted bullion, your choice of flavor 1 tablespoon olive or avocado oil 1 teaspoon raw apple cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon Birria seasoning, or to taste 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Salt to taste 1 15oz can black beans or pinto beans (optional) Chopped cilantro, diced onion, and lime wedges, for garnish (optional) Rinse your rice well under cold water, until the water runs clear, before adding the rice to the ri

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 instant bone broth serving (not a sponsored link) + 1 1/2 cup hot water to rehydrate, or 1 1/2 cups of prepared bone broth 1 tablespoon coconut aminos 1 teaspoon fresh or powdered ginger (depending on what you have, and your taste preference) 1 teaspoon lime juice 1/2 teaspoon MSG 1/2 teaspoon fish sauce (contains anchovy) 1/2 teaspoon roasted sesame oil 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Salt to taste Hot pepper, to taste Any cooked meat, or vegetables you'd like to add to the so

1/4 cup red lentils 1 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth 1 teaspoon Za'atar seasoning blend 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon lemon juice Salt to taste Pita chips and chopped parsley garnish (optional) Rinse your lentils and add them to the rice cooker bowl with the rest of the ingredients. Cover, and set to "cook," stirring the bowl occasionally as the lentils cook. The soup is ready when the "cook" cycle is finished, stir in the lemon juice, a

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 frozen salmon fillet (bones & skins optional) 1/4 cup white rice, rinsed 1/4 cup dried shiitake mushroom slices 3/4 cup water 1/2 tsp salt For the sauce: 1/2 teaspoon MSG 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon coconut aminos 1 teaspoon raw honey or maple syrup 1 green onion, avocado, cucumber, or other fresh vegetable accompaniment, sliced (optional) Combine your salmon, rinsed rice, mushrooms, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in your rice cooker bowl. To make

If you follow Auntie's New Hip , you'll know I'm the newest, youngest bionic hip recipient as of six days before this writing. Having gone through major surgery before, but not having to have dealt with the food allergies the last time I went under the knife, I knew I was going to do some serious meal prep in the weeks before surgery, as well as keep certain "convenience" foods on hand for quick, easy nutrients in the days after. I documented the prep process on my surgery bl

2 cups cooked pinto beans 2 cups warm bean water (that was used to cook the beans) 3 tablespoons honey, brown sugar, or real maple syrup 4 tablespoons neutral flavored vegetable oil 1 tablespoon sea salt 1 tablespoon instant dry yeast 6 cups preferred bread flour   Prepare 1 cup or 1/2 lb dried pinto beans to be cooked by your package directions - if you’re using an Instant Pot, you can add them rinsed and unsoaked to your pressure cooker bowl along with 3 cups water and a da

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

1/2 cup dairy-free vanilla yogurt made with coconut or oat cultures 1 medium-large ripe banana, fork mashed 1 tablespoon Sunbutter 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds Mix the dairy-free yogurt, fork mashed banana, and Sunbutter together into a smooth-ish mixture. Top with the ground flax seeds. Can be assembled in a bowl and eaten immediately, or refrigerated overnight in a 2 cup cold-storage container or jar.

16 oz insulated cup with a secure fitting top, or mug with a good whisk 10-12 oz hot water 1 Instant Bone Broth Stick 2 servings of unflavored electrolytes 1 serving unflavored, unsweetened dietary fiber 1/2 teaspoon of your favorite salt-based seasoning mix None of those brands have sponsored me, they're just the brands my allergies allow me to use! Use your favorites instead if preferred. Note: The Bare Bones brand Ramen and Lemon Ginger flavors both contain soy. Combine al

1 cup beef tallow or coconut oil, melted 2 flax eggs 1/2 teaspoons sea salt 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 cups all purpose flour 2 cups chocolate chips or chunks Preheat oven to 325° Fahrenheit. Melt your tallow or oil in a microwave safe bowl, takes 2-3 minutes depending on your microwave. Combine 2 tablespoons of ground flax seed with 6 tablespoons of water and set aside to gel for 5 minutes, to form your

3 cups raw carrot rings, about 1/2” thick 1 small onion, cut into thin strips 1 fresh, whole jalapeño (optional) 2 tablespoons sea salt 1 tablespoon ground black pepper 2 bay leaves 1 tablespoon oregano 1/2 tablespoon marjoram 1/2 teaspoon MSG 2 teaspoons chicken bullion 2 cups water 1 cup white vinegar 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar Place the carrots (and the jalapeño, pricked with a fork, if using) in a saucepan, add the water, 1 tablespoon salt, black pepper, bay leaves, oreg