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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

2 1/2 cups cooked jowar sorghum 1 large or 2 small/medium sweet potatoes, cubed 1 cup raisins or craisins 2oz goat cheese or dairy-free feta crumbles ~1/4 cup roasted sunflower seeds 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon sea salt For the dressing: 6 tablespoons olive oil 8 tablespoons lemon juice 3 tablespoons coconut aminos 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin ground black pepper to taste Preheat oven to 450 °F. In a medium sized mixing bowl, place your cubed sweet potato and drizzle wi

5 cups all purpose flour (wheat, or gluten-free mix) 1 cup plain oats 1 cup pork lard, beef tallow, or flavorless cooking oil 1/2 cup brown sugar, or to taste 2 cups oat milk (or 1 cup oat milk + 1 cup dairy-free heavy whipping cream) 2 teaspoons raw apple cider vinegar 4 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 1/2-2 cups raisins or currants Preheat oven to 375 °F. Measure out your oat milk or oat milk/whipping cream mix, and add two teaspoons of

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 frozen cod fillet 1/8 cup jasmine rice 1/8 cup red lentils 1/2 cup frozen vegetables of choice 1/2 cup water 1/2 teaspoon salt For the sauce: 1/2 cup coconut milk 1/2 teaspoon madras curry powder 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground thyme 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice Rinse your rice and lentils and add them to your rice cooker bowl with the water and salt. Add your frozen cod fillet and vegetables. Whisk your coconut sauce ingredients together, and pour over

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

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

Whether it's Independence Day in America, or Christmas in Australia, everyone loves a good summer cookout, even when you have a bunch of food allergies. Safe foods + lots of sunblock = the perfect summer day ☀️ In Your Stanley: "WaterTok" But Make It Healthier #1 : The Cosmopolitan Woman "WaterTok" But Make It Healthier #2: The Wild Irish Rose "WaterTok" But Make It Healthier #3: The Nimbupani-esque Electrolyte Slushie "WaterTok" But Make It Healthier #4: Sekanjabin Your Stan

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 Cosmopolitan Woman (perfect if red is a team color) "WaterTok" But Make It Healthier #2:

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 Cherokee/Hoodoo roots to prepare a Lucky Meal for the coming year. Otherwise, we have a few cleaning traditions, and do some divination for the coming year. No alcohol-fueled parties to ring in the New Year anymore, and that works for current me. What are your culture's New Years food traditions? And are there any ingredients you can't have and need to

20 oz Collard greens, stems removed and roughly chopped (no shame buying this done for you) 6-8 slices thick cut bacon, diced or 6 oz salt pork, cubed (optional, you can add a bit of liquid smoke instead to keep the recipe vegan, and 3 tablespoons of oil to saute the onion and garlic in) 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth ½ cup onion, diced 3-5 cloves garlic, finely chopped ¼ cup raw apple cider vinegar Salt and pepper to taste Set Instant Pot to SAUTE and add bacon or salt por

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

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 (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

Maybe not all in a row like it used to be, but between family celebrations, friend celebrations, church celebrations, work celebrations, kids' celebrations... that's at least 12 days of Christmas-ing, and folks with food allergies don't get a seasonal reprieve from their special diet. Hopefully, this will help those with food allergies, and those who care for them, navigate feeding themselves and still feeling like the season is special and magical. Is feeding yourself starti

½ cup honey or maple syrup 1 cup SunButter 1 tsp vanilla extract ¼ cup cocoa or carob powder 2 ½ cups oats ½ cup coconut flakes or ground...