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1 cup red lentils 3 cups water 1 onion, diced 8 cloves garlic, minced 2 pimento/red bell peppers, diced small 1 15 oz can sweet or dairy-free cream corn 1 15 oz can pumpkin 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 3 tablespoons neutral oil Preheat oven to 400°F. Add 3 tbs neutral oil to the bottom of a large stock pot or Instant Pot, add your diced peppers, onions, and garlic and sauté until the peppers are soft, and the onions are translucent. Rinse your red lentils and add them to the pot and

4 flax eggs (4 tablespoons ground flax seed soaked in 12 tablespoons water) 1 1/4 cups baking cocoa 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 cup beef tallow or vegan butter 2 cups sugar 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour (wheat or gluten free mix) 1/2 cup sweetened oat milk creamer or plain oat milk Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9”x13” pan. Put ground flax seeds on to soak, set aside. Place tallow or vegan bu

3/4 cup pumpkin purée (about half of a 15oz can) 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth 3-4 tablespoons cooking water from your pasta 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon each thyme, marjoram, & rosemary, dried and crushed (or 1-2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning, if you prefer a more traditional “spaghetti sauce” vibe) 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Salt to taste (if needed) In a medium saucepan (I usually use the one I cooked the pasta in as the pasta sits i

For the filling: 3 cups frozen berry blend 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey 1/4 cup tapioca flour For the oat crumble: 1 cup tapioca flour 2 cup oats 1 cup brown or coconut sugar 1 cup beef tallow or coconut oil Preheat oven to 400° Fahrenheit. In a large saucepan on low heat, bring the frozen berries to a boil, stirring frequently. Add the syrup or honey and mix well, then sprinkle the tapioca flour over the berry mixture and stir well to incorporate the flour without any

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

1 1/2 cups oat milk 1/2 cup sweetened oat creamer* 2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch of sea salt or pink salt *Feel free to adjust the milk/cream ratios to your preference. Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan on medium-low heat. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly, and hold at that boil for 1-2 minutes, still whisking constantly before removing the saucepan from the heat. Allow the hot chocolate to

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

3/4 cup coconut oil or beef tallow, melted 2 flax eggs (2 tablespoons ground flax seed mixed with 6 tablespoons water and set aside for 5 minutes to gel) 3/4 cup brown or coconut sugar 1/4 cup honey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup oats 1 cup all-purpose flour (wheat or gluten free) 1/2 cup unsweetened powdered cocoa 1 cup shredded coconut flakes (sweetened or unsweetened) 1 cup chocolate chips (optional) Melt oil or tallow in la

The Original Pinterest Recipe: 2 parts raw coconut oil 1 part starch of choice (corn, arrowroot, and tapioca are popular) 1 part baking soda Add ingredients to a small mixing bowl, and mix very thoroughly with a spatula or hand mixer, until the paste resembles a whipped frosting. Store in a low, wide-mouth jar. Allow to set overnight before using. To use: apply a pea sized amount to each freshly cleaned armpit with your fingertips. I, personally, have found this recipe to be

1/2 cup raw cocoa butter 1/4 cup Jamaican Black Castor oil or raw coconut oil 1/4 cup avocado oil 2 level Tablespoons chebe powder Chebe is a seed from Chad, that’s combined with ingredients like lavender croton, gum arabic, and other local products to create a medium-coarse powder that smells like a rich incense (but isn’t overpowering in the butter or in your hair), and is used on the hair strands to strengthen the strand and promote length retention. It’s especially good f

Version 1: 1 6 oz applicator bottle 2 oz extra virgin olive oil 1 oz Jamaican Black Castor Oil 1 oz papaya seed oil 1 oz vitamin e oil If you are gluten-free, check your vitamin e oil ingredients, they may include wheat germ protein. Combine all your ingredients in the applicator bottle, shake them well, and allow them to sit overnight before using. Version 2: Combine all the ingredients of Version 1 in a double boiler, and add 2 tablespoons ground coffee Heat the mixture on

3/4 cup beef tallow, melted 2 flax eggs (2 tablespoons ground flax seed whisked together with 6 tablespoons water and set to gel for 5 minutes) 3/4 cup brown or coconut sugar 1/2 cup honey 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 2 cups oats 1 cup all-purpose flour (wheat or gluten free) 1 cup raisins Melt tallow in large, microwaveable bowl, add the sugar, honey, flax eggs, vanilla, and cinnamon and whisk to combine. Add salt, flour, oats, and

1/4 cup dehydrated mushroom granules or 8oz fresh mushrooms of choice.* 1/4 of a large white onion, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, finely chopped, or 1-2 teaspoons of jarlic 1 tablespoon beef tallow or olive oil 1 teaspoon flour, wheat or gluten free mix (optional) 2 cups of water or beef bone broth 1 teaspoon Worcester Sauce 1/2 teaspoon sea salt or to taste 1/4 heaping teaspoon crushed thyme leaves 1/4 heaping teaspoon crushed marjoram leaves A pinch of nutmeg (use a light

Iced Latté: A one quart sealed container to mix and drink from (mason jar, bottle or tumbler, etc) 2-3 tablespoons instant coffee or coffee substitute of choice 2 cups cold water 1 cup oat milk 1 cup ice Syrup to taste (optional) In your one quart container, add 1 cup of ice and your instant coffee. Add your water, oat milk, and syrup if using, and cap your container tightly. Shake your container thoroughly, until the coffee granules are fully dissolved. Enjoy immediately. Ma

For the chicken: 1 large or two small chicken breasts, frozen (or two cans of chickpeas, drained and mashed coarsely for a vegan version - skip to the salad step from here) 1 quart water 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Place all the ingredients in a medium pot and bring to a boil, stirring the broth and flipping the chicken occasionally. Boil until the internal temperature o

1 large onion, finely chopped 2-3 fresh minced garlic cloves, or jarlic to taste 3 tablespoons neutral oil or coconut oil 5-6 cups of fresh spinach 3 15 oz cans chickpeas 1/3 cup of aquafaba (reserved liquid from the chickpea can) 1 15 oz can of coconut milk or non-dairy evaporated milk 3 tablespoons of your favorite curry seasoning mix 1 teaspoon salt Heat your neutral oil in a large pan or pot, add your onion and cook until translucent. Add your garlic about halfway through

1 cup oat milk 1/2 cup dairy-free whipping cream (can substitute oat milk) 1/2 cup shredded cheese substitute, your choice of flavor 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (wheat or gluten free) 2 tablespoons oil or fat of choice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon mustard powder Heat oil or fat in a small saucepan, add the flour and whisk to form a roux, I like to brown it for this recipe. Slowly add the oat milk while whisking to comb

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

2 large, ripe avocados 1 large banana, ripe but not over ripe 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2-3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (to taste) a pinch of sea salt 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional) Carefully slice the avocados in half lengthwise and remove the pits. Use a spoon to scoop the avocado from the peel and into a food processor bowl. Peel the banana, rough chop, and add to the food processor bowl, along with the remaining ingredients. Run the food processor on

1 1/2 cup oat milk 1 tablespoon vinegar 1 cup cornmeal 1 cup all-purpose flour (wheat or gluten free mix) 1/8 cup brown or coconut sugar...