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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)...

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

Just in time for the North American Thanksgiving Season, here's your menu for putting on a fairly traditional meal while not including...

4 ripe but firm pears or apples, halved and cored 1 log plain or honey goat cheese or non-dairy feta cheese ½ lb bacon, cooked and...

2 cups rolled oats 1/2 cup pumpkin puree 1/4 cup non-dairy heavy whipping cream or extra creamy oat milk 1/4 cup SunButter 1/4 cup honey...

2 cups turkey broth 1 heaping tablespoon reserved bacon grease 1 heaping tablespoon flour of choice Drippings from a Roasted Whole Turkey...

12 oz. bag of cranberries 1 cup apple cider or 100% apple juice 1 cup real maple syrup 3 Tbs lemon zest Clean your cranberries, then...

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

If you're a Millennial, and grew up with Addy's Momma's recipe from Addy's Surprise! / The American Girl Cookbook, this is as close as I...

1 batch Cream of Mushroom Soup 4 15 oz cans green beans, drained and rinsed (if you prefer to use the equivalent fresh or frozen and...

1/2 loaf bread , toasted or left out overnight to harden slightly (your favorite store bought/gluten free brand is fine here). 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 stalks diced celery 1/4 medium/large onion, chopped 1-3 cloves of garlic, minced 1 cup hot water or broth of choice 1 teaspoon bullion of choice (if not using broth above - check ingredients for dairy, soy) 1/2 lb sausage of choice (cooked lentils will work here, for a vegan or budget option) 1/4 cup non-dairy heavy whipping

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

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