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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

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

4 large white or sweet potatoes, grated (frozen hash browns are absolutely acceptable here) 1 large white onion, finely chopped 1/4 cup...

For the French Toast base: 1/2 loaf bread of choice (great use for the other half of the loaf you got for the stuffing) 1/2 cup garbanzo bean flour (chickpea flour) 2-3 tablespoons demerara or coconut sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1 cup dairy free heavy whipping cream or extra creamy oat milk 1/3 cup melted beef tallow or coconut oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Cut bread into cubes (about 1-inch square) and place in a large mixing bowl. Ad

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...

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)...

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

1 12-14 lb turkey, neck and giblets removed, brought to room temperature 1 roasting pan 1 turkey baster or ladle Aluminum foil For the Herbed "Butter" : 1/2 cup (1 stick) beef tallow or vegan butter, softened (check ingredients for soy) 3 tablespoons reserved bacon grease (optional) 1/4 teaspoon each thyme, marjoram, rosemary, & black pepper 1 tablespoon sea salt (or to taste) Use a spatula or hand mixer to combine all ingredients in a small bowl. With clean hands (and food g