Blog

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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

5-7 cheap steak cuts, like a bottom round 1 cup vinegar 3 tablespoons oil 3 tablespoons prepared mustard Salt and pepper to taste, or favorite steak seasoning mix Use those proportions, but you can use any vinegar, oil, and prepared mustard you would like for this recipe. Lay your steaks out in a low casserole dish, and sprinkle each steak generously with salt and pepper, or with your favorite seasoning mixture. Be sure to coat both sides of the steak. In a small bowl, whisk

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

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

2-3 leftover steaks, or 1lb stew meat (optional) 1 cup dried pinto beans, rinsed and sorted 3-4 cups water or broth of choice 1 onion, finely diced 3-4 fresh garlic cloves, minced, or 2-3 large spoonfuls of jarlic 1 tablespoon smoked paprika 1 tablespoon cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon liquid smoke Salt & ground black pepper to taste If you aren’t using an Instant Pot, soak your beans using your favorite method (overnight, or by bringing to a boil and soaking in the

Birria Rice 1 1/2 cups long grain rice (brown or white) 1 1/2 cups broth of choice (2 cups if you’re using brown rice) 1 teaspoon of your favorite birria seasoning Sea salt to taste Rinse your rice well and add to your rice cooking device (I use an Instant Pot), add your broth and seasonings and cook according to your rice & cooker’s directions (I did brown rice in the Instant Pot on high pressure for 22 minutes, instant pressure release). Frijoles Negros 3 cans of black bean

4 15 oz cans of beans (4-5 cups), drained but not so well, you want 1/4 cup to a half cup of aquafaba (bean liquid) in the sauce. 1 cup yellow mustard 1/2 cup honey 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1 heaping teaspoon Kinder’s Woodfired Garlic seasoning (or your favorite “western” or “cowboy” spice mix) 1 lb browned ground meat or 1 hot dog per serving, chopped (optional) Combine the mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, and seasoning, and whisk together. Add the drained beans and s

Tartar Sauce: 3-4 tablespoons plant based mayonnaise (I use Hellmans, feel free to use your favorite brand) 1 teaspoon sweet pickle relish 1/4 teaspoon onion powder The English: 3-4 tablespoons plant based mayonnaise 1 teaspoon malt vinegar 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Spice It Up: 3-4 tablespoons plant based mayonnaise 1 teaspoon Louisiana style hot sauce 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice Whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl. Serve immediately. Refrigerate any leftover