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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

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

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

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

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

4 or 5 steaks of choice 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup Dijon mustard Sea salt & ground black pepper Sprinkle steaks generously with sea salt and ground black pepper, both sides, and place in a low dish. Whisk marinade ingredients together and pour evenly over steaks. Cover and chill for at least 8 hours, bring steaks to room temp before cooking. If grilling, grill over medium-high heat until each steak temps 130°F (medium-rare) or above, usually 10-15 m

4-5 steaks (I prefer this marinade for pork or venison) 1/4 cup olive or avocado oil 1/4 cup apple juice or cider 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1-2 tablespoons of your favorite steak seasoning (I like Montreal Steak Seasoning, but allium free folks will want a blend of salt, pepper, rosemary, thyme, and marjoram) 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce (optional) Place your steaks in a low dish, and coat both sides liberally with your steak seasoning. Whisk your oil, juice, vinegar,

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

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

Half a box of spaghetti noodles, cooked to package directions. 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste. 1 teaspoon neutral-flavored oil 1/2 cup besan (chickpea flour) 1/2 cup water 1 cup cooked bacon, crumbled (optional) To make a chickpea scramble, whisk the chickpea flour, water, and salt to taste into a lump-free batter. Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet (it is very important that the

2 cups noodles of choice (shape is irrelevant), cooked to package directions. 1 lb lean ground beef (or cooked lentils, for a vegan version) 1 lb mushrooms, cleaned and sliced 1 large onion, diced 3 teaspoons oil or fat 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder For the cream sauce: 1 1/2 cups oat milk 1/2 cup dairy free heavy whipping cream (can substitute oat milk) 3 tablespoons oil or fat 1 1/2 tablespoon flour (wheat or gluten free mix) 1 teaspoo

1 lb leftover turkey or ground turkey 1 bag frozen mixed vegetables 1 batch of prepared “Cheese” Sauce 4 potatoes 6 cups salted water to boil potatoes 2 tablespoons oil 1 teaspoon salt (optional) Seasonings to taste Preheat your oven to 400° Fahrenheit. Finely chop or food process your leftover turkey, or brown your ground turkey using salt and poultry seasoning to taste. Steam your frozen veggies, then combine your steamed veggies with your ground/chopped turkey, and place i

This is a base recipe for whatever kind of meatball you want to make! Italian style, Swedish style, barbecue, even kofta kebabs. Feel free to get creative! 2 lbs ground meat (chicken, pork, beef, venison, or a mix - or cooked lentils, for a vegan version) 2 tablespoons ground flax seed mixed with 6 tablespoons water to make 2 flax eggs. 1/2 cup all purpose flour of choice (wheat or gluten free mix) 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 t