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“Cheese” Sauce (dairy, nut, soy, gluten free)
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

yr Auntie (she/they)
Feb 18, 20251 min read
Lemon Dill White Bean Spread (dairy, nut, allium free)
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

yr Auntie (she/they)
Feb 17, 20251 min read
Pickled Onions, Two Ways
Jennifer’s Italian Style Pickled Onions: One medium-sized red onion, thinly sliced 1 cup red wine vinegar (or enough to cover sliced onions) 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning Auntie’s Sweet Herb Pickled Onions: One medium-sized red onion, thinly sliced 1 cup raw apple cider vinegar (or enough to cover sliced onions) 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon each thyme, marjoram & rosemary Place all ingredients in a well-sealed container and give it a good shake to combine all t

yr Auntie (she/they)
Feb 17, 20251 min read
Hummus (allium free)
1 15oz can of chickpeas 2 tablespoons tahini (roasted sesame paste) 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons water 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black or white pepper 1/2 teaspoon cumin Drain chickpeas and add to your food processor bowl, then add the rest of the ingredients and process until smooth. Scrape the sides of the bowl at least once while processing. Chill for an hour before serving. Did you enjoy this recipe? Support yr very appreciat

yr Auntie (she/they)
Feb 16, 20251 min read
“Michigan Gold” Barbecue Sauce (tomato & tomatillo free)
1 cup yellow mustard 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1/2 cup real maple syrup 1 teaspoon Worcester Sauce 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over low heat, whisking constantly, until the sauce starts to thicken. Cool before serving. Did you enjoy this recipe? Support yr very appreciative Auntie with a tip at ko-fi.com/yrauntie

yr Auntie (she/they)
Feb 12, 20251 min read
Fermented Not Salsa (tomato & tomatillo free)
6 large peppers (bell, poblano, or the like) 6-8 large jalapenos 1 large white onion 1 bunch fresh cilantro (~2 cups) 1 Tablespoon sea salt Sterilize four 2 cup (pint) canning jars and four fermentation lids, by following the instructions from the National Center for Home Food Preservation . Wash, drain, and pick out any bad leaves from the cilantro. Rough chop the cilantro, you do not need to discard the stems. Add to your blender or food processor bowl. Wash, then remove th

yr Auntie (she/they)
Feb 9, 20251 min read
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