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2 cups chopped/shredded chicken 1 medium-large ripe avocado 1/4 cup diced onion 1/2 cup diced red pepper 1/4-1/3 cup plant based mayonnaise 2-3 teaspoons chili lime seasoning (like Tajin or Valentina) Juice of half a lime (about two teaspoons) Salt to taste Add the chicken, onion, pepper, mayonnaise, seasoning, and lime juice to a medium-large mixing bowl, and mix well to combine. Before serving, cube the avocado, and serve on top of the chicken salad. Excellent in arepas, le

1/2 medium head of white cabbage, finely sliced 1 red pepper, finely sliced 1 yellow pepper, finely sliced 1 large white or yellow onion, finely sliced 1-3 jalapeno peppers, finely sliced (optional) salt to coat Combine all your sliced vegetables in your largest mixing bowl, coat all the vegetables with salt, and toss the vegetables thoroughly to mix and combine. Cover the mixing bowl tightly, and place in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours to rest. To make the brine: 1 1/2 cups

1/3 cups coconut oil or beef tallow 1/2 cups light brown sugar 1 cup all-purpose flour (wheat or gluten-free) 1 flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flax seed + 3 tablespoons water) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon baking powder dash of fine grain sea salt 1/4 teaspoon allspice Working with room temperature ingredients and a stand or electric mixer, cream the coconut oil and brown sugar together, and then add the soaked flax egg and vanilla extract and beat them with the suga

1 40oz cup 16oz hot water 2-3 Mint Medley or spearmint teabags 2-3 teaspoons honey or cane sugar 2-3 tablespoons raw apple cider vinegar 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste 2-3 cups ice cold water to top cup (optional) In a heat-proof cup, dissolve the honey or sugar and sea salt in the hot water, and add the mint teabags. Cover, and allow to cool to room temperature. Remove the teabags, and carefully squeeze the tea out of them into your cup before discarding them. Add your i

1 40 oz cup 1/2 cup hot water 3 cups ice Juice of 2 large lemons, or juice of one lemon and one orange 2 teaspoons amchoor (green mango) powder 2 tablespoons honey or raw cane sugar, or to taste kala namak or sea salt, to taste In a heat-proof container like a ceramic mug, dissolve your honey or sugar, salt, and amchoor powder in the hot water, set aside to cool to at least room temperature. Juice your citrus fruits and add to your blender, along with the ice and cooled honey

1 15oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 2 tablespoons tahini (roasted sesame paste) 2 tablespoons avocado oil 1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice 1/2 teaspoon raw apple cider vinegar 2-4 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon chili lime seasoning (Tajin or Valentina, either the hot sauce or dry seasoning mix versions) scant 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional) scant 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) salt to taste In the bowl of a food processor or blender, add your chickpeas, tahini, o

1/3 cups coconut oil or beef tallow 1/2 cups light brown sugar 1 cup all-purpose flour (wheat or gluten-free) 1 flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flax seed + 3 tablespoons water) 1/2 teaspoon baking powder dash of fine grain sea salt 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 ground coriander 1/4 ground ginger Working with room temperature ingredients and a stand or electric mixer, cream the coconut oil and brown sugar together, and then

2 1/2 cups cooked jowar sorghum 1 large or 2 small/medium sweet potatoes, cubed 1 cup raisins or craisins 2oz goat cheese or dairy-free feta crumbles ~1/4 cup roasted sunflower seeds 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon sea salt For the dressing: 6 tablespoons olive oil 8 tablespoons lemon juice 3 tablespoons coconut aminos 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin ground black pepper to taste Preheat oven to 450 °F. In a medium sized mixing bowl, place your cubed sweet potato and drizzle wi

1 15oz can cannellini beans, including the liquid 4 1/2 cups bread flour 2 cups of warm water (110 °F) 1 tablespoon instant yeast 2 tablespoons honey or brown/cane sugar 3 tablespoons olive or avocado oil 1 tablespoon sea salt In a small mixing bowl, add the warm water, instant yeast, and honey or sugar, and whisk together to dissolve the yeast and sweetener into the water. If the yeast is active, this mixture will start to bubble and foam on the surface. Set aside. In a food

1 15oz can white beans 2oz plain goat cheese (can substitute plant based mayonnaise for a vegan alternative, but the flavor will not be a match). 1/2 cup pitted Spanish olives (with or without pimentos, depending on nightshade tolerance)* 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced or 1 teaspoon of jarlic 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon oregano 1/4 teaspoon paprika (smoked or sweet, your choice. Can omit for a pepper allergy) Sea salt and black pepper to taste. *This ba