top of page
No Milk, Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Eggs, Soy, or Tomatoes.
No Ads, AI, Large Images, or Life Stories.
YES to simple, nutritious food with big flavors!
Blog
Simple Fresh Peach Crisp (dairy, egg, gluten, nut, soy free)
4-6 fresh, ripe peaches 2 teaspoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon tapioca starch 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup plain oats 1-2 tablespoons beef tallow or plant-based butter Preheat the oven to 350°F. Peel, pit, and chop the peaches, doing as much of the work as possible over an 8x8" baking dish to retain as much peach juice as you can, but making sure no pit chunks or stems get in the mix. Add the brown sugar, tapioca starch, and vanilla to the peaches, and mix them thoroughly.

yr Auntie (she/they)
Aug 141 min read
Auntie's Larger Batch Noodle Soup Base (dairy, egg, soy, nut, tomato/tomatillo free)
8 tablespoons soy-free chicken bullion 4 tablespoons dried, powdered shiitake mushrooms 1 tablespoon Asian chili peppers, finely ground 1 teaspoon dried, ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Mix all ingredients together, and store in a jar with an airtight lid. To serve, dissolve 1 1/2-2 teaspoons of soup base mix in 8oz hot water. Did you enjoy this recipe? Support yr very appreciative Auntie with a tip at ko-fi.com/yrauntie

yr Auntie (she/they)
Aug 11 min read
Refrigerator Oatmeal (dairy, soy, nut free)
1/4 cup plain oats 1/4 cup dairy & nut-free yogurt 1/2 cup frozen berries 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds 1 tablespoon hemp hearts 1 tablespoon raw honey 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract dash of sea salt In a container with a tight-fitting lid, add the oats, yogurt, ground flax seeds, honey, vanilla, and salt, and mix thoroughly. Top with the frozen berries, seal the lid on the container, and place the oats in the refrigerator overnight, to allow the oats to absorb the liquids, an

yr Auntie (she/they)
Jul 291 min read
Creamy Polenta Loaf (dairy, egg, soy, nut free)
2 cups oat milk 1 cup water 3 tablespoons olive oil 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal 1/4 cup nutritional yeast 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon white pepper In a large sauce pot, add the oat milk, water, olive oil, salt, and white pepper, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. When the mixture is boiling, whisk in the cornmeal and nutritional yeast, and continue to whisk until the cornmeal cooks and the mixture thickens, 4-5 minutes. Transfer the cornmeal mixture into a greased 2

yr Auntie (she/they)
Jul 281 min read
Large Batch Instant Pot Refried Beans (dairy, soy, tomato/tomatillo free)
1 lb ground beef 1 lb dry pinto beans (no need to soak) 5 cups water 1 large yellow onion, diced 4-5 garlic cloves, minced, or 1/4 cup jarlic 2-3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon smoked paprika 1 tablespoon salt 1 teaspoon MSG 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon mesquite smoke flavoring Set the Instant Pot to Saute, and heat the olive oil in the bottom of the pot before adding the diced onion and mi

yr Auntie (she/they)
Jul 281 min read
Chicken & Mushroom Instant Noodle Broth for One (soy, nut free)
3/4 cup hot water 1 teaspoon soy-free chicken bullion 1/2 teaspoon shiitake mushroom powder 1 tablespoon coconut aminos 1 drop roasted sesame oil 1 brick of ramen/ramyun or one bundle of somen noodles, cooked to package directions. Using a range top, microwave, or water boiler, boil the broth water, and measure into a heat safe bowl. Carefully whisk the chicken bullion and shiitake mushroom powder into the hot water, cover the bowl, and allow to sit for around 5 minutes while

yr Auntie (she/they)
Jul 251 min read
Korean-ish Banana Milk (dairy, egg, nut, soy, processed sugar free)
1 banana, slightly overripe 1 13.5 oz can full-fat coconut milk 13.5 oz extra creamy oat milk 1/4 cup raw honey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 8 oz ice, divided (or not) Add the banana, coconut milk, oat milk, honey, vanilla extract, and ice if you want a blended ice drink to a blender, and process together until the milk is smooth and creamy. Divide into two 16 oz servings, and pour over ice cubes if you're not blending the ice. Serve immediately. Did you enjoy this recipe? Supp

yr Auntie (she/they)
Jul 141 min read
Crockpot Hot Dogs
12 nitrate-free hot dogs 3-4 cups water 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard seed 1/4 teaspoon powdered garlic 1-2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar Place all ingredients in a large Crockpot, cover, and set to "Low" for 2-3 hours before serving with hot dog buns and your choice of condiments. Did you enjoy this recipe? Support yr very appreciative Auntie with a tip at ko-fi.com/yrauntie

yr Auntie (she/they)
Jul 111 min read
Michigan Pasty Bagel Bites with Beef Gravy (dairy, egg, soy, nut, tomato/tomatillo) free
1 batch Auntie's Master Dough Recipe (dry version) 1 lb ground meat of choice (beef or venison is traditional, cooked lentils can also be substituted for a vegan version) 1 small rutabaga (called a "Swede" in Europe) 2 medium potatoes 2 medium carrots 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 teaspoon salt, plus enough salt for your cooking water 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon each ground thyme, rosemary, marjoram 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/3 cup brown sugar For the Bee

yr Auntie (she/they)
Jun 273 min read
Massive Apple Crisp/Crumble (dairy, soy, nut free)
12 apples, peeled, cored, and sliced. 1/2 cup tapioca starch 2 cups brown sugar, divided 2 cups all-purpose flour (wheat or gluten-free) 1 cup plain oats 1/2 cups beef tallow 1/2 cups avocado oil 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking powder In a large mixing bowl, toss your sliced apples in the tapioca starch, 1 cup of the brown sugar, and the nutmeg. Set aside. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Melt the beef tallow, if needed. Add the flour, oats, 1 cup of brown sug

yr Auntie (she/they)
May 301 min read
Baked Salmon Dinner for One in the Toaster Oven (allium, dairy, egg, soy, tomato free)
1 frozen salmon fillet 1 small to medium sized potato 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels or green beans 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2-3 thin slices of seedless lemon Sea salt, black pepper, and dill, to taste Scrub the potato, and cut it into bite-sized cubes. Toss the cubed potato and corn or green beans in 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Place the potato and veg mixture on a piece of heavy-duty Aluminum foil, and fold the foil into a packet, rolling t

yr Auntie (she/they)
May 151 min read
The Chicken, Lentil, & Pumpkin Curry Pot (dairy, egg, soy, tomato/tomatillo free)
3 cups cubed raw chicken breast or thigh meat, skin and bones removed 1 cup uncooked green lentils 1 large onion, chopped 3-5 minced fresh garlic cloves, or a large spoonful of jarlic 1 can pumpkin puree 1 can full-fat coconut milk 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups chicken broth, or reconstituted chicken bullion 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 2 teaspoons ground ginger root 1 tablespoon ground cardamom 1 teaspoon ground tumeric root 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 teaspoons sea salt, or

yr Auntie (she/they)
Apr 232 min read
Chocolate Mug Cake (dairy, egg, soy, nut free)
1 12-16 oz ceramic mug, or microwave safe dish 3 tablespoons all purpose flour (wheat or gluten free) 2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar, or to taste 1 tablespoon oat milk 1 teaspoon avocado oil 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract scant 1/4 teaspoon baking powder scant 1/4 teaspoon sea salt In your ceramic mug or microwave safe dish, combine all ingredients and mix well to form a batter. Scrape down the sides of t

yr Auntie (she/they)
Apr 181 min read
Green Rice Casserole, aka "Grinch Rice" or "Lucky Leprechaun Rice" (dairy, soy, egg, nut, tomato/tomatillo free)
2 cups cooked white rice 16-20 oz fresh spinach or kale, washed and prepared* 1 medium onion, diced* 3-5 garlic cloves, or jarlic to taste* 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth* 3 tablespoons olive oil* 4 flax eggs (4 tablespoons of ground flax seeds in 1/4 cup cold water) Salt and pepper to taste *You can substitute a batch of Instant Pot Collard Greens with its pot likker, here. Preheat the oven to 3 50 °F. Combine the ground flax seeds and water to make your flax eggs, set

yr Auntie (she/they)
Apr 81 min read
Crockpot Chicken & Cauliflower Tinga (cilantro, tomato/tomatillo free)
1 medium head cauliflower 2 cups of cooked, shredded chicken (this is a great use for leftover rotisserie chicken) 3-4 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 medium onion, diced 3-5 garlic cloves, diced, or 1/8 cup jarlic 1 cup chicken broth, or reconstituted bullion 2-3 dried chipotle peppers ( not en adobo) 1 teaspoon raw apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon smoked paprika Salt to taste Preheat oven to 450 °F. Cut the stem top off of the chipotle peppers. Remove the s

yr Auntie (she/they)
Apr 72 min read
The Most Affordable, Versatile, Protein & Fiber Loaded Bread Dough (dairy, egg, soy, nut, seed free)
3 cups bread flour 2 cups quick oats 1 15oz can cannellini beans, undrained 1 1/2 cup "tap hot" water (around 110 °) 1 tablespoon instant yeast 2 tablespoons brown sugar 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 tablespoons sea salt In a liquid measure, whisk the instant yeast and brown sugar into the hot water. If the yeast is active, it'll start to bubble and foam. Set aside. In the bowl of a food processor, put the cannellini beans and bean liquid, olive oil, and salt, and process on

yr Auntie (she/they)
Apr 42 min read
Chocolate Banana Cornmeal Cake (dairy, soy, egg, nut free)
1 1/2 cup oat milk 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 cup cornmeal* 1 cup all-purpose flour (wheat or gluten free mix) 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder 1 cup date syrup 1 large or two small bananas, just overripe 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 3 tablespoons avocado oil 3 flax eggs (3 tablespoons ground flax seed mixed with 9 tablespoons water) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract *despite this being called a "cornmeal cake," you can substitu

yr Auntie (she/they)
Apr 12 min read
Fish & Mugicha (Roasted Barley) Ochazuke (Rice in Tea Broth) in the Rice Cooker (soy, egg, nut, caffeine free)
2 tablespoons whole barley 4 cups hot water 1 boneless, skinless frozen fish fillet (a mild white fish, like tilapia or cod, is best here) 1/4 cup jasmine rice 1/2 cup cold water 1/2 teaspoon olive or avocado oil Salt, pepper, and garlic powder, to taste Coconut aminos, to taste (optional) Add the rinsed barley to a dry, hot saute pan, and toast while constantly moving around the pan until the barley is browned and takes on a toasted scent, about 10-20 minutes. Add the toaste

yr Auntie (she/they)
Apr 11 min read
Easy Canned Pumpkin Soup (dairy, soy, nut, gluten, tomato free)
2 15oz cans pumpkin puree ( not pumpkin pie filling) 1 15oz can coconut milk 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/4 teaspoon curry powder or to taste 1/4 teaspoon allspice 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 2 cups sprouted legumes (optional) Add all ingredients to a medium-sized pot or crockpot, and whisk to combine. Either bring to a boil, then simmer on low heat for 20-30 minutes, or set on the crockpot's "low" setting for 3-6 hours. T

yr Auntie (she/they)
Apr 11 min read
Eggless Foo Young (egg, soy, nut, gluten, corn free)
For the "Foo Young" Patties: 2 1/2 cups chickpea flour (besan) 1 cup water 2 tablespoons ground flax seed + 6 tablespoons water 8-12 oz leftover stir-fried vegetables 1 tablespoon dried minced onion 1 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon roasted sesame oil Oil for frying Combine your ground flax seeds and water to make 2 flax eggs, set aside to gel for 5-6 minutes. In a large mixing bowl, combine t

yr Auntie (she/they)
Mar 292 min read
bottom of page