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1 frozen tilapia fillet 1/4 cup white rice, rinsed 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed. 1 tablespoon olive or avocado oil 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Add all ingredients to a small rice cooker bowl, cover, and set to cook. Bowl is ready to eat when the rice stops bubbling, 20-25 minutes. Coleslaw 1/4 cup shredded cabbage, or coleslaw mix 2 tablespoons plant-based mayonnaise 2 teaspoons lime juice

[brackets break down the cost of each ingredient from Walmart, generally using the "Great Value Organic" brand as reference, on 4/30/26, as well as per amount used in the recipe] 1 cup "tap hot" water (around 110-115°F) 1 tablespoon instant yeast [$5.48/4oz, $.69 total] 2 tablespoons honey [$5.28/12oz, $.44 total] 3 tablespoons olive oil [$7.36/17oz, $.67 total] 1 heaping tablespoon sea salt [$8.57/16oz, $.27 total] 1 15oz can cannellini beans, with the bean water [$.86 total

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

1-1 1/2 cups pasta of choice (wheat or gluten-free) 1/2 cup frozen peas 1 can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 2 cans albacore in water, or two waterless tuna pouches 1/2-2/3 cup plant based mayonnaise 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon dried dill 1/2 teaspoon white pepper 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic Cook your pasta according to package directions, immediately drain and rinse the pasta in cold water to stop the cooking process and cool

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

12 oz pineapple juice 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal 1 15 oz can full-fat coconut milk 1 banana, not overripe 1 teaspoon vanilla extract scant 1/4 teaspoon Himalayan Pink Salt Open the can of coconut milk, and separate the cream from the coconut water. Place the cream in the bowl of a blender or a food processor, and set aside. Place the coconut water in a medium-sized sauce pot with the pineapple juice and salt, this should come to approximately 2 1/2 cups of liquid, total. Bring t

1 can full fat coconut milk or coconut cream 1 package orange flavored gelatin 1/2 cups hot water 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 can mandarin oranges If you're using full-fat coconut milk, separate the cream from the coconut milk and place it in a small mixing bowl. Use a hand mixer to whip the coconut cream with the vanilla extract until it doubles in volume. Dissolve the orange gelatin in the hot water, and pour it into the mixing bowl with the coconut cream while using the

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

1 15oz can cannellini beans, drained & rinsed 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon goat cheese (optional) 1/2 teaspoon sea salt heaping 1/4 teaspoon white pepper Add all ingredients to the bowl of a food processor, and process on the highest speed, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. Transfer to a storage dish, and refrigerate for 2-3 hours before serving. Did you enjoy this recipe? Support yr very appr

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

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

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

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

1/2 cup plain, dairy-free yogurt (preferably coconut based) The juice and zest of 1/2 of a small lemon 1/2 teaspoon ground sumac (optional) 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon dried dill 1/4 teaspoon sea salt Whisk all ingredients together in a small storage container, and refrigerate for 2-3 hours before serving. Did you enjoy this recipe? Support yr very appreciative Auntie with a tip at ko-fi.com/yrauntie

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

1/3 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

1/3 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

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 small chicken breast or thigh, raw 1/4 cup white rice, uncooked 1/2 cup chicken broth, or reconstituted bullion 1/2 cup frozen vegetables of choice 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 teaspoon each thyme, marjoram, rosemary 2 drops hickory liquid smoke Salt to taste Rinse the uncooked rice, and add to the rice cooker bowl, with the broth, herbs, olive oil, liquid smoke, and salt. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces, and add to the rice cooker bowl with the frozen vegetables. Stir

5 cups all purpose flour (wheat, or gluten-free mix) 1 cup plain oats 1 cup pork lard, beef tallow, or flavorless cooking oil 1/2 cup brown sugar, or to taste 2 cups oat milk (or 1 cup oat milk + 1 cup dairy-free heavy whipping cream) 2 teaspoons raw apple cider vinegar 4 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 1/2-2 cups raisins or currants Preheat oven to 375 °F. Measure out your oat milk or oat milk/whipping cream mix, and add two teaspoons of