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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
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
Iced Tea by the Half Gallon
Equipment: One half-gallon mason jar. If you use a pitcher, make sure it's safe to hold hot water. A pour spout top with a handle for the jar is great, but not necessary. A quart-sized tea infuser pot (optional, if you use teabags) A long handled spoon, long enough to comfortably reach the bottom of the jar. Ingredients: Tea or herbs of choice - either 6-7 teabags, or teaspoons in the tea infuser 4 cups hot filtered water 4 cups cold filtered water 1/3 cup brown sugar or hone

yr Auntie (she/they)
Apr 32 min read
Green Olive & Goat Cheese Dip (dairy, soy, nut, tomato/tomatillo free)
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

yr Auntie (she/they)
Feb 152 min read
The Menu: a 420 feast 🌬️
yr Auntie is from Michigan, and has had a medical marijuana (MMJ) card since 2017, so this post is coming from a legal place, physically and metaphorically speaking! April 20th is approaching, and you want to celebrate... but you have a ton of food allergies, and would prefer to enjoy the vibe while not in the ER because you ate a dispo freebie you shouldn't have. So, you get yourself a Magical Butter Machine (not a sponsored link, but I have one and it's absolutely worth it)

yr Auntie (she/they)
Feb 84 min read
Sardine & Brown Rice Croquettes (dairy, egg, soy, nut, gluten, tomato/tomatillo free)
2 cups brown rice, cooked and cooled 2 cans of sardines, or favorite canned fish 3 flax eggs (3 tablespoons ground flax seed + 9 tablespoons water) 1/3 cup chickpea flour 1 tablespoon dried parsley or 1/2 cups fresh, chopped to your preference 1 tablespoon dehydrated onion flakes, or 1/4 cup finely minced white onion 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon dried dill, or 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill 1 teaspoon lemon juice up to 1/3 cup olive oil or oil of choice for pan-frying

yr Auntie (she/they)
Jan 31 min read
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