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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

1 lb ground beef 1/4 cup chickpea flour (besan) 3 tablespoons ground flax seeds soaked in 9 tablespoons cold water to gel 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke For the gravy: Pan drippings from the Salisbury steaks, above. 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons chickpea flour (besan) 1 1/2 cups beef broth, or reconstituted soy-free beef bullion 1 teaspoon powdered shiitake mushrooms Combine the ground

1 15oz can chickpeas/garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed 2 cups sprouted lentils (link is to a non-affiliated YouTube tutorial) 1 rotisserie chicken breast, diced 1/4 yellow onion, diced 4 tablespoons raw pumpkin seeds/pepitas (optional) For the Apple Cider Vinaigrette: 1/2 cup raw apple cider vinegar 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons coconut aminos 2 tablespoons stone ground mustard 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon real maple syrup 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin In a medium-sized

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

16 oz raw sprouted lentils 1/2 cup dry green or brown lentils + 2 cups water for cooking 1 cup chickpea flour (gram flour or besan) 1 cup plain rolled oats 5 tablespoons ground flax seeds soaked in 1/2 cup cold water. 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1/2 cup pickled jalapenos, finely chopped 1 teaspoon birria seasoning mix 1 teaspoon soy-free beef or vegetable bullion powder (optional, can substitute 1 tsp salt) 1/2 teaspoon mesquite liquid smoke 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Oliv

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

2-3 large Vidalia or white onions, thinly sliced 1/2 cup olive oil + more for the saute pan 1 sleeve Saltine crackers, or 2 cups all-purpose flour (regular or gluten free mix) whisked with 1 teaspoon salt. 1/2 cup chickpea or gram flour (also called besan) 3 cups oat milk 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 3 oz crumbled goat cheese Preheat the oven to 350°F. Cover the bottom of a 12" saute

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

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

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

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

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

For the Sweet Chili Crunch Sauce: 1 cup mandarin orange juice (about four small oranges - sold as "Mandies" or "Cuties") 1/2 cup coconut aminos 1/4 cups honey 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 teaspoons dried, ground Asian chili peppers 1/4 teaspoon dried, ground mustard seed 1/4 teaspoon roasted sesame oil 2 tablespoons dried, minced garlic 1 tablespoon dried, minced onion 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds 1 tablespoon tapioca starch 2 tablespoons c

1/2 head of white cabbage, cored and chopped Approximately 3 cups fresh mushrooms, chopped 1 onion, chopped 3-5 cloves of garlic, chopped, or jarlic to taste 2-3 tablespoons olive oil 1 15 oz can sauerkraut, or equivalent raw sauerkraut 1 cup split green peas 3 cups water 1 tablespoon caraway seeds (optional) 1 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper Set your Instant Pot to "Saute," and heat your oil in the bottom of the pot. Saute your onions until they're transl

2lbs beef stew meat, or round steak cut into strips 12oz broccoli, fresh or frozen 1 cup avocado or canola oil For the marinade: 1/4 cup coconut aminos 1/2 cup rice vinegar Juice of three mandarin oranges (called "Mandies" or "Cuties") 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 1 clove grated fresh garlic, or 1 tablespoon of jarlic + 1 tablespoon of the water in the jar 2 teaspoons ground Asiatic red peppers 1 teaspoon beef bullion powder or one bullion cube 1/2 teaspoons ground black pe

The scene: it's 2026. The price of food is the highest it's ever been in America, while wages have been stagnant for decades. The winter has been marked by deadly snow and ice storms and the wind chills are still sub-zero in the middle of February, which isn't keeping the protesters off the streets. Not like you can go out to eat anyway, your boo has so many food allergies, you can't trust you won't spend the rest of the night in the ER with them after a food oops... talk abo

1/2 cup uncooked rice 1 cup broth or reconstituted bullion, your choice of flavor 1 tablespoon olive or avocado oil 1 teaspoon raw apple cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon Birria seasoning, or to taste 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Salt to taste 1 15oz can black beans or pinto beans (optional) Chopped cilantro, diced onion, and lime wedges, for garnish (optional) Rinse your rice well under cold water, until the water runs clear, before adding the rice to the ri

2 cans of red kidney beans, undrained (preferably dark red kidney beans, but they're hard to find up north where I am) 2 cups Andouille sausage coins or 1 can of SPAM, cut into small cubes (optional) 2 ribs of celery, finely chopped 1 small/medium green pepper, finely chopped 1/2 white onion, finely chopped 8-10 oz. broth flavor of choice 3-5 tablespoons cooking oil or fat Cajun seasoning to taste Liquid smoke to taste Heat your cooking oil in your largest skillet or soup pot