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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 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

1 cup water 1/3 cup plain instant oats 1/2 cup frozen mixed berries 1/4 cup dairy, soy, nut free yogurt alternative 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds 2 tablespoons raw, local honey Dash sea salt Place the oats, frozen berries, ground flax seeds, and sea salt in a microwave safe bowl, cover, and microwave on high heat for 1 minute 30 seconds. Stir the contents of the bowl, and microwave again for 30-45 seconds. Add the yogurt alternative and raw honey, and serve immediately. Serv

1 frozen salmon fillet (bones & skins optional) 1/4 cup white rice, rinsed 1/4 cup dried shiitake mushroom slices 3/4 cup water 1/2 tsp salt For the sauce: 1/2 teaspoon MSG 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon coconut aminos 1 teaspoon raw honey or maple syrup 1 green onion, avocado, cucumber, or other fresh vegetable accompaniment, sliced (optional) Combine your salmon, rinsed rice, mushrooms, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in your rice cooker bowl. To make

1 ripe avocado 1 cup frozen berry blend 1/3 cup dairy/soy/nut free yogurt alternative 1/4 cup plain oats 2 tablespoons ground flax seeds 2 tablespoons raw, local honey or maple syrup 2 cups water Ice to taste (optional) Add all ingredients to your blender bowl, and blend at the highest setting until the smoothie is your preferred consistency. Drink immediately. Serves 1-2. Did you enjoy this recipe? Support yr very appreciative Auntie with a tip at ko-fi.com/yrauntie

2 cups cooked pinto beans 2 cups warm bean water (that was used to cook the beans) 3 tablespoons honey, brown sugar, or real maple syrup 4 tablespoons neutral flavored vegetable oil 1 tablespoon sea salt 1 tablespoon instant dry yeast 6 cups preferred bread flour Prepare 1 cup or 1/2 lb dried pinto beans to be cooked by your package directions - if you’re using an Instant Pot, you can add them rinsed and unsoaked to your pressure cooker bowl along with 3 cups water and a da

1 lb sausage, plain/original flavor 1 carton mushrooms, white or portobello 1 small onion, finely chopped 3 tablespoons bacon grease or olive oil 1 cup cooked brown rice, cooled to room temperature 3/4 cup chickpea flour 4 flax eggs 1 teaspoon crushed rosemary 1 teaspoon marjoram 1 teaspoon thyme 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon sea salt or to taste Preheat oven to 350 °F. Clean and rough chop your mushrooms, sauté with onions in bacon grease or oil until the onions are t

1/2 cup dairy-free vanilla yogurt made with coconut or oat cultures 1 medium-large ripe banana, fork mashed 1 tablespoon Sunbutter 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds Mix the dairy-free yogurt, fork mashed banana, and Sunbutter together into a smooth-ish mixture. Top with the ground flax seeds. Can be assembled in a bowl and eaten immediately, or refrigerated overnight in a 2 cup cold-storage container or jar.

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

1 cup beef tallow or coconut oil, melted 2 flax eggs 1/2 teaspoons sea salt 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 cups all purpose flour 2 cups chocolate chips or chunks Preheat oven to 325° Fahrenheit. Melt your tallow or oil in a microwave safe bowl, takes 2-3 minutes depending on your microwave. Combine 2 tablespoons of ground flax seed with 6 tablespoons of water and set aside to gel for 5 minutes, to form your

1 15oz can of white beans (I used Great Northern) 1/4 cup fruit preserves of your choice (I used Aldi's Specialty Strawberry Preserves) 1/4 cup baking cocoa 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Combine all ingredients in a food processor bowl, and process until the mixture takes on a whipped texture. Transfer to a lidded dish, and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving as a fruit dip or bagel schmear. Did you enjoy this recipe? Support yr very appreciative Auntie with a tip a

Whether it's Independence Day in America, or Christmas in Australia, everyone loves a good summer cookout, even when you have a bunch of food allergies. Safe foods + lots of sunblock = the perfect summer day ☀️ In Your Stanley: "WaterTok" But Make It Healthier #1 : The Cosmopolitan Woman "WaterTok" But Make It Healthier #2: The Wild Irish Rose "WaterTok" But Make It Healthier #3: The Nimbupani-esque Electrolyte Slushie "WaterTok" But Make It Healthier #4: Sekanjabin Your Stan

Whether I'm in a parking lot or a campsite, I absolutely love cooking and eating outdoors, and tailgating is the perfect excuse to get the grill out. Here's how to make a full spread to safely accommodate any diet, with lots of things that can be prepared ahead to simplify your Game Day, without sacrificing on flavor or fullness. In Your Stanley: "WaterTok" But Make It Healthier #1: The Cosmopolitan Woman (perfect if red is a team color) "WaterTok" But Make It Healthier #2:

1 cup Plant Based Mayonnaise (I use Hellman's brand) if you would like to use 1/2 cup mayonnaise and 1/2 cup plant based "sour cream," also delicious. 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish 1-2 teaspoons of your favorite flavor substitute for Barbecue Sauce. Mine is Kinder's Woodfired Garlic Seasoning (I am unaffiliated), which does have smoked paprika and all of the alliums. Feel free to use whatever your favorite "Cowboy" seasoning blend is. A Birria seasoning blend would wor

1 cup cooked lentils, cooled to room temperature* 1 cup rolled oats 1 cup chickpea flour 4 flax eggs (4 tablespoons ground flax seed soaked in 12 tablespoons water) 3 tablespoons olive oil For the Allium & Nightshade-Free Folks: 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast 1 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning 1/2 teaspoon smoke flavoring 1/2 teaspoon sea salt For folks who can handle a bit of dried allium & nightshade: 2 tablespoons Kinder's Woodfired Garlic seasoning 1 tablesp

After a month of celebrations, my family takes it pretty easy for New Years, and leans into my grandma's North Georgia Black Cherokee/Hoodoo roots to prepare a Lucky Meal for the coming year. Otherwise, we have a few cleaning traditions, and do some divination for the coming year. No alcohol-fueled parties to ring in the New Year anymore, and that works for current me. What are your culture's New Years food traditions? And are there any ingredients you can't have and need to

20 oz Collard greens, stems removed and roughly chopped (no shame buying this done for you) 6-8 slices thick cut bacon, diced or 6 oz salt pork, cubed (optional, you can add a bit of liquid smoke instead to keep the recipe vegan, and 3 tablespoons of oil to saute the onion and garlic in) 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth ½ cup onion, diced 3-5 cloves garlic, finely chopped ¼ cup raw apple cider vinegar Salt and pepper to taste Set Instant Pot to SAUTE and add bacon or salt por

1 tablespoon olive oil or reserved bacon grease 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped 1 green pepper, finely chopped 1 stalk of celery, finely chopped 6 cloves of garlic, finely minced (or 3-4 big spoonfuls of Jarlic) 2 bay leaves 2–3 teaspoons Creole Cajun Seasoning of choice 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce 1 lb bacon, cooked and chopped (optional) 1 lb dried black-eyed peas, sorted & rinsed 6-8 cups chicken or vegetable broth In a large cooking pot, coat the bottom of the