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Fish Taco Bowl for One in the Rice Cooker (dairy, egg, soy, nut, tomato/tomatillo free)
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

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23 hours ago1 min read
Protein Pasta Salad (dairy, egg, soy, nut, tomato/tomatillo, texture free)
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

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Apr 181 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

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Apr 181 min read
Orange Julius Gelatin Dessert (dairy, egg, soy, nut free)
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

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Apr 91 min read
White Bean Lemon Dijon Spread (dairy, soy, egg, nut, allium free)
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

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Apr 41 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

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Apr 32 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

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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

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Apr 11 min read
Lemony Yogurt Sauce for Gyros (dairy, soy, nut, seed, egg, allium free)
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

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Mar 91 min read
Venezuelan-esque Chicken & Avocado Salad (egg, nut, cilantro, tomato/tomatillo free)
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

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Mar 91 min read
"WaterTok" But Make It Healthier #3: The Nimbupani-esque Electrolyte Slushie
1 40 oz cup 1/2 cup hot water 3 cups ice Juice of 2 large lemons, or juice of one lemon and one orange 2 teaspoons amchoor (green mango) powder 2 tablespoons honey or raw cane sugar, or to taste kala namak or sea salt, to taste In a heat-proof container like a ceramic mug, dissolve your honey or sugar, salt, and amchoor powder in the hot water, set aside to cool to at least room temperature. Juice your citrus fruits and add to your blender, along with the ice and cooled honey

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Mar 21 min read
Chili Lime Hummus (soy, nut, allium, tomato/tomatillo free)
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

yr Auntie (she/they)
Feb 281 min read
Chicken & Rice Casserole Bowl for One in the Rice Cooker (dairy, soy, egg, tomato/tomatillo free)
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

yr Auntie (she/they)
Feb 121 min read
Birria Rice for Two in the Rice Cooker (dairy, tomato/tomatillo free)
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

yr Auntie (she/they)
Jan 311 min read
Cowboy Caviar (dairy, tomato/tomatillo free)
1 15 oz can yellow corn 1 15 oz can black beans 1/3 cup finely diced red onion 1/2 teaspoon salt Everything from here is entirely optional, and based on your preferences, and what you have on hand when you're making this: 1 4 oz can green chiles 1-2 fresh jalapenos, finely diced 1/2 cup chopped cilantro 1 large avocado, cubed Rinse your corn and black beans and make sure there's no excess water in the strainer before adding them to a medium-sized mixing bowl with a lid. Add y

yr Auntie (she/they)
Jan 251 min read
Small Batch Pantry Pho Broth (egg, soy free)
1 instant bone broth serving (not a sponsored link) + 1 1/2 cup hot water to rehydrate, or 1 1/2 cups of prepared bone broth 1 tablespoon coconut aminos 1 teaspoon fresh or powdered ginger (depending on what you have, and your taste preference) 1 teaspoon lime juice 1/2 teaspoon MSG 1/2 teaspoon fish sauce (contains anchovy) 1/2 teaspoon roasted sesame oil 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Salt to taste Hot pepper, to taste Any cooked meat, or vegetables you'd like to add to the so

yr Auntie (she/they)
Jan 241 min read
Middle Eastern-style Lentil Soup for One in a Rice Cooker (dairy, soy, nut, gluten, tomato/tomatillo free)
1/4 cup red lentils 1 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth 1 teaspoon Za'atar seasoning blend 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon lemon juice Salt to taste Pita chips and chopped parsley garnish (optional) Rinse your lentils and add them to the rice cooker bowl with the rest of the ingredients. Cover, and set to "cook," stirring the bowl occasionally as the lentils cook. The soup is ready when the "cook" cycle is finished, stir in the lemon juice, a

yr Auntie (she/they)
Jan 231 min read
Honey Berry Instant Oatmeal (dairy, soy, nut free)
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

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Jan 191 min read
Coconut Curry Cod Rice Cooker Bowl (dairy, egg, soy, allium free)
1 frozen cod fillet 1/8 cup jasmine rice 1/8 cup red lentils 1/2 cup frozen vegetables of choice 1/2 cup water 1/2 teaspoon salt For the sauce: 1/2 cup coconut milk 1/2 teaspoon madras curry powder 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground thyme 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice Rinse your rice and lentils and add them to your rice cooker bowl with the water and salt. Add your frozen cod fillet and vegetables. Whisk your coconut sauce ingredients together, and pour over

yr Auntie (she/they)
Jan 191 min read
Salmon & Shiitake Mushroom Rice Cooker Bowl (dairy, soy, egg free)
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

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Jan 151 min read
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