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1/2 batch Auntie's Master Dough Recipe (dry version) 1/3 cup organic or brown sugar 3-4 white potatoes, peeled and cubed, + salted water to cover 1 cup frozen peas, thawed 3-4 tablespoons avocado oil 2 teaspoons panchpuran powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder 1/2 teaspoon amchur powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder red pepper to taste (optional) To prepare the filling, boil your peeled and cubed potatoes in salted water until fork tender

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

2/3 cup rice vinegar 1 6 oz can pineapple juice 1/2 cups brown sugar 2 tablespoons coconut aminos 1 tablespoon Sriracha (optional) 1 tablespoon tapioca starch 2 tablespoons cold water In a small bowl, mix the tapioca starch and cold water together to form a smooth slurry, set aside. Combine the vinegar, pineapple juice, brown sugar, coconut aminos, and Sriracha if using in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat while whisking the pot occasionally. When the

2 cups cooked rice (leftover/day old is perfect for this recipe) or 1 cup dry rice, rinsed 2 cans cooked chicken breast, drained 2 15oz cans mixed vegetables, drained, or two 12oz packages frozen mixed vegetables 6 cups water 6 teaspoons chicken bullion powder or 6 bullion cubes (check ingredients for soy) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon thyme leaves 1 teaspoon crushed rosemary leaves 1 teaspoon marjoram leaves 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 te

2-3 small sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed 1/2 small white onion, coarsely chopped 1/2 lb fresh asparagus, woody ends removed and chopped into bite-sized pieces 1 15 oz can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt to taste Preheat oven or grill to 450°F. Place the sweet potatoes, onion, and asparagus on a sheet of aluminum foil, and drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt before folding the foil over and rolling the edges together to seal them an

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

1 medium head cauliflower 2 cups of cooked, shredded chicken (this is a great use for leftover rotisserie chicken) 3-4 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 medium onion, diced 3-5 garlic cloves, diced, or 1/8 cup jarlic 1 cup chicken broth, or reconstituted bullion 2-3 dried chipotle peppers ( not en adobo) 1 teaspoon raw apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon smoked paprika Salt to taste Preheat oven to 450 °F. Cut the stem top off of the chipotle peppers. Remove the s

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

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

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

1/2 medium head of white cabbage, finely sliced 1 red pepper, finely sliced 1 yellow pepper, finely sliced 1 large white or yellow onion, finely sliced 1-3 jalapeno peppers, finely sliced (optional) salt to coat Combine all your sliced vegetables in your largest mixing bowl, coat all the vegetables with salt, and toss the vegetables thoroughly to mix and combine. Cover the mixing bowl tightly, and place in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours to rest. To make the brine: 1 1/2 cups

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 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 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

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

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