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Dilly Bean Stew with Cabbage and Frizzled Onions

This stew is amazing. It is another recipe from Alison Roman Nikki and I made it and licked it all up. We did try a few other topping ideas such as butter, sour cream, and a fried egg. Not needed, but certainly loved. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more (optional)  2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more 

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Spiced Chickpea Stew with Coconut and Turmeric

This recipe comes from the New York Times Cooking section. The recipe is one by Alison Roman. It is so delicious. It serves 4-6 and takes about 1 hour to make.  Ingredients: ¼ cup olive oil, plus more for serving 4 garlic cloves, chopped 1 large yellow onion, chopped 1 (2-inch) piece ginger, finely chopped Kosher salt and black

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Brown Derby

This is a tasty drink in summer when grapefruits are in season. Ingredients: 1 1/2 oz bourbon1 oz grapefruit juice, freshly squeezed1/2 oz honey syrup (1 part honey, 1 part water in pan till they two meld together)garnish with grapefruit twist Directions: Add the bourbon, grapefruit juice and honey syrup into a shaker with ice

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USM TOFU

This one is one that Mila learned at Summer Camp. She loved learning from Chef Bill at school. Ingredients: 1 14 OZ pack of Extra Firm TofuCorn Starch for coating1 cup sweet chili sauce Directions: Drain and press tofu Cube tofu into 1/2 inch blocks Dredge in corn starch Pan fry until golden brown Coat

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Barbecued Seitan Ribz (Vegan Ribs) – ATTEMPT #2

This was so good. Here is one link Ingredients: 1 cup vital wheat gluten2 tablespoons nutritional yeast2 teaspoons smoked Spanish paprika2 teaspoons onion powder1 teaspoon garlic powder3/4 cup water2 tablespoons tahini or other nut butter1 tablespoon soy sauce or coconut aminos1 teaspoon Liquid SmokeAbout 1 cup of your favorite barbecue sauce see some suggestions Directions:

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Veggeroni (Seitan Pepperoni)

The OG recipe is here Dry Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup vital wheat gluten1/4 cup nutritional yeast3/4 teaspoon salt2-3 teaspoons Spanish smoked paprika1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (use more for spicier pepperoni)3/4 teaspoons mustard seeds1 teaspoon fennel seeds1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon onion powder Wet Ingredients: 2 tablespoons cashew butter (may

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No Churn Ice Cream – Cookie Monster Ice Cream

This one is Mila’s favorite ice-cream in the whole world. Ingredients: 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk2 cups heavy cream, cold (this is 2 of the pint sizes)1 Tbsp Vanilla20 Chocolate Sandwich Cookies (Oreos)15 Chocolate Chip Cookies (soft or chewy) Directions: With a stand mixer, whisk attachment or a hand mixer, whip heavy cream and

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CHAAT SALAD

This salad is awesome and fresh! Ingredients: 1/2 cucumber (around 10 ounces) seeds scooped out7 ounces radishes 4 scallionsSeeds of 1 pomegranate1 ounce cilantro4 Tablespoons canola oil1 teaspoon mustard seeds1 14 ounce can chickpeas1/2 teaspoon chili powder (I use paprika)3/4 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons sugarjuice of 1/2 lemon2 Tablespoons desiccated coconut1/2 teaspoon chaat masala Directions: Cut

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Ras El Hanout

The name means top of the shop! This is a North African spice mix that tastes great! Ingredients: 2 teaspoons salt2 teaspoons ground cumin2 teaspoons powdered ginger2 teaspoons ground black pepper1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground coriander1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper1 teaspoon ground allspice1/2 teaspoon ground cloves1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Directions: Mix all with

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Oatmeal Smoothie

This one is a great recipe I got from the Chloe Coscarelli book Chloe Flavor. Ingredients: 1 banana, chopped and frozen1 cup ice2 Tablespoons almond butter (or peanut butter)1 cup almond milk 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon6 Medjool dates, pitted1/2 cup rolled oats Directions: In the blender, combined the banana, ice, almond

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Vietnamese Dipping Sauce

This one makes a wonderful salad dressing as well! Mix with some greens, tomato, and some othe3r yummy stuff and you will love it! Ingredients: ¼ cup fish sauce – – see Note 1; vegetarian option in Note 2 ¼ cup sugar ⅓ cup water 2 Tablespoons lime juice – – freshly squeezed (about half a lime) 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar – – see Note 3 1 clove garlic – – finely diced 1 small Thai

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Mujaddara (Lentils and Rice with Caramelized Onions)

This is a tasty rice dish that could be your whole meal if you would wish for that. Ingredients: 2 lb yellow onions, halved and sliced thinlySalt and pepperVegetable oil1 cup basmati rice1 cup green or brown lentils (not the French ones, the regular ones), rinsed and picked over3 cloves garlic, minced1 tsp ground coriander1

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Buddha Bowl

Original Recipe This recipe was a great! It came together pretty quick and was super delicious. INGREDIENTS For the tofu 400 g firm tofu 2 tbsp oil 2 tbsp cornstarch or flour if you don’t have 1/2 tsp garlic powder pinch black pepper 2 tbsp tamari/ soy sauce Spicy Sticky Sauce 4 tbsp maple syrup 1 clove garlic/1/2 tsp garlic powder 1 inch cubed of fresh ginger/1 tsp ginger powder ½ tsp chilli flakes 2 tsp tomato

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Curry Chicken

This is another great recipe from my friend at work. Gretchen shared this one from her grandmother and Mila and I loved it! Super yummy and super easy! Give this one a try! INGREDIANTS ¼ c: honey, soy sauce, Dijon-1 stick butter-2 tablespoons curry-chicken breasts-bake at 350, approximately 45 minutes DIRECTIONS Place all ingredients in

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Hot Chicken Salad

This was a childhood favorite. Ingredients: 2 Stalks celery 4 cups diced chicken (Cooled) 1 small onion 1 can cream of chicken (condensed soup) 1 can sliced water chestnuts 1 cup grated cheddar cheese 1 cup cooked rice 1 cup mayo 1 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice 1 bag of potato chips Directions: Cut celery into quarters.

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GF Brownies

These gluten Free Brownies are wonderful! You need to try them out! These come from Every Day foods website.  Ingredients: 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces, plus more for pan 1/3 cup cornstarch (spooned and leveled) 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon fine salt 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips 3/4

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Irish Cream

Ingredients: 3 eggs 1/8th teaspoon of Coconut Extract 2 Tablespoons Hershey’s Extract 1 Can sweetened Condensed Milk 1 Pint Heavy Whipping Cream 1 Cup Whiskey Directions: Step 1: Place in blender: 3 eggs, 1/8th of Cocunut Extract and 2 Tablespoons Hershey’s Extract and blend for 30 seconds. Step 2:  Add 1 can sweetened Condensed MIlk and Blend

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