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Beef Stew
By mahto
This Beef Stew recipe combines the rich flavors of strong coffee with meaty beef stew meat and spicy ground chipotl...
- 1 1/2-pounds lean beef stew meat, cubed
- 1/2 cup sliced onion
- 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
- 1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes with juice
- chopped cilantro, optional to garnish
Basic Black-Eyed Peas
By dvdcrn
Pressure cooked black-eyed peas (substitute in recipes calling for canned)
- 6 cups water
- 2-1/3 cups dried black-eyed peas (about 14 ounces)
- 2 medium onions, diced (between 1-1/2 and 2-1/2 cups)
- 4 inches turmeric root, grated (about 1/4 cup) (or substitute with grated ginger root)
- 2 inches ginger root, sliced 1/8" thick (about 1/4 cup).
- 8 cloves garlic, sliced 1/8" thick (about 1/4 cup)
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (can substitute with tamari to keep it vegan)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 3 bay leaves
Thai Pork Sliders with Pickled Cucumbers, Sriracha Aioli, & Homemade Slider Buns
By á-25087
DELICIOUS! Thai Pork Sliders with Pickled Cucumbers, Sriracha Aioli, & Homemade Slider Buns, recipe directions incl...
- SRIRACHA AIOLI:
- 1 pound ground pork
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 medium or 1 large cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
- 8 large fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped
- 16 fresh mint leaves, coarsely chopped
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup roasted salted peanuts, coarsely chopped
- 8-10 slider buns
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon water
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 cup olive oil
- Sriracha, to taste (about 3 tablespoons)
- Sea salt, to taste
- HOMEMADE SLIDER BUNS:
- 2 tablespoons active dry yeast
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons warm water (110°F to 115°F)
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 1/2 cup flour
- Egg wash – 1 egg beaten with 2 teaspoons water
- Sesame seeds
Paleo Albondigas (Meatball Soup)
By á-48874
This is a delicious paleo friendly albondigas soup made with meatballs, assorted vegetables and Mexican seasonings
- MEATBALLS:
- 1 pound groud beef
- 1 large egg, whisked
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- SOUP:
- 1 tablespoon bacon fat/lard or olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 3 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 7 cups chicken or beef stock
- 2 zucchini, sliced
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt or more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper or more to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Dash cayenne pepper (optional)
- TOPPINGS:
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 avocados, sliced
Slow-Cooker Chana Masala
By á-25087
This tasty recipe for Slow-Cooker Chana Masala is vegan friendly and budget efficient, and requires next to no atte...
- 4 cups water
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper or more if you like more of a kick
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 cans chickpeas, drained
Lemon-Ginger Fish
By á-174535
I like this zesty lemon-ginger fish when I need a light dinner option in a hurry
- 1 pound fresh or frozen cod or other firm white fish
- 2 small lemons
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 (5-ounce) packages baby spinach
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Slow-Cooker Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs
By AzWench
Let’s talk about the best meatballs you will ever taste, which also happen to be filled with ooey, gooey melty mo...
- 1-pound ground beef
- 1 cup bread crumbs, panko or regular, Italian seasoned or plain
- 1 whole egg, plus 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic or 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 mozzarella cheese string cheese sticks
- 1 (23-ounce) jar of marinara or 1 (14.5-ounce) jar alfredo sauce, for dipping
3-Ingredient Ice Melt You Can Make at Home
By shygirl
This mixture is so easy to make, and it works just as well as your store bought ice melt would! Even better, it’s...
- 1/2 gallon of warm water
- 6 drops dish soap
- 2 ounces rubbing alcohol
Paleo Banana Muffins
By á-90
Healthy and delicious, these Paleo banana muffins are a great way to start the day, or make a power packed snack
- 2 very ripe bananas, mashed (200cal)
- 1/4 cup honey (210 cal)
- 1/4 cup applesauce (40 cal)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (130 cal)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 eggs (140 cal)
- 1 cup almond flour (640 cal)
- 1/3 cup flaxseed meal (175 cal)
- 1/3 cup coconut flour (107 cal)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of sea salt
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped (200 cal) (optional)
- Coconut oil spray
Masala-Spiced Lentil Hummus
By á-160091
This hummus has a fun and exotic twist…spiced with garam masala and curry powder, with lentils instead of chickpe...
- 1 cup uncooked red lentils
- 3 cups water
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons tahini paste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
Hanukkah Gelt Cookies
By á-174535
Hanukkah Gelt Cookies are a cute, traditional Hanukkah cookie that will be a hit with your family, especially the k...
- 1 (16.5-ounce) tube package refrigerated sugar cookies
- 16 pieces foil-covered chocolate coins, Hanukkah gelt, unwrapped
- Bright yellow or blue sanding sugar, or both, to taste
Gluten Free Gingerbread Cookies
By BlueSchmoo
Now you can have Gluten Free Gingerbread Cookies that are full of flavor
- 1/2 cup butter or dairy-free alternative, room temperature
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 egg*
- 1 cup brown rice flour
- 1 cup sorghum flour
- 1/2 cup potato starch (not potato flour)
- 1/2 cup arrowroot starch
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
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