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Baked Beans - Instant Pot
By lindaauman
Despite being called baked beans
- 1 pound dried navy beans
- 8 cups water
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 10-ounces (8 slices) thick-sliced bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Weight Watchers' Noodle Kugel
By lisalang
This lighten-up version of Noodle Kugel only has 204 calories per serving, but retains all of the flavor
- 1 (12-ounce) package Manischewitz Passover Gold egg noodles, see shopping tip
- 1-pint reduced-fat cottage cheese
- 1-pint fat-free sour cream
- 1 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 Eggland’s Best eggs,
- 2 egg whites
- 1 (8-ounce) can crushed unsweetened pineapple, drained
- 3/4 cup raisins
- 2 to 3 teaspoons cinnamon for topping, to taste
Slow-Cooker Lobster Bisque
By Thom7747
This is the easiest lobster bisque recipe you'll find! Start with a base of tomatoes, shallots and garlic and let i...
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 shallots, finely minced
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 2 (14.5-ounce) cans petite diced tomatoes, with Juice
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 4 lobster tails
- 1 (32-ounce) carton of chicken broth
- 1 pint heavy cream
Paleo AIP Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
By ROBandSEAN
This healthy paleo strawberry rhubarb pie is slightly tart, yet still nice and sweet for a dessert that will satisf...
- CRUST:
- 1 cup cassava flour
- 8 tablespoons palm shortening, butter, or ghee
- 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon sea salt (I find I need more when I use palm shortening)
- 8 to 10 tablespoons ice cold water or non-dairy milk.
- FILLING:
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil, or other fat of choice
- 1 cup chopped strawberries, fresh or thawed frozen
- 1/2 cup chopped rhubarb
- 1 to 2 tablespoons honey, or other sweetener of choice (I used half stevia), to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon balsamic or coconut vinegar
- zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot
Sous Vide Creamy Grits
By JimMac, www.rovingculinarian.com
Step 1 Heat water to 180ºF/82ºC using Anova Precision Cooker
- 1 cup (178g) grits (old fashioned)
- 1 cup (250 ml) cream
- 3 cups (750ml) stock
- 2 tablespoons (28g) butter
- 4 ounces (112g) grated cheddar cheese (or 1 container Boursin Cheese)
- Paprika and extra cheese for garnish, if desired
How to Make Vegan Sauces & Gravies
By andreajayros
Here is how to make 5 basic sauces - vegan style
- VEGAN BECHAMEL SAUCE:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 cup non-dairy milk
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Pinch of nutmeg
- VEGAN MUSHROOM VELOUTE SAUCE:
- 2 tablespoons vegan butter or olive oil
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons minced shallots
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: non-dairy milk or cream
- VEGAN ESPAGNOLE SAUCE:
- 2 tablespoons vegan butter or olive oil
- 1 small diced onion
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 bay leaf
- VEGAN HOLLANDAISE SAUCE:
- 2 tablespoons vegan butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup non-dairy milk, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- Pinch ground turmeric
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- VEGAN CLASSIC TOMATE SAUCE:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 to 6 cups of crushed diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon basil
- 1 teaspoon parsley
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Paleo Pad Thai with Sunshine Sauce
By á-13
This Pad Thai’s “sunshine shine” sauce is what separates this recipe above all the others I have tried
- PAD THAI:
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons coconut aminos
- 3 teaspoons coconut oil, divided
- 1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced, about 1/2 cup
- 1 cup snap peas, thinly sliced lengthwise
- 2 cups cooked spaghetti squash
- 8 ounces tofu or veggie meat, cooked and thinly sliced
- OPTIONAL GARINSHES:
- Toasted cashews or almonds, chopped
- Sunflower seeds
- Sliced scallions
- Minced cilantro
- A squeeze of lime juice
- SUNSHINE SAUCE:
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon coconut aminos
- 1/4 teaspoon powdered ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup sunflower seed butter or almond butter, sugar added
- dash ground cayenne pepper, optional
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
Pastele Stew
By carvalhohm2
Looking to kick your normal Pastele recipe up a notch? You have to try this delicious Pastele Stew with pork, zesty...
- STEW:
- 4 pounds pork butt, cut into cubes
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- 2 onions, chopped
- 2 bell peppers, chopped
- 2 bundles cilantro, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 5 Hawaiian chili peppers
- 3 cups water
- 1 small can tomato paste
- 1 can pitted whole olives
- MASA:
- 8 green bananas, I used 4 and it was plenty
- ACHIOTE OIL:
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- achiote seeds
Vegan Stuffing
By á-4939
A simple and delicious vegan friendly stuffing featuring onions, celery, carrots, bread and vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 2 cups celery, chopped
- 1 cup carrots, shredded
- 1 1/2 cup baby portobello mushrooms, sliced
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 2 tablespoons dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound bag Pepperidge Farms stuffing cubes (without seasoning)
- 2 cups vegetable broth
Kale Salad with Root Vegetables and Apple
By DreiFromBK
Quick and easy to make, this kale salad includes sweetness from apples and carrots, and the unique flavors from the...
- 2 pounds curly kale, stemmed and leaves thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon agave syrup
- Pepper
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and julienned
- 1 cup peeled and julienned rutabaga
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
Slow Cooker Birria de Res
By Alqualonde
One of the best Mexican dishes is Birria de Res, a stewed spicy beef dish made with dried chiles
- 2 pounds beef roast, lean
- 3 dried guajillos
- 2 dried pasilla chiles
- 2 dried ancho chiles
- 1 teaspoon. cumin
- 3/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 4 tomatoes
Vegan Passover Kugel
By blum099
This Vegan Passover Kugel is a delicious recipe that any of your guests are going to enjoy
- 1 medium-sized yellow squash
- 2 medium-sized carrots
- 1 medium-sized russet potato
- 1 medium-sized sweet potato
- 1 small onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup ground flax
- 3/4 cup water mixture
- pinch of sugar
- 3 tablespoons matzo meal
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 tablespoons oil, plus more for greasing the casserole dish
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