Corn and Chayote Squash Soup

Corn and Chayote Squash Soup

Corn and Chayote Squash Soup
The chayote squash, corn, cabbage, carrots, and yucca give this simple soup its hearty flavor and texture.

In a big pot, mix yucca, cabbage, chayote squash, carrots, and corn.

Bring to a boil after adding chicken broth and enough water to cover.

Cook at a simmer for about an hour, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender.

Use salt to season.

October 3, 2024

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Golden Cauliflower Rice with Garden Vegetables

Golden Cauliflower Rice with Garden Vegetables

Golden Cauliflower Rice with Garden Vegetables
Frozen cauliflower rice is combined with a flavorful mixture of garden vegetables and spices to create a quick and delicious vegan side or main dish.

Heat oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat.

Add onion to the hot oil and saute for about 1 minute.

Add carrots green beans mushrooms and bell pepper.

Cook and stir for 3 to 4 minutes.

Stir riced cauliflower garlic turmeric paprika curry powder salt and pepper into the skillet.

Continue cooking and stirring over medium heat until vegetables reach desired texture about 5 minutes.

Serve warm garnished with almonds and parsley.

October 2, 2024

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Apple Fritter Loaf

Apple Fritter Loaf

Apple Fritter Loaf
Get ready for fall with this sweet and spiced apple fritter loaf that’s drizzled with a homemade, old-fashioned glaze–or make it into muffins!

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Coat a 9×5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.

Combine apples 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon together in a bowl; mix until coated.

Mix brown sugar and remaining cinnamon in a second bowl.

Whisk flour and baking powder together in a third bowl.

Set aside.

Mix remaining white sugar and butter together in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.

Beat in eggs 1 at a time until blended in.

Add vanilla extract.

Stir in flour mixture until smooth.

Add milk and mix until smooth.

October 1, 2024

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The Best Gluten Free Brownies Ever…Seriously

The Best Gluten Free Brownies Ever...Seriously

The Best Gluten Free Brownies Ever…Seriously
Substitute teff flour for wheat flour to make tasty and gluten-free brownies. Walnuts and chocolate chips are an added bonus!

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan.

Toss walnuts and chocolate chips with 1 teaspoon cocoa powder in a bowl until well coated; set aside.

Mix tapioca flour sorghum flour teff flour 1/3 cup cocoa powder xanthan gum and salt together in a separate bowl.

Beat butter and sugar together in a separate large bowl until creamy.

Stir in eggs and vanilla extract.

Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture until fully incorporated.

Fold in nuts and chocolate chips.

Spread batter into the prepared baking pan.

Bake in the preheated oven until the top is dry and the edges have started to pull away from the sides of the pan about 25 minutes.

September 30, 2024

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Cauliflower Cheese Pie

Cauliflower Cheese Pie

Cauliflower Cheese Pie
Potato gratings are used to make the pie crust for this delectable pie. Then comes a generous amount of Cheddar cheese, followed by a lovely sauteed mixture of grated cauliflower, onion, garlic, thyme, and paprika. Bake until golden brown and crusty.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Grease a shallow 9 inch baking dish or pie pan.

To make crust: Use a cheese cloth to squeeze extra liquid from the grated potatoes.

In a medium size mixing bowl combine potato onion egg salt and flour.

Transfer the mixture to the prepared pie pan and pat it down with a rubber spatula or your fingertips.

Bake for 30 minutes.

Brush the crust with oil and bake for another 10 minutes.

Remove crust from oven and reduce the oven’s temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

September 29, 2024

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Protein-Packed Spicy Vegan Quinoa with Edamame

Protein-Packed Spicy Vegan Quinoa with Edamame

Protein-Packed Spicy Vegan Quinoa with Edamame
Creating a vegan, protein-rich post-workout meal, quinoa and edamame are simmered in vegetable broth with sauteed spicy vegetables.

In a large pot, bring the water, quinoa, and vegetable bouillon to a boil.

Stir in the edamame, cover the pot, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the quinoa is tender.

Onions and bell peppers should be cooked and stirred in olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes, or until onions are translucent.

Add the ginger and garlic, and stir-fry for two minutes, or until fragrant.

Remove from heat, then stir in the chile paste, cilantro, and soy sauce.

September 28, 2024

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Pickled Pepper and Onion Relish

Pickled Pepper and Onion Relish

Pickled Pepper and Onion Relish
Everything, including brats, hot dogs, and hamburgers, taste great with this recipe. Add some jalapeno peppers for a little spice if you like it hot.

In a large saucepan, combine the onion, bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, pickling spice, sugar, salt, and vinegar.

Over high heat, bring to a boil; then, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for five minutes, stirring now and then.

Fill canning jars with the pepper mixture and hot vinegar, leaving a 1/4-inch headspace.

Screw on the tops firmly and cover with a sterilized lid.

Fill a canner or big stockpot with two inches of water, then add the jars.

After bringing to a boil, lower the heat to medium and gently simmer for 30 minutes.

Remove the jars after 30 minutes and let them cool to room temperature.

Any jars that didn’t seal should be kept chilled.

Refrigerate after opening.

September 27, 2024

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Best Ever Cinnamon Bundt Cake

Best Ever Cinnamon Bundt Cake

Best Ever Cinnamon Bundt Cake
This straightforward Bundt® cake, which is full of spiced, sweet cinnamon flavor, is the ideal accompaniment to a cup of coffee in the morning.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Brush a fluted tube pan (such as Bundt) with a little butter and dust with some flour.

Cream sugar butter and oil together in a bowl until well combined.

Add eggs one at a time beating well after each addition.

Mix in vanilla extract.

Sift 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons flour cinnamon baking powder baking soda and salt together in a separate bowl.

Fold 1/3 of the flour mixture gently into the butter mixture with a spatula.

Mix in 1/2 of the buttermilk.

Repeat once more then mix in remaining flour until just combined.

Avoid overmixing.

Pour batter into the prepared pan.

September 26, 2024

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Chris’s Rib Rub

Chris's Rib Rub

Chris’s Rib Rub
Baby back ribs or spare ribs go great with a rib rub made with brown sugar, cumin, and lots of heat from chili powder and cayenne pepper.

Combine brown sugar cumin garlic powder onion powder paprika chili powder onion powder kosher salt black pepper cayenne pepper ginger and celery seed in a large bowl; mix with your hands to break up and chunks of brown sugar.

September 25, 2024

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Celery Root Salad

Celery Root Salad

Celery Root Salad
A delicious winter salad is made from celery root. Make a big bowl and you’ll have a nutritious salad for days because it keeps well in the fridge and gets better with time.

Peel and quarter celery root.

Place in a pot of lightly salted water.

Bring to a boil reduce heat and simmer until tender about 20 minutes.

Drain and set aside until cool enough to handle.

Cut into slices and place into a salad bowl.

Combine oil lemon juice vinegar salt and pepper in a small bowl.

Pour dressing over celery root.

Allow to marinate for at least 2 hours to intensify flavors.

September 24, 2024

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