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.

ArnoldGreg September 30, 2024

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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).

ArnoldGreg September 29, 2024

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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.

ArnoldGreg September 28, 2024

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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.

ArnoldGreg September 27, 2024

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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.

ArnoldGreg September 26, 2024

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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.

ArnoldGreg September 25, 2024

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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.

ArnoldGreg September 24, 2024

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Ashley’s African Peanut Soup
The flavor of this chicken, sweet potato, and peanut soup with African influences comes from the way the ingredients are combined. The pantry staples used in the slow-cooker soup—like peanut butter, canned tomatoes, and spices—are given a delectably new twist.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the chicken breasts on both sides about 5 minutes per side.

Place the chicken breasts into a slow cooker.

Cook the onion red bell peppers and garlic in the hot skillet until the onions are translucent about 5 minutes; transfer the cooked vegetables into the slow cooker.

Stir the crushed tomatoes sweet potatoes carrots chicken broth curry powder cumin chili powder cayenne pepper red pepper flakes cinnamon and black pepper into the slow cooker.

Set the cooker to High and cook for 5 to 6 hours or cook on Low for 10 hours.

Stir in additional chicken broth throughout the cooking time if needed.

ArnoldGreg September 23, 2024

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Vegetarian Red Lentil Chili
This plant-based red lentil chili is packed with fresh vegetables, 2 types of beans, and lots of flavor. It has just a tiny bit of heat from the fresh jalapenos.

In a Dutch oven, warm the oil over medium heat.

Add the following: zucchini, onion, and poblano pepper 10 grams of chili powder Cumin and smoked paprika, 1 tablespoon each.

Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until onion is soft and translucent.

Dutch oven zucchini removed and set aside.

Stir in the garlic and jalapeno pepper after adding them to the vegetable mixture.

Insert tomato paste 1 tablespoon each of cumin and chili powder; stir for 2-3 minutes.

Bring to a boil the diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, and salt.

Stir in kidney beans, black beans, and red lentils after the liquid reaches a boil.

Simmer for 15 minutes with lid slightly ajar and heat reduced to medium-low.

To taste, add the remaining cumin and chili powder.

ArnoldGreg September 22, 2024

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Caramelized Red Bell Peppers and Onions
Lamb pairs wonderfully with this divine medley of sweet red peppers and sweet red onions. Before serving, mix in 1/4 cup raisins for a little variety; it’s delicious!

In a hot saucepan over a medium heat combine red peppers onion oil and butter; saute for 2 minutes.

Reduce heat to medium-low and continue cooking stirring occasionally until the onions and peppers soften.

If desired stir red wine into the vegetables and cook until the wine evaporates; approximately 30 minutes.

Season with salt pepper and basil.

ArnoldGreg September 21, 2024

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