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via Kathy Kubler – edited by Maruka Reecer to be gluten free Ingredients 1 cup white sugar 1/2 cup shortening 1 cup molasses 1/2 cup water 1 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. baking soda 1 1/2 tsp. ground ginger 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg 1/2 tsp. ground cloves 1/4 tsp. allspice 3 cups all purpose flourContinue reading “Gingerbread Cookies”

Ingredients 4 chicken thighs (1-2 per person) 1 cup fonio (this is an African grain similar to cous cous, but gluten free!) 1 cup cherry tomatoes 1 bunch asparagus 6 sweet peppers 2 rounds burrata cheese 6 slices salami 4 Tbsp. hummus 1/2 cup olive oil 1 Tbsp. stone ground mustard 1 lemon – zestedContinue reading “Mediterranean Bowls”

Ingredients 2 lbs. mild Italian sausage (or hot if you like it spicy!) 1 carrot 1 onion 3 cloves garlic 2 celery stalks 1 cup frozen spinach 3 cups fresh cherry tomatoes 2 cans diced tomatoes 1 cup water 1 Tbsp. oregano 1 1/2 Tbsp. brown sugar salt and pepper to taste Directions In aContinue reading “Sausage and Vegetable Bolognese”

Ingredients 6-8 chicken thighs (I use boneless, skinless) 4-6 carrots 2 parsnips 1 onion (today I used yellow, but any onion works) 6 strips thick cut bacon 3 cloves garlic 1 bunch thyme 1 cup chicken stock/broth 1 1/2 cup white wine (today I used a pinot grigio) salt and pepper to taste Directions ChopContinue reading “Coq au Vin Blanc”

by Kacy Oden and her mother Kathy Wood Ingredients Cookies 2/3 cup sugar 1 cup softened butter 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 2 cups all purpose flour Glaze 1 cup powdered sugar 1 1/2 tsp. almond extract 2-3 tsp. water Filling 1/2 cup lemon curd OR jam of choice Directions Mix sugar, butter, and almond extractContinue reading “Thumbprint Lemon Cookies”

by Esther Horne Black via Kathy Kubler & edited by Maruka Reecer to be gluten free. Ingredients (Gluten Free) 1 cup shortening 2 cups brown sugar (lightly packed) 2 eggs 1/2 cup cold coffee 3 cups all purpose, gluten free baking flour 1/2 cup almond flour 1 1/2 tsp. allspice 1 tsp. baking soda 1Continue reading “Hermits”

Ingredients 2 large sweet potatoes 2 cans garbanzo beans 1 can lentils 1 can diced tomatoes 1 purple onion 2 cans coconut milk 1 bunch kale 6 cups water 4 Tbsp. curry powder 4 tsp. salt 1 tsp. turmeric 1 tsp. graham marsala 2 Tbsp. brown sugar 2 large cloves garlic 2 tsp. olive oilContinue reading “Vegetarian Curry Stew”

Ingredients 1-2 ramen cakes 2-3 slices prosciutto 1-2 eggs – boiled 2 Tbsp. green onions – chopped 1 1/2 Tbsp. sesame seed oil 1 1/2 Tbsp. soy sauce 1 Tbsp. mirin 1/2 tsp fish sauce 1/2 tsp sriracha Directions Boil the eggs to your preference. I like mine a little jammy, so once the waterContinue reading “Grown Up (Still Lazy) Ramen”

Ingredients 4 cans stewed tomatoes (I use the Kroger brand.) 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock/broth 2 cloves garlic (or 1 tsp garlic powder) 1 1/2 tsp Nature’s Seasons 1 Tbsp. tomato paste 1 cup heavy cream (or 1 can unsweetened coconut milk to make it vegan!) 1/2 tsp red pepper Directions Begin heating theContinue reading “Easy Tomato Soup”

Ingredients 4 cups leftover stuffing/dressing 1-2 cups leftover turkey – chopped 1/2 cup chicken stock/broth 1 egg salt and pepper to taste OPTIONAL – You could also mix in a cup of mashed potatoes, add some green beans, fried onions, etc. Make them your own! Directions Combine all ingredients. You want the mixture to beContinue reading “Leftover Thanksgiving Muffins”