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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”

A collection of recipes from family, friends, and my personal library. Mama Black’s Never Fail Pie Crust by Esther Horne Black via Kim Meeks This is my grandmother’s homemade pie crust. It NEVER FAILS. Ingredients 3 cups all purpose flour ¾ cup shortening ½ cup butter 1 Tablespoon sugar 2 teaspoons salt 1 egg, wellContinue reading “Thanksgiving Desserts”