Ingredients: 2 lbs beef chuck roast or stew beef, cut into 1-2 inch cubes 3 tablespoons olive oil (or other cooking oil) 1 large onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups beef broth (low-sodium) 1 cup red wine (optional, can substitute with more broth) 3 large carrots, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces 4…
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum included) 1 cup warm water (110°F/43°C) 1 tablespoon active dry yeast 1 tablespoon sugar (or honey) 1 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons olive oil (plus extra for brushing) 1/2 cup plain yogurt (or dairy-free yogurt) 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon psyllium husk powder (for…
Ingredients: 1 cup sourdough starter (fed and active) 3 1/2 cups bread flour (or all-purpose flour) 1/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste) 1/4 cup softened butter (or room temperature) 1 1/4 cups warm milk (or water, for a dairy-free option) 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda Optional: 1/2 cup raisins or currants (for an…
Ingredients: 1 small russet potato (or 1/2 cup mashed potatoes) 4-6 cups powdered sugar (confectioner’s sugar), sifted 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (for filling) Instructions: Step 1: Cook the Potato Peel and boil the potato in water until it’s soft (about 10-15 minutes). Drain and mash the potato well, making sure…
Ingredients: 7 lbs cucumbers (large, overripe cucumbers work best) 2 cups pickling lime (for crispness) 8 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 cup white vinegar 1 tablespoon alum (for crispness) 4 cinnamon sticks 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon whole cloves (optional) 1 bottle (2 oz) red food coloring 1 gallon water (for soaking the cucumbers)…
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (make sure it contains xanthan gum, or add 1 tsp xanthan gum if not included) 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast 2 tablespoons sugar (or honey) 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup warm milk (or dairy-free milk alternative) 1/4 cup olive oil or melted butter 3 large…
Ingredients: 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a cheese blend) 1 lb ground beef (or your choice of meat: chicken, pork, etc.) 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade seasoning: 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste) 1/4 cup water (for taco seasoning)…
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter 1 medium onion, diced 3 garlic cloves, minced 3 medium carrots, sliced 2 celery stalks, sliced 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme) 1 teaspoon dried parsley (or 1 tablespoon fresh parsley) 1 bay leaf 6 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth) 1 cup uncooked rice…
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup milk 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Zest of 1 lemon 1 cup lemon juice (about 3-4 lemons) 1 1/2 cups hot water Instructions: Step 1: Preheat the Oven Preheat…
Ingredients: 2 lbs fresh collard greens, washed, stemmed, and roughly chopped 4 slices of bacon (or 1 ham hock or smoked turkey leg) 1 large onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups chicken broth (or water) 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, to balance the bitterness) 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper…