Ingredients: 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced 4 cups broccoli florets, chopped 1 medium onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half) 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 teaspoon dried thyme (optional) Salt and pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional,…

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey) 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, if needed) 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups cabbage, chopped (about half a medium head) 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (with juice) 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce 4 cups beef broth (or water) 1 large carrot,…

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…