No-Flour, No-Sugar Oatmeal  Ingredients: 2 ripe bananas, mashed 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats 1/2 cup peanut butter (or almond butter) 1/4 cup raisins, chopped dates, or dried cranberries (optional for natural sweetness) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional) Pinch of salt 1/4 cup chopped nuts, seeds, Instructions: Step 1: Preheat Oven Preheat your…

Ingredients: 6 oz (170g) bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped 3 large eggs, separated 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar 1 1/4 cups (300ml) heavy cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch of salt Instructions: Step 1: Melt the Chocolate Place the chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl and melt it over a double boiler (a bowl set…

3-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse (Low-Calorie) Ingredients: 3 large egg whites 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1-2 tablespoons sweetener (like stevia, monk fruit, or any low-calorie sweetener of your choice) Instructions: Step 1: Prepare the Egg Whites In a clean, dry mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat the egg whites until soft…

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (or thinly sliced beef, like ribeye or sirloin) 2 tablespoons sesame oil 4 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free) 2 tablespoons brown sugar (or honey) 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean red chili paste) or 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for spice) 1 tablespoon rice vinegar…

Ingredients: 1 (1.5 to 2-inch thick) steak, such as ribeye, strip, or filet mignon (about 16-20 oz) Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons neutral oil (like canola or vegetable oil) 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 3-4 garlic cloves, smashed 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme (or rosemary) 1 sprig of fresh rosemary (optional) 1 tablespoon olive…

Ingredients: 1 medium onion (yellow or red works best) 1/2 to 1 cup raw honey (preferably local, for additional benefits) 1 lemon (optional, for extra vitamin C and flavor) 1 jar with a lid Instructions: Step 1: Prepare the Onion Peel the onion and slice it into thin rings or chunks. Step 2: Layer the…

Sourdough Sandwich Loaf (No Yeast) Recipe Ingredients: 1 cup (240g) active sourdough starter (fed and bubbly) 1 1/4 cups (300ml) warm water 2 tablespoons honey (or sugar) 2 tablespoons olive oil (or melted butter) 4 cups (480g) bread flour (or all-purpose flour) 1 1/2 teaspoons salt Instructions: Step 1: Feed the Sourdough Starter If your…

Crawfish, Shrimp & Andouille Sausage Fried Rice Recipe Ingredients: 1 cup cooked crawfish tails (peeled and deveined) 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 andouille sausage links, sliced 4 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old) 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter 1 small onion, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 green bell pepper, diced 2…

Chicken and Dumpling Soup Recipe Ingredients: For the Soup: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, diced 3 garlic cloves, minced 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced 2 celery stalks, chopped 4 cups chicken broth 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs) 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme) 1 bay…

Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup sourdough discard (unfed) 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed 1/2 cup buttermilk (or regular milk with a splash of lemon juice) 1 tablespoon melted butter (for brushing) Instructions: Step 1: Preheat the Oven Preheat your oven to…