Chocolate Coconut Balls

Ingredients 1 can of sweetened condensed milk 1/4 cup melted butter 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups dried coconut (either fine or medium cut works) 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (plus more for rolling) 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips   Directions Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, sweetened…

French Onion Soup

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons butter 5 large yellow onions, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste 2 tablespoons all purpose flour (or gluten free flour) 3 cloves garlic, finely minced ½ cup dry white wine (or beef broth), for deglazing the pan 7-8 cups beef broth, depending on how brothy you like your french onion soup (can also use bone broth)* 1 teaspoon fresh thyme Freshly ground…

Lemongrass Chickpea Thai Green Curry

Ingredients For the brown rice: 1 teaspoon coconut oil 1 cup uncooked short grain brown rice For the Thai green curry: 2 teaspoons olive oil or coconut oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 3/4 cup diced green onion 2 stalks lemongrass, tender white inner bulb only, minced 1 heaping cup diced carrots (about 3 large carrots) 1 tablespoon freshly minced ginger 3 tablespoons finely diced fresh basil 2 tablespoons green curry paste 1/2 teaspoon turmeric (or…

Cranberry-Onion Brisket

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds fresh or thawed frozen cranberries (about 8 cups) 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 (1/2-inch) lemon peel strip plus 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons plus a pinch of kosher salt, divided 1 teaspoon plus a pinch of ground black pepper, divided 2 (1-ounce) envelopes onion soup and dip mix (such as Lipton Recipe Secrets) 1 (7-pound) beef brisket, trimmed   Directions Preheat oven to 325°F. Combine cranberries, sugar, lemon peel strip and lemon juice, a…

Oyster Mushroom Tamales

Ingredients 22 ounces oyster mushrooms, large clusters separated 7 tablespoons canola oil, divided 1 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided, plus more to taste 1 1/4 teaspoons black pepper, divided, plus more to taste 3/4 cup unsalted roasted peanuts, plus chopped peanuts, for garnish 2 garlic cloves 2 whole allspice 1 (2-inch) cinnamon stick 2 small…

Indian Spiced Crispy Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients 1 lb brussels sprouts 1/4 cup besan gram flour 6 garlic cloves, grated 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/3 teaspoon ground turmeric 2 teaspoons kashmiri red chili powder 2 teaspoons coriander powder 1 teaspoon ajwain/carom seeds 2-3 Tablespoons olive oil 1 Tablespoon lemon juice Instructions 1. Rinse and dry brussels sprouts. Trim extra stem. Thinly…

Roasted Butternut Squash Kale Saute

Ingredients 4 cups 3/4-inch cubes butternut squash (from about 1 3/4 pound whole small butternut squash) 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 pinch black pepper 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 large red onion, quartered and sliced (about 2 cups of sliced red onions) 3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon) 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar 6 cups (about 1 bunch) kale, center ribs removed and sliced into 3/4-inch pieces 1/3 cup dried sweetened cranberries 1/2 cup slightly…

African Chicken Peanut Stew

Ingredients 2-3 pounds chicken legs, thighs and/or wings 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 large yellow or white onion, sliced 3-inch piece of ginger, peeled and minced 6-8 garlic cloves, chopped roughly 2-3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks 1 15-ounce can of crushed tomatoes 1 quart chicken stock 1 cup peanut butter 1…

Cranberry Oatmeal Bars

Ingredients Cranberry Filling 2 cups fresh cranberries 2 teaspoons orange zest, optional and to taste 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons cornstarch   Bars 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup…