Hoppin John (vegan, gluten free)

Ingredients 2 small/mediums onions, chopped  1 Tbsp garlic, chopped 2 large bay leaves 1 tsp dry thyme 1/2 tsp dry red pepper flakes 8-12 oz (soaked overnight) black eyed peas 3 cups water —- 2 Tbsp vegan butter 2 Tbsp olive oil 1.5 cups cups long grain white rice —- salt and pepper as desired…

Fluffy Pancakes (vegan, GF)

Ingredients 3 cups gluten free flour (I use a mix of sweet rice, white rice, tapioca starch, and cornstarch) 2 tsp xanthan gum 2 Tbsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 cups unsweetened plain almond milk 1 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup canola oil Instructions Mix flour, xanthan gum, baking powder,…

Awesome Sprouts with Garlic and Onions (Vegan, GF)

Ingredients 1 lbs brussels sprouts (washed) 1 white onion, thinly sliced 4+ cloves garlic, minced 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp salt Instructions Slice off bottoms of sprouts and discard, then continue to slice sprouts into thin rounds.  Depending on size of sprout, 2-4 slices. Heat oil over medium heat in 12 inch cast iron…

Gingerbread Cake(Vegan, GF)

Ingredients 1 cup cashew milk 1 Tbsp white vinegar “sticky” eggs -4 Tbsp ground flaxseed -1 pouch (or 3 oz) HOT applesauce -4 Tbsp HOT water -2 tsp xanthan gum 1 cup vegan butter 1 cup sugar 1 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup molasses 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1…

Sweet Potato Casserole (Vegan, GF, Sugar Free)

Ingredients  Crust Mixture 3/4 cup splenda 1 Tbsp sugar free maple syrup 1/4 cup almond flour 3/4 chopped pecans 1/4 cup melted vegan butter Sweet Potato Mixture 3/4 cup splenda 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp vanilla 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes 1 flax egg: –1 Tbsp ground flaxseed –2 Tbsp hot water 1/4 cup vegan…

Krumkake (Vegan, GF)

Ingredients 10 Tbsp Earth’s Balance, melted and cooled “sticky” egg 2 Tbsp flaxseed meal 3oz (or one GoGo squeeze) hot applesauce 2 tsp xanthan gum 2 Tbsp water ¾ cup  sugar 1 Tbsp vanilla extract 1 cup rice flour 1/4 cup Potato starch 1/4 cup corn starch 1/2 cup tapioca starch 2 tsp xanthan gum…

Chicken and Wild Rice Soup (pressure cooker, Dairy Free, GF)

1 ½ pounds skinless and boneless chicken thighs or breasts cut into bite-sized pieces (leftovers work, too.  don’t decrease cooking time though.  The wild rice NEEDS to cook forever!) 1 onion, diced 1 cup chopped carrots 1 cup chopped celery 1 (8 ounce) package white mushrooms, sliced 2 tablespoons minced garlic  1 teaspoon thyme  1 teaspoon sage 2 teaspoons salt ½ teaspoon…