Butter Chickpeas
1 – 14 ounce can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed 1 – 14 ounce can coconut milk (do not use low fat version) 1 – 14 ounce can diced tomatoes (fire roasted tomatoes, if you can find them) 1…
Dried Bell Peppers
Wash bell peppers and pat dry. Chop into small pieces. Arrange chopped pepper pieces in a single layer on small-holed silicon dehydrator trays, ensuring there is space between pieces to allow airflow. Dehydrate at 125F for 6-8 hours, until the…
Coconut Chicken Curry
2½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs 1 tablespoon ground paprika ½ teaspoon ground turmeric 2 teaspoons kosher salt ⅓ cup canola oil 2 yellow onions, finely diced 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 (13-ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk 1½ tablespoons fish…
Baked Breakfast Bars
8 (1.52 ounce) packages Purely Elizabeth Banana Nut Superfood Oatmeal 1/4 cup flour 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 1 cup toasted pecans, finely chopped 1/2 cup…
Air Fried Peaches
Line air fryer with parchment paper, letting it extend up a bit on the sides to catch the juices. Peel 2 peaches and cut them into slices. Lay the peach slices onto the parchment paper. Melt some butter and stir…
Black Beans and Rice for One
1/2 cup short grain sweet rice, uncooked 1-1/2 cups water, divided 1 package broth concentrate 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon Mexican Mole spice 1/2 can black beans, drained Cook the rice: In an oven-safe bowl, add rice,…
Farro Arugula Salad
1 cup pearled farro 1 cup apple juice 2 bay leaves 2 cups water 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice ½ cup Parmesan cheese, shaved ½ cup chopped pistachio nuts 2 cups arugula leaves 1 cup…
Strawberry Banana Smoothie
1 banana, very ripe, frozen 1 cup milk 1-3/4 cups frozen strawberries 1 tablespoon maple syrup Put all ingredients in a blender and blend on high for one minute. Serve immediately. Put all ingredients in a blender and blend on…
Creamy Harissa Sauce
¼ cup tahini ¼ cup lemon juice 1 tablespoon maple syrup 2 teaspoons harissa pepper sauce Mix all ingredients together. Can be served cold, but if serving over hot food, warm the sauce first in the microwave or on the…
Sesame Bars (Greek Pasteli)
7 ounces (about 1 ½ cups) sesame seeds 7 ounces (about ½ cup plus 1 tablespoon) honey Toast the sesame seeds: spread them evenly in a thin layer onto two large baking sheets and bake them in the oven at…
Sauteed Lemon Pine Nut Arugula or Spinach
5 ounces arugula and/or spinach 2 small or 1 large garlic clove, minced 2 tablespoons pine nuts 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar (or use another tablespoon of lemon juice) salt, pepper to…
Ultimate Chicken Thighs
4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs You can add a dry rub* to the thighs but no marinade. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place a large cast iron pan on the stovetop. Add a very small amount of cooking oil, just enough…