Sourdough Focaccia

Yield: 1 large loaf

180g starter

310g cool water

1/2 tbsp honey

1 1/2 tsp fine sea salt

3 tbsp olive oil, divided

460g all-purpose flour (preferably King Arthur brand)

2 1/2 tbsp butter, melted

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tsp dried oregano

1. In a large bowl, mix the starter with water, honey, salt, and 1 tablespoon olive oil.

2. Add flour, and incorporate using hands or a spatula. Once you no longer see bits of dry flour, you can either add it to a stand mixer with the dough hook, and mix on low (speed 2) for 8 to 10 minutes, until the dough starts to pull away from the sides and hold itself. Or you can knead by hand for 10 minutes, until you feel the dough tighten and acquire resistance, pulling away from the sides of the bowl as you work with it.

3. Bulk fermentation: cover the bowl with a very damp cloth and set in a place ideally around 75 degrees. Let rise for about 6 hours, until dough doubles in size and is puffy. You should see some small bubbles on the surface.

4. Stretch and fold four “corners” of the dough, basically on top of itself. Cover again and let rest for 2 1/2 hours at room temperature, or overnight in the refrigerator (up to 12 hours).

5. At this point, brush a 13x8-inch non-stick baking sheet with 1 tablespoon olive oil, distributing all the way to sides of pan.

6. Using lightly oiled hands, gently scrape dough out onto baking sheet. It will look like a big blob. Using your hands, pull the edges out to gently stretch them. Dough should be about 1 to 1 1/2 inches tall. Let rise in a warm spot, covered with another sheet pan that’s upside down (so it has room to rise) for 1-2 hours until it is puffy and bubbly.

7. Preheat oven to 400F. Drizzle remaining tablespoon of olive oil onto the bread, and press your fingertips from your whole hand into the risen dough. Your fingertips should go all the way down through the dough, hitting the pan.

8. Drizzle melted butter over the dough, brushing with a pastry brush, and then sprinkle 2 cloves minced garlic, and 1 teaspoon dried oregano to top of bread.

9. Put pan in oven on middle rack and bake for 10 minutes. Turn oven down to 350F and bake for another 15 minutes, until crust is golden brown and bounces back slightly when you press down on it. Let cool for 15 minutes and eat.

https://heartbeetkitchen.com/2018/recipes/how-to-make-sourdough-focaccia/

Moroccan Cod with Carrots, Olives, and Cauliflower Couscous

Yield: 1 serving

1/2 head of cauliflower, cut into florets

juice from 1/2 lemon

salt and pepper, to taste

1 tbsp olive oil

2 tsp ras al hanout (cumin, coriander, clove, cinnamon, nutmeg, mace, allspice, dry ginger, fenugreek)

3 oz cod filet, rinsed and patted dry

2 carrots, trimmed and sliced in half lengthwise

5 castrevelano olives

small handful of Italian parsley, chopped

1. Preheat oven to 400F. Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. To a food processor, add the cauliflower florets and pulse until they resemble crumbles.

3. Heat a sauté pan over medium low heat. Pour the cauliflower crumbles in the pan and sauté for about 5 minutes or until the cauliflower cous cous are softened. Stir in lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper. Turn the heat off and set aside.

4. Place the carrots, olives, and cod filet on prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and rub/toss to coat. Sprinkle the carrots and cod with the ras al hanout and salt and pepper.

5. Temporarily place the cod and olives on a paper towel. Bake the carrots for about 10 minutes, then add the cod and olives to the baking sheet. Roast everything together for an additional 5 to 8 minutes, until the cod is firm to the touch.

6. To serve, mix half the parsley into the cous cous. Add the cous cous to a bowl, top with the olives, carrots, and cod, and sprinkle with the remaining parsley.

https://www.acozykitchen.com/moroccan-cauliflower-cous-cous

Green Bean Casserole

Yield: 3-4 servings

1 cup cashews, plus 1 tbsp for topping

1 cup water

1 lb green beans

8 oz crimini mushrooms

2 or 3 shallots

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

3 cloves garlic

1/2 lemon

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

1/2 tbsp nutritional yeast

1 tbsp olive oil

salt and pepper, to taste

1. Soak cashews. Place cashews in a small bowl and cover with water. Ideally, the cashews should soak for 2 to 4 hours in cool water, but 30 minutes in warm water will work.

2. Preheat oven to 350F. Line a baking dish with parchment paper.

3. Prep green beans. Cut the stems off of your green beans, then cut them into uniform bite-size pieces (about 1.5 inches in length).

4. Cook green beans. Bring a large pot of water and a generous pinch of salt to a boil. Add green beans and cook for 5 minutes. Immediately strain and add green beans to an ice bath to stop cooking.

5. Prep the other ingredients. Slice mushrooms. Chop shallots. Smash and remove the skins of your garlic. Cut your lemon in half and juice half.

6. Prepare the cashew cream. Drain and rinse the cashews. Add cashews, water, garlic, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. Set aside.

7. Cook. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook for 4 minutes. Add shallot and red pepper flakes, and cook for another 3 minutes. Add apple cider vinegar to deglaze the pan. Cook for 1 minute then remove the pan from heat.

8. Add in the cashew cream and green beans and stir to combine evenly. Pour into prepared baking dish.

9. Roughly chop the remaining cashews and mix with nutritional yeast. Sprinkle mixture over casserole and bake for 15 minutes.

https://blog.cleanprogram.com/vegan-green-bean-casserole/

Peanut Butter Cookies (No-Bake)

Yield: 12

1 cup rolled oats

1 pinch salt

3/4 cup medjool dates

1/2 cup natural salted peanut butter

1. Add oats and salt to a food processor and process into a flour.

2. Add dates and blend for 30 seconds more or until finely chopped.

3. Add peanut butter and blend until a dough forms.

4. Scoop out 1-tablespoon amounts of dough and carefully form into cookies. Place on a parchment-lined pan or tray.

5. Use the back of a fork to create a cross hatch on the top of the cookies.

6. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer up to 1 month.

https://minimalistbaker.com/3-ingredient-no-bake-peanut-butter-cookies/

Basil Pesto Chicken with Roasted Vegetables

Yield: 4 servings

2 cups basil

1/2 cup olive oil

1/4 cup lemon juice

2 tbsp mint

1 clove garlic, minced

1 pound chicken breast, chopped

2 carrots, chopped

2 zucchinis, chopped into quarter moons

1 yellow squash, chopped into quarter moons

1 small red onion, chopped

1. Preheat the oven to 400F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. To make the pesto, in a blender, combine the basil, oil, lemon juice, mint, and garlic and process until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste.

3. In a large bowl, toss the chicken, carrots, zucchinis, squash, and onion with the pesto. Spread the mixture on the baking sheet in an even layer.

4. Bake 30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through, stirring once halfway through.

https://autoimmunewellness.com/basil-pesto-chicken-with-roasted-veggies/

Apple Sage Pork Breakfast Skillet

Yield: 3-4 servings

1 tbsp coconut oil

1/2 onion, diced

1 white sweet potato, diced (about 2 cups)

1 green apple, diced

1 cup mushrooms, diced

2 tbsp fresh sage, minced

1 lb ground pork

1 tsp apple cider vinegar

salt and pepper, to taste

green onions, thinly sliced

1. Heat the coconut oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, add the onion and cook, stirring, for two minutes or until very lightly browned.

2. Reduce heat to medium and add the sweet potato. Cook for 4 minutes, stirring, adding additional coconut oil if the mixture dries out and begins to stick.

3. Add the apple, and cook for another 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. Add the mushrooms, sage, and salt and pepper, and cook another 3 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are just soft. Transfer to a medium bowl, and set aside.

5. In the same skillet, add the ground pork. Cook over medium heat until lightly browned and cooked through, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.

6. Add the vegetable mixture back to the pan and add the vinegar. Stir to combine and turn off the heat.

7. Serve garnished with green onions.

https://autoimmunewellness.com/apple-sage-pork-breakfast-skillet/

Keema Madras (Lentil and Potato Curry)

Yield: 4 servings

1/3 cup red lentils

3/4 cup potatoes, cubed

salt and pepper

1/2 tsp cinnamon (or 1-inch cinnamon stick)

1 tsp fennel seeds

1 tsp ground coriander

1/2 tsp ground cumin

1/2 tsp poppy seeds

1 tsp rice flour

1/2 tsp sage

1 tbsp coconut oil

1/2 onion, finely chopped

3 cloves garlic, finely chopped

6 curry leaves

2 medium tomatoes, diced

2 tbsp shredded coconut

1/3 cup walnuts, chopped

1/3 cup shredded carrots

garnish: cilantro, pepper flakes, lime juice

1. In a saucepan, add red lentils, potatoes, 2 cups water, and a good pinch of salt. Cook uncovered over medium heat until potatoes are tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Do not drain.

2. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Toast spices for 2 to 3 minutes.

3. Add onion, garlic, and curry leaves, and cook until translucent, stirring occasionally.

4. Meanwhile, blend the tomatoes with coconut and a few spoonfuls of water until smooth.

5. Add the blended tomato coconut mixture to the skillet and cook over medium until it thickens and oil starts to leave the mixture, 5 to 7 minutes.

6. Add the carrots and walnuts and cook for 2 minutes.

7. Add the cooked lentils and potatoes with the cooking liquid (should be about a half cup or so). Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook for 5 to 7 minutes.

8. Garnish with cilantro, pepper flakes, and lime juice. Serve with rice, flatbread or dosas.

https://gamechangersmovie.com/recipes/keema-madras/

Turkey Meatloaf

Yield: 1 loaf

1 tbsp olive oil

1/2 onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

8 oz mushrooms, finely chopped

salt and pepper

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

6 tbsp tomato sauce, divided

1 cup bread crumbs

1/4 cup milk

2 eggs, lightly beaten

1 1/4 lb ground turkey

1. Preheat oven to 400F. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.

2. In a large skillet over medium-low heat, heat the oil. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.

3. Add the garlic and cook another 1 minute.

4. Stir in the mushrooms, and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the mushrooms give off their liquid and it boils away, about 10 minutes.

5. Transfer the onions and mushrooms to a large bowl. Add the Worcestershire sauce and half of the tomato sauce. Stir to combine, then set aside to cool for 5 minutes.

6. In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and milk.

7. Stir the breadcrumb mixture and the eggs into the mushrooms and onions.

8. Using a fork or your hands, gently mix in the turkey. The mixture will be very wet.

9. Place mixture into prepared loaf pan and spread evenly. Top with the remaining tomato sauce.

10. Bake the meatloaf for about 50 minutes or until cooked through. Let stand at least 10 minutes before slicing.

https://www.inspiredtaste.net/21535/unbelievably-moist-turkey-meatloaf-recipe/

Yellow Chickpea Pumpkin Curry

Yield: 4 servings

1/2 tbsp coconut oil

1/2 onion, chopped

1 carrot, chopped or julienned

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp ginger, grated

2 cups pumpkin or butternut squash, cubed

1 head cauliflower, cut into florets

1 tbsp yellow curry paste

1 tsp ground turmeric

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, or to taste

1 can coconut milk

1 cup broth or water

2 tbsp creamy peanut butter

1 tbsp tamari or coconut aminos

salt and pepper, to taste

1 red bell pepper, julienned

1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained

1/2 cup frozen peas

to garnish: cilantro, green onion, and chopped peanuts

1. Place a large pot over medium high heat. Add coconut oil, onion, carrot, garlic, and ginger and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.

2. Add cauliflower florets and cubed pumpkin. Saute for about 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften a bit.

3. Add curry paste, turmeric, and cayenne, and cook for 30 seconds.

4. Add coconut milk, broth, peanut butter, tamari, and salt and pepper. Stir well to combine and cook for 5 minutes.

5. Add bell pepper and chickpeas. Simmer over medium-low heat for 10 minutes.

6. Just before serving, stir in frozen peas and simmer an additional minute.

7. Garnish with cilantro, green onion, and chopped peanuts.

https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/nourishing-yellow-chickpea-pumpkin-curry/

Lamb Rogan Josh

Yield: 6 servings

Curry Paste:

1 red bell pepper

2 cloves garlic, peeled and roughly chopped

1-inch piece of ginger, peeled and roughly chopped

1/2 bunch cilantro

1 red chile

2 tbsp tomato paste

3 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp paprika

2 tsp garam masala

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp ground coriander

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp ground turmeric

salt and pepper, to taste

Curry:

1 tbsp olive oil

1 onion, thinly sliced

1-inch piece of ginger, peeled and finely chopped

1 red chile, thinly sliced (seeded if you prefer less heat)

2 bay leaves

2 lbs lamb stewing meat, cut into 1-inch cubes

salt and pepper

1/2 batch of curry paste

1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

1 can diced tomatoes

3 cups stock or water

juice of 1/2 lemon

1/2 bunch cilantro leaves, roughly chopped

plain yogurt, for serving

1. Make the curry paste first. Preheat the broiler or grill to high. Broil or grill the red bell pepper until charred on all sides.

2. Place the blackened pepper into a small bowl, and cover with plastic wrap. Set aside for 15 minutes.

3. Rub off the charred skin. Pry open the pepper and pull out the seeds. Slice into thick strips.

4. Place the peppers and remaining curry paste ingredients into a food processor. Blitz to a smooth paste.

5. Set aside half of the curry paste to use now and save the other half for another use.

6. To make the curry, place a large Dutch oven or heavy pot on medium-high heat. Add olive oil. When hot, add onion, ginger, chile, and bay leaves, and cook until softened, about 10 minutes.

7. Add the lamb, and season with salt and pepper to taste.

8. Add the curry paste and balsamic vinegar. Cook, stirring frequently, for a couple of minutes.

9. Add the tomatoes and stock. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

10. Stir in the lemon juice and cilantro and season with salt and pepper to taste.

11. Serve with a spoonful of yogurt.

https://thesaucyrabbit.com/jamie-olivers-lamb-rogan-josh-with-baked-rice/