Hot and Sour Soup (authentic)

Servings: 2-3

2 dried shiitake mushrooms

2-3 pieces dried black fungus

3.5 oz pork, thinly sliced

2 tsp tamari

2 tsp cornstarch

5 oz silken tofu, thinly sliced

2 eggs, beaten

1/3 cup shredded carrot

1/2 tbsp minced ginger

4 cups chicken stock

2 tbsp cornstarch

2 tbsp water

2 tbsp tamari

1 tsp sugar

1 tsp salt, or to taste

1 tsp white peppercorn

3 tbsp Chinese black vinegar (or rice vinegar)

1 tsp sesame oil

garnish: cilantro and green onion

1. Soak the dried shitake mushrooms and black fungus for 4 hours until they are completely rehydrated. Slice them thinly.

2. Marinate pork with tamari and cornstarch. Let sit about 15 minutes.

3. In a small sauce bowl, combine 2 tbsp cornstarch and 2 tbsp water together. Mix it until no lumps remain, then add tamari, sugar, and salt. Stir until everything is well combined.

4. In another sauce bowl, combine ground white pepper and Chinese black vinegar. Mix it until the pepper is fully distributed.

5. In a wok, add ginger, sliced mushroom and black fungus, shredded carrot, and chicken stock. Stir to combine. Cover and bring to a boil.

6. Add the pork and stir for 10 seconds to keep meat from sticking together.

7. Add the tofu. Using a wooden spoon, gently stir to not break the tofu.

8. Cover and bring back to a boil then add in the sauce while whisking.

9. Then add the beaten egg while whisking. Cook for another 30 seconds so all the ingredients can come together.

10. Add the white pepper and vinegar. The flavor will fade if cooked too long so add it 10 seconds before turning off the heat.

11. Just before serving, top with sesame oil and cilantro and green onion for garnish.

https://soupeduprecipes.com/authentic-hot-and-sour-soup-recipe/

Chocolate Bark

Servings: 12 bars

1/2 cup coconut manna

1/3 cup coconut oil

1/2 cup cacao powder

1/4 cup maple syrup

1/4 cup dried cranberries

1/4 cup pumpkin seeds

1/4 cup almonds, chopped

1. In a small pot, melt coconut manna and coconut oil over medium heat. Stir to keep from burning.

2. Once melted, remove from heat. Whisk in cacao powder until smooth.

3. Let cool for a couple of minutes before adding in maple syrup.

4. Line a pan with parchment paper. Pour chocolate mixture into an even flat layer.

5. Spread cranberries, pumpkin seeds, and almonds evenly over the chocolate.

6. Place in the freezer for 1 hour to set.

7. Break bark into pieces. Place in an airtight container and store in the fridge or freezer.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CIlV4Nkhf3c/

Prawn Linguine

Servings: 2

1/3-1/2 box linguine

1 tbsp olive oil

10-16 prawns, peeled and deveined

salt and pepper

2-3 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 tsp red chili flakes

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1/3 cup white wine (or chicken stock)

2 tbsp lemon juice

optional: 2 tbsp whipping cream

1 cup greens (eg spinach, arugula, kale)

optional: 2 tbsp parmesan

1. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook linguine according to the package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.

2. In a large pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add prawns and season with salt and pepper. Cook on both sides until prawns turn pink, about 3 minutes. Remove from pan and reserve on a plate.

3. If needed, add another splash of oil to the pan. Add garlic and chilli flakes and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

4. Add tomatoes and cook until beginning to soften, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

5. Add wine and cook until mostly reduced, about 3 minutes.

6. Add lemon juice, and whipping cream, if using. Let simmer another minute or two until sauce is thickened.

7. Add prawns back to the pan with greens. Also add pasta with 1 or 2 tablespoons of reserved pasta water, and toss to coat. If sauce is too thick, add additional pasta water.

8. Optional: garnish with grated parmesan before serving.

https://www.delish.com/uk/cooking/recipes/a30219265/creamy-shrimp-linguine-tomatoes-kale-lemon-zest-recipe/

Mustard Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Apple and Fennel

Servings: 2-3

1 tbsp grainy mustard

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp fennel seeds

salt and pepper

1 pork tenderloin

1 tbsp olive oil

1 leek, chopped

1 fennel, sliced

1 apple, sliced

1 tsp thyme

1. Preheat the oven to 425F. Line a baking dish with parchment paper.

2. In a small bowl, combine grainy mustard, garlic, fennel seeds, and salt and pepper.

3. Place pork tenderloin in prepared baking dish. Evenly spread the mustard mixture over the tenderloin.

4. Roast tenderloin for about 30 minutes, or until just cooked through (145F on a meat thermometer).

5. While pork is roasting, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

6. Add leek and sauté for 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.

7. Add fennel slices and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes, until slightly softened.

8. Add apple slices and cook another 3 to 4 minutes, until tender.

9. Add thyme and stir to combine.

10. Slice tenderloin and serve with sautéed vegetables.

https://thefeedfeed.com/mollyjean4/fennel-seed-and-garlic-roasted-pork-tenderloin-with-parsnip-mash-and-autumn-slaw https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/pork-chops-apple-fennel-and-sage

Lemon Chicken

Servings: 2-4

2 chicken breasts

3 tbsp all-purpose flour

3 tbsp almond flour

salt and pepper

2 tbsp butter (or olive oil or a combo)

4 slices lemon

1/2 onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 cup white wine (or chicken stock)

1/2 cup chicken stock

1 tbsp lemon juice

2 tbsp chopped parsley

cooked angel hair pasta

1. Butterfly the chicken breasts in half.

2. In a shallow bowl, combine flours with a generous amount of salt and pepper. Lightly coat each piece of chicken on both sides with flour. Tap off any excess.

3. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and add butter or olive oil. Once hot, add chicken and cook for about 3 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.

4. To the same skillet, add the lemon slices and cook until they begin to brown and caramelize, about 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from pan.

5. Reduce heat to medium and add another knob of butter or splash of olive oil. Add onions and cook until they begin to soften, about 4-5 minutes.

6. Add garlic and cook for one more minute.

7. Raise heat to high and add white wine, scraping to deglaze the pan. Let reduce by half.

8. Add chicken stock and bring to a boil.

9. Reduce heat to a simmer and add chicken and lemon slices back to pan. Cook for about 2 minutes, or until chicken is heated through.

10. Add lemon juice and parsley and serve over angel hair pasta.

https://thefeedfeed.com/thefeedfeed/one-skillet-lemon-chicken

Apple Tahini Caramel Oatmeal

Servings: 2-3

2 cups water

1 cup rolled oats

pinch salt

1 tbsp butter (or coconut oil)

1-2 apples, diced into 1-cm pieces

3 tbsp maple syrup

1 tbsp tahini

1 tsp vanilla extract

optional: 2-3 tbsp hemp seeds

cinnamon, to taste

1/4 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped

1. Bring water to a boil in a small pot. Add oats and a pinch of salt and turn down to medium low. Cover and simmer until oats reach desired consistency, about 8-10 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, heat butter in a medium nonstick pan over medium heat. Add apples and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Apples should be warm and just starting to soften.

3. Add the maple syrup, tahini, vanilla, and a pinch of salt to the apples. Stir and let bubble for 2 to 3 minutes until the caramel thickens and darkens a little bit.

4. When the oatmeal is done, stir in hemp hearts if using and cinnamon.

5. Portion oatmeal into 2 or 3 bowls. Top with caramel apples, cinnamon, and chopped nuts.

https://desireerd.com/vegan-apple-pie-oatmeal/

Mexican Lentil and Bean Stew

Servings: 4

1 tbsp olive oil

1/2 onion, chopped

salt and pepper

3 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup long grain brown rice

1/2 cup green lentils

2 cups water (or chicken or vegetable stock)

1 tsp chili powder

1/2 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp red pepper flakes

1 can black beans, rinsed and drained

3/4 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)

1/2 zucchini, small dice

1/2 cup frozen corn, defrosted

1/2 cup salsa

juice of 1 lime

optional garnishes: shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, avocado, sour cream

1. In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add onion and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes until beginning to soften.

2. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.

3. Add in the brown rice, lentils, and water (or stock). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Cook for about 35 minutes, or until the lentils and rice are tender. If there's any excess liquid drain it.

4. Add the spices and the remaining ingredients. Increase heat to medium-high and cook for 5 to 10 more minutes until vegetables are tender and everything is heated though.

5. Add lime juice, and garnish with any of the optional garnishes.

https://reciperunner.com/one-pot-cheesy-mexican-lentils-black-beans-and-rice/

Chia, Quinoa, and Banana Granola Bars

Yield: 10-12 bars

1 cup rolled oats

1/2 cup uncooked quinoa

2 tbsp chia seeds

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1 large ripe banana

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 cup chopped pecans

1/4 cup chopped almonds

1/4 cup dried fruit (eg raisins, cranberries, etc)

1/4 cup almond butter

2 tbsp maple syrup (or honey)

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, combine oats, uncooked quinoa, chia seeds, salt and cinnamon. Stir to combine.

3. Stir in mashed banana and vanilla.

4. Add in almonds, pecans, and dried fruit.

5. Add in almond butter and maple syrup and stir until well combined.

6. Pour into prepared baking pan and press down firmly to help bars stay together. Bake for 25 minutes or until edges turn golden brown.

7. Allow to cool completely before cutting into 10 to 12 bars.

https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/chia-quinoa-banana-granola-bars/