Mapo Tofu (Nagi)
https://www.recipetineats.com/mapo-tofu-mince-tofu-spicy-sauce/ Really good. Made with 250g pork so did 1.5x on most ingredients. 2 very heaped tsp of toban chilli paste Didn't use all the water though, start with 3/4 cup and add later if really needed. Next time: bit less sugar Add some sichuan pepper ...
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Seed cookies
1/2 cup Ground flax 1/2 cup Shelled hempseed 1/2 cup Ground almonds 1/2 cup Raisins or 50g choc chips 1/2 cup Pumpkin seeds 1 cup oats 1.5 tablespoons chia 1 heaped tsp cinnamon 1 tsp Vanilla 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 cup EVOO 3 tblsp honey 1 egg MIX - you need to use your hands for these and squish them until 'dough' forms Shape into 8-10 cookies/patties Bake for 10-12 mins at 180C ...
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Hummus
https://cookieandkate.com/best-hummus-recipe/ Ingredients 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained, or 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas ½ teaspoon baking soda (if you’re using canned chickpeas) ¼ cup lemon juice (from 1 ½ to 2 lemons), more to taste 1 medium-to-large clove garlic, roughly chopped ½ teaspoon fine sea salt, to taste ½ cup tahini 2 to 4 tablespoons ice water, more as needed ½ teaspoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Any of the following garnishes: drizz...
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Brioche burger buns
https://theeburgerdude.com/vegan-burger-buns Which is a vegan version of this: https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/beautiful-burger-buns-recipe use egg in the mix. Brush with melted butter. Using aqua faba in the mix was super tasty so use that if opening chickpeas anyway. vegan one: Ingredients   420 grams 3 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1/4 cup sugar 1 1/4 tsp salt 1 Tbsp instant yeast 3 Tbsp aquafaba 2 Tbsp softened vegan butter 3/4 – 1 cup lukewarm water 1-2 Tbsp melted vegan butter...
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McChicken McDonald’s Copycat
https://moribyan.com/mcchicken-mcdonalds-copycat/ EDITED - less salt! Ingredients CHICKEN PATTY 1/2 pound chicken breast 1/2 pound chicken thighs, boneless and skinless 1/2 teaspoon salt (was 1 tsp original) 1/2 teaspoon white pepper 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon sage BATTER 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup cornstarch 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoons salt (was 2 tsp original) 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon chili powder ...
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Stir Fried Green Beans with Pork
https://casuallypeckish.com/stir-fried-green-beans-with-pork/#recipe Edited to make more sauce! Ingredients 250g green beans or snake beans. Trimmed and halved 300g pork shoulder, loin, fillet or leg 1 red chilli finely chopped (optional) 1 tablespoon oil neutral-tasting or olive oil black pepper Slosh rice wine Slosh soy sauce Pork marinade 1 tablespoon oyster sauce 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce 1 tablespoon shaoxing wine 1 tablespoon oil neutral-tasting or olive oil 1 tablespoon cornstar...
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Chicken and clove ragu
Chicken and clove ragu with reginette This is the perfect summertime ragù. It follows the same slow and gentle cooking principles that all ragùs require, but the result is light and zesty, yet satisfying, in the only way a ragù can be. Credit: Adam Liaw https://www.sbs.com.au/food/the-cook-up-with-adam-liaw/recipe/chicken-and-clove-ragu-with-reginette/rpu4f0dm8 serves 4 people preparation 10minutes cooking 1:40hour difficulty Easy This ‘white’ ragù (which means no tomato) is enhanced by ...
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Chickpea blondies
Bake at 180c. 2 can of chickpeas (15.5oz) rinsed and drained 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter - big splodge 1/2 cup maple syrup (probably a bit less than) 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup golden syrup 1/2 teaspoon of salt 2 teaspoon of baking powder 1/2 cup milk (so it blends to a smooth paste) 1/2 cup ground oats 1/2 cup almond flour 1 Cup of dark chocolate chips Directions Prepare the brownie tin. Blend everything except the oats, almond meal and chocolate chips until thick. Mix in the o...
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Kale and mushroom veg lasagne
https://kalynskitchen.com/recipe-for-vegetarian-lasagna-with-kale/#comments Ingredients: 1 T olive oil 1/2 large onion, chopped small 6 large garlic cloves, finely chopped 8 oz. brown mushrooms, chopped small (I used Baby Bella crimini mushrooms, but you could use white mushrooms) 1 tsp. ground fennel 1 tsp. dried basil 2 1/2 cups vegetarian marinara sauce (I didn’t have any homemade sauce, so I used Classico Tomato Basil sauce which was the lowest-sugar sauce I could find) 1/3 cup water (rinse...
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Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/healthy-double-chocolate-zucchini-muffins/ 2x recipe: Ingredients 300g whole wheat pastry flour or white whole wheat flour 65g cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons coconut oil, melted and cooled (or sub olive oil) 80ml honey 4 tbls brown sugar (or double honey instead) 2 teaspoon vanilla 2 egg 2 cups shredded zucchini (1 large zucchini) 2 ripe mashed banana 210ml oat milk 1/2 cup regular or mini chocolate chips, ...
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Curried Butternut squash Soup
https://minimalistbaker.com/curried-butternut-squash-soup/ Ingredients SOUP 15 ml coconut or avocado oil 2 medium shallots (thinly diced) 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 cloves yield ~1 Tbsp or 6 g) 840 g peeled & chopped butternut squash (1 small butternut squash yields ~6 cups) 1 pinch each sea salt + black pepper (plus more to taste) 12 g curry powder 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1 414-ml can light coconut milk 480 ml vegetable broth (DIY or store-bought) 15-45 ml maple syrup (or sub coconut su...
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CHICKEN FRICASSEE
CHICKEN FRICASSEE WITH SWEETCORN SERVES 4-6 450g skinless and boneless chicken thighs, cut into large chunks 2 tosp olive oil 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander stalks 8 sprigs of thyme, leaves picked 2 bay leaves 550ml chicken stock 2 corn cobs, kernels sliced off 1 banana shallot, thinly sliced salt and freshly ground black pepper fresh baguette or steamed basmati rice (see page 144), to serve Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a lar...
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Kardemumma cake
Grease tin and shake some ground almond in it to coat the bottom and the sides Kardemumma Cake (adapted): 8 inch springform cake tin Oven: 200 degrees C (180fan) Bake: until done, about 30-40 mins Ingredients: 190g   castor sugar 3tsp ground cardamom 320g   plain flour 2.5 tsp baking powder 100g hard margarine. 280ml milk 30g oil Topping: 60g almonds 2 tbls Brown 1tsp cinnamon Method: Mix dry Melt margarine or butter and add to dry Mix in milk quickly with beaters Judg...
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Broccoli Salad
https://www.loveandlemons.com/broccoli-salad/#wprm-recipe-container-43183 Broccoli Salad Prep Time: 10minutes minsCook Time: 15minutes minsTotal Time: 25minutes minsServes 4 to 6This broccoli salad recipe is the perfect easy cookout side dish! Tangy, refreshing, and full of yummy sweet/salty flavor, it's a lighter version of the classic recipe, made with less mayo and no sugar, meat, or dairy. Ingredients 1 pound broccoli crowns 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons mayonnaise,...
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Mandelmassa
400g mandelmassa (200g almonds, 200g icing sugar, 1 egg white, almond extract blender > marzipan) 1 orange; juice + zest 3 egg yolks 5 egg whites Cake tin; oiled and ground almond scattered all over base and sides. Oven 180 fan (200 no fan) One bowl; whip 5 egg whites Second bowl; beat mandelmassa, orange and 3 yolks, for 2 minutes until mix is combined. Fold a bit of the whites into the mandelmassa mix to loosen it up. Fold in the remaining egg white but do not over fold. OK to leave ...
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Mediterranean Chicken Thighs
MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN THIGHS YIELD:  4 SERVINGSprep time: 20 minutescook time: 50 minutestotal time: 1 hour 10 minutes Mediterranean Chicken Thighs with olives and tomatoes is a one pan meal with both a main and side dish cooked together as one recipe. INGREDIENTS 4 boned-in chicken thighs with skin* Salt and ground black pepper 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon olive oil 8 whole unpeeled garlic cloves 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives 1/2 cup green olives with pimento 1 ...
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Orange almond Italian cookies
For about 24 cookies Ingredients 250 grams (2 1/2 cups) almond flour (same as almond meal, or blanched almonds ground until very fine in the food processor) 250 grams (1 1/4 cups) sugar 25 grams (2 Tbsp) honey 80 grams (1/3 cup) egg whites (Depending on the size of the eggs, 80 grams is more than 2 but less than 3 egg whites) grated zest of 1 orange 2 grams (1/2 tsp) baking powder icing sugar to roll in Preparation Add all ingrediets excpe icing sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer. A ...
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Gluten and dairy free cupcakes
https://www.glutenfreepalate.com/gluten-free-vanilla-bean-cupcakes/ INGREDIENTS FOR THE CUPCAKES: ½ cup (4 oz.) vegetable oil (or oil of choice) ¾ cup (160g.) granulated sugar 2 large eggs, room temperature 1 ¼ cups (180g.) all purpose gluten-free flour blend (I used Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour) ¼ teaspoon salt 1 ¾ teaspoons baking powder ½ cup (4 oz.) dairy-free milk (or dairy milk) [2 teaspoons gluten free vanilla extract (or vanilla bean paste) ] FOR THE FROSTING: ½...
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Franco Manca Pizza Dough
Makes 6 x 10” pizzas Ingredients 1 litre/1¾ pint tepid water (25C) 1.650kg/3lb 9oz strong white flour 14g/½ oz fast action dried yeast or 28g/1 oz fresh yeast* 40g/1½oz salt 30ml/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil * If you have a sourdough starter, use 70g This is a two-stage recipe. Time it perfectly by making the first stage, the “poolish”, the night before, then taking it from the fridge in the late afternoon of the following day so you can have pizza for supper. • Put the water, ...
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Deep pan pizza with cauliflower
Deep pan pizza: https://www.seriouseats.com/foolproof-pan-pizza-recipe Make sure enough oil in pans  Cauliflower garlic sauce: under on the cauli, over on garlic and don’t add the water unless have to. https://www.foodiewithfamily.com/creamy-garlic-cauliflower-sauce/#wprm-recipe-container-20195 Garlic sauce Ingredients 1 medium size head cauliflower washed and cut into small florets 5-8 cloves of garlic use 8 if your garlic cloves are small or closer to 5 if they’re quite large 1 ½ t...
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Roasted Red Pepper Pasta
Serves 2 big portions 2 or 3 medium size red peppers 50g of flaked almonds and/or cashews 2 garlic clove The juice of 1/2 lemon A generous pinch of salt & pepper Splash of oat milk Tablespoon nutritional yeast  Pinch of chilli flakes  1/2 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil for roasting the peppers Slice the peppers in half and remove the seeds and green stems. Coat them with a little olive oil and place them cut-face down onto a baking tray. Roast the peppers in the oven at 180 degrees Celsi...
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Vietnamese Dipping Sauce – Nuoc Cham
Vietnamese Dipping Sauce – Nuoc Cham ▢ ¼ cup fish sauce▢ ¼ cup sugar▢ ⅓ cup water▢ 2 Tablespoons lime juice - – freshly squeezed, about half a lime▢ 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar▢ 1 to 2 clove garlic - – finely diced▢ 1/2 small Thai chili pepper - – finely diced▢ 1 Tablespoon shredded carrot - - for garnish▢ 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce - – (optional) ...
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Pad Phuk Tong (Chicken pumpkin)
Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic /// 2 cloves, also added chillies 1 cup finely-chopped pork (or other meat or tofu) /// 500g chicken 1.5 cup bite-size pieces of peeled pumpkin /// 375g 2 eggs /// only used 1 egg 1 tablespoon oyster sauce can use vegetarian if you prefer 1 tablespoon light soy sauce 1 tablespoon Golden Mountain seasoning sauce /// fish sauce and a bit of vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar 1/4 cup chicken stock or vegetable stock /// made 320ml st...
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Healthy Brownies
Ingredients: - 125g tinned black beans, drained and rinsed - 2 large eggs - 1 tsp vanilla extract - 20g cocoa powder - 80g rolled oats - 1 tsp baking powder - 75 g dried dates - 1 large extra-ripe banana - 120ml milk of choice - 50g dark chocolate chips - 2 tbs nut butter of choice (optional) Method: Preheat the oven to 200c fan 2 Add all the ingredients, except the chocolate chips and nut butter into a blender and blitz for a few mins until completely smooth 3 Stir in the chocola...
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Butternut Squash Farfalle
Butternut Squash Farfalle For squash  half a butternut squash - bite size piecesOlive oilTablespoon dried sageSprinkle of onion and garlic powdersSprinkle of salt and pepper For cooking 4 garlic cloves - finely slicedPinch chilli flakesSome fresh sage - chiffonade Olive oil / Evoo blend250g farfalle Squash can be cooked in advance Mix herbs and seasoning with oil. Toss with squash and roast on lined tray at 190C for about 25 mins.  Cook pasta. While pasta is cooking, warm garlic, chi...
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Mapo Tofu
https://thewoksoflife.com/wprm_print/30204 Adapted This mapo tofu recipe is the true blue, authentic real deal—the spicy, tongue-numbing, rice-is-absolutely-not-optional mapo tofu that you get in the restaurants! Prep Time10 mins Cook Time25 mins Total Time35 mins Servings: 6 servings Ingredients ½ cup oil (divided)1-2 fresh Thai bird chili peppers (thinly sliced) //not needed6-8 dried red chilies (roughly chopped) // not neededChilli oil instead of above // 1 teaspoon of the oil only...
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Roasted Sesame Dressing
https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/deep-roasted-sesame-dressing/#recipe INGREDIENTS (makes 180ml - plenty for 2 people) ▢ 3 tablespoons white sesame seeds, (see note) ▢ 3 tablespoons Japanese Kewpie mayonnaise , (see note) ▢ 3 tablespoons neutral flavoured oil, (see note) ▢ 1 ½ tablespoons Japanese soy sauce ▢ 1 tablespoon rice vinegar ▢ 2 teaspoons mirin , (optional, see note) ▢ 2-3 teaspoons honey or brown sugar, or sub a sweetener of your choice ▢ ½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil ▢ Freshly ground b...
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Vegan Cheesy Jalapeno Burgers
Prep Time Cook Time Total Time 15 mins 30 mins 45 mins These vegan cheesy jalapeno burgers are gluten-free, filled with protein and totally delicious! Course: Main Course Servings: 6 Burgers Author: Lauren Hartmann Ingredients 2 Cans(15oz. each) Black beans, drained 1 Cup Cooked Brown rice 1 Cup Oats processed into to flour, or already processed oat flour  1/4 Cup Nutritional yeast 1/3 Cup Pickled jalapenos, chopped 4 Cloves Garlic, chopped 1 Tablespoon Balsamic vinegar 1 1/2 Teasp...
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Indonesian fish curry
Creamy Indonesian Curry with Fish (Kari Ikan) Creamy coconut, tangy lemongrass and tender white fish. Delicately spiced, this aromatic recipe is a winter curry winner. Course Dinner Cuisine Indonesian Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 30 minutes Total Time 45 minutes Servings 2 people Calories 744kcal Author Wandercooks Cost $10 Ingredients 400 g white fish cut into 3 cm x 3 cm pieces 1 lemongrass stalk bruised 3 kaffir lime leaves finely sliced 1 cup water 1 cup coconut milk 3 tbsp vegeta...
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Vegan "Carne" Asada Chili
Vegan "Carne" Asada Chili https://www.rabbitandwolves.com/vegan-carne-asada-chili/#recipe Carne asada marinated mushrooms browned and cooked with veggies and spices to make the most amazing vegan chili ever! Prep Time 3 hrsCook Time 45 minsTotal Time 3 hrs 45 mins Ingredients For the Carne Asada Mushrooms 2 Tablespoons Olive oil1/4 Cup Soy sauce or Tamari for GF option (65ml)1/4 Cup Orange juice, fresh squeezed (65ml)2 Tablespoons Lime juice1/3 Cup Chopped fresh cilantro4 Cloves Garlic...
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Teriyaki Salmon
https://natashaskitchen.com/teriyaki-salmon-recipe Ingredients For the Teriyaki Salmon: 2 1/2 lbs salmon filet sliced into 2" wide slices, * For the Teriyaki Sauce: 3 Tbsp teriyaki sauce3 Tbsp hoisin sauce3 Tbsp soy sauce1 Tbsp white vinegar1 Tbsp sesame oil1/3 cup packed light brown sugar2 large or 3 medium garlic cloves, minced2 tsp freshly grated ginger, or 1/2 tsp ground ginger To serve: Sesame seeds to garnish, optionalGreen onion, chopped, optional Instructions Prep: Greas...
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Corn fritters
ingredients 1 cup self-raising flour 2 eggs Splash of milk 1/2 teaspoon ish baking powder 1 tin creamed corn Salt and pepper Spring onions etc optional method Lightly beat eggs in a large mixing bowl Add flour and baking powder and mix a bit Add milk to make a thick batter while mixing Add creamed corn and mix Season with salt and pepper and any optional extras Makes about 10 fritters, feeds 3 adults if served with sliced avo and a salsa  ...
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Pasta e ceci
https://smittenkitchen.com/2017/10/quick-pasta-and-chickpeas-pasta-e-ceci/ Quick Pasta and Chickpeas / Pasta e Ceci Used macaroni did much more pasta, probably 150g 3 garlics in main part Sprinkle of paprika also Added water while cooking to keep it looking good SERVINGS: 2 TO 3, PETITELY; 1 TO 2, GENEROUSLYTIME: 20 MINUTES SOURCE: ADAPTED, JUST A LITTLE, FROM VICTORIA GRANOFWANT TO AMP IT UP A LITTLE? USE THE BROTH FROM FRESHLY COOKED CHICKPEAS INSTEAD OF WATER (ALTHOUGH I PROMISE ...
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Olive oil chocolate brownies
https://www.sweetestmenu.com/olive-oil-brownies/ Olive Oil Brownies Prep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 30 minutesTotal Time: 50 minutesYield: Makes 16 brownies Description Fudgy Olive Oil Brownies that are also dairy free. Ingredients 120 ml (1/2 cup) olive oil2 teaspoons vanilla extract150 grams (3/4 cup) caster sugar or granulated sugar90 grams (1/2 cup) brown sugar3 large eggs40 grams (1/2 cup) cocoa powder70 grams (1/2 cup) plain flour75 grams (1/2 cup) chocolate chips* Instructions P...
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