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Plant Based Breakfast Casserole Ingredients: 30 oz shredded hash browns, thawed 2 C cheddar cheese (V, DF) ½ C chick’n broth ½ medium yellow onion or 1 entire small yellow onion, small dice 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 C milk (DF) 1 Tbsp butter (DF), melted 2 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp celery seed 1 tsp crushed black pepper Directions: 1) Let hash browns thaw at room temperature. Pre-heat oven to 350 F. 2) Sautee onions in olive oil in large pot on medium heat until soften. 3) Add in hash browns. Stir together. 4) Add in remaining liquids and seasonings. Mix thoroughly. Finish seasoning to taste. 5) Prepare 8x8” with spray oil. Pour in hash brown mix. 6) Cook casserole in pre-heated oven for 30 min at 350 F. Set timer. 7) Turn oven up to 375 F and cook for 10 additional minutes

Potato Soup This is one of those go-to dinners we eat frequently, written to incorporate Leeks into it, since we have gotten in the habit of including them. The recipe is even titled 'Potato-Leek Soup in our cookbook at home, but in the process of adding them to our website we changed it and hope you love it as much as we do. We definitely recommend trying it with leeks sometime though! 2 ½ lb. yellow potatoes, washed and chopped, large dice 2 celery stalks, medium dice ½ large yellow onion or white onion, medium dice 1 leek, washed, cut in half and then cut into ½” slices 1 large carrot, peeled and medium diced 3 Tbsp olive oil White roux: 1/3 C vegetable oil + 1/3 C AP flour, unbleached 1 ½ tsp celery seed 2 tsp parsley, dried 2 tsp thyme, dried 1 Tbsp kosher salt (more or less to your taste) 2 tsp fresh cracked black pepper (more or less to your taste) 1 tsp garlic powder 2 oz bullion mix 4 C water 2 C cashew or oat milk (NO coconut or Almond milk as they are too sweet for soup) Mise en place all ingredients. Get stockpot ready on stovetop on medium heat. 2) Chop all vegetables. Get all seasonings together and mix in a small bowl. 3) Prepare bullion mix in water. 4) Saute onion, celery, and carrot (mirepoix) in olive oil until they begin to soften. 5) Add in vegetable oil and flour to make roux. Cook for 3 minutes. 6) Add in leeks (optional) and potatoes then cover with water + bullion mix. Stir together. 7) Add in seasonings and allow soup to simmer on medium-low heat for about 10 minutes. 8) Pour in the plant-based DF milk. Simmer again until soup reaches desired thickness. 9) Taste soup and adjust seasonings to your preference Serve with crackers, bread, or inside a bread bowl! Enjoy!!

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Homemade Worcestershire sauce Ingredients: 1/3 C molasses ¼ C tamari or soy sauce ¼ C water 1 C apple cider vinegar 3 Tbsp lemon juice 1 ½ Tbsp kosher salt 1 ½ tsp ground mustard powder 1 tsp onion powder ¾ tsp ground ginger ¼ tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp fresh cracked pepper ¼ tsp garlic powder ¼ tsp cayenne pepper 1/8 tsp ground cloves 1/8 tsp ground cardamom ½ tsp tamarind powder Directions: 1) Put saucepan on medium heat on stovetop. 2) Add in molasses, tamari, water, vinegar, and lemon juice. Stir. 3) Mix all spices and seasonings separately, stirring together until incorporated. 4) Add seasonings into liquid mix and stir well. 5) Cook until reduced by half 6) Bottle immediately, if using a mason jar just flip it upside down to seal. We usually keep and use for about 6 months, give or take.

Homemade Biscuits Preheat Oven to 425F Yield: 12 biscuits 10 minutes Ingredients: Dry 2C AP flour, unbleached + ¼ C for dusting ¾ C almond or oat milk 1 Tbsp baking powder ½ C Crisco 1 tsp kosher salt 1 Tbsp sugar Directions: 1) In a large mixing bowl, add in AP flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Sift together. 2) Using food handling gloves, add in Crisco to flour mixture until it looks like little grains of rice, having the flour evenly coating the fat globules. 3) Slowly add in the DF milk until a dough is roughly formed. 4) Turn out onto lightly floured surface and mix in remaining ¼ C flour. 5) This step you can do one of 2 ways a. Roll out biscuits and use a dough ring to form round biscuits that you set on a baking sheet/silpat b. Press biscuit dough into a greased pan to cut after baking 6) Bake in a pre-heated oven at 425 F for 10 minutes

Sizzling strips of tempeh tossed with bell peppers and onions, wrapped in a warm tortilla with creamy guacamole and a squeeze of lime. A plant-based twist on classic fajitas that’s hearty, colorful, and full of flavor. Fajitas Ingredients: 1 Tbsp olive oil (or avocado oil) 1 medium onion, sliced into strips 2 bell peppers (any color), sliced into strips 8 oz tempeh, seitan, or plant-based chicken strips (your choice) 1 zucchini, cut into thin strips (optional for extra bulk/veggies) 1–2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tsp homemade fajita seasoning (or use Lawry’s or “Magic” brand seasoning) ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional for depth) ½ cup water or veggie broth (to deglaze and coat) Salt & pepper to taste 4 large flour tortillas (or whole wheat for healthier) Optional Fillings/Toppings: Cooked rice or quinoa Black beans or pinto beans Vegan sour cream Salsa or pico de gallo Fresh cilantro Lime wedges Directions: Sauté veggies: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and bell peppers. Cook for 3–4 minutes until they start to soften and char slightly. Add protein: Stir in tempeh, seitan, or plant-based chicken strips. Cook until golden and warmed through, about 4–5 minutes. Season it up: Add garlic, fajita seasoning (or Lawry’s/Magic brand), smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss well to coat everything. Deglaze: Pour in water or veggie broth to pick up the seasoning bits from the pan. Let it simmer 2–3 minutes until the liquid mostly cooks off and veggies/protein are coated in flavor. Assemble burritos: Warm tortillas. Add rice/beans if using, pile on the fajita filling, then top with salsa, vegan sour cream, and fresh cilantro. Wrap & serve: Fold in the sides, roll it up burrito-style, and serve with lime wedges.

Rustic Pie Crust Recipe A No-Stress, Flaky Base This is the kind of crust that doesn’t need to look perfect to taste perfect. It’s flaky, golden, and sturdy enough to hold a juicy fruit pie. The rustic folds and crinkles are part of its charm. Ingredients: Notes & Variations: 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour ½ tsp salt 1 tbsp sugar (optional, but nice for sweet pies) ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes 3–5 tbsp ice water For extra flakiness, swap 2 tbsp of butter for chilled shortening. For a nuttier crust, replace ¼ cup flour with finely ground oats or almond flour. Ayurvedic tweak: add a pinch of cardamom or cinnamon for pies with warming fillings. Directions: Mix the dry stuff: In a bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and sugar. Cut in the butter: Add cold butter cubes. Using a pastry cutter, fork, or your fingers, work the butter into the flour until it looks like coarse crumbs with some pea-sized bits left. Add the water: Drizzle in ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with a fork until the dough just starts to come together. It should be shaggy, not sticky. Form the dough: Gather into a ball, flatten into a disk, wrap in parchment or plastic, and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. Roll it out: On a lightly floured surface, roll into a circle about 12 inches across. Gently transfer to a 9-inch pie dish. Trim or fold the edges under, then crimp however rustic or fancy you like. Use as directed: For fruit pies, no need to blind-bake—just fill and bake. For cream pies or custards, blind-bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes with pie weights.

Veggie Fried Rice Ingredients: A Wok or Griddle, either is fine 3 C cooked white rice, better if cooked day before ¼ C soy sauce or tamari 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 Tbsp kosher salt 2 tsp black pepper 1 bag frozen peas and carrots ½ white onion, small diced ½ tray of mushroom, small diced Peanut oil and sesame oil Directions : 1) Heat Wok or Griddle on medium heat for about 3-4 minutes, while getting your rice started 2) Add oil shifting it around til evenly coated, and . 3) Add veggies and saute for about 10-12 minutes, depending on how soft you want them. 4) Add in cooked rice and incorporate vegetables until evenly blended. 5) Mix in a small bowl tamari, Worcestershire sauce and a few Tbsp of peanut/sesame oil mix. Coat rice evenly with sauce. Add seasonings

Plant-based Ayurvedic kitchari with rice, mung dal & spices — a healing reset meal balancing all doshas. Plant-Based Kitchari (Healing Stew) Ingredients: Serves: 4 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes ½ cup split yellow mung dal (rinsed well) ½ cup basmati rice (or quinoa for a twist, rinsed well) 1 Tbsp coconut oil (or plant-based ghee) 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp coriander seeds 1 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp grated fresh ginger (or ½ tsp ground ginger) 1 small carrot, diced 1 zucchini, diced (or seasonal veggie of choice) 4 cups water or vegetable broth ½ tsp Himalayan pink salt (or to taste) 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro (for garnish) Lime wedges (to serve) Use it for: Dosha Balancing: Gentle and easy to digest, balancing for all doshas. Variations: Add leafy greens in the last 5 minutes of cooking for extra nourishment. Texture Tip: Kitchari can be made thick like stew or looser like porridge depending on preference. Directions: Rinse grains: Wash mung dal and rice together until water runs clear. Bloom spices: In a heavy pot, heat coconut oil over medium. Add cumin and coriander seeds, let sizzle until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Build flavor: Stir in turmeric and ginger. Add carrot and zucchini, sauté 2–3 minutes. Add grains & liquid: Stir in mung dal and rice. Add water/broth and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat. Simmer: Cover and cook 30–35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until dal and rice are soft and porridge-like. Add more water if needed for desired texture. Serve: Ladle into bowls, garnish with cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.

Crispy jerk-seasoned tofu paired with Cuban black beans, savory rice pilaf, sweet fried plantains, and a refreshing pineapple-mango salsa. A vibrant, plant-based feast that brings the islands to your dinner table. Carribean Jerk Tofu with Cuban black beans, savory rice pilaf, sweet fried plantains, and a refreshing pineapple-mango salsa. Ingredients: For the Jerk Tofu 1 block (14 oz) firm or extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed 2 Tbsp olive oil (or avocado oil) 2 Tbsp jerk seasoning (store-bought or homemade) 1 Tbsp soy sauce or tamari 1 tsp maple syrup (optional, balances spice) For the Cuban Black Beans 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed 1 Tbsp olive oil ½ onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ tsp cumin ½ tsp oregano ¼ cup veggie broth (or water) Salt & pepper to taste Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish) For the Rice Pilaf 1 cup long-grain rice (jasmine or basmati works) 2 cups veggie broth ½ cup mixed vegetables (peas & carrots) 1 Tbsp olive oil ½ tsp salt For the Fried Plantains 2 ripe plantains (yellow with black spots) 2 Tbsp neutral oil (for frying) Pinch of sea salt For the Pineapple-Mango Salsa 1 cup pineapple, diced 1 cup mango, diced ½ jalapeño, minced (optional, for heat) 2 Tbsp red onion, finely chopped Juice of 1 lime 2 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped Salt to taste Directions: Prepare Tofu: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss tofu cubes with oil, jerk seasoning, soy sauce, and maple syrup. Spread on a lined baking sheet and roast 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy. Cook Beans: In a skillet, heat oil over medium. Add onion and cook until softened. Stir in garlic, cumin, and oregano, then add beans and broth. Simmer 8–10 minutes until slightly thickened. Season with salt, pepper, and cilantro. Make Rice Pilaf: In a saucepan, heat oil. Add rice and toast for 1–2 minutes. Add broth and salt, bring to a boil. Stir in peas & carrots, cover, reduce to low heat, and cook 15 minutes until fluffy. Fry Plantains: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Slice plantains into ½-inch rounds and fry until golden brown on both sides (2–3 minutes each). Sprinkle with salt. Mix Salsa: Combine pineapple, mango, jalapeño, onion, lime juice, cilantro, and salt. Mix well. Assemble Plate: Serve jerk tofu with a scoop of rice pilaf, black beans, fried plantains, and fresh pineapple-mango salsa on the side.