bolognese

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chop nuts & veggies

in the food processor just

short of a puree

source, 4 servings

1 lb tagliatelle, cooked; 1 lb mushrooms, 1 c toasted walnuts, 2 c mirepoix, olive oil, salt & pepper, 1/2 c white wine, tiny can tomato paste, 2 c broth, 1/2 c half & half, parm

process mushrooms, walnuts, mirepoix in food processor separately; cook mushrooms in oil in single layer until browning, toss with salt, remove; cook mirepoix in oil and salt until almost dry; add mushrooms, walnuts, pepper, cook 2 minutes; add wine, cook 2 minutes; add tomato paste, cook 2 minutes; add stock, simmer until thick; add half & half; serve over pasta, top with parm

spiced chocolate cake

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sometimes it takes 2

or even 3 bowls to make

a chocolate cake

source

10 T butter + 1 1/4 c chocolate chips, melted; 6 eggs, separated; 1/2 c cocoa, 1 t cinnamon, 1/2 t cayenne, pinch salt, 1/2 c brown sugar, 1/2 c sugar

beat whites & sugar to form soft peaks; beat yolks, brown sugar, cocoa, spices; mix in melted chocolate; fold in whites, bake in buttered pie dish, 350 F, 38 minutes

pumpkin rye loaf with chocolate

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shy cardinal pairs

watching the crowded feeder

from surrounding trees

10 servings, 300 calories

1 can pumpkin, 3.5 c rye flour, 2 namaste egg replacer eggs, 1 T powder, 1 t kosher salt, 1 T vanilla, 2 T olive oil, 1/2 c maple syrup, 1/2 c mini chocolate chips, 1/2 c unsweetened vanilla almond milk, toppings: stevia, cocoa, cinnamon

mix, pour in oiled loaf pan, sprinkle toppings, 350 F, 60 minutes

pumpkin curry & yeasted naan

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vegan or dairy

yogurt and milk for the naan

use plain and full fat

curry source, naan source, 4 servings

naan: 4 c flour, 2 T canola oil, 4 T yogurt, 1 packet yeast, 1 T sugar, 1 t kosher salt, 1 t powder, 1 c warm milk; curry: olive oil, 1 sliced onion, 1 T minced garlic, 2 sliced jalapeños, 1 bay leaf, 1 t dried ginger, 2 t garam masala, 2 t cumin, 1 t turmeric, 2 cans chickpeas, rinsed & drained; 1 can pumpkin, 1 can coconut cream, juice of 1 lime, cilantro; toppings: cilantro, lime wedges, rice

naan: knead to form shaggy dough, adding warm water if needed, rest 30 minutes; cook 8 flattened balls on both sides on hot heavy nonstick pan; curry: heat oil, spices, garlic, onion, jalapeños, cook 5 minutes; add chickpeas, pumpkin, cream, lime juice; simmer 10 minutes, adding water if needed; add cilantro; serve with naan and toppings

rye cookies

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sourdough goes out

of fashion, then rye flour

repopulates shelves

24 servings, 170 calories

4 c rye flour, 2 (4-oz size) containers gerber bananas, 1/2 c maple syrup, 1/4 c olive oil, 2 namaste egg replacer eggs, 1 t kosher salt, 1 t soda, 1 T vanilla, 1 t cinnamon, 1 t nutmeg, 1 t cardamom, 1 t orange zest, 1 c mini chocolate chips

mix, make flattened balls on silpat, 375 F, 20 minutes

noodle bowls

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take things from the fridge

put them in a bowl, warm up

in the microwave

1 serving, 350 calories

3.5 oz baked tofu, 4 oz kelp noodles, 1/4 c dried shitake mushrooms, 1 T miso or tom yum paste, 1/4 c frozen kale, toppings: pickled ginger, kimchi, roasted seaweed, furikake, herbs

cover with water, microwave, add toppings

crispy tofu & plantain bowls

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wrap the tofu in

paper towel and press it

with something heavy

previous version, 4 servings

1.5 c rice cooked in 1 c water, 1 can coconut milk, pinch salt, 1 t minced garlic; 2 lbs tofu, pressed, sliced; 1 plantain, sliced; cornstarch, salt, canola oil; glaze: zest & juice of 1 lime, 1/2 c maple syrup, 1 T tamari, 1 T corn starch, canola oil; toppings: mango, avocado, kimchi, cilantro, green onion, mango coconut pepper sauce

toss tofu & plantain in cornstarch & salt; heat oil to shimmering, fry until crispy; remove from pan, deglaze with glaze ingredients, adding oil if needed; divide glaze between tofu and mango; assemble with toppings

gingerbread breakfast cookies

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bake 10 minutes for

chewy cookies or 15

for crunchy cookies

80 servings, 33 calories

1 can pumpkin, 1/3 c d’vash date nectar, 2 T cocoa, 2 T ground flax, 2 T olive oil, 1 T vanilla, 1 t powder, 1 t kosher salt, 6 packets stevia, pinch black pepper, 2 t ginger, 2 t cinnamon, 1 t nutmeg, 1 t cardamom, 2 c oat flour, 2 c white whole wheat flour, 1/2 c lilly’s stevia-sweetened chocolate chips

mix in stand mixer, roll out & cut on wax paper, bake on silpat, 350 F, 10 minutes

delicata squash with cider sauce

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heat the butter and

herbs and add squash while slicing

to fry a little

source, 4 servings

4 delicata squash, seeded, sliced; 1 stick vegan butter, 4 sprigs rosemary, kosher salt & pepper, cider, balsamic reduction

heat butter, herbs & spices; add squash, cover with cider, cook until tender; remove squash, reduce liquid to make a sauce; return squash to pot; serve with balsamic

brussels sprouts & feta

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slice the shallots and

let them pickle while the sprouts

are caramelizing

source

brussles sprouts, halved, roasted with olive oil, salt, pepper, 400 F until caramelized and charred in spots; shallots+cider vinegar+kosher salt+pepper+sugar; feta+minced garlic+pepper; toppings: olive oil, kosher salt, date syrup

place sprouts next to cheese; top with shallots, toppings