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This recipe from NTY hit all the notes!  mildly spiced and the herbed mushrooms were perfect as a topping! Ingredients: 1   (14-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes 1   (12-ounce) jar roasted red bell peppers, stemmed, seeded and roughly chopped (about 1 cup) 4   tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling 8   ounces mixed fresh mushrooms, such as oyster, maitake or shiitake, cut into 2-inch pieces (about 4 loose cups) 2   garlic cloves, peeled and sliced 1   (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced 2   fresh makrut lime leaves (or 1 tablespoon lime zest)   Kosher salt ¼   cup sliced scallions 2   shallots, peeled and diced 1   tablespoon tomato paste 1   (13-ounce) can coconut milk ½   red habanero chile, seeds removed 1   pound large (tail-on) shrimp, peeled and deveined (or 1 pound any firm white fish, such as halibut, cut into 2-inch pieces)   Steamed white or brown rice, for serving 1  ...

 We loved these wraps.  I didn't have beets but will add next time.  Or sprouts.  And I used extra hummus and kimchi.  I also put the curry in with the wrap.   WRAPS 1   large   collard green leaf 2   Tbsp   hummus 1/4   cup   shredded beet 1/4   cup   shredded carrot 1/4   cup   thinly sliced red bell pepper 3   Tbsp   ripe avocado 1/4   cup   sprouts  (any sprout // we prefer broccoli) 1-2   Tbsp   sauerkraut   or kimchi (or sub thinly sliced cabbage or herb such as parsley or cilantro) SAUCE 3-4   Tbsp   green curry paste  (if using store-bought curry paste, start with less as it’s saltier and spicier than our DIY recipe) 1   Tbsp   tahini  (or sub cashew butter) 1   Tbsp   lemon or lime juice 1/2-1   tsp   maple syrup  (if not vegan, raw honey is good too) Instructions Start by rinsing collard green, patti...

 I love this meal!  It's super easy, hearty, and easily be a light supper. INGREDIENTS 4  large eggs 1  pound  thick-cut bacon 6  cups  thinly sliced kale leaves 2  cups  thinly sliced radicchio 1  cup  cacio e pepe croutons  1/2  cup  basic vinaigrette Croutons: 1/4  cup  freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese 1/4  teaspoon  kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2  tablespoons  olive oil 3  cups  day-old bread cubes (about 1 inch) Basic Vinaigrette: 3/4 to 1 cup EVOO 1/4 cup vinegar or lemon juice 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper I like to add minced shallots or garlic and sometimes some grainy dijon mustard. INSTRUCTIONS Fill a small saucepan with several inches of water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to a rapid simmer and gently add the eggs to the water, one at a time. Cook 6 minutes for a runny yolk. Remove the eggs with a slotted spoon. Run the eggs under ...

 This is a Minimalist Baker recipe which we just loved.  Big flavor, plant based and yummy! 4 servings SOUP 2   tsp   avocado or olive oil  (or sub 1/4 cup water) 1   cup   chopped white or yellow onion   (1 small onion yields ~ 1 cup) 4   large cloves   garlic, minced   (4 cloves yield ~4 tsp minced garlic) 1 ½   cups   diced gold potatoes, peeled, 1/4-inch pieces   (~2 small-medium potatoes) 1   cup   green split peas 3  chicken or veggie broth 1/2   cup   water 1/2   tsp   dried oregano 4   sprigs   fresh thyme   (whole) 3-4   tsp  Braggs or coconut amino acids 1/2   tsp   ground black pepper 1/3   cup   full-fat coconut milk FOR SERVING  optional Freshly chopped parsley Olive oil Homemade croutons* or bread   (gluten-free if needed) Turn on the sauté function on your  Instant Pot  (to the default “Normal” — not high...

 We adore this dish!  So comforting and rich and super easy!  Came together in 20 minutes. INGREDIENTS 1/2  medium head green cabbage 2  medium leeks 2  large cloves  garlic 1  (about 15-ounce) can  garbanzo beans 4  large bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 1/2 pounds total) 2  teaspoons  kosher salt, divided 1/2  teaspoon  freshly ground black pepper 1  tablespoon  olive oil 1  cup  canned full-fat or lite coconut milk 1  tablespoon  curry powder 1/4  teaspoon  red pepper flakes Coarsely chopped fresh cilantro, for serving (optional) Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat the oven to 375ºF. Meanwhile, core and thinly slice 1/2 medium green cabbage (about 4 packed cups). Halve 2 medium leeks lengthwise, rinse, and thinly slice crosswise. Thinly slice 2 large garlic cloves. Drain and rinse 1 can garbanzo beans. Pat dry and season 4 bone-in chicken thighs with 3/4...

 This is SOOO easy and delicious! Ingredients 2 cups all purpose flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 cup warm mild 1/2 cup plain yogurt 1 tsp honey canola or vegetable oil for frying 4 tablespoons salted butter 3 garlic cloves minced fresh chopped parsley for sprinkling In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, soda and salt.  In another bowl, whisk together milk, yogurt and honey.  Add half of the milk mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until the dough starts to come together.  Add the reaming milk gradually, stirring and bringing the dough together with your hands. Place in the dough in an oiled bowl and cover it.  Let it sit in a warm place for 1.5 to 2 hours.  It won't rise but but let it rest. Once it rests, remove from the bowl and kneed it a few times on a floured surface, using some extra flour if it's too sticky.  Divide the dough into 8 separate balls.  Roll each ball out into an oval shape. Heat a ca...