When the winter rolls in, we all want to reach for foods that help fuel our bodies now more than ever. In contrast, winter tends to bring about less activity than summer. The drop in temperatures actually increases our metabolic needs. Unfortunately, one of the obvious downsides to the winter season is that the variety […]
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Directions: Using a double boiler, melt down beeswax and coconut oil. Once melted and combined, remove from heat. Let cool for 3-5 minutes. Add in oils and gel. Using a mixer, whip the ingredients together until completely combined. Remove from bowl and transfer into a container of choice. Store at room temperature in dim to
Gluten-Free, Vegan, Serves 18 Limoncello Syrup: Tiramisu: Topping: Directions: In a small saucepan, combine the water and sugar over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and stir in the remaining ingredients for the syrup. Set aside to cool slightly. In a large bowl, mix the mascarpone for about 30 seconds. Add the
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Gluten-Free, Vegan, Serves 1 Directions: Into a glass combine all ingredients and stir to mix. Top with thyme and frozen cranberries.
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Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Serves 6 Directions: Into a large bowl, whisk milk, salt, sumac, 1/4 cup molasses, and 2 Tbsp olive oil. Add the chicken legs and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. After the chicken has marinated, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Remove the greens from the carrots, rinse, and set aside
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Gluten-Free, Vegan, Serves 8 Crust: Filling: Topping: Directions: To prepare the crust, in a food processor, add wafers, nuts, butter, and syrup. Pulse until the mixture is finely ground. Press the mixture into a 9-inch pie dish, and press firmly to the bottom and sides. For the filling, in a medium saucepan, whisk together the
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Directions: In a bowl, combine all the ingredients well. You may also enjoy adding dried lavender flowers to this mixture. Once combined, store in a glass jar. When ready to use, scoop 1/4 to 1/2 cup of the mixture and add it to warm water.
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Gluten-Free, Vegan, Serves 10 Direction: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Pretreat a 9×5 inch bread pan with a non-stick option of choice. In a large bowl, combine the applesauce, sugars, oil, yogurt, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Whisk until combined. Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Fold with a spatula until
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Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Serves 6 Directions: Melt olive oil and butter in a large dutch oven over medium heat. Add in the onions and cook for 2-3 minutes. Next, add the garlic, shallots, celery, carrots, thyme, sage, and rosemary. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for an additional 5 minutes. Add the sherry and
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Gluten-Free, Vegan, Serves 4 Directions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Heat the oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Cook the onion and kale for 8 minutes, adding a splash of water to prevent it from sticking. Stir in the garlic and cayenne for the last minute. Set aside. Cook the
