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Borscht Soup

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups of water
  • 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 stalk of celery, chopped
  • 4 beets, peeled and chopped
  • 10 baby carrots, chopped- or 4 large carrots
  • 1 apple, peeled and chopped- I used gala
  • 1/2 cup of mushrooms, chopped
  • 1 red pepper, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon of red wine vinegar
  • Handful of fresh dill, chopped
  • Tbsp of sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons of thyme
  • 2 tablespoons of butter
  • 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Course: soup

Cuisine: Eastern European,European

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Braised Carrots

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup apple, juice
  • 3 carrot, chopped, (rolling cut is nice)
  • 1 fresh sprig rosemary, chopped or 1/2 tsp dried rosemary<
  • 2 clv garlic, bruised
  • 1 zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped

Course: side dish

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Broccoli Stir-Fry

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon apple juice or sherry
  • 1 pound broccoli florets
  • 2 teaspoons canola oil
  • 2 carrots cut into matchsticks
  • 1 pound finely-chopped mixed vegetables
  • 1 piece fresh ginger – (1 ½”) very thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons light or dark soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch or potato starch
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 6 shallots or 1 onion thinly sliced
  • 2 teaspoons sugar or honey

Course: side dish

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Carrot Raisin Pineapple Salad

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups peeled and grated carrots (about 4- 6 large ones)
  • 2 oranges, peeled, separated and sliced into thin chunks
  • 2 apples, peeled (or not), cored, sliced and diced
  • 2/3 cup raisins
  • cup orange juice
  • cup honey (more or less to taste)
  • 8 oz. can crushed pineapple (unsweetened) with its juice
  • 2/3 cup mayo (may use light/less fat, but not fat free)

Course: side dish,salad

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Caramelized Red Onions and Pear Dip

Ingredients:

  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium pear, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 large red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup light sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Course: side dish

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Channa-Chickpea, Potato & Cauliflower Curry

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons sunflower oil
  • 1 onion-sliced thinly
  • 3 cloves garlic-minced
  • 3 tablespoons fresh ginger-minced
  • 1 teaspoon tumeric
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon fenugreek- toasted and crushed
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds- toasted and crushed
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 potatoes-peeled and chopped
  • water-to cover
  • 1 can of chickpeas-drained and rinsed
  • head of cauliflower-cut into florets
  • sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons sugar

Cuisine: Indian,Asian

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Chicken Adobo & Coconut Ginger Rice

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 4 chicken thighs (bone-in)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
  • Kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup parsley, minced
  • 12 peppercorns, crushed
  • 1 1/2 cups rice
  • 4 scallions, chopped
  • 1/3 cup shredded sweetened coconut, minced
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 3 cups water

Course: lunch,main course,main dish,dinner

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Chocolate Cupcakes with Vanilla Whipped Cream Frosting

Ingredients:

  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • ¼ cup coconut milk
  • 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 3 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 ½ cups whipping cream

Course: side dish

Cuisine: American

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Classic Creamy Coleslaw

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 head small red cabbage, rinsed with outer leaves and stem removed
  • 1/2 head small green cabbage, rinsed with outer leaves and stem removed (or you can just
  • 1 large carrot, peeled
  • 1 small onion, peeled or 4 scallions, rinsed with tops and roots cut off
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
  • 1 tablespoon sugar or honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • Several grinds of freshly ground black pepper

Course: side dish

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Corned Beef Ribs With Brown Sugar and Mustard Glaze

Ingredients:

  • 4 Bay leaves
  • 2 dozen whole black peppercorns
  • 1 small head cabbage, trimmed and quartered (I prefer Napa cabbage!)
  • 4 mediums carrots, peeled
  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
  • 2.5 pounds corned beef ribs
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup light beer
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 mediums yellow onions, peeled and halved with root end intact
  • 4 mediums firm potatoes, peeled and halved
  • 2 quarts hot water

Course: lunch,main course,main dish,dinner

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