Author Archives: Eliyah Samoun

Sweet & Spicy White Cheddar Cheese Ball W/apples & Bacon

Sweet & Spicy White Cheddar Cheese Ball W/apples & Bacon

Ingredients:1/2 cup dried apple slices2 teaspoons Applejack Brandy (I used 1 T. of Finger Lakes Distilling Maplejack)1 teaspoon pure maple syrup6 slices of bacon8 ounces cream cheese, or lowfat (NOT nonfat) cream cheese, softened10 ounces of Adams Reserve New York Extra Sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper2 teaspoons dark brown sugar1 cup Trader Joes…

Sweet and Spicy Country-Style Ribs

Sweet and Spicy Country-Style Ribs

Ingredients:2 pounds country-style pork ribs or beef short ribs2 tablespoons lard (pork), tallow, or vegetable oil (1 small yellow onion, finely chopped1 clove garlic, minced2 tablespoons unsalted butter1 1/2 cups tomato saucecup apple cider vinegarcup honey1 tablespoon bottled pepper sauce or hot sauce (I used Sriracha)2 teaspoons cayenne pepper2 teaspoons ancho chili powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2…

Tasty Easy Meatloaf

Tasty Easy Meatloaf

Ingredients:1 cup breadcrumbs3 Tbs brown sugar – packed½ lb bulk sausage2 8 oz cans tomato sauce – divided3 Tbs Cider vinegar½ tsp cumin1 egg beaten1 tsp garlic powder1 lb Ground Beef1 small onion – diced.½ tsp pepper1 ½ tsp salt½ cup water2 Tbs good quality whole grain mustard2 Tbs WorcestershireCourse: lunch,main course,main dish,dinner

Thai Savory Brown Fried Rice

Thai Savory Brown Fried Rice

Ingredients:2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil4 garlic cloves, minced2 smalls fresh red chili peppers, seeded and finely chopped1 cup raw cashew nuts1 1/4 cups dry unsweetened shredded coconut, lightly toasted1/2 teaspoon stevia powder (or sweetener)4 tablespoons Nama Shoyu (soy sauce) or Bragg liquid Aminos2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (or rice vinegar)1 flax egg (made with…

Turkey Chorizo and Potato Tacos

Turkey Chorizo and Potato Tacos

Ingredients:1½ pounds potatoes (about 2 large)2¼ teaspoon salt, divided1 pound ground turkey (dark meat)Few grinds black pepper1 teaspoon smoked paprika2 teaspoons paprika2 teaspoons minced garlic1 tablespoon adobo sauce from a can of chipotle peppers in adobo½ teaspoon ground coriander1 teaspoon dried oregano1 tablespoon cider vinegar2 tablespoons vegetable oil8 corn tortillasCourse: lunch,main course,main dish,dinnerCuisine: Mexican

Two Bite Black Bean Brownies

Two Bite Black Bean Brownies

Ingredients:•2 teaspoons baking soda•1 can black beans, rinsed and drained (540ml can)•¾ cup brewed coffee•¾ cup chopped, pitted dates (approximately 20 small)•¾ cup Dutch dark cocoa powder•¼ teaspoon sea salt•½ cup unsweetened applesauce•2 vanilla beans or 2 teaspoons vanilla extract•2 whole eggsCourse: antipasti,starter,snack,appetizer,antipasto,hor d'oeuvreCuisine: American

Fresh Cherry Scones

Fresh Cherry Scones

Ingredients:1 cup Fresh Cherries, pitted and frozen2-1/2 cups Oat Flour (Bob's Red Mill)1 cup Fine Grind Cornmeal (Bob's Red Mill)2 teaspoons baking powder½ teaspoon baking soda½ teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground nutmeg2 teaspoons ground ginger½ cup walnuts, chopped1/3 cup agave nectar (or 1/3 cup sugar)3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce¼ cup plain yogurt2 teaspoons vanilla extractCourse: morning meal,dessert,brunch,breakfastCuisine:…