Crust: 1 ¾ cup flour 1 tsp ground nutmeg ½ tsp ground cardamom ½ tsp ground ginger ½ tsp ground black pepper ½ cup butter, cut into pieces ¼ cup brown sugar ¼ cup cold water 1 egg

Filling: 4 ½ cups raw cranberries (18 oz) 1 cup plain Greek yogurt 1 cup sugar ¼ cup corn starch 1/8 tsp salt

Preheat the oven to 350° F.

Whisk together the flour and spices. Cut in the butter. In a separate bowl, dissolve the brown sugar in the water, then beat in the egg. Stir the water mixture into the flour mixture in 2 parts, forming a smooth paste. Form into a thick disk, wrap in plastic, and chill while you make the filling.

Use a food processor to coarsely mince the cranberries. Stir together all the filling ingredients.

Roll the crust dough into a thin crust and place into a 9” deep-dish pie pan. Fill with the cranberry filling. Use leftover dough to make a decorative top crust. Cover with foil and bake for 60 minutes, then remove foil and bake for 10 minutes.

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Makes 12.

2 cups flour ½ tsp salt 1/3 cup sugar ½ tsp ground nutmeg 1 Tbsp baking powder 6 Tbsp cold butter, cut into pieces 2 eggs 1/3 cup plain yogurt or sour cream 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup peaches, diced small (fresh, canned, or frozen)

Preheat oven to 375° F and line a baking sheet with parchment.

If the peaches are frozen, they need to be thawed and not too cold.

In a large bowl, stir together the flour, salt, sugar, nutmeg, and baking powder. Cut in the butter until there are no large chunks.

In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, yogurt/sour cream, and vanilla extract.

Stir the wet ingredients and peach pieces into the dry ingredients, until a loose, wet dough is formed.

Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet; lightly press down the top of each one. Sprinkle the tops with sugar, if desired.

Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown. Let rest on the baking sheet for a few minutes before moving them to a cooling rack.

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4 chicken breasts 3 Tbsp butter 1/3 cup soup stock or water ½ cup lemon juice 1 ½ Tbsp corn starch 1 Tbsp honey 2 tsp minced garlic ½ tsp dried basil ½ tsp dried oregano 1 tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper optional: 4 small potatoes

Preheat oven to 400° F.

Melt butter in a skillet. Add the chicken and optional potatoes, chopped into large pieces. Cook chicken pieces for 3 minutes on each side, over medium-high heat. It is ok if the chicken is frozen. If the chicken is too large for all pieces to fit in the skillet, use 2 skillets or cook the pieces in batches.

Whisk the other ingredients together in a small bowl. Transfer the chicken and all its drippings into a baking dish. Pour the lemon sauce over it. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20-30 minutes, until the meat is at least 165° F inside. Larger pieces take longer to cook.

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6 chicken breasts, fresh or frozen 1 ½ – 2 pounds small potatoes ½ pound string beans 3 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp minced garlic 1 tsp dried basil 1 tsp dried oregano ½ tsp fennel seed ½ tsp ground paprika ½ tsp salt

Place all ingredients in a crock pot. If using frozen chicken, it does not need to be thawed. Stir everything with a large spoon to distribute the seasoning. Cook on low heat for 4 hours.

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Makes 2 quesadillas.

Tortillas: 1 cup flour ½ tsp salt 1 tsp baking powder 2 Tbsp soft butter or oil 1/3 cup warm water

Filling: shredded cheese, such as cheddar, colby jack, pepperjack, mozzarella refried beans optional: cooked meat

For tortillas, stir the dry ingredients together. Stir in the butter/oil. Add the warm water. Knead it until it's cohesive.

Preheat a skillet over high heat, then turn to medium once the surface is hot.

Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a sphere. Place between 2 sheets of thick, soft plastic (I use a large food storage zip bag with 3 sides cut off). Flatten the dough into a circle, then roll into a thin circle of dough with a rolling pin. The dough should be thin enough to be almost translucent.

Place one tortilla on the hot skillet. Spread refried beans on top and sprinkle on cheese. Place another raw tortilla on top. Cook over medium heat until the bottom has browned areas, then flip and cook the same. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.

Cut each quesadilla into 6 or 8 pieces, and serve with salsa, hot sauce, sour cream, or other desired toppings.

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1 pound raw chicken, fresh or frozen 10 oz dry pasta 2 tsp minced garlic ½ tsp salt 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 cups diced tomatoes (or a 15 oz can) ½ tsp dried oregano ½ tsp dried basil ½ tsp ground black pepper 2 Tbsp tomato paste ¼ cup cream cheese ¼ cup grated mozzarella 1 cup chopped spinach or orach, fresh or frozen & thawed

Boil the chicken in a pot of salted water until it is completely cooked. Prepare the other ingredients during this time.

When the chicken is cooked, remove from the water and set aside. Add more water to the pot, bring to a boil, and cook the pasta. Shred the chicken while the pasta is cooking.

When the pasta is done, drain the water and add all the other ingredients to the pot. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until the cheese is melted and everything is mixed.

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Single serving.

1 cup water ½ tsp salt 1/3 cup cornmeal or grits 1 tsp butter

Bring water to a boil. Add the salt. Slowly whisk the cornmeal into the water. Turn heat to low and stir until it is thick. This is almost instantaneous for a single serving, but longer for larger amounts. Stir in the butter.

Serve with savory or sweet toppings, as a breakfast, a side dish, or a base for a main dish.

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For a single serving:

1 cup cooked rice ½ cup coconut milk 1 tsp honey 1/8 tsp salt

Stir together all ingredients. If you are starting with cold rice, gently heat the porridge on the stove, or microwave for 1 minute.

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2 cups water 2 tsp yeast 2 Tbsp honey 2 Tbsp butter 3 cups flour 1 cup barley flour 1 ½ tsp salt 1/3 cup ground flax seed

In a small bowl, stir the honey and yeast into ¾ cup of warm water. In another small bowl, combine the butter with hot water to melt it.

In a large bowl, stir together the flours, salt, and flax seed. When the yeast is foamy and the butter is at least mostly melted, stir the water mixtures into the flour mixture.

Stir enough to form a loose dough, then knead it on a floured surface, using as much flour as necessary to make it smooth and not sticky.

Coat the bowl and dough with oil, cover loosely with plastic, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled.

Grease a bread pan. Knead the risen dough gently on a lightly floured surface. Form it into a log and place inside the bread pan. Spread a thin layer of butter onto the top. Cover loosely with plastic and let rise for 30 minutes.

Spray the inside of the oven with water. Place the bread inside the oven and set it to 350° F. Bake for 40-45 minutes, including preheating time.

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2 cups flour ¼ cup sugar ¼ cup brown sugar ½ tsp salt ½ Tbsp baking soda 1 cup milk, water, or nut milk ½ cup butter or coconut oil 1 egg 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp vanilla or orange extract (optional)

Preheat oven to 450° F. Grease a muffin tin, or put in paper baking cups.

Stir together the flour, sugars, salt, and baking soda.

In a small bowl, melt the butter/coconut oil. Add the milk/water/nut milk, egg, lemon juice, and vanilla/orange extract. Whisk until completely combined.

Pour the liquid into the flour mixture, stirring until just combined. Divide evenly into the muffin cups, about ¼ cup each.

Bake for 5 minutes, then reduce the heat to 400° F and bake for 10-12 minutes, until a tester comes out clean.

Makes 10-12 regular sized muffins. Cooking times will be shorter for small muffins and longer for large muffins.

Variations

Add to the dry ingredients 1 to 1 ½ cups of a filling, such as dried fruit, chocolate chips, chopped nuts, berries, chopped fresh or frozen fruit, rolled oats or barley. Use honey instead of sugar. Add 2 Tbsp cocoa powder. Add 2-3 tsp of spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cardamom, etc. Add 2 Tbsp each of poppy seeds and lemon zest.

This is meant to be a basic recipe that can be customized as you wish for different flavors.

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