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Coconut Cream Mashed Potatoes with Curry Gravy

Tired of the same old mashed potatoes? Try my healthier creation. Make extra creamy mashed potatoes without all the butter and cream. Coconut milk is rich and a little sweet, so balance it with a nice salty and spicy curry gravy. [youtube_sc url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IzPs07mapY”] Ingredients 2lbs of potatoes 1 can coconut milk 1 head of garlic […]

Knorr’s Spinach Dip

Instead of buying pre packaged Spinach Dip, try making it yourself, with this easy no fuss recipe. [youtube_sc url=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lKyJ3jr6fg&list=UUqObB8R9iyHOvn1AvRS0FKw”] Ingredients 1 package of Knorr’s Vegetable mix 1 cup mayonnaise 1 8oz container of sour cream 1 package of frozen chopped spinach 1 can of water chestnuts Green Onion

Eggplant Noodle Soup

With some fresh ingredients and a little more time, turn your “instant” ramen into instantly better ramen! [youtube_sc url=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tEVsCSCx3I&list=UUqObB8R9iyHOvn1AvRS0FKw”] Ingredients Garlic Eggplant Mushrooms 1/4 cup soy sauce Lemon grass Vegetable Stock Noodles Boiled Egg

Soft Pretzel

This past summer I got to visit the wonderful Deutschland, so as soon as it became October I was craving for Oktoberfest. Get your fix with a recipe that has been passed down from my great uncle Frank. As lore has it, he got this recipe from a AAA magazine. [youtube_sc url=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLpuZDTxi4Y&list=UUqObB8R9iyHOvn1AvRS0FKw”] Ingredients 1 Package of Yeast 4 cups Flour […]

Chinese Tea Eggs

Coloring eggs isn’t just for the Easter Bunny. Take the hard boiled egg to the next level with this floral and savory, Chinese Tea Egg. [youtube_sc url=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Zl4Z8S2w7s&list=UUqObB8R9iyHOvn1AvRS0FKw”]   Ingredients Raw Eggs 1-2 tbsp Soy Sauce 1-2 tbsp Brown Sugar 2 cups Brewed Black Tea

Maui Inspired Coconut French Toast

My girlfriend and I recently came back from Maui. We got to taste fresh coconut, snorkel with the local fish and enjoy their wonderful cuisine. Being home for a little less than a week has got me missing the island life. So I was inspired to bring the island home with this delicious breakfast. [youtube_sc url=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WF8LcZT8Ydc&list=UUqObB8R9iyHOvn1AvRS0FKw”] Ingredients […]

Tamale Pie

Make tonight a fiesta with this TexMex style, set and forget casserole. As a kid I remember coming home from school and smelling this delicious meal baking, while my grandma lay on the couch watching her favorite soap operas. [youtube_sc url=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXaIf-Ws_Tc&list=UUqObB8R9iyHOvn1AvRS0FKw”]   Ingredients 2 1/4 Corn meal 2 cups water 1 cup (soy) milk Jalapenos 1 Can […]

Hummus

Hummus- that delicious dip that tastes great on everything, and is full of protein. It’s surprisingly easier to make than you think. [youtube_sc url=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iW549L3KCiw&list=UUqObB8R9iyHOvn1AvRS0FKw”] Ingredients 2 cloves garlic 2 Jalapeños 1 can of Garbanzo Beans Oil 1 Tablespoon Cumin Salt to taste

Vietnamese Dipping Sauce

If you have ever had a spring roll or a vermicelli salad, you may recall the thin, salty-sweet, sauce, that goes with it. Traditionally made of fish sauce, we have a vegan friendly version that tastes great. [youtube_sc url=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIdRq1eKJvU&list=UUqObB8R9iyHOvn1AvRS0FKw”] Ingredients 1 cup Vegetarian Fish Sauce 1 Cup Brown Sugar 1 Lime 1 cup Tamarind Juice […]

Korean Campfire Fajitas

In a fajita rut? Try adding some sweet and savory flavors with this Korean Fajita (campfire not necessary). This past weekend I went camping in a large group. To make meals less stressful we decided to split into smaller groups and each prep one meal. My go too meal for camping has always been fajitas. […]