Adventure Mouth!

  Thaw chicken, sprinkle top with seasoning of choice. Mrs Dash, garlic salt, etc. Place on rack in instant pot and fill with water until it touches the bottom of the chicken. Cook on high for 20 minutes, allow natural release to retain juiciness. Could try shorter cooks for even tenderer chicken?

 Ingredients 1 large loaf of bread (white works well), torn into pieces. 1/2 c milk 2-3 medium onions, chopped 2 eggs, beaten 1 tsp nutmeg (level) 1 tsp poultry seasoning 1 T butter, softened Salt and pepper to taste Instructions Add milk to bread.  Add onion, eggs, butter, and spices.  Mix well. Should be clumped together.  If it seems too dry (whole wheat tends to be drier), add more milk. Cooking Stuff in turkey and cook: not supposed to do this anymore for bacterial reasons.  Remove from turkey and store separately if you do it anyway (we never suffered for it). Casserole: cook at 350 for 45 minute? Compare with other recipes, this is just a guess.

Ingredients Giblets and neck from a ~10 lb turkey (optional) Chicken livers 2 celery stalks, chopped 1 can mushroom pieces Flour Drippings from the turkey Instructions Wash giblets and place in 2 quart saucepan.  Cover with water. Add celery, cover, and simmer for ~1 hour. Cut up giblets and remove meat from neck when they are cooked, returning parts to the pan. Add can of mushroom pieces and their liquid. After turkey is cooked, set it aside and prepare gravy in it's pan (heat on 2 burners on medium-low). Add flour to turkey drippings while stirring constantly to loosen anything stuck to the pan.  Mixture should brown and thicken.  As it does, gradually add giblets / celery / mushroom mix. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and keep stirring until gravy reaches desired thickness.  Adjust with flour and water as needed. If adding more flour, mix separately with a small amount of water to make a paste, then add that, to avoid lumps.

Ingredients 2 cans (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup (or unsalted cream of mushroom, or cream of celery) 1 c 2% milk 2 t soy sauce (and/or Worcestershire) 8 c cooked cut green beans (or 4 cans) 4/3 c fried onions (for mixing) 4/3 c fried onions (for topping) Instructions Preheat oven to 350F Mix everything, except topping onions, in a 9x13 glass baking dish.  Add salt and pepper to taste. For an 8x8 dish, halve the recipe quantities. Probably reduce cooking time for a metal baking dish. Bake 40 min (30 min for half recipe), then stir. Top with 4/3c onions and bake another ~5 min, until browned.

Ingredients 4 T olive oil 1 eggplant, diced (500 - 550 g per eggplant) 2 zucchini, diced (~300 g per zucchini) 1-2 onions, diced (400 - 450 g per onion) 2 bell peppers (1 red, 1 green), diced (210 g per pepper) 6 garlic cloves, slivered Tomatoes (choose 1) 7-8 Roma tomatoes, diced 3 cans of stewed tomatoes (Italian seasoning) 1 t sugar 1 tsp red wine vinegar (optional) Herbs Thyme (6 fresh springs or 2 tsp dry) Parsley (2 fresh stems w/ leaves or 2 tsp dry) (italian flat-leaf preferred over curly, but either works) Basil (2 tsp) (optional) Oregano (optional) Rosemary (optional) Sea salt and black pepper to taste Instructions Prep veggies. In a wide pot or pan, sauté the eggplant.  Heat 2 T oil to lightly smoking on high heat, add eggplant and season w/ salt (~1/4 tsp).  Brown/sear for 2-3 minutes (1 or 2 sides browned).  Set aside to cool in a single layer. Repeat with zucchini (1 T oil, 3-4 min) and set aside to cool in a single layer. Repeat with onions (1 T oil, 4...

 Ingredients 1 lb Italian wide green beans (28 oz can is okay) 2 T olive oil 3 cloves garlic, finely sliced 3 medium tomatoes, cubed 1" 1/4 t pepper 6-8 basil leaves, chiffonaded (roll up and slice in 2 mm slices) or 1 t dried basil leaves Instructions If using raw green beans, blanch them with salt. Sautee olive oil and garlic. Add tomatoes, pepper, and a pinch of salt. Cook until they release liquid and soften. Add beans.  Cook to taste.  Add basil last and cook briefly.

Ingredients 4.5 c grated carrots (baby works well) 8 oz crushed pineapple, unstrained 3/4 c raisins 1/2 c mayo 1/2 c + 2 T sugar (can substitute partially w/ allulose, etc) 1.25 T lemon juice Instructions Mix and chill for a few hours.

Ingredients 1.5 c plain Greek yogurt 1.5 c grated cucumber (~1 English or 6 Persian) 1 t (heaping) minced, fresh garlic 1 T lemon juice 2 T olive oil 2 t dried dill 1/2 t sea salt Instructions Grate cucumber w/ course grater, w/ peel on. Squeeze moisture from cucumber w/ cheesecloth. Mix all ingredients.  Best if allowed to mingle for ~1 hr.

Ingredients 1.5 c milk or milk substitute 1 banana, chunked 2 c frozen strawberries, loosely-packed 0.75 c greek yogurt 1 T honey 3 splenda packets 1 T protein powder A splash of orange juice Instructions Add ingredients to blender.  Blend until smooth (a few minutes).. Pulsing blend mixes in less air.

Ingredients  1-2 T soy sauce 1 T honey 1/2 c water Toasted sesame oil 1/2 head cabbage 1/2 - 1 lb beef, sliced thin 1 medium onion Optional Secret Experimental 8th Ingredient: garlic (black pepper might also be nice) Instructions Brown beef in sesame oil. Chop cabbage into bits, wash. Perhaps saute cabbage in oil a bit. Mix remaining ingredients, beef, and cabbage in wok, bring to a boil. May hold back beef until toward the end to prevent overcooking. Reduce heat and cover, simmer until cabbage is soft (~15 min?).  Add more water if it's drying out. Eat (beano or absence of other people recommended)

Ingredients Casserole 2 pounds butternut squash (2 to 2 1/2 pounds or 4 cups cooked squash) ¼ c whole milk 1 t vanilla extract 1 c granulated sugar (or brown sugar, packed) (optional) 1 t maple syrup, potentially removing 1/4 c sugar 1/4t salt (omit if using salted butter) 2/3 c unsalted butter, melted 1/4 t ground cinnamon 2 large eggs, lightly beaten (optional) 1-2 T orange juice and/or 1 t orange zest Topping 1 cup pecan halves 2 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon marshmallows, large or small (optional) Instructions Cook Squash Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. Cut butternut squash in half, lengthwise. Scoop out seeds. Place the squash cut side down on baking sheet. Bake ~45 minutes, until squash is tender when pierced with a fork. Allow to cool enough to handle. Cook Casserole Lightly spray casserole dish with cooking spray. While still warm, scoop out butternut flesh and transfer to...

Ingredients 2 lbs delicata squash 2 T unsalted butter or olive oil 1 t sea salt 1/2 t black pepper Instructions Preheat oven to 425. Trim ends of squash, then split vertically.  Scoop out seeds and fibrous flesh with a spoon. Place squash halve cut side down and slice into ~1/2" - 1" segments. Toss segments, salt, pepper, and butter / oil in a bowl to coat. Lay out slices in a baking dish (avoid touch to allow browning). Roast for ~12 min, then turn slices over and roast another ~10 min.  Slices should be golden brown, with a little sear (can broil a bit to add sear).

 Instructions Rinsing your rice before cooking makes it less sticky / clumpy, which might be good or bad, depending on what you're after. Mix rice (white jasmine or basmati) and water 1:1 (e.g. 1 cup rice to 1 cup water). Cook on high for 3 min and allow natural release.  Fluff with a fork. In a larger pot, a single cup of rice might burn, so increase the volume. Rice can store well in a container in the fridge for a few days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

https://smittenkitchen.com/2020/03/ultimate-banana-bread/ Ingredients 1/2 c (4 oz / 115 g) butter, unsalted, cut into chunks 1 c (190 g) light brown sugar, packed 2 c (slightly heaped,18 oz, 510 g) banana, mashed (~4-5 bananas) 2 large eggs 1 t vanilla extract 1 t fine sea or table salt 1/2 t if salted butter was used 1 t (heaped) cinnamon A few gratings of fresh nutmeg (optional) 1 t baking soda 1 t baking powder 2 c (260 g) all-purpose flour, unbleached (can use King Arthur gluten-free) 2 T (25 g) raw or turbinado sugar Instructions Mash bananas by placing chunks in a Ziploc bag, and squish with fingers. Preheat oven to 350 and grease (butter or spray) a loaf pan (9" x 5"). Melt butter in large bowl, whisk in brown sugar until smooth, then stir in mashed banana. Whisk in eggs and vanilla. Add salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and baking powder by sprinkling evenly over surface and whisking thoroughly (whisk 10 strokes beyond when you think you're done). Add flour and...

 Ingredients Dry Spice Prep 26 g all-purpose flour 2 t cumin 2 t coriander powder 2 t turmeric 1 t cardamom 1 t cinnamon 1 t chili powder 1/2 t nutmeg 1/2 t clove powder 1/4 t black pepper Meat Prep 1 T vegetable oil 1 lb beef with a mix of lean and fat, 1-2" cubed, seasoned with salt and pepper Ribeye works. 1 c red wine 3 c water 1 bay leaf Salt and black pepper for seasoning Veggie Prep 1 T vegetable oil 2 onions, finely chopped 1 carrot, peeled and chopped 1 apple, peeled Grate half the apple and slice the rest 1 garlic clove, peeled and grated 1" ginger root, peeled and grated / sliced Secret Ingredients 1 t beef bullion paste (~1 cube) 8 g dark chocolate (~3 Hershey bar rectangles) 2g instant coffee 1 T worcestershire sauce 2 T honey 110 g plain yogurt 2 T butter Rice Instructions These steps can be carried out simultaneously: In a pot, heat 1 T oil and fry beef until browned on both sides.  Add a generous pinch  or two of salt and pepper and mix.  Add wine....

 Ingredients 2-3 large zucchini, sliced or thick zoodled 1 tbsp salt 1 lb ground beef, or 1/2 lv ground beef and 1/2 lb Italian sausage  1.5 tsp ground black pepper 1 small green bell pepper, diced 1 onion, diced 1 cup tomato paste 16 oz tomato sauce 1/4 cup red wine 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped 1 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped 2 egg 25-30 oz ricotta cheese 4 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped 16 oz frozen, chopped spinach, thawed and drained 1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced 12+ oz shredded mozzarella 3-5 oz grated parmesan Instructions Slice zucchini lengthwise into thin slices or zoodle. Sprinkle slices with salt and set aside to drain in colander or on paper towels for a few hours, or overnight in the fridge. Preheat oven to 325 F. Grease 9" x 13" baking pan. Brown ground beef with black pepper for 5 min. Add green pepper and onion and continue cooking until fully browned. Mix in tomato sauce, paste, wine, basil, and oregano. Add a little water if too thick. Boil, then simmer for ~2...

https://www.wholesomeyum.com/recipes/pecan-roasted-better-than-sweet-potato-casserole-low-carb-paleo/  Ingredients Veg 4 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed 1 medium head of cauliflower, chopped to florets 4 T unsalted butter 2 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp sea salt 1 tsp black pepper Topping 2 cups pecans (divide into 1.5 cup and 0.5 cup quantities) 1/4 cup monk fruit allulose blend (or "brown sugar" monk fruit allulose blend) 1 tsp cinnamon 1/8 tsp sea salt 2 T unsalted butter Casserole 2.5 T unsalted butter 2 T monk fruit allulose blend (or "brown sugar" monk fruit allulose blend) 2 tsp granulated splenda 1/2 tsp of pumpkin spice 1/4 tsp salt 3 T heavy cream Instructions Veg Roasting Preheat oven to 400° F.  Line baking sheet w/ lightly greased foil, or parchment. Toss cubed squash, cauliflower florets, 2 T melted butter, salt, cinnamon, and black pepper in a bowl. Arrange vegetables in a single layer on the baking sheets.  Roast for 30-35 min until soft and golden. Kee...

From https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJ4-e5NYAB0 Ingredients 2-3 T peanut butter 1 T soy sauce  ½ T rice vinegar ½-1 tsp sesame oil ½ tsp sugar (optional or swappable) 1 tsp chili oil 2 cloves garlic, chopped finely  2-3 T hot water 200 g / 7 oz noodles Instructions Wangjangle all of those things together. Add hot water to sauce, now or later (just after the noodles finished cooking so sauce is hotter going in) Boil noodles. Then combinate those things and then also eat them.

From: basicswithbabish.co/basicsepisodes/fried-rice-2-ways Ingredients 4 Tbsp neutral oil, divided 3 large eggs 2 Chinese-style cured sausages, chopped 3 scallions, finely sliced (whites and green separated) A bunch of rice, spread on a pan and dried in the fridge overnight 1 tsp granulated sugar 1 tsp kosher salt 2 tsp MSG Instructions Preheat the wok over high heat, preferably using an outdoor wok burner. Add 3 tablespoons oil and heat until the oil is just beginning to smoke.  Add the eggs and stir rapidly with a large metal ladle until the eggs are completely cooked and pebbly in texture, about 30 seconds.  Add the chopped cured sausauce and toss to combine them with the cooked egg.  Next add the sliced whites and half of the scallion greens to the wok. Once again, toss to combine. Cook the mixture for 30 seconds or until all of the ingredients are heated through. Add the rice and an additional tablespoon of oil. Toss to combine the ingredients, then using the back of...

https://www.cookingclassy.com/split-pea-soup/#jump-to-recipe Ingredients 1 T olive oil 1.5 c yellow onion (~1 medium, chopped) 1.25 c celery (~3 ribs, chopped) 1 t garlic (1 clove, minced) 4 c unsalted chicken broth 4 c water 16 oz dried split peas, picked over and rinsed 2 bay leaves 1.5 t thyme (fresh chopped), or 1/2 t dried 1.5 lb meaty ham bone or ham shanks 1 c carrots (chopped) Salt and freshly ground black pepper (optional) chopped fresh parsley (garnish) (optional) red or yellow potatoes (chopped) Stove Pot Instructions Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and celery and saute 3 minutes. Add garlic and saute 1 minute longer. Pour in chicken broth and water. Add split peas, bay leaves and thyme. Season lightly with salt and with pepper to taste (I like to wait to add more salt until the end to see how salty the ham has made the soup). Nestle ham bone into soup mixture. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce to low. Cover and let simmer, stirring occasion...