- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 ripe avocado, pitted and peeled
- Juice of 1 lime
- cilantro
- a good splash of crystal
Whizz together the sour cream, avocado and lime juice in a food processor and season with salt and pepper.
Whizz together the sour cream, avocado and lime juice in a food processor and season with salt and pepper.
Ingredients
1/4 cup good quality popcorn
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt or popcorn salt
Sprinkle jalapeno seasoning mix
Paper lunch bag
Stapler
Directions
Toss the popcorn with the olive oil, salt, and jalapeno seasoning mix in the paper bag. Fold the top of the bag over and staple the bag twice to close. Place the bag in the microwave and microwave on high for 2 minutes to 3 minutes, or until there are about 5 seconds between pops.
NOTE: Popcorn salt is a super-fine salt that is designed especially for sticking to food such as popcorn. It has the taste of regular table salt, but its granules are much finer.
2 – 15 oz. cans artichoke hearts in water (break up with fingers)
1 – 8 oz. tub of whipped cream cheese
1 – cup of full fat mayonnaise
1 – cup of shredded Parmesan cheese
Mix all ingredients together and put in a round, 10” baking dish so that the mixture is about 1” deep.
Bake at 350 for 45 to 55 minutes or until top is browned.
Serve with crackers of choice.
1 (15 ounce) can refried beans
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp cumin
pepper
for spicier version add:
3-5 slices bottled jalapenos
1 tablespoon brine, from bottled jalapeno slices
For regular bean dip mix all ingredients
If you make the spicier version whirl all ingredients in blender
Cover and refrigerate for bit before serving.
2 c. flour
1 c. rolled oats
1 c. sugar
1.5 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp allspice
3/4 c. low fat milk
1/2 c. butter, melted
1 tbsp. grated orange rind
2 eggs
1 1/2 c. fresh blueberries or frozen but not thawed
Combine dry ingredients in mixer bowl. Add milk, butter, orange peel and eggs. Attach bowl and flat beater to mixer. Turn to stir and mix about 30 sec. With spoon gently stir in blueberries.
Spoon batter into a 9 x 5 x 3 baking pan that has been greased on the bottom only. NEXT time I will grease the whole pan. Bake at 350 for 55-65 min, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 min. Remove from pan and cool completely on a wire rack.
Yield 16 servings

This dish is not only delicious, but it’s remarkably low in fat and calories. Don’t wait for a special occasion to serve it! From http://fatfreevegan.com/
2 medium onions, cut into wedges
1/2 head cabbage, finely chopped or shredded (I used red cabbage this time)
4 carrots, cut into 2-inch lengths and quartered
2 ribs celery, thickly sliced
4 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon mild horseradish
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
6-8 ounces vegetarian “beef” or seitan or reconstituted TVP chunks (I used Lightlife Strips)
2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon red wine or cooking sherry (really adds great flavor)
Saute the onion in a large, non-stick pot until it starts to brown. Add the remaining vegetables, the broth, and the seasonings. Cover and cook over medium heat for 15 minutes. Add the “beef,” cover, and cook for 15 more minutes, until vegetables are soft.
Use a slotted spoon to remove the vegetables and “beef” to a serving plate and keep warm. Return the broth to the heat. In a small cup, combine the flour, water, and wine. Gradually stir the flour mixture into the simmering broth. Cook and stir, scraping the bottom of the pan, until the broth has thickened, about 10 minutes. Pour the gravy over the “beef” and vegetables to serve. Makes 4 servings.
Note: I added potatoes with other veggies along with parsley.
1 large onion — coarsely chopped
2 rib celery coarsely chopped
6 ounces butter (1 1/2 sticks)
6 ounces flour (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 gallon chicken stock or veggie
1 pounds “anything” (see below)
1 Pint(s) heavy cream
Saute the onion and celery in butter in large saucepan or small stockpot until sweated. Add flour, stir in well and cook for about 5 minutes. Whisk in stock and simmer for 30 minutes, skimming occasionally. Add solids, return to boil, reduce heat to simmer for 20-30 minutes. Add cream, correct seasonings. Leave chunky or puree with wand or countertop blender. Serve.
“Anything” can be sliced mushrooms, diced chicken or turkey, asparagus, green beans, broccoli, tomato pulp, cauliflower, artichoke hearts, shrimp, carrots, lobster, or whatever… Also can add rice or pasta to extend. Cheeses. Serves 12