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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Granola is tasty, healthy, and pretty versatile. It can be used for many things in the kitchen, such as trail mix, parfaits, and bars. It can even be thrown into the batter for baked goods like pancakes, muffins, and cookies. Personally, I like to eat it like cereal and pour some oat milk over it.   Here’s What You Will Need:     4-5 cups old fashioned oats Salt ½ cup vegetable...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Lentils are versatile and can be used to create exciting dishes. This Ethiopian recipe reminds me of a flat samosa.     This recipe was based off of a Demand Africa post. https://www.demandafrica.com/food/recipes/lentil-sambusas/     Ingredients: cooked lentils (I know not everyone has these at the ready so just follow the instructions on the package which may require soaking overnight) 2  jalapenos 1 large sweet onion salt/pepper garlic (3 cloves) fresh cilantro cinnamon (1/2...

Aquafaba is a protein rich juice from chickpeas/garbanzo beans. These are good beans to have in quarantine. Aquafaba is a powerful egg white replacer in many vegan dishes and is a great alternative for allergies and a way to practice a zero waste lifestyle.  There are two main ways to procure aquafaba from the beans.  You can buy the beans and when you are ready to use...

It's getting HOT this summer. Keep cool and use up the veggies in your fridge with this refreshing lunch. Make your own wraps and dipping sauce from scratch to save money.     Don't feel like reading? Follow this quick 1 minute video we made instead https://www.tiktok.com/@irl2dpu/video/6844496889786764549 Ingredients:   Wraps -1.25 cups of water -flour (1 cup) -corn starch (3 tbs) -salt (1/4 tsp)     Dipping Sauce: -peanut butter (1 cup) -water (1/4 cup) -maple syrup or honey (1tbs) -chili garlic sauce...

To follow this guide pick an item in each step    Step 1. BASE (add this to the water while boiling pasta for more flavor)   -bone broth (adds protein to your meal) -chicken or veggie broth (flavor) -milk (makes the dish creamier) -tomato sauce or soup (great start for Italian type dishes)  -liquid from canned beans or veggies (you won't have to salt your dish later)   Step 2. Pasta    -Penne or Rotini (you can’t...

Interested in learning how to make an iced mocha from the comfort of your own home? If so, you’re in luck. Here’s what you will need to get you started: 3 glasses, coffee maker, ground coffee, ice, cocoa powder, almond milk (or milk of choice), and water.    Fill a glass with ice. Fill another glass with 3 tsps of cocoa powder.  Add hot water (about...

Hello IRL community! Welcome to Recipe Fridays! Today I'll be teaching you how to make a grilled chicken dinner! This is a bit of a lengthy recipe, but a very fun one nonetheless! A few reminders for this recipe- it does deal with raw chicken! Make sure to be mindful of your workspace to avoid spreading salmonella and to wash your hands so you also avoid...