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Eggs

Hard boiled

1. Place cold eggs in a single layer in a saucepan or pot. Cover with at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) cold water over top of the eggs.
   • Alternate step is bring water to boil and then carefully lower eggs into water to make peeling easier later.
2. Cover saucepan/boil and bring quickly to a boil over a high heat. Immediately remove pan from heat to stop boiling. Let eggs stand in water for 12 minutes (large eggs).
3. Drain water and immediately run cold water over eggs until cooled.

Bok Choy

Boiled

• Wash
• Boil pot of water
• Putting in boiling water
• Cook for 2 mins, bring out of water to serve or season

Turkey Stuffing Recipe

Source: family recipe

Try vegetable with butter, then mix stuff in turkey body and neck

• 13-15 cups dry bread cubes
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1.5 cups butter
• 2.25 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1.5 tablespoons poultry seasoning
• 1.5 cups chicken stock
• 2 large eggs

Tips

Add more chicken stock as required if other ingredients are more

Enlightened Eating

Source: Dupont, Caroline Marie. Enlightened Eating: Nourishment for Body and Soul. Alive, 2008. Vegetarian, Vegan foods

Cashew Corn Chowder

The secret to its sweet creaminess is blending part of the cooked soup with raw cashews.

1. Ingredients

   • 6 cups water
   • 1.5 cups of chopped leeks or onions
   • 2 celery stalks with leaves
   • 3 cups diced potatoes
   • 4 cups corn (fresh off the cob or frozen)
   • 1 cup fresh parsley, minced, or 2 Tbs. dried parsley
   • 1 tsp. dill weed
   • 1/2 tsp. tarragon
   • 1/2 cup raw cashews
   • 1 tsp. sea salt
   1. In a large soup pot bring water to boil.
   2. Add the leeks or onions, celery, and the potatoes, return to a boil and then turn down heat to simmer until vegetables are soft, about 15 minutes.
   3. Add the corn, parsley, and herbs. Continue cooking for 10 minutes.
   4. Remove approximately 3 cups of this mixture and blend with cashews for approximately 1 minute until very smooth. Make sure there are no cashew pieces left.
   5. Add cashew corn milk to remaining soup. Season with salt and pepper.

   Serves 6

2. My modifications

   • Add 2 cups of carrots In step 2, add carrots

Beef Brisket

Source: Vicky

• Brisket
• Cranberry sauce
• Onions

1. Marinate brisket with cranberry sauce and onion powder for 30+ minutes
2. Add brisket to baking pan and 1 to 1.5 cups of water
3. Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes per pound at 350 F, family sized serving could be 1.5 hours

Chamomile Milk Recipe (Indian Tea from Indian Desire)

Source: Chamomile Milk Recipe: How to Make Chamomile Milk Recipe | Homemade Chamomile Milk Recipe

• Allegedly helps insomnia, menstrual pain, lowering blood sugar, and immune response
• Good end of day drink
• Do Chamomile tea in milk in winter and in water in summers

Ingredients of Chamomile Milk

• 2 cup milk

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 4 clove

• chamomile tea as required

• 1 cinnamon stick

My adaptions based on conversations with Harman, Indian Desire staff:

• Brown sugar or honey
• Ginger

How to make Chamomile Milk

• Step 1 Bring milk to a boil: Pour milk into a pan. Add 2 teaspoon chamomile tea, cinnamon stick and cloves. Bring to a boil.
• Step 2 Let the tea steep: Turn off the flame and cover the pan with a lid. Let it steep for about 5-6 minutes.
• Step 3 Strain the tea: Take two cups. Add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract to each cup. Strain the milk and divide it equally into two cups.
• Step 4 Ready to be served: Give a mix and serve the Chamomile Milk while warm.

4 Scrappy Fruit Tea

Source: Scrappy Fruit Tea from Sophi’s recipe - Zero Waste - Sophi’s 4 Scrappy Fruit Tea

Healthly Snacks

Mediterranean Snack Platter

Source: OpenAI GPT-4 generated healthy snack from any culture

One delicious and healthy snack option that you can prepare or buy for a casual get together is a Mediterranean-inspired snack platter. It’s easy to put together and offers a variety of flavors. Here’s how you can create it:

Ingredients:

1. Hummus: You can buy pre-made hummus or make your own by blending chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil.
2. Tzatziki: This yogurt-based dip is easy to make with Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, dill, and lemon juice. You can also buy it pre-made.
3. Fresh Vegetables: Include a selection of colorful, crisp vegetables like cucumber, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, and carrot sticks.
4. Olives: A variety of marinated olives adds a burst of flavor.
5. Whole Wheat Pita Bread or Pita Chips: You can buy whole wheat pita bread and cut it into triangles or purchase whole wheat pita chips.
6. Feta Cheese: Crumbled feta cheese is a great addition to your platter.
7. Nuts: A small bowl of mixed nuts, such as almonds or cashews, provides a nice crunch and protein.
8. Fresh Herbs: Garnish with fresh parsley, mint, or cilantro for added freshness.

Instructions:

1. Arrange the hummus and tzatziki in small bowls in the center of a large serving platter or tray.
2. Surround the dips with the fresh vegetables, olives, and pita bread or pita chips.
3. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the dips and vegetables.
4. Place a small bowl of mixed nuts on the platter.
5. Garnish the platter with fresh herbs for a pop of color.

This Mediterranean snack platter is not only healthy but also offers a variety of textures and flavors. It’s a crowd-pleaser and can be made in advance or assembled quickly if you’re short on time. Plus, it’s a great way to enjoy snacks from Mediterranean cuisine.