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Texas-Style Beef Brisket

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INGREDIENTS ✅ 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce ✅ 1 tablespoon chili powder ✅ 2 garlic cloves, minced ✅ 1 teaspoon celery salt ✅ 1 teaspoon pepper ✅ 1 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional ✅ 1 fresh beef brisket (6 pounds) ✅ 1/2 cup beef broth ✅ 2 bay leaves Barbecue Sauce ✅ 1 medium onion, chopped ✅ 2 tablespoons canola oil ✅ 2 garlic cloves, minced ✅ 1 cup ketchup ✅ 1/2 cup molasses ✅ 1/4 cup cider vinegar ✅ 2 teaspoons chili powder ✅ 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard METHOD ✅ In a large bowl or shallow dish, combine the Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, garlic, celery salt, pepper and, if desired, liquid smoke. Cut brisket in half; add to bowl and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. ✅ Transfer beef to a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker; add broth and bay leaves. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until meat is tender. ✅ For sauce, in a small saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the remaining ingredients; heat through. ✅ Remove brisket f...

Chicken Tikka Masala

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INGREDIENTS ✅ 800g chicken thigh fillets cut into large bite sized chunks ✅ 1 tbsp garlic paste ✅ 1 tbsp lemon juice ✅ 2 tsp paprika ✅ 2 tsp ground coriander ✅ 1 tsp dried methi leaves (optional) ✅ 1 tsp salt ✅ 1 tbsp veg oil ✅ 1 large chopped onion ✅ 1 heaped tbsp ginger chopped ✅ 1 tsp ground turmeric ✅ 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional) ✅ 1 tsp ground cumin ✅ 400g tin chopped tomatoes ✅ 125ml double cream ✅ 1 tsp salt ✅ 75g greek yoghurt ✅ 1 tbsp ginger paste ✅ 1 tsp ground cumin ✅ 1 tsp cayenne pepper ✅ 1 heaped tsp garam masala ✅ 1 tsp amchur mango powder (optional) For the Curry ✅ 50g butter ✅ 1 tbsp garlic chopped ✅ 1 tbsp paprika ✅ 1 tsp garam masala ✅ 2 tsp ground coriander ✅ 1/4 tsp ground cardamom or seeds from 8 pods ✅ 200ml chicken stock ✅ 2 tsp brown sugar METHOD ✅ Put the chicken pieces in a mixing bowl, add the remaining marinade ingredients, mix well and put in the fridge for 6+ hours, overnight is best. ✅ To cook the chicken, separate them out onto a large metal baking...

Creamy Vegan Mushroom Lasagna

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  INGREDIENTS Marinated Mushrooms: ✅  1 tbsp balsamic vinegar ✅  2 tbsp soy sauce, tamari for glutenfree, or use coconut aminos +wine for soyfree ✅  2 tsp herbs (combination of thyme, oregano, rosemary) ✅  1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) each garlic powder, onion powder (or use 1 tsp minced garlic) ✅  1 tbsp vegan Worcestershire, or use red wine for soyfree ✅  2 tsp oil ✅  1/4 cup (62.5 ml) water ✅  3 portobello mushrooms (about 10 oz) Creamy Garlic Sauce: ✅  1 1/4 cup (161.25 g) raw cashews, soaked for an hour for creamier, see note for nutfree ✅  1.75 cups (437.5 ml) water ✅  1.5 tbsp flour (rice flour for glutenfree) ✅  1 tsp salt ✅  1 tsp garlic powder ✅  3/4 tsp (0.75 tsp) onion powder ✅  1/2 tsp (0.5) ground mustard or miso or both ✅  1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) black pepper ✅  1.5 tsp herbs (1/2 tsp each of basil, thyme, ground sage) ✅  1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil ✅  2 tbsp nutritional yeast Lasagna: ✅...

Chipotle Lentil Taquitos

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INGREDIENTS Lentil “meat”  ⁣ ✅ 1 tablespoon olive oil ⁣ ✅ ¼ chopped red onion ⁣ ✅ 1-2 jalapeño peppers, chopped ⁣ ✅ 1-2 tablespoons adobo seasoning ⁣ ✅ 2 1/2 cups cooked brown lentils ⁣ ✅ 1-2 tablespoons taco seasoning ⁣ ✅ ¼ cup vegetable broth ✅salt + pepper to taste ⁣ METHOD ⁣✅ 1. Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the onion + sauté for 2 minutes. ⁣ ✅ 2. Add the peppers + adobo to the skillet + sauté for another 2 minutes. ✅ 3. Add the lentils, taco seasoning + broth to the pan and lower the heat. Stir well + let cook for 5 minutes. ✅ 4. Taste + add salt + pepper as needed. ✅ 5. Book. Jalapeño Ranch Sauce ✅ ½ cup vegan mayonnaise ⁣ ✅ ¼ cup olive oil⁣ ✅ 1 chopped jalapeño, remove the ribs and seeds if you are sensitive to heat ✅ 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar ⁣ ✅ ½ teaspoon onion powder ⁣ ✅ 1 clove of garlic, peeled ⁣ ✅ ¼ cup chopped parsley ✅ 1 tablespoon dried chives ⁣ ✅ Salt ✅ Add all jalapeño ranch ingredients into a food processor. Pulse until combined. Taste...

Soy Sesame Soba Noodle Bowl

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INGREDIENTS: ⁣ ✅ 75g soba noodles ⁣ ✅ 100g smoked tofu, chopped ⁣ ✅ 1 bunch of Bok choy ⁣ ✅ 1 cup broccoli florets ✅ 100g smoked tofu, chopped ⁣ ✅ 1 bunch of Bok choy ⁣ ✅ 1 cup broccoli florets ⁣ ⁣ Sauce: ⁣ ✅ 2 tablespoons sweet soy sauce ⁣ ✅ 2 tablespoons soy sauce⁣ ✅ 1 tablespoon brown sugar⁣ ✅ 3 tablespoons water⁣ ✅ 2 teaspoons sesame oil ✅ (Optional: Chilli oil) ⁣ Garnish: ⁣ ✅ Spring onion ⁣ ✅ Sesame seeds ⁣ ✅ Avocado, sliced METHOD: ⁣ ✅ 1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add in the noodles and vegetables and cook the noodles according to packet instructions (~3 mins). ⁣ ✅ 2. Whilst the noodles are cooking, make the sauce by whisking together all the remaining ingredients in a large bowl. ✅ 3. Once the noodles are done, drain it along with the vegetables and transfer to a serving bowl. ✅ 4. Pour the sauce over the noodles through the sauce and mix well. ⁣ ✅ 5. Top with tofu, spring onion, avocado and sesame seeds. Serve!