Carrot Cake

1 1/4 cups unsweetened applesauce or oil 2 cups granulated sugar 3 eggs 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp sea salt 1 tsp ground cinnamon 2 cups grated carrots 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut 1 cup chopped nuts optional 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup Dole crushed … Read more

Instant pot Beans

1-pound dried Navy beans 6-8 slices thick bacon or ham roughly chopped 1 medium onion roughly chopped 3 1/4 cups water 1/4 cup maple syrup 1/3 cup blackstrap molasses 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/3 cup ketchup 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce or Maggi seasoning 1 1/4 teaspoons ground mustard 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 teaspoon … Read more

Sea Salt Honey Caramels

1 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup honey 1 stick unsalted butter, cut into chunks 1 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt Line a 9 x 13 or 9 x 9 baking dish with parchment paper. In a large saucepan, combine sugar and honey. Heat over medium heat until smooth and melted. Bring to … Read more

Gooey Butter Cookies

2¼ cups bread flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 8-ounce package cream cheese 1 stick unsalted butter, softened 1½ cups granulated sugar 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract ½ teaspoon sea salt 1 egg plus 1 egg yolk 1 cup confectioners’ sugar, sifted, for rolling & dusting cookies Whisk together flour and baking powder. Set aside. Cream … Read more

Chocolate Pistachio Buns

Dough6 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon fine sea salt2 tablespoons instant yeast2 cups milk1 stick butter, softened2 eggs Filling1 stick butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1 cup chopped pistachios1 cup chocolate chipsGlaze1 egg, beaten1 tablespoon water Preheat oven at 350. Mix all ingredients for the dough. Proof until double in size. Roll out dough to a … Read more

Tapioca Pudding

1 tablespoon coconut oil 1 14oz coconut cream 1 1/2 cups water 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup small tapioca 1 cup of fresh fruit (like mango, jackfruit or pineapple) Set cooker to high. Coat crock with coconut oil. Pour in coconut cream, water, sugar, tapioca and stir to combine. Cook for an hour or until … Read more

Banana Bread #2

1 1/2 cups flour 1 cup brown sugar, not packed 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 egg 4 very ripe bananas, mashed 1/4 cup butter, softened or room temperature chocolate chips Preheat oven to 350°F. Sift flour, brown sugar, salt and baking soda in a bowl. Add egg, bananas and butter then mix … Read more

Coconut Curry Lentil Soup

1 tbsp coconut oil (or olive oil) 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced 2 tbsp tomato paste (or ketchup) 2 tbsp curry powder ½ tsp hot red pepper flakes 4 cups vegetable broth 1 400ml can coconut cream 1 400g can diced tomatoes 1½ cups dry red chief … Read more