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  Ingredients: Green tomatoes Corn meal Salt Pepper Bacon (or just the drippings if you have it handy) Instructions: If you don't have bacon fat handy, grease the bottom of a pan by cooking a layer of bacon Cut green tomatoes into 1/4 inch slices Add salt and pepper to each side of the sliced tomatoes Add corn meal to a small bowl and toss the sliced green tomatoes Once cooked through, remove bacon and transfer to plate with paper towels Pan fry the sliced tomatoes until browned on both sides Yield: Availability of green tomatoes too varied to predict Source: The novel   Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe by Fannie Flagg Description: This is another recipe from the back of the book Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe. I've already made the fried okra, but this one is the iconic dish the novel was named for. I had little hope that I would be able to make it this year because my tomato plants seemed spent, but they surprised us with a tiny crop of six small...

  Ingredients: 1/2 lb bacon 1/3 lb Brussels sprouts 1/4 cup pistachios 4 burger patties 4 burger buns Sour cream, to taste Instructions: Thinly slice 1/3 lb Brussels sprouts, shell 1/4 cup pistachios Cook 1/2 lb bacon in frying pan until crispy Transfer bacon to paper towels Add sliced Brussels sprouts to pan Once they begin to brown, add 1/4 cup pistachios Stir for about a minute, then remove from heat Cook 4 burger patties in same pan Assemble burger: bottom bun, burger, bacon, Brussels sprouts mix, sour cream to taste, top bun Yield: 4 burgers Source: The Bob's Burgers Burger Book Description: Bob's Burgers is a made-for-adults cartoon in the vein of The Simpsons and Family Guy . I first gained a taste for the series when I worked night shift at a group home. The TV was always on, and it was a regular feature in the late-night rotation. The episode that really hooked me was the one where Tina, eldest daughter of the family, finally gets her wish to go to horse camp. Her ba...

  Ingredients: 6 chicken thighs, bone in, skin on 1 onion 2 ribs celery 2 bell peppers 8 oz (1 pack) of mushrooms 1 tsp oregano 1 tsp thyme 2 tbsp dried parsley Red pepper flakes to taste 28 oz can crushed tomatoes 1 cup red wine Salt and pepper, to taste Cooking oil for frying Pack of egg noodles Instructions: Coursely chop 1 onion, 2 ribs celery, 2 bell peppers, dice 3 cloves garlic, slice 1 pack of mushrooms Bring pot of water with salt to boil, then add egg noodles. As you follow the other instructions, watch for the egg noodles to cook, then remove from heat Season 6 chicken thighs on both sides with salt and pepper Heat a large pan to medium heat with cooking oil, then brown the chicken thighs on both sides and set aside In the same pan, add prepared onion, celry, bell peppers, garlic, and mushrooms. Add 1 tsp oregano, 1 tsp thyme, and 2 tbsp dried parsely. Mix and cook until vegetables soften Add 1 cup red wine and cook until it has reduced by about half Add 28 oz can of cru...

  Ingrdients: 2 pre-made pie shells 1 cup beef broth 2 med potatoes 1 egg 1 lb ground beef 1 lb ground pork 1 onion 3 cloves garlic 2 tbsp maple syrup 1 tsp yellow mustard 1/2 tsp cloves 1/2 tsp ginger 1/2 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp cinnamon Instructions: Dice 2 med potatoes, 1 onion, 3 cloves garlic Put diced potatoes in pot of water and bring to a boil. Boil about 30 min, or until potatos can be easily broken with a fork While potatoes are boiling, heat some cooking oil in a skillet or deep pan Add onions, cook until semitranslucent, then add garlic and cook until fragrant Add 1 lb ground beef, 1 lb ground pork, 2 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tsp yellow mustard, 1/2 tsp cloves, 1/2 tsp ginger, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp cinnamon. Mix together and cook until brown Add 1 cup beef broth and let simmer for 40 min or until most of the liquid has been absorbed When potatoes are ready, add to meat mix Preheat oven to 350 F Bake bottom section of pie shells for 5 min Add filling to bottom pie dough and co...

  Ingredients: 1 cup elbow macaroni 1 cup grated Velveeta cheese 1/2 cup butter 1 can corn 1 can creamed corn 1 lb ground meat cooking oil for frying Instructions Preheat oven to 350 F Grate 1 cup Velveeta cheese Brown ground meat in frying pan with cooking oil In baking dish, mix together cheese, ground meat, 1 cup elbow macaroni, 1 can corn (do not drain), 1 can creamed corn Cover in tinfoil and bake for 1/2 hour Remove tinfoil and bake for another 15 min Yield: A casserole dish worth of food Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szgDBPW_dUo&t=364s Tips: My mom made this. She added the ground meat. The original recipe didn't give a temperature to set the oven to, but we did 350 since it seemed standard. It also said to bake it in tinfoil for 1/2 an hour and then put it back in, but it didn't say for how long while uncovered. I thought maybe an equivalent time, but it was done earlier. The link is a video by someone with ADHD, so the inconsistency makes sense. The simpli...

  Ingredients: 2 cups red lentils 1 cup rice 1 1/2 onion 4 cloves garlic Ginger to preference 1 tsp garam masala (can substitute with other curry powders) 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp cardamom 1 tsp tumerick 4 cups veg stock 1 can coconut milk 1 can stewed tomatoes Naan and sour cream as sides Instructions: Put 1 cup rice, 2 cups water in rice cooker or put in sauce pan and set to low Chop 1 1/2 onions, 4 cloves garlick, and ginger Add 1 1/2 onions to sauce pan, heating until semitranslucent Add garlic and ginger, cook until fragrant Add 1 tsp each of garam masala, cumin, paprika, cardamom, and turmerick. Mix and cook for 1 min Add 4 cups veg stock and 2 cups red lentils. Cook for 10 min Add 1 can stewed tomatoes and 1 can coconut milk. Cook  for 5 min Serve over rice, side with naan, top with sour cream Yield: Enough to feed three adults with leftovers Source: My mom Description: When I was first diagnosed diabetic, I wanted to get into using lentils a lot. They're healthi...

  Ingredients: 1 bunch broccoli 1/2 cup chopped red onion 1 cup grated cheddar 1/2 cup cunflower seeds Miracle whip, enough to combine 1/2 cup bacon bits (optional) Instructions: Finely chop 1 bunch broccoli and 1/2 cup red onion. Grate 1 cup cheddar Add broccoli, red onion, cheddar, 1/2 cup sunflower seeds, and optional 1/2 cup bacon bits to mixing bowl Mix, adding enough miracle whip to make everything stick together Yield: Enough for a potluck Source: My mother-in-law Description: This is one that Lee-Anne made. She did it for a potluck that my organization was hosting. It went over well, and by the end of the evening the entire salad had been consumed. We avoided using the bacon bits, as that would restrict some people from eating it. This recipe from her mother calls for Miracle Whip, which is neither mine nor Lee-Anne's preference. I only recently realized that it's supposed to be a diet version of mayo in the same way that margarine is for butter. But Miracle Whip is so ...

  Ingredients: Okra (I used 1 cup) Cornmeal (about 1/2 cup) Bacon/bacon drippings (12 strips) Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: In a frying pan, heat up bacon dripping. If needed, fry bacon for grease. For the quantity in this recipe, 1 pack of 12 should do Remove stems and cut 1 cup of okra into rounds, about 1/2 inch long Roll okra in 1/2 cup cornmeal and add to pan Fry until browned and drain on paper towel Sprinkle with salt and pepper to preference Yield: A cup of okra Source: Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe Tips: The orginal recipe was intentionally written in the vague way that someone who knows their way around a kitchen and only needs a few reminders would. For example, it didn't list any quantities for ingredients. I had about a cup's worth of okra, as that's what the jambalaya called for when I forgot to add it. It says to use bacon drippings but I don't usually have that on hand so I had to fresh fry some bacon. I used a pack and a half si...

  Ingredients 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 lb sausage. Chef's choice is andouille sausage, we substituted with Polish sausage 1 lb shrimp (used about half a bag) 2 tbsp cajun seasoning 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes 1 cooking onion 2 bell peppers 2 ribs celery 1 jalapeno pepper 4 cloves garlic 1 cup okra 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice 15 oz crushed tomato (about half a standard can where we're from) 3 cups chicken stock Cooking oil Directions: Prep work: chop 2 chicken breasts, 1 lb sausage, and deveinn 1 lb shrimp. Dice 1 onion, 2 bell peppers, 4 cloves garlic. Slice 2 ribs celery, 1 jalapeno pepper, 1 cup okra Heat a little bit of cooking oil in a large saucepan. We used a wok Toss chicken pieces in 1 tbsp of cajun seasoning and put into heated saucepan Cook through, remove and put chicken on plate Add sausage, cook through, remove and place with cooked chicken Add onion, bell pepper, jalapeno, and celery. Saute for 5 min Add minced garlic, 1 tbsp cajun seasoning, and ...

  Ingredients: 1 lb firm vegetables (carrots, green beens, red onion, cucumber, asparagus, broccoli etc) 4 cloves garlic 8 sprigs dill 1 tbsp black peppercorns 1 cup vinegar (apple cider or white wine) 1 tbsp kosher salt Special Equipment: 2 mason jars with lids Instructions: Peel and cut vegetable into desired shapes, eg spears, medalions, rings etc Divide vegetables into 2 mason jars. Include 2 cloves garlic, 4 sprigs dill, and 1/2 tbsp black peppercorn in each In small sauce pan, combine 2 cups water, 1 cup vinegar, and 1 tbsp kosher salt to a boil, making sure the salt dissolves Pour vinegar mixture over vegetables Let cool before screwing caps back on, then refrigerate for at least 24 hours Yield: 2 mason jars of quickles Source: The Diabetes Code by Jason Fung Tips:  This recipe makes classic garlic dill quickles. There is plenty of room to play with other herbs that will impart different flavours. Seeing that the brine was made with three cups of liquid, I thought that ...

  Ingredients: 6 small zucchinis 1 tsp salt 1/2 cup parmesan 1/4 cup parsley 4 green onions 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp black pepper Neutral oil for frying (Optional, for yogurt sauce) 1 cup plain Greek yogurt 2 tsp smoked paprika 1/4 tsp salt 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice Instructions: Grate six zucchini and place in a colander Toss grated zucchini with 1 tsp salt and let sit at least 20 min In the meanwhile, grate 1/2 cup parmesan, chop 1/4 cup parsley, dice 4 green onions, beat 3 eggs With a cheesecloth, squeeze out as much water from the zucchini as you can In large bowl, combine the zucchini, parmesan, parsley, green onions, eggs, 1/2 cup flour, 1/4 tsp black pepper Heat pan with neutral oil Add batter in rounded tablespoons, cooking and flipping until browned on both sides until everything is used up If desired, stir together 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/4 tsp salt, 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice for a sauce to go with the fritters Yield: Enough for a dinner side ...

  Ingredients: 1 & 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 4 eggs 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp salt Instructions: Put 1 & 3/4 cups all-purpose flour on clean surface and make a well/volcano Add 3 eggs, 1 egg yolk, 1 tbsp olive oil, & 1 tsp salt to centre of well With hands, mix eggs, slowly adding flour from the well bit by bit Once all flour is mixed in, knead dough or 5 min Form a ball, cover in saran wrap, and let rest in fridge for 30 min With a rolling pin, flatten into long sheets on floured surface Fold dough a few times Cut to desired length. I did rectangles and pinched them in the centre to make bowties Bring saucepan of salted water to a boil Boil for 3-4 min Yield: About 4 bowls worth of pasta Source: Coworker from main office Description: At work, we had a day where people from the main office came down and ran stations where they showcased their unique skills. Our members were able to sign up for up to four sessions. One was a pasta making workshop, which I got to help out a...

  Ingredients: 1 blade steak (or other cheap steak) 1 bell pepper 2 onions Cheese wiz to preference Hoagie rolls, can substitute Directions: Dice 2 onions and 1 bell pepper Trim fat from steak and dice into cubes In heated, oiled pan, add onions and bell pepper. Heat until onions are semitranslucent Add diced steak to pan, flipping until browned on all sides Ladle cheese wiz onto steak and veg mix. Stir until melted Serve on rolls Yield: 4 cheesesteaks Source: My mother Description: My mother spent some time working in the US at a hoagie shop, one of their specialties being the Philly Cheesesteak. I understand there are regional variations, with frequent disagreements on the choice of cheese. Some places use cheese wiz, others provolone. At the place my mother worked, they used American and omitted the bell pepper. I'm a big provolone supporter. It would be my pick in the hypothetical scenario where I could only have one type of cheese for the rest of my life. Ladling cheese wiz on...

  Ingredients: 1/4 cup canola oil 3 cloves garlic 1/2 med onion 2 tsp cajun seasoning 2 cups long grain rice 1 tsp thyme 1 can coconut milk 1 can red kidney beans 2 bay leaves 2 1/4 cups chicken broth 1 hot pepper 1 tsp paprika salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Wash rice until water runs clear and drain Dice 1/2 med onion, 3 cloves garlic, and 1 hot pepper Heat a saucepan with oil to medium heat Add 1 tsp thyme, diced onion, garlic, and hot pepper. Saute until onion is semitranslucent Stir in 2 cups rice, 1 can red kidney beans and cook for 2 min Add 1 can coconut milk, 2 bay leaves, 2 tsp cajun seasoning, 2 1/4 cup chicken broth Bring to a boil, lower heat, cover and let simmer 20 min Add salt and pepper to taste, stir consistently to prevent burns Yield: Big pot of rice & beans Source: Got it from a PDF, I think it's from a website called Immaculate Bites Description: Original recipe called for creole seasoning. I used cajun because it's all I could find. Original re...

  Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts (can substitute with pre-cooked rotisserie chicken) 1 tetra pack chicken broth 1 can diced tomatoes 1 can black beans 1 can refried beans 1 can chopped green chilies 1 cup corn kernals Tortilla chips, as garnish Grated cheddar cheese, as garnish Cilantro, as garnish Salt and pepper, to taste Instructions: In a saucepan, put 1 tetra pack of chicken broth, 1 can diced tomatoes, 1 can rinsed black beans, 1 can refried beans, 1 can chopped green chilies, 1 cup corn kernals, salt and pepper to taste. Set to medium heat Pan fry chicken breasts, flipping as needed, until reaching an internal temperature of 165 F Cube chicken and put into sauce pan Grate cheddar cheese, as much as desired for topping Destem cilantro, as much as desired for topping Bring soup to a boil, then turn off heat Top with crushed tortilla chips, grated cheddar cheese, and cilantro Yield: A big pot of soup Source: Modified from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szgDBPW_dUo Description...

  Ingredients: 15 dates 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 tbsp water 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup almond butter 1 1/2 cup oats 1 cup chopped walnuts 1/2 cup chocolate chips 1/2 cup flax seeds 2/3 cup shredded coconut 1 tbsp chia seeds Directions: Put 1/2 cup almond butter, 1 tsp vanilla extract and 15 dates into food processor. If dates are not soft, place in warm water for a few minutes Put mixture in bowl, as well as 1 1/2 cup oats, 1 cup chopped walnuts, 1/2 cup chocolate chips, 1/2 cup flax seed, 2/3 cup shredded coconut, 1 tbsp chia seeds, 1/2 tsp salt. Mix until integrated Leave combined ingredients in fridge for 2 hours Roll into balls Yield: Lots of balls Source: Lee-Anne Description: This is a function-over-fashion recipe. In fact, it was difficult for me to take a photo that didn't look like literal excrement.  It's also function-over-taste, meant to be a quick energy hit to keep your momentum going without thinking too hard about food prep. You can make a big batch and have these on ...

  Ingredients: 3 cups milk 3 cups veg or chicken stock 1 onion 1 rib celery 1 carrot 2 potatoes 2 cups broccoli florettes, or 2 heads 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/4 cup water Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Chop 1 onion, 1 rib celery, 1 carrot, 2 potatoes, 2 heads broccoli Add 3 cups milk and 3 cups stock to sauce pan and set to medium-low for 20 min Put vegetables in saucepan and let simmer for another 20 min With an immersion blender, blend until vegetables are integrated with the broth In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup cornstarch and 1/4 cup water Add cornstarch slurry to soup, whisking until thickened Add salt and pepper to taste Let simmer for another 5 min, then take off heat Yield: About 4 bowls of soup Source: Partially derived from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMLws382Mpg&t=534s Description: This is a quick and easy cream of broccoli soup. Originally, I was hoping to make something similar to my broccoli cheddar entry, but with less cheese. I tried to re...

  Ingredients: Schnitzel cut pork 1/2 cup flour 1 egg 1/2 cup breadcrumbs Little bit of cooking oil Instructions: Put a little bit of cooking oil in a pan and set to medium heat Put broiler setting on oven to 375 F Set out three bowls. From left to right, add 1/2 cup flour to the first, 1 beaten egg to the second, and 1/2 cup breadcrumbs to the third Have a prepared baking sheet within arms reach Place a piece of pork in bowl with flour, making sure it's coated, then repeating the process with egg, then breadcrumbs Put pork in heated pan for 1 minute, then flip, leave for 1 minute, and transfer to prepared baking sheet Repeat process until each piece of pork is on the baking sheet Put baking sheet with pork cutlets in broiler for 10 min Yield: Works with any number of cutlets, but I had a four pack Source: Lee-Anne Tips: I got a "schnitzel cut" from my grocery, I don't know if that's a standard cut. Some recipes online call for the use of pork chops. The thinnest ...

  Ingredients: 3 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp hoisin sauce 1 tbsp rice vinegar 2 tsp chili paste 1 tsp sesame oil 3 tbsp brown sugar 1 cup and1 tbsp cornstarch 3/4 cup chicken stock 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs 3 tsp ginger 3 cloves garlic 1/4 cup and 2 tbsp neutral oil 1/2 tsp red chili flakes Half a pack of stirfry noodles 2 cups chopped mixed veg Instructions: In a bowl, mix 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp hoisin, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 2 tsp chili paste, 1 tsp sesame oil,  Cube 1.5 lb chicken thighs (for me it was 3 thighs), grate 1 tsp ginger, mince 1 clove garlic and put into mixing bowl Take 2 tbsp of the marinade and pour over the chicken pieces, massage everything together and leave for 30 min To the remaining sauce, add 3 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp cornstarch, 3/4 cup chicken stock and mix Prepare mixed veg. I just thawed 2 cups of a frozen mix in the microwave, but chop up an approximate amount if using fresh Heat up 2 tbsp oil in a medium-large pan to medium-high heat Gra...