Layered bean dip

1 can (16 oz) refried pinto beans
1 cup salsa
2 cups shredded Cheddar or Mexican cheese blend (8 oz)
1can (2.25 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained (1/2 cup)
1 medium tomato, diced (3/4 cup)
3 avocados

Bottom layer:

Mix refried pinto beans (organic available at whole foods) with taco seasoning or try mixing up a small container of chili pepper, fresh (or dried) oregano, cumin, paprika, garlic, cayenne.  I don't use premix taco seasoning because of preservatives.  Add to bottom of dish.  I use a small square glass dish.  Whatever will work. 

Next layer:

Mix avocado with cumin, cilantro, salt and pepper.  Mash up. Add to dish.  May add sour cream or cream cheese, but I don't do high lactose, so I find that guacamole is a great substitute for creaminess without the lactose.

I gently spread a little salsa on top of the guac.  Then add a few cups of shredded cheese.  I add chopped tomatoes and black olives on the top.   

Leave in the fridge for an hour or so.

Can serve cold with corn or bean chips (I don't do corn).  Or, you can warm up too, which is why I leave off the lettuce.

I would probably double this is having a party.

Inspired by:

https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/seven-layer-bean-dip/8689a30d-32d7-4e42-82f9-7d924f77166b. 

https://www.cookingclassy.com/7-layer-bean-dip/

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/19673/seven-layer-taco-dip/

Apple Crisp

Inspired from @plantbasedkirsta on instagram and my apple pie and my applesauce recipes on this blog...

I used a 9-11 1 inch deep pan but whatever will work

Buttered the pan

Preheat over to 350, but then decided on 400

Peel and cut up 3 apples chunks.  Could have been smaller but I hate chopping.  Used granny smith.

Mix applies in a bowl with 1 tsp vanilla, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 cup raw sugar (or use agave and add juice of 1 lemon).  Also, I added some melted butter (2-3 tablespoons) and (1/4 cup) organic brown sugar.  Place into pan.

Mix together 1 cup oats, 2 tbsp coconut or coconut flour, 1 tsp chickpea flour, 1 stick of  butter softened (can use vegan according to Kirsta), 1/4 cup raw sugar or agave, 1 tsp vanilla, 1 tsp cinnamon. Again, I added app 1/4 cup organic brown sugar and a 1/4-1/2 cup some pecans.

Spread out evenly onto apple layer.

Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the top layer becomes browned and crispy


GF apple pie
http://cookingwithjoos.blogspot.com/2015/04/gluten-free-apple-pie.html

Stroganoff

Inspired by -- https://www.spendwithpennies.com/ground-beef-stroganoff-hamburger/

INGREDIENTS:

1 lb lean ground turkey or chicken

1/2 cup of frozen diced onions
Pinch of dried garlic
1/2 can of mushrooms , sliced
2 teaspoons chickpea flour
2-3 cups organic mushroom broth
salt & pepper
2-4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 stick of butter
1-2 tbls of olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Cook rice noodles - Tinkyada spirals

Ground beef and season with worcestershire, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and oregano

Saute olive oil, onion, garlic, mushrooms.  Add butter.
Add worcestershire, mushroom broth, parsley.
Add chickpea flour and bring to a boil.
Taste -- adjust as needed.

Hogao - Colombian Creole Sauce

Eaten with smashed plantains and cilantro rice

From: http://www.mycolombianrecipes.com/colombian-tomato-and-onion-sauce-hogao

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup chopped scallions
• 2 cups chopped tomatoes/ 16oz can of chopped tomatoes
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground pepper