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Maple Whipped Cream

Maple Whipped Cream
Prep Time
5 minutes
Number of Servings
Serves 4
Ingredients
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 Tbsp maple syrup
  • [q:1/2] tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch salt
Directions
  1. Using a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whip cream, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt on medium-low speed until foamy, about 1 minute.
  2. Increase speed to high and whip until soft peaks form, 1 to 3 minutes.
Nutrition Info
230 Calories, 2 g Protein, 67 mg Cholesterol, 9 g Carbohydrates, 8 g Total sugars (6 g Added sugars), 0 g Fiber, 22 g Total fat (14 g sat), 90 mg Sodium, [nut:2] Vitamin A, [nut:1] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)

Herb Syrup with Sage

Herb Syrup with Sage
Prep Time
15 minutes, plus 30 minutes chill time
Number of Servings
Makes 1 cup
Ingredients
  • [q:3/4] cup sugar
  • [q:2/3] cup water
  • [q:1/2] cup fresh sage leaves
Directions
  1. Heat sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat, whisking often, until sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes; do not boil. Add sage leaves.
  2. Let cool completely, about 30 minutes. Strain syrup through a fine-mesh strainer into an airtight container. Discard solids.
Nutrition Info
49 Calories, 0 g Protein, 0 mg Cholesterol, 12 g Carbohydrates, 9 g Total sugars (9 g Added sugars), 2 g Fiber, 1 g Total fat (0 g sat), 1 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin K

Soy Milk Mayonnaise

Soy Milk Mayonnaise
Prep Time
15 minutes, plus 15 minutes sit time
Number of Servings
Serves 8 (makes 1 cup)
Ingredients
  • [q:1/4] cup soy milk, at room temperature
  • [q:1 1/2] tsp Dijon mustard
  • [q:1/2] tsp flaky sea salt
  • [q:1 1/2] tsp rice vinegar
  • Generous [q:3/4] cup neutral oil
Directions
  1. In a deep bowl with a narrow bottom, combine soy milk, mustard, salt, and vinegar. Leave for 15 minutes to thicken.
  2. Using a hand blender, process to combine. Continue blending and add oil in small dollops at a time until all oil has been added and mayonnaise is stiff.
Nutrition Info
185 Calories, 0 g Protein, 0 mg Cholesterol, 1 g Carbohydrates, 0 g Total sugars (0 g Added sugars), 0 g Fiber, 21 g Total fat (2 g sat), 70 mg Sodium

Jerk Seasoning

Jerk Seasoning
Prep Time
10 minutes
Number of Servings
[q:3/4] cup
Ingredients
  • 2 Tbsp garlic powder
  • 2 Tbsp chili powder
  • 2 Tbsp dried oregano
  • 2 Tbsp onion powder
  • 1 Tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 Tbsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp ground allspice
  • 3 Tbsp light brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp fine sea salt
Directions
  1. In a skillet combine garlic powder, chili powder, oregano, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, cumin, nutmeg, and allspice.
  2. Toast over medium heat, stirring occasionally for about 4 minutes, until herbs and spices have slightly darkened and their smells penetrate the air.
  3. Transfer to an airtight container and let cool. Stir in brown sugar and salt.
  4. Store in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.

Citrus-Rosemary Marinade

Citrus-Rosemary Marinade
Prep Time
10 minutes
Number of Servings
[q:3/4] cup
Ingredients
  • Finely grated zest and juice of 1 large lemon
  • Finely grated zest and juice of 1 large lime
  • Finely grated zest and juice of 1 large orange
  • [q:1/3] cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1 tsp salt
  • [q:1/2] tsp ground black pepper
Directions
  1. Whisk ingredients together in a bowl until well combined.
  2. If using on chicken, marinate for 2 hours. If using on fish, marinate for 1 hour.

Poppy Seed Dressing

Poppy Seed Dressing
A rich and tangy topping for any salad.
Prep Time
5 minutes
Number of Servings
Serves 4
Ingredients
  • 3 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp poppy seeds
  • [q:1/8] cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, vinegar, honey, mustard, and poppy seeds.
  2. Slowly whisk in oil.
  3. Season dressing with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Info
87 Calories, 0 g Protein, 0 mg Cholesterol, 6 g Carbohydrates, 5 g Total sugars (4 g Added sugars), 0 g Fiber, 7 g Total fat (1 g sat), 70 mg Sodium, [nutrition:1] Vitamin E

Ginger-Soy Dressing

Ginger-Soy Dressing
Prep Time
10 minutes
Number of Servings
Makes [q:2/3] cup (serves 6)
Ingredients
  • 2 Tbsp peanut oil
  • 4 Tbsp seasoned rice vinegar
  • 3 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • 1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger
Directions
  1. Add all ingredients into a jar with a screw-top lid.
  2. Screw lid on jar tightly. Shake dressing well and use.
Nutrition Info
58 Calories, 1 g Protein, 3 g Carbohydrates, 3 g Total sugars (3 g Added sugars), 0 g Fiber, 5 g Total fat (1 g sat), 256 mg Sodium 

Ginger Honey

Ginger Honey
Number of Servings
Makes about 2 cups
Ingredients
  • 1 large hand of fresh ginger root, clean and dry, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups honey (16 oz by volume / 20 oz by weight)
Directions
  1. Warm ginger and honey in a large saucepan, stirring frequently, until small bubbles begin to form.
  2. Turn off the heat, let cool. Leave the lid off (at least until it is cool).
  3. Repeat this at least three times over several hours.
  4. After the last heating, strain the ginger through a fi ne mesh strainer, and pour the honey into glass containers.
  5. Once cool, check the viscosity. If it’s more watery than honey, keep it in the fridge and use within a couple of months. If it’s as thick or thicker than honey, it should be shelf stable for at least a year.

Sweet Violet Vinegar

Sweet Violet Vinegar
Ingredients
  • [q:1/2] to [q:3/4] cup freshly picked viola flowers*
  • Raw apple cider vinegar

* Make sure you are positive the flowers you harvest are from the Viola spp. Don’t be fooled by the African violet, which is not edible.

Directions
  1. Fill half to three-quarters of a clean, [q:1/2]-pint (8 ounces) mason jar with freshly picked viola flowers.
  2. Add raw apple cider vinegar, and fill to about (about [q:1/4]-inch from the lid.
  3. Cover and let the mixture sit overnight in a cool, dry place.

Cucumber and Mint Raita

Cucumber and Mint Raita
A Cooling Indian Yogurt Salad
Prep Time
10 minutes
Number of Servings
Serves 6
Ingredients
  • [q:1/2] large cucumber, peeled
  • [q:1 3/4] cups plain whole-milk yogurt
  • [q:1/4] cup chopped fresh mint leaves
  • [q:1/2] tsp ground cumin
  • Salt
Nutrition Info
50 Calories, 3 g Protein, 5 g Carbohydrates, 0 g Fiber, 2 g Total fat (2 g sat), 229 mg Sodium, [nutrition:1] Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus
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