Meps original
Meps’ Vegan Brunswick Stew
Anyone who has read Strangers Have the Best Candy knows the secret ingredient to a great Brunswick Stew. If you haven’t got the book, you can read the fun story here on the Foodie Gazette. […]
Special diets
Dairy-free
Vegan Cheese and Pepper Pasta
1/3 C nutritional yeast 1/4 C cashew butter 2 T white miso paste 1 T black peppercorns 1 lb spaghetti 1/4 C extra-virgin olive oil Pinch of red pepper flakes Boil the pasta in plenty […]
Cookies & Candies
Simplified “Samoas”
In the same vein as the one-of-each peanut butter cookies, this is a gluten-free recipe with only 4 ingredients. They result is soft and chewy. The whites of 2 eggs13-oz can of Dulce de Leche […]
Asian
Savory tapioca snacks
Based on a traditional Indonesian dish. 1/4 C water or coconut milk 1 T diced onion or garlic 1/4 t black or white pepper Large pinch of salt 1/2 C tapioca starch Bring the first […]
Dairy-free
Yummiest Vegan Stuffing
1 loaf of whole wheat bread, cut or torn into 1-inch cubes (I use scissors for this) 2 green bell peppers, seeded and cut into chunks 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into chunks […]
Breakfast
No-Bake Energy Bars
1 C roasted almonds 1-1/4 C pitted dates (can substitute raisins for 1/2 C) 1 T dried coconut (unsweetened, if possible) 3/4 C water 1/4 C cocoa 2 T instant coffee powder 1 t chia […]
Cakes
Pressure Cooker Sponge Cake
In a medium saucepan, combine the following: 1/2 C sugar 1 t honey 1/2 C butter 1/2 t vanilla 2/3 C water Heat over low until butter is melted and sugar and honey are dissolved. […]
Cakes
One Pan Mud Cake
1-1/2 C flour 3 T cocoa 1 t baking soda 1 C sugar 1/2 t salt Dump all these ingredients into an 8-inch square or 9-inch round pan, and mix them up. Pour in the […]
5/2 fasting diet
Zucchini-Kidney Soup with Tomatoes
This has a wonderful blend of flavors, and it’s only 600 calories for the entire pot. It’s a filling lunch or a perfect dinner for two people on a diet. 3 T bacon bits 1 […]
Cookies & Candies
Simplest Coconut Macaroons
3 egg whites 1/2 C sugar 1/4 t salt 14 oz package flaked coconut Preheat oven to 350. Whisk the egg whites together with the salt and sugar. Stir in the coconut. Drop by teaspoons […]