Californian Beginner Cook Recipes

"When I first became vegan, I craved meat & potatoes and gravy, this craving is the inspiration for this recipe. The gravy has a rich lemon and thyme flavor that compliments the vegan griller (burger) patties. I use Morningstar; I find they have a texture similar to meatloaf after simmering. I use cremini mushroom because I enjoy the meaty woodsy..."

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Ingredients: fresh ground black pepper, extra virgin olive oil...

"This is the recipe that I know from my childhood, my mother makes it as well as my grandmother."

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Ingredients: nacho cheese flavor Doritos, onions...

"Sounds easy, right?! Well with the proper preparations, you can take your bacon to a whole new level. You can cook it ahead of time and have an awesome BLT, or you want some really flavorful bacon bits added to your salad, or to those main dishes that have bacon in them. Well this is a great alternative answer. Also by BBQ the bacon, it drips alot..."

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Ingredients: dark rum, onions, bacon...

"One of my seasonings for steak, inspired by Ruth's Chris and Donovan's steakhouses. We use it on filet mignon, or less expensive cuts of meat and are still reminded of our special occasions at the steakhouse. :)"

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Ingredients: New York strip steaks, parmesan cheese...

"Easy peasy and yummy for breakfast, lunch, or dinner & low in calories! I like to use Annie's Goddess Dressing but you can use whatever caesar you like. Makes one serving but you can of course make more than one wrap if you are making it for more than one person."

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Ingredients: croutons, Annie's Goddess Dressing...

"Thick Rich Hearty Goodness"

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Ingredients: monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend, beef gravy...

"I normally shy away from salads, but I wanted to create one that a "meat and potatoes" guy might like."

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Ingredients: coconut milk, pepper, couscous...

"I created this recipe when my mom was sick with the flu and we had only a few ingredients to work with to make a dinner for 2 people."

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Ingredients: colby-monterey jack cheese, eggs...

"This is a family favorite that we just cannot seem go without during the Holidays – it's a great dip to serve to tide your guests over until your holiday meal is ready. This dip is a kid friendly recipe - I have two younger brothers who absolutely love this dip – for them it is a holiday staple. Enjoy!"

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Ingredients: fresh ground black pepper, fresh chives...

"I developed this recipe when I was tired and wanted something very quick for my family. It takes less than 30 minutes to make and impresses everyone that has it."

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Ingredients: cornbread stuffing mix, jarlsberg cheese...

"One of my mom's recipes I've doctored up a bit. A favorite since childhood! For a healthy version you can make the following substitutions: light ranch dressing for mayonnaise; mozzarella for cheddar cheese; sour dough for croissants"

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Ingredients: pepper, medium sharp cheddar...