Dairy-free twice-baked potatoes? Yep, it’s possible. Hummus generates the creaminess and tang typically provided by sour cream. Whether you’re participating in the Daniel Fast or avoiding dairy for other reasons, the absence of butter and cheddar cheese equates to a much healthier spud. Add a side salad and you’ve got lunch!
Every other week we meet with a small group from our church for a potluck-style meal. Last night was “chili night,” so I had to come up with a side dish that, a) I could eat while fasting, and b) everyone else would enjoy, too. Since I already had a big bag of apples in the crisper, homemade applesauce seemed like a perfect fit. Naturally, I enlisted the help of my Crock-Pot.
If you choose sweet apples (i.e. not Granny Smith) there’s absolutely no need to add any sugar. Low and slow cooking releases the apples’ natural sugars, and cinnamon enhances the sweetness. I used Fuji apples, but there are many varieties that will work. Don’t bother chopping them up small. I used a combination corer/slicer that makes eight slices per apple.
If you’re concerned this recipe will yield more applesauce than you can eat, be aware that the apples will cook down considerably. It may look like a lot when you start, but the volume will decrease by at least half after simmering all day. A little mashing will make it smooth, or you can just leave it chunky.
Did I mention how good your house will smell while this is cooking? Get ready to be enveloped in apple cinnamon goodness.
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Homemade applesauce should last 3 weeks in the fridge and can be frozen, too.
Refried beans are a versatile dish that can be served as a side, in burritos, tostadas, or even as a dip. This recipe requires just a few minutes of prep time, and the result is a tasty addition to any Mexican-themed meal.
When eliminating meat and dairy from your diet, it’s important to make sure you’re getting enough protein from other sources. A 1/2 cup serving of beans provides 8 grams of protein. Beans are heart-healthy and can help lower cholesterol, too.
There’s no need to soak your dried beans before cooking them in the slow cooker. Just rinse them off and throw them into the crock with the rest of the ingredients. It’s that simple!
This makes a fairly large batch, but you can freeze the leftovers. I like to portion the beans into a muffin tin so I can pull out individual servings as needed.
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Freeze leftovers in a muffin tin and transfer to a freezer bag for storage.
