Mr. Bijoy Writes

People always ask why I don't post more Indian recipes, so, I guess I'll post one for you. What ya need- 2 onions, roughly chopped  1/2 cup unsalted butter, you can use soy margarine if you're vegan.   8 oz can of tomato sauce  8 cloves of garlic, minced  2 teaspoons of turmeric  1 teaspoon of cumin  1 teaspoon of allspice 1 1/2 teaspoons of cayenne pepper, use more or less, if you like 4 cans of garbanzo beans  2 green peppers, finely chopped  Salt to taste Ok, so- In a large pot, saute the onions in the butter until golden brown and slightly translucent. Then add tomato sauce, garlic, and spices. After this cooks for about 3-4 minutes, add the garbanzo beans and green peppers.  Saute this for about 10 minutes and salt to taste. There ya go!

Gluten-free diets tend to keep a lot of tasty treats out of reach. Here's a recipe for all of the gluten-free folks that may need a happy thought this week. And, let's be real, brownies are delicious!   What ya need: 1/4 cup of raw cacao powder 1/4 cup of coconut flour 1/4 cup of teff flour 1/4 cup of almond flour 1 tablespoon of decent instant coffee 1/2 teaspoon of xanthum gum 1/2 teaspoon of kosher sea salt 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce, fresh is best 1/4 cup of quality almond milk 1/2 cup of palm sugar 1/4 cup of high-quality maple syrup 1/2 cup of "Earth Balance" Brand vegan butter 1 tablespoon of quality vanilla, (Nielsen-Massey is a great brand to use in everything regarding vanilla)   Ok, so - Preheat your over to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. In a big bowl, combine all of the ingredients and mix well. Pour this into a 8x8, or equivalent siz...

This is a personal favorite condiment of mine. I rarely ever make it, only because I consume it almost immediately after making it. So, give it a shot and let me know what you think! What ya need: 1 stick of unsalted butter, at room temp 5 teaspoons of honey 1 teaspoon of chili powder (cayenne works) salt, to taste Ok, so - Whip all of the ingredients together until it forms a smooth mixture. Chill this in the fridge for a minimum of one hour. Spread this on toast, fry an egg in it, put it on a sandwich, eat it by the spoonful, whatever. Love it!

It's football season. In hand, it's tailgating season! Everyone seems to have a favorite tailgating recipe, and I have a few favorites myself. Here's a really easy one for you t share with your friends and family this weekend! What ya need: 8 to 10 country-style pork ribs, a slab or so, cut apart 1 bottle ketchup, (16-oz.) 1 package dry onion soup mix 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1/4 cup dark corn syrup 2 tablespoons peanut oil 1 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper 1 teaspoons cayenne pepper  1 teaspoon dry mustard 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Ok, so- Under a broiler, lightly brown the ribs. This shouldn't take more than 5 minutes. In a separate, small pot, combine all of the other ingredients and bring to a boil. Once boiling, decrease the heat and let simmer for about 2 minutes. Now, put the ribs and the sauce in the Crock Pot for 8-10 hours, on the low setting.