Heavy Creamer Substitutes

The 10 Best Substitutes for Heavy Cream Heavy cream is considered a staple ingredient — and for good reason. It’s used in a wide variety of recipes, including soups, sauces, homemade butter, ice cream, and sour cream. Sometimes called heavy whipping cream, it’s made from the high fat part of fresh milk. When fresh milkContinue reading “Heavy Creamer Substitutes”

Mushroom Bisque

Ingredients  8 ounces fresh button mushrooms (sliced about 2.5 cups) ½ cup butter (low sodium) 1 Tablespoon garlic (minced) 1/2 cup onion (diced) 2 Tablespoon all-purpose flour 2 cups chicken broth (low sodium/non GMO) 1/8 teaspoon ground dried thyme (to taste) 1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste) 1 teaspoon ground black pepper (to taste) 2 cups heavy cream (see alternatives) Instructions  In a large pot melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the sliced mushrooms, garlic, thyme, salt, pepper and onion.Continue reading “Mushroom Bisque”

Easy Cherry Crisp

Ingredients  Cherry Filling 6 cups sweet cherries pitted, fresh or defrosted from frozen 1/3 cup white sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1/4 tsp almond extract Crisp Topping 1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 Teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 cup salted butter Melted 1/4 cup chopped pecans Instructions  Preheat your oven to 375°. Grease a 9×9 baking pan and set it aside. In a large bowl, toss together allContinue reading “Easy Cherry Crisp”

Almond Milk Ice Cream

Ingredients 2 cups cashews raw and unsalted 2 cups almond milk I unsweetened vanilla almond milk 1/2 cup maple syrup Instructions Place your cashews into a bowl and cover with water. Let them soak overnight, to soften. The next day, place your softened cashews into a blender, along with half the almond milk. Blend until combined. Add the remaining milk and maple syrup,Continue reading “Almond Milk Ice Cream”

Cassava Flour Pie Crust

Ingredients 1 scant cup cassava flour 1/4 cup arrowroot starch 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt 1/4 cup coconut oil softened 5 tablespoons unsalted butter Instructions WHISK together the cassava flour, arrowroot, and salt. Add the coconut oil, and work it into the mixture until the flour is evenly coated and crumbly. CUT the butter into ½-inch cubes, and add to the flour mixture. Use a stand mixer orContinue reading “Cassava Flour Pie Crust”

InstaPot Mushroom Chicken

Ingredients 1-2 boneless skinless chicken breast, frozen 3 tablespoons cornstarch 2 cups chicken broth 1 tablespoon sesame oil 8 ounces white mushrooms, sliced 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon red or rice wine vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar or honey 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 chives , chopped (garnish / optional) Instructions Add chicken, mushrooms, and broth Add in the soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, sugar, andContinue reading “InstaPot Mushroom Chicken”

Instant Pot Beef Brisket

Ingredients 1.5-2 lb flat cut beef brisket 1 tsp minced garlic 1/2 diced medium onion 1/4 cup Apple Vinegar 3/4 cup water 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 2 tsp light brown sugar 2 TSP of No Salt Fajita Rub BBQ Sauce Instructions Season beef brisket with 2 TSP of Fajita Rub Let set for 30 minutes to 24 hours to allow rub to penetrate meat Add garlic,Continue reading “Instant Pot Beef Brisket”