The Soy Sauce Mixture:

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the Bragg Liquid Aminos (or Soy Sauce), Rice Vinegar, Worcestershire Sauce, Light Brown Sugar, Canola Oil and Ginger; Set aside.

The Chicken & Veggies:

1. In a large non-stick skillet, heat the 3 Tablespoons of Canola Oil over medium heat.
2. Once the oil is shimmering, add the chicken, sprinkling with salt and pepper, and saute until thoroughly cooked (about 5 – 8 minutes).
3. Remove the cooked chicken with a slotted spoon and place in a large bowl; set aside.
4. Reduce the temperature to medium-low, add the Garlic, Bell Pepper, and 2 Tablespoons Ginger to the same skillet; cook for about 2 minutes, keeping Peppers crisp. (Note: if you’re adding Broccoli or Snow Peas, do so now)
   
5. Next, add the Sherry and stir thoroughly with the juices and Garlic-Peppers-Ginger mixture.
6. Add the Soy Sauce Mixture that you set aside earlier to the skillet and bring to a boil (about 1 minute).
7. In a small bowl, whisk together the Cornstarch and 1/4 Cup Bragg Aminos to make the slurry; add this to the skillet and stir thoroughly to blend well (if sauce is too thick, add 1/4 cup water).
8. Lastly, return the Chicken to the skillet along with the Cashews and Water Chestnuts;
9. Garnish with scallions and serve. Enjoy!
   

1. Place all of the ingredients, except for the Ice Water, into a Food Processor and pulse until the mixture looks like sand.
   
2. With the Food Processor running, slowly add the Ice Water, one Tablespoon at a time, through the shoot until the dough forms a ball.
3. Wrap the Cheese-dough ball in plastic and refrigerate for 1 hour.
4. When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees.
5. Line 1-2 baking sheets with silicone baking mats or parchment paper; set aside.
6. Roll out the dough to 1/4″ thickness and cut into desired-size squares using a pizza cutter ~ I use a straight-edge ruler and usually cut my dough into 1″ x 1″ squares.
   
7. Place the squares onto the lined baking sheets.
   
8. Using the smaller end of a chop stick or wooden skewer, poke a small hole into the center of each square.
   Note: If desired, you can sprinkle the crackers with a little kosher salt at this stage, but they really do not need it 😉
9. Bake the crackers for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown; I bake mine for the maximum amount of time since I prefer mine on the more crispy side.
   
10. Allow to cool completely to fully develop the flavors and desired crispiness.
11. Enjoy with your favorite soup, salad or all on their own 🙂
    
12. Note: if your crackers get soft, simply toss them onto a baking sheet and re-heat in a 275 degree oven for about 8-10 minutes.

1. While the bacon is cooking, begin making the BBQ Ranch Dressing.

The BBQ Ranch Dressing:

1. In a medium-size bowl, whisk together all of the dressing ingredients, except for the Buttermilk.
2. Once all of the ingredients are thoroughly combined, add the Buttermilk 1/4 cup at a time until desired consistency is reached. Reserve any leftover Buttermilk in the refrigerator to add to the dressing later, as it will thicken over time.
3. Cover and refrigerate the dressing until ready to use.

The Salad:

1. In a very large bowl, place all of the salad ingredients, except for the Pico de Gallo, and gently toss to mix (reserve some of the Cheese and Onions for toppings).

Putting it All Together:

1. To serve the salad, you can set up a station with the large salad bowl as center stage with the Bacon served in a side bowl (for non-bacon-eaters), as well as the Pico de Gallo and any other toppings that you want to serve separately. You can also serve the BBQ Ranch Dressing separately or sparingly toss on the salad, so individuals can add more if desired 😉

Making the Cookies:

1. Line cookie sheet/sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats; set aside.
2. Gather the ingredients.
3. In a Large mixing bowl, sift together the GF Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Salt and Spices; Mix well; Set aside.
4. In another Large mixing bowl, combine the Sugars, Oil, Pumpkin, Eggs and Vanilla Extract until completely blended.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients, one cup at a time, to the wet ingredients and mix until smooth.
6. Cover bowl with plastic wrap or dish cloth and let rest for 30 minutes. This allows the GF Flour to absorb the moisture from the wet ingredients which reduces (hopefully, eliminates!) the grainy texture.
7. When ready to bake the cookies, place oven rack in the middle position and preheat oven to 350 degrees.
8. Using a Small cookie scoop (or medium, if you want larger cookies) scoop out the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets.
9. Spray the back of a spoon with non-stick cooking spray and use the spoon to flatten the cookie mounds (re-apply spray as often as needed).
10. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
11. Let cookies cool on cookie sheet for 1-2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.

Making the Frosting:

1. While the cookies are baking and cooling start making the frosting…
2. Using a Handheld or Stand Mixer, beat the softened Butter, Cream Cheese and Vanilla Extract until well-blended.
3. Gradually add the Powdered Sugar, one cup at a time, mixing until completely blended and creamy.
4. Add the Ground Cinnamon and Mix thoroughly.
5. You’re ready to frost the cookies and enjoy!

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place oven rack in the center position.
2. In a large bowl, combine the Bread Crumbs, Parmesan Cheese, Parsley, Salt, Pepper and Garlic Powder until well blended. Set aside.
3. In a microwave-proof bowl, melt the butter.
4. Next, set up a “work station” with the following in a row or circle:
   1. Chicken Breasts
   2. Melted Butter
   3. Bread Crumb Mixture
   4. 9″ x 13″ Baking Dish (you may need 2 Baking Dishes, depending on the size of your Chicken Breasts – do NOT crowd your Chicken).
5. Dip each Chicken Breast into the Melted Butter, coating well. Then, transfer to the Bread Crumb mixture and roll around to coat completely. Place into the Baking Dish and repeat these steps with the remaining Chicken Breasts.
6. Once all of the Chicken Breasts have been prepared, drizzle any leftover Melted Butter and the Lemon Juice evenly over the tops of the Chicken. Sprinkle with Paprika.
7. Bake for approximately 40-45 minutes – check the center Chicken Breast by cutting it in half to check for any pinkness.
8. Drizzle juices from pan over the Chicken Breasts before serving. Yum!!!

Baking the Spaghetti Squash:

1. Preheat Oven to 400 degrees. Place rack in center position.
2. Cut the Spaghetti Squash in half, lengthwise, scrape out the seeds and loose stringy innards and place facedown in a deep baking dish.
3. Add enough water to cover the bottom of the dish by about 1/2 inch.
4. Bake for about 35-40 minutes, or until the squash is soft (depends on the size of the squash).
5. Remove the squash from the oven and set aside to cool enough to handle.
6. Reduce oven temperature to 250 degrees.
7. When the squash is cool enough to handle, hold it over a large, ovenproof bowl/dish and scrape out the flesh from the top to the bottom using the tines of a fork. Cover the dish with foil and place it in the oven to keep hot while you prepare the topping.

Making the Caper & Tomato Topping:

1. In a large, nonstick skillet, heat the Olive Oil and Garlic over Medium Heat for about 2 minutes.
2. Next, add the Capers, Tomatoes and Oregano and continue cooking for another 2 minutes.
   
3. Remove from heat and add a few pinches of Salt and Pepper to taste.
4. Spoon desired amount over the prepared Spaghetti Squash and watch it disappear!
   

1. Add all of the chopped ingredients to a large mixing bowl and gently toss with the Lime Juice and seasonings to taste. If not serving immediately, wait to cut up the Avocado right before serving so it doesn’t brown. Cover tightly with plastic and refrigerate until ready to serve.
2. So yummy over Salmon!
   

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a 9″ x 13″ (or 4 quart) baking dish dish, mix together the Chicken, the Hot Sauce and 1 1/2 Cups Shredded Cheese until thoroughly blended; Spread out evenly in the pan and set aside.
3. In a medium saucepan, heat the Ranch Dressing and the Cream Cheese over Low heat until the Cream Cheese has completely melted and the mixture is smooth. Pour this mixture evenly over the Chicken mixture in the baking dish.
4. Top with the remaining Shredded Cheese.
5. Bake uncovered for approximately 30-35 minutes, or until edges are bubbly and the top is lightly brown.
   
6. Serve with your favorite chips, pita chips, bread, etc. Enjoy 🙂
   

Making the Cupcakes:

1. Place oven rack in the middle position and preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Line 1-2 muffin tins with cupcake liners; set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the GF Flour, Baking Soda, Baking Powder, Salt and Cinnamon until completely blended; Set aside.
4. Using a Stand or Handheld Mixer, fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the Butter and Sugars until light and fluffy.
5. Next, with the mixer set on low, add the Vanilla Extract and the Eggs, one at a time; Continue mixing until thoroughly blended.
6. With the mixer still set on Low, alternate adding the GF Flour mixture (1/2 cup at a time) and the Apple Cider (a couple of Tablespoons at a time) to the Butter-Sugar mixture, blending until just combined after each addition.
7. Scoop the Cupcake Batter into the lined muffin tin/tins, filling each about 2/3 full.
8. Bake for approximately 17-20 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Let cool in the pan for about 5-10 minutes and then transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely before frosting.

Making the Frosting:

1. Using a Stand or Handheld Mixer, fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the softened Cream Cheese and Butter until light and fluffy.
2. Slowly add the Vanilla Extract and Apple Cider, blending thoroughly.
3. Next, with the mixer set on low, add the Powdered Sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well between each addition. I usually add between 3 1/2 to 4 cups of Powdered Sugar for the right consistency. Note: If you’re adding Ground Cinnamon into the Frosting, do so now (I usually add several pinches).
4. Spread or pipe the Frosting onto each cooled cupcake and top with a little Ground Cinnamon, if desired.
   
5. Enjoy!
   

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2. In a very large bowl, combine all of the cut Vegetables and Olive Oil; Toss until thoroughly mixed and coated with the Oil.
   Note: add the garlic now if adding
3. Evenly spread the Vegetable mixture onto a large baking sheet and sprinkle with the Kosher Salt and Pepper to taste.
   
4. Bake for 30-45 minutes on the center rack until tender, stirring several times during the roasting process to cook evenly.
   
5. Serve over Rice, Quinoa, Couscous, Pasta, Baked Potato…or as a Side Dish for your favorite protein. We often pair with Salmon and it’s delicious!!!