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# Chili
## Ingredients
- **2 tbsp.** olive oil
- **1** yellow onion, diced
- **2 cloves** garlic, minced
- **1 lb** ground beef or turkey
- **3/4 cup** dry kidney beans, soaked overnight and drained
- **3/4 cup** dry black beans, soaked overnight and drained
- **1 15oz can** diced or crushed tomatoes, not drained
- **6 oz** canned tomato paste
- **1 cup** water
### Chili Seasoning
- **1 tbsp.** chili powder
- **1 tsp.** ground cumin
- **1/4 tsp.** cayenne powder
- **1/4 tsp.** garlic powder
- **1/2 tsp.** onion powder
- **1/2 tbsp.** brown sugar
- **1 tsp.** salt
- **1/2 tsp.** black pepper
## Instructions
1. Heat the **oil** over medium heat in a large pot.
Add the **onion**, season with salt and pepper,
and cook until translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
2. Stir in the **garlic** and cook until fragrant, 30-60 seconds.
3. Add the **ground meat** and continue to cook,
breaking up the meat with a spoon as it cooks,
until it is browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the **beans**, **tomatoes**, **tomato paste**, **water**, and **chili seasoning**.
Stir to combine.
5. Cover and simmer over low heat for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Serve hot with preferred toppings.
## Notes
- Makes 6 cups.
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### Ingredients
- **2 tbsp** water or vegetable broth
- **2 tbsp.** water or vegetable broth
- **1/2** medium Spanish yellow onion, diced
- **3 cloves** garlic, minced
- **3 cups** water or unsalted vegetable broth
- **1 cup** dried black beans
- **2 tsp** cumin powder
- **1 tsp** Spanish paprika
- **1 tsp** chipotle powder
- **1 tbsp** lime juice
- **2 tsp.** cumin powder
- **1 tsp.** Spanish paprika
- **1 tsp.** chipotle powder
- **1 tbsp.** lime juice
### Instructions
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then press the Bean/Chili button (or Manual/Pressure Cook) and set the time to 35 minutes.
3. When the Instant Pot chimes, press Stop and allow the pressure to bleed off.
4. When the pressure is released, remove the lid.
Add **lime juice** and stir, adding more **chipotle powder** to taste.
5. Use a handheld strainer to remove the beans.
Save the liquid for adding to other recipes if desired.
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# Conversions
## General Units
- 1 yard (yd) = 0.9144 m
- 1 meter (m) ≈ 1.094 yd ≈ 3.281 ft ≈ 39.37 in
- 1 m<sup>3</sup> = $\frac{1}{0.9144^3}$ yd<sup>3</sup> ≈ 1.308 yd<sup>3</sup>
- 1 m<sup>3</sup> ≈ 4,226.753 cups
- 1 pound (lb) = 0.45359237 kg
- 1 kilogram (kg) ≈ 2.2046226 lb ≈ 35.273962 oz
## Kitchen Units
- 1 cup = 16 tbsp.
- 1 tsp.
- 1 tbsp. = 0.5 fl oz
- 1 cup = 8 fl oz
- 1 pt. = 2 cups
- 1 qt. = 4 cups
- 1 gal = 16 cups
- 1 gal = 231 in<sup>3</sup>
- 1 cup = 14.4375 in<sup>3</sup>
## Substitutions
- **1 tsp.** minced garlic ≈ **1** clove garlic, minced
- **1/4 cup** egg substitute ≈ **1** large egg, scrambled
- **3/4 cup** dry beans, soaked ≈ **15 oz** canned beans, drained
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## Weight $\leftrightarrow$ Volume
Densities of foodstuffs are commonly reported in kg/m<sup>3</sup>.
To get to a useful unit of measure:
$$
\frac{1\ \text{kg}}{1\ \text{m}^3} \times
\frac{16\ \text{oz}}{0.45359237\ \text{kg}} \times
\frac{1\ \text{m}^3}{4226.753\ \text{cups}} \approx
\frac{0.0083454\ \text{oz}}{1\ \text{cup}}
$$
$$
1\ \text{kg}\ \text{m}^{-3} \approx 0.0083454\ \text{oz}\ \text{cup}^{-1}
$$
The density of dry kidney beans is 750 kg/m<sup>3</sup>,
approximately 6.26 oz/cup.
140 g/cup
5.079451 oz/cup
> [!cite] [Can I Substitute Dried Beans for Canned?](https://www.seriouseats.com/is-there-a-ratio-for-converting-between-dried)
> The most common can size for beans is about 15 ounces,
> which, once drained, contains approximately 1.5 cups or 9 ounces of beans...
> So for a recipe that calls for one 15-ounce can of beans,
> you can cook 3/4 cup (4.5 ounces) of the dried version and be in the ballpark.
> Conversely, if a recipe calls for 1 cup of dried beans,
> you'll need to buy two 15-ounce cans
> to have the 2+ cups worth of cooked beans the recipe will eventually yield.
(1) 15 oz can beans, drained = 9 oz cooked beans
cooked beans ≅ dry beans, soaked overnight and drained
16 oz dry beans = 37-52 oz cooked beans
Cooked weight and volume of 16 oz (1 lb) of dry beans:
| Type | Weight (oz) | Volume (cups) |
| :-------------- | ----------: | ------------: |
| Pinto | 37 | 6.5 |
| Black | 37 | 7.0 |
| Red Kidney | 39 | 6.5 |
| Cannellini | 40 | 6.5 |
| Black-Eyed Peas | 45 | 6.5 |
| Chickpeas | 52 | 7.0 |
Equivalent dry weight and volume per 15 oz can:
| Type | Weight (oz) | Weight (g) | Volume @ 140 g/cup* (cups) |
| :-------------- | ----------: | ---------: | -------------------------: |
| Pinto | 3.9 | 110 | 0.79 |
| Black | 3.9 | 110 | 0.79 |
| Red Kidney | 3.7 | 105 | 0.75 |
| Cannellini | 3.6 | 102 | 0.73 |
| Black-Eyed Peas | 3.2 | 91 | 0.65 |
| Chickpeas | 2.8 | 79 | 0.56 |
\*per Publix pinto beans serving size
$$
\frac{9\ \text{oz cooked beans}}{1\ \text{15 oz can beans}} \times
\frac{16\ \text{oz dry beans}}{37-52\ \text{oz cooked beans}}
$$
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## Ingredients
* **1 lb** ground pork or turkey
* **1 tbsp** sesame oil
* **1 tbsp** minced garlic
* **1 tbsp** minced ginger
* **1 lb** ground pork, beef, or turkey
* **1 tbsp.** sesame oil
* **1 tbsp.** minced garlic
* **1 tbsp.** minced ginger
* **8 oz** mushrooms, finely diced
* **1/2** white or yellow onion, diced
* **1/4 cup** low-sodium soy sauce
* **1 tbsp** fish sauce
* **1 tbsp.** fish sauce
* **12-16 oz** cole slaw mix (1 package)
* **2 tbsp** rice wine vinegar
* **1 tbsp** hoisin sauce
* **1 tbsp** sriracha or gochujang
* **2 tbsp.** rice wine vinegar
* **1 tbsp.** hoisin sauce
* **1 tbsp.** sriracha or gochujang
## Directions
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Stir in the **hoisin sauce** and **sriracha or gochujang**.
7. Serve with wonton strips or over rice.
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- **2/3 cup** milk
- **1/4 cup** all-purpose flour
- **1/4 cup** granulated sugar
- **1/4 tsp** salt
- **1 tsp** ground cinnamon
- **1 tsp** vanilla extract
- **1/4 tsp.** salt
- **1 tsp.** ground cinnamon
- **1 tsp.** vanilla extract
- **8** thick slices bread
## Instructions
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## Ingredients
* 1 tbsp olive oil
* 1 tbsp. olive oil
* 1 yellow onion, diced
* 4 cloves garlic, minced
* 2 bell peppers, diced
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* 1/2 cup red wine (Cabernet Sauvignon)
* 28 oz canned diced tomatoes (do not drain)
* 15 oz canned tomato sauce
* 2 tbsp soy sauce
* 2 whole bay leaves
* 1/2 tsp dried oregano
* 1/2 tsp dried basil
* 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
* 2 tbsp. soy sauce
* 1/2 cup water
* 8 oz elbow macaroni
* ? tsp table salt
* ? tsp. table salt
## Instructions
### Spices
* 2 whole bay leaves
* 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
* 1/2 tsp. dried basil
* 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
## Instructions
1. Heat the **olive oil** in a large soup pot over medium heat.
Add the **onion** and **garlic** and sauté until the onions are translucent.
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3. Add the **ground meat** and continue to sauté until the beef is cooked through.
4. Deglaze with the **red wine**.
Add the **diced tomatoes**, **tomato sauce**, **soy sauce**, **bay leaves**,
**oregano**, **basil**, **crushed red pepper**, and **water**.
Add the **diced tomatoes**, **tomato sauce**, **soy sauce**, **spices**, and **water**.
Stir to combine, then cover and allow the sauce to come to a boil.
Once boiling, turn down the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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6. Remove from heat.
Add salt and more to taste.
Remove the bay leaves before serving.
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- **2 cups** old-fashioned rolled oats
- **3/4 cup** raw nuts and/or seeds
- **1/2 tsp** fine-grain sea salt or standard table salt
- **1/4 tsp** ground cinnamon
- **1/2 tsp.** fine-grain sea salt or standard table salt
- **1/4 tsp.** ground cinnamon
- **1/4 cup** melted coconut oil or olive oil
- **1/4 cup** maple syrup or honey
- **1/2 tsp** vanilla extract
- **1/2 tsp.** vanilla extract
- **1/4 cup** coconut flakes
## Instructions
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# Pad Thai
## Ingredients
### For the Stir-Fry
* **4 oz** dry brown rice noodles
* **2 tsp** sesame oil, extra virgin olive oil, or canola oil
* **2 tsp.** sesame oil, extra virgin olive oil, or canola oil
* **8 oz** medium/large shrimp, peeled and deveined
* **2** cloves garlic, minced
* **2** large eggs or **1/2 cup** egg substitute
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### For the Sauce
* **2 tbsp** fish sauce
* **1-1/2** tbsp rice vinegar
* **1 tbsp** low-sodium soy sauce
* **2 tbsp** water
* **1-3 tbsp** honey
* **1-3 tsp** ground chile sauce (sambal oelek) or chili garlic sauce
* **2 tbsp.** fish sauce
* **1-1/2** tbsp. rice vinegar
* **1 tbsp.** low-sodium soy sauce
* **2 tbsp.** water
* **1-3 tbsp.** honey
* **1-3 tsp.** ground chile sauce (sambal oelek) or chili garlic sauce
#### Notes
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For spicier, add additional chili paste.
## Instructions
1. Cook the rice noodles until soft, but not mushy.
Drain and rinse under cool water.
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in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
* To reheat: Warm in the microwave
with a splash of water or chicken broth
with a splash of water or chicken broth
to keep the noodles from drying out.
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# Red Beans and Rice
## Ingredients
- **1 lb** dry red beans, soaked overnight, drained, and rinsed
- **2 tbsp.** cooking oil
- **12-16** oz Andouille sausage, sliced into rounds
- **1** yellow onion, diced
- **1** green bell pepper, diced
- **3 ribs** celery, diced
- **4 cloves** garlic, minced
- **6 cups** water
- **1/4 cup** chopped parsley
- **1 tbsp.** salt
### Spices
- **2 tsp.** smoked paprika
- **1 tsp.** dried oregano
- **1 tsp.** dried thyme
- **1/2 tsp.** garlic powder
- **1/2 tsp.** onion powder
- **1/4 tsp.** cayenne pepper
- **1/4 tsp.** freshly cracked black pepper
- **2** bay leaves
## Instructions
1. Heat the **oil** in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the **sausage** and cook until browned.
Remove the sausage to a bowl and refrigerate.
1. Add the **onion**, **bell pepper**, **celery**, and **garlic** to the pot.
Sauté over medium heat until the onions are soft.
1. Add the **spices**. Stir and continue to sauté for another minute.
1. Add the **beans** and **water**. Cover and bring to a boil.
1. Once boiling, turn the heat down to medium-low and boil for one hour, stirring occasionally.
1. Smash the beans against the side of the pot with the back of a spoon.
Continue smashing the beans while simmering uncovered for 30 minutes.
1. Once the red beans have thickened,
add the sausage back to the pot along with the **parsley**.
Stir to combine.
1. Serve hot with rice.
## Notes
- Makes 9 cups.
- Because the rice is cooked separately, and (assuming leftovers) in multiple batches,
I've omitted it from this recipe.
I like 1/2 cup (dry) per serving.
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- **1 cup** dry rice
- **1-1/4** cup water
- **1 tsp** salt
- **1 tsp** cinnamon
- **1 tsp.** salt
- **1 tsp.** cinnamon
- **2 cups** milk
- **2 eggs** or **1/2 cup** egg substitute
- **3/4 cup** sugar
- **1-1/2 tsp** vanilla
- **1-1/2 tsp.** vanilla
## Instructions
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### Ingredients
- **3 tbsp** extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- **3 tbsp.** extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- **8 oz** crimini mushrooms, sliced
- **1/2 cup** diced onion
- **2 cloves** garlic, minced
- **1 lb** ground beef or turkey
- **2 tsp** paprika
- **2 tsp.** paprika
- **3-4 cups** low sodium beef broth
- **8 oz** dry rotini
- **1/2 cup** sour cream
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# Tuna Salad
## Ingredients
## Ingredients
- **20 oz** tuna packed in water, drained (**4** 5-oz cans)
- **1 cup** mayonnaise
- **1/3 cup** celery finely chopped (about 1 rib)
- **2 tbsp** red onion, minced (about 2 small slices)
- **2 tbsp** sweet pickle or dill relish
- **1 tbsp** lemon juice
- **1** rib celery, finely chopped (about 1/3 cup)
- **2 tbsp.** red onion, minced (about 2 small slices)
- **2 tbsp.** sweet pickle or dill relish
- **1 tbsp.** lemon juice
- **1** clove garlic, minced
- **1/2 tsp** table salt
- **1/4 tsp** black pepper, ground
- **1/2 tsp.** table salt
- **1/4 tsp.** black pepper, ground
## Instructions
## Instructions
1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine all ingredients.