Recipes From Karina's Kitchen

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Change up the cream cheese with tangy goat cheese, if you like.

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This bread is tasty as is- but truly sublime when grilled in a hot iron skillet. The chocolate chips melt and the banana fragrance intensifies and your taste buds- well, they get very, very happy. This is an egg-free vegan recipe.

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Make this dairy-free with vegan "cheese" and plain unsweetened non-dairy sour cream or yogurt. The chips can be stale- I won't tell.

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If you prefer using eggs: Beat two large organic happy eggs and omit the egg replacement formula. If the batter appears too wet, add a tablespoon of rice flour.

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You can also make this tasty bread in a bread machine.

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To make an incredibly rich polenta, add cream or Half and Half near the end of cooking time.

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You can also create this dough in your bread machine. Use the mix/dough cycle. Let it rest a bit in the machine; then spoon it into the muffin rings for rising.

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I made this vegan- and it was delicious. But if you prefer butter, buttermilk and eggs, that will work as well. Freeze leftover slices for freshness.

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Sorghum and rice flour work equally well in this gluten-free recipe. This recipe is egg-free and easily vegan if you use a non-dairy milk. If you prefer to use eggs, use 2 large free-range organic eggs and reduce the baking powder to 1½ tsp.

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This vegan recipe is blissfully gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free, and easily nut-free. If you bake with eggs use 2 large happy organic eggs instead of the vegan egg replacer.

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Switch out the pumpkin with mashed ripe banana for a change of pace.

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Make this quiche dairy-free with a non-dairy cream and vegan cheese or tofu. This savory little lovely is perfect for brunch or a light supper- and it's lower in carbs than your typical quiche with flour.

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I use Ener-G Egg Replacer to keep it egg-free; you need a replacer that binds and leavens. We love leftover wedges grilled in a little olive oil. If you like your cornbread spicy use chopped jalapeños instead of the roasted green chiles.

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If your berries are less than sweet add a little more sugar to the recipe to compensate. And if you love a sugary crusty muffin top, sprinkle the muffins with organic raw sugar crystals before baking.

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This is a fab way to use up leftover sweet potatoes. Tasty with chili or bowls of hearty stew. Slice leftover cornbread and grill it a little light olive oil. Scrumptious.

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Instead of frying, brush with oil, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and and bake in a 375 degree oven until crisp.

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Serve hummus as a side dish. This naturally gluten-free hummus is fab with a plate of roasted vegetables and brown rice. It's a lovely way to add a complementary protein to a vegan meal.

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Holiday Tip: Add turkey leftovers to these nachos, or chili, meatballs, or baked beans. Like seafood? Add cooked shrimp.

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I processed one 6-oz bag of pecans for this recipe. If you don't care for hemp, use nut milk. If the crackers soften from humidity, briefly reheat them on a baking sheet before serving.