Grit Project

Freeze a mix of fresh herbs in extra virgin olive oil to make a quick sauted starter. This oil with herbs in it gives your food instant flavor and makes cooking easy. Ingredients: 1 cup assorted fresh herbs rosemary, thyme, oregano, basil 1 cup extra virgin olive oil Instructions: Clean and dry the fresh herbs well Cut the herbs into small pieces and spread them out evenly in an ice cube tray Put some extra virgin olive oil in each compartment and cover the chopped herbs completely Put the tray of ice cubes in the freezer and freeze them for at least 4 hours, or until they are solid Take out the oil cubes that have herbs in them and put them in a zip-top bag to keep them fresh in the freezer To use, just drop a frozen oil cube with herbs into a hot pan while cooking meat, vegetables, or other things

This Chocolate Skor Trifle is a rich and festive Denomey Christmas tradition. It has chocolate cake, creamy pudding, whipped cream, and the irresistible crunch of Skor bars and toffee bits. Ingredients: 2 cups chocolate pudding 1 cup whipped cream 1 cup crushed Skor bars 1 cup chocolate cake, crumbled 1/2 cup chocolate syrup 1/4 cup chopped nuts optional 1/4 cup toffee bits Instructions: In a trifle dish, layer half of the crumbled chocolate cake at the bottom Pour half of the chocolate pudding over the cake layer Spread half of the whipped cream over the pudding layer Sprinkle half of the crushed Skor bars, chopped nuts if using, and toffee bits over the whipped cream Drizzle half of the chocolate syrup on top of the layers Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients Refrigerate the trifle for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld Garnish...

These Lazy Cat Vegan Bao Buns with Pulled Jackfruit are a delicious and satisfying plant-based alternative to traditional bao buns. The pulled jackfruit is simmered in a flavorful sauce until tender and then stuffed into soft and fluffy bao buns, creating a mouthwatering fusion of textures and flavors. Ingredients: 1 can young green jackfruit in brine, drained and rinsed 1 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp maple syrup 1 tsp ground ginger 1/2 tsp Chinese five-spice powder 1/4 cup vegetable broth 1 batch of store-bought vegan bao buns or homemade if preferred Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish Sesame seeds, for garnish Instructions: Using your hands, shred the jackfruit into small, stringy pieces In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat Add chopped onion and cook until translucent Add minced garlic and coo...

Enjoy these tasty vegan cookies that are filled with sweet white chocolate. They're a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth without eating any animal products. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup vegan butter, softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3/4 cup vegan white chocolate chips Instructions: Set the oven to 350F 175C and heat it up Mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium-sized bowl with a whisk Mixed vegan butter, white sugar, and brown sugar in a big bowl until fluffy and light Mix the applesauce and vanilla extract into the butter and sugar until everything is well mixed together Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ones and mix them together until they are just combin...

A zesty twist on traditional guacamole with the addition of Cajun seasoning, giving it a spicy kick and bold flavor. Ingredients: 3 ripe avocados, mashed 1 small red onion, finely diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely diced 1 tomato, diced 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning Juice of 1 lime Salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped Instructions: In a mixing bowl, combine mashed avocados, diced red onion, minced garlic, diced jalapeno pepper, diced tomato, Cajun seasoning, lime juice, salt, and pepper Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed Taste and adjust seasoning if needed Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving Serve with tortilla chips or vegetable sticks

This salad is bright and refreshing, with the peppery taste of watercress, the crunch of jicama, and the sweet citrusy taste of tangelo. Ingredients: 1 bunch watercress, washed and trimmed 1 small jicama, peeled and julienned 2 tangelos, peeled and segmented Instructions: In a large bowl, combine the watercress, jicama, and tangelo segments Toss gently to mix well