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AK 4/22/26 AK 4/22/26

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INGREDIENTS DOUGH ¾ cup milk, warmed to 110°F ½ cup granulated sugar, divided 2½ tsp active dry yeast ½ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream, room temp ½ cup salted butter, very softened 2 eggs, ro

AK 2/25/26 AK 2/25/26

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A grounding, warming tonic designed to support digestion, circulation, and liver flow while gently reducing bloating and inflammation. This is not a cleanse.
INGREDIENTS 1 organic lemon, whole 1-inch piece fresh ginger, ski

AK 2/10/26 AK 2/10/26

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INGREDIENTS For the Bok Choy 2–3 heads bok choy, halved lengthwise 3 tbsp olive oil 3–4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced Spices of choice (suggestions below) 1½ cups chicken broth Suggested Sp

AK 1/3/26 AK 1/3/26

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INGREDIENTS Base Veg (choose a mix - contrast matters) Baby potatoes (parboiled first) Zucchini or yellow squash (thick rounds) Red onion (big wedges) Bell peppers (any color) Mushrooms (cremini or portobel

AK 1/1/26 AK 1/1/26

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INGREDIENTS 2 cups heavy whipping cream 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 2 tablespoons vanilla extract ¾–1 cup pecans , chopped and toasted Spice Blend ½ teaspoon cinnamon ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg

AK 1/1/26 AK 1/1/26

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INGREDIENTS 2 cups hot water 1–2 slices fresh ginger 2 cloves of garlic, lightly crushed ( optional but powerful) 1–2 fresh thyme sprigs 1 small rosemary sprig Juice of ½ lemon 1–2 teaspoons honey Option

AK 12/28/25 AK 12/28/25

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INGREDIENTS 1 cup flour 2 eggs Pinch of salt ⅛ tsp ground sage Optional supporting spices (choose one or two - no more than 1/2 teaspoon each) I USE ALL OF THESE SPICES AND HERBS Black pepper – warmth, not he

AK 12/28/25 AK 12/28/25

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INGREDIENTS 1 prepared pie crust (pressed into pan) 5–6 large eggs ½ cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons butter, melted & slightly cooled 6–8 slices bacon, cooked crisp & chopped 1–1½ cups fresh spinach

AK 12/26/25 AK 12/26/25

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INGREDIENTS 3 cups heavy cream - (or 1½ cups cream + ½ cup milk if you need to stretch it) 7 egg yolks - (save whites for later use or discard) ½ cup sugar (white is traditional) Pinch of salt 1 tbsp vanilla HOW T

AK 12/26/25 AK 12/26/25

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INGREDIENTS 1 large cauliflower , cut into florets ¼ cup olive oil Zest of 1 lemon 3 cloves garlic , minced 1 tsp garlic powder ½ tsp onion powder ½ tsp paprika ¼ tsp crushed red pepper (optional)

AK 12/22/25 AK 12/22/25

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INGREDIENTS 3 large yellow onions , sliced into thick wedges 2 large leeks , cleaned well and sliced lengthwise ¼ cup olive oil 1 tsp garlic powder ½ tsp onion powder (yes, even with onions) ½ tsp dried th

AK 12/22/25 AK 12/22/25

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INGREDIENTS 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans (cannellini or great northern), drained & rinsed 3 tbsp olive oil 1 small shallot , finely diced 3 cloves garlic , minced 8–10 fresh sage leaves 1 tsp garlic p

AK 12/22/25 AK 12/22/25

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INGREDIENTS 2 duck breasts, skin-on Salt & freshly cracked black pepper ½ tsp garlic powder ¼ tsp onion powder Pinch of smoked paprika (just enough to warm, not color) 1 sprig rosemary Peel of 1 orange

AK 12/22/25 AK 12/22/25

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INGREDIENTS 1½ lbs mixed mushrooms (shiitake, cremini, oyster, or porcini if available) I USE THEM ALL. I LOVE A GOOD MIXTURE! 2 large shallots, thinly sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp butter

AK 12/22/25 AK 12/22/25

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INGREDIENTS 1½–2 lbs fresh green beans, trimmed 4–5 cloves garlic, smashed or thinly sliced 3 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp kosher salt Fresh cracked black pepper 1 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped 1 tsp fresh thyme leav

AK 12/22/25 AK 12/22/25

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INGREDIENTS 2 oz quality bourbon or rye 1 fresh rosemary sprig HOW TO MAKE IT Pour bourbon or rye into a heavy rocks glass . Serve neat or with one large clear ice cube , depending on preference. Take a fre

AK 12/22/25 AK 12/22/25

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INGREDIENTS 2 oz bourbon 1½ oz cranberry juice (unsweetened or low-sugar preferred) ½ oz fresh lemon juice ½ oz simple syrup or honey syrup (to taste) 1 small sprig fresh rosemary Ice Optional (for depth): 1 dash

AK 12/16/25 AK 12/16/25

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INGREDIENTS 2½–3 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, thinly sliced (⅛ inch) 2½ cups heavy cream 2 tbsp unsalted butter (plus more for greasing) 3 garlic cloves, lightly smashed 2 sprigs fresh thyme 1 sprig

AK 12/15/25 AK 12/15/25

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INGREDIENTS For the Roasted Base 2–3 turkey necks 2 carrots, roughly chopped 1 onion, quartered 1–2 cups shiitake mushrooms Salt & black pepper Fresh herbs (rosemary, sage, thyme) Olive oil - enough to coat

AK 12/15/25 AK 12/15/25

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