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My Healthy Version of 10 Individual Pies with Customizable Crusts

The Nutty Food Critic Baking Pies Yields: 10 individual pies Prep time: 2 hours Cook time: 30-45 minutes per pie (depending on filling) Nutritional Information: (Approximate, per pie, varies with filling and crust) * Calories: 250-400 * Carbohydrates: 30-50g * Sugar: 10-20g (from natural sweeteners and fruit) Crust Options (Choose one or mix and match): 1. Classic Honey-Sweetened Pie Crust (Makes enough for 5 individual pies): * Ingredients: * 2 ½ cups Non-GMO All-Purpose Flour * ½ tsp Sea Salt * 1 cup (2 sticks) Cold Unsalted Butter, cut into cubes * 6-8 tbsp Ice Water * 2 tbsp Honey or Maple Syrup * Instructions: 1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt. 2. Cut in cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. 3. Drizzle in honey or maple syrup, then gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together. 4. Divide the dough in...
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10 Chili and Cornbread Dishes for a Cold Day

Texas Chef cooking Chili and Cornbread Yields: 10 servings Prep time: 45 minutes Cook time: 2-3 hours (chili), 30-40 minutes (cornbread) Chili Recipe (Base): Ingredients: * 2 lbs ground beef (grass-fed, if possible) * 2 large onions, chopped * 2 bell peppers (any color), chopped * 4 cloves garlic, minced * 2 (28 oz) cans crushed tomatoes (no salt added) * 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce (no salt added) * 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes (no salt added) * 2 (15 oz) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained * 2 (15 oz) cans black beans, rinsed and drained * 1 (15 oz) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained * 1/4 cup chili powder (no GMO) * 2 tablespoons ground cumin (no GMO) * 1 tablespoon smoked paprika (no GMO) * 1 teaspoon dried oregano (no GMO) * 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat) (no GMO) * 4 cups beef broth (no GMO) * 2 tablespoons olive oil * Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste * Optional toppings: shredded cheddar cheese (no GMO), s...
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10 Italian Homemade Cakes (Gluten-Free, GMO-Free, Natural Sugars)

Italian Chef with Italian Cakes Yields: 10 individual cakes Prep time: 45 minutes Cook time: 25-35 minutes per cake (depending on type) Nutritional Information (per cake, average, may vary based on specific ingredients): * Calories: 250-350 * Carbohydrates: 20-30g (Net carbs: 15-25g, depending on flour and sweetener) * Protein: 5-8g * Fat: 15-25g Important Note: These values are estimates. Use a nutritional calculator for precise values based on your specific ingredient brands and quantities. Ingredients: Base Cake Batter (for all cakes): * 2 cups Almond Flour (blanched, finely ground) * ½ cup Coconut Flour * 1 tsp Baking Powder (gluten-free, GMO-free) * ½ tsp Baking Soda * ¼ tsp Sea Salt * ½ cup Unsalted Butter, softened (or coconut oil for dairy-free) * ½ cup Honey or Maple Syrup (adjust to taste) * 4 Large Eggs, room temperature * 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (GMO-free) * ½ cup Unsweetened Almond Milk (or other non-dairy milk) Cake Variations & Additiona...
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10 Homemade Low-Sugar, Low-Carb Pastries

Yields: 10 pastries Prep time: 45 minutes Cook time: 20-25 minutes Cuisine: International Dietary: Healthy, No GMO, No Preservatives, No Soy Description: This recipe provides a base for 10 different low-sugar, low-carb pastries, using natural sweeteners and focusing on healthy, whole ingredients. Adapt the fillings and toppings to create a variety of delicious and guilt-free treats. Ingredients: Dough: * 2 cups Almond Flour (blanched) * ½ cup Coconut Flour * ¼ cup Psyllium Husk Powder * 2 tsp Baking Powder (aluminum-free) * ½ tsp Sea Salt * 4 large Eggs (pasture-raised) * ½ cup Unsweetened Almond Milk * ¼ cup Melted Coconut Oil (unrefined) * 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar Sweetener: * ¼ cup Raw Honey or Pure Maple Syrup (adjust to taste) Base Filling (for all pastries): * 8 oz Cream Cheese (full-fat, organic), softened * ½ cup Heavy Whipping Cream (organic, grass-fed) * 2 tbsp Raw Honey or Pure Maple Syrup * 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (alcohol-free) Pastry Vari...
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