#Brown Sugar

1. If using green lentils: To a small saucepan, add liquid (I used 1 cup water, 1 cup vegetable broth for added flavor // amount as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size) and rinsed green lentils and heat over medium-high heat. Bring to a low boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook covered for about 18-22 minutes, or until tender. The water should have a constant simmer (not boil). Drain off any excess liquid and set aside.
2. If using red lentils: To a small saucepan, add liquid (water and/or vegetable broth) and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, add rinsed red lentils and bring back to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 7-10 minutes, or until just tender. You want them to be cooked through but not mushy. Drain well and set aside.
3. In the meantime, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add oil, onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Season with a pinch each salt and pepper and stir to combine.
4. Sautè for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, or until the peppers and onions are tender and slightly browned.
5. Next add tomato sauce, coconut sugar, vegan worcestershire sauce, chili powder, cumin, and paprika (optional). Stir to combine.
6. Once the lentils are cooked, add them to the skillet as well, and stir to combine.
7. Continue cooking the mixture over medium-low heat until completely warmed through and thick, stirring occasionally – about 5-10 minutes.
8. Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more chili powder and/or cumin for smokiness, salt for saltiness, coconut sugar for sweetness, or worcestershire for depth of flavor.
9. Serve the mixture on toasted buns with sliced onion.

Best when fresh, though leftover sloppy joe mixture will keep in the refrigerator up to 4-5 days, or in the freezer for 1 month. Reheat in the microwave, or on the stovetop, adding water or vegetable broth if the mixture has dried out.

1. Preheat oven to 350 F. In large bowl, sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt together.
2. In mixing bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar, vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
3. Add eggs one at a time to the butter mixture and mix well before adding next egg.
4. In batches add flour mixture and mix until just combined.
5. With spatula or wooden spoon, fold in rice krispies, oats, coconut, pecans, and chocolate chips.
6. Drop tablespoons of dough onto cookie sheet 1½ inchdes apart. Place in freezer for 15 minutes. Take from freezer and put directly in oven for 10-12 minutes.

1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease 5-inch cast iron skillet.
2. Combine butter and sugars. Add egg yolk and vanilla. In another small bowl combine flour, salt, baking soda, and cream of tartar.
3. Add dry ingredients to butter mixture and combine until fully incorporated. Stir in chocolate chips. Press dough into skillet and bake for 12-14 minutes.

Makes 7-8 pancakes

1. Mix flour, oats, salt, baking powder and cinnamon together in a large bowl. In a medium bowl whisk together egg and milk. Add brown sugar and yogurt and whisk. Add vanilla.
2. Make well in dry ingredients and pour wet ingredients in. Stir until just combined.
3. (optional) Add add-ins but don’t overmix.
4. Drop 1/4 cupfuls of batter on griddle, cook until edges look dry and bubbles form. Flip and cook through (~2 min)

1. Mix all ingredients together.
2. Bake at 350 F for 10-15 minutes.