Veggie Chili

Serves 4 to 6 (10.5 ounce servings)
Cauliflower makes a surprise appearance in this chunky, veggie-packed chili.

Ingredients
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 large carrot, finely chopped
1/2 small head cauliflower, stemmed and cut into small florets (about 3 cups)
1 medium green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and finely chopped
3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
1 (28-ounce) can no-salt-added crushed tomatoes
1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves, chopped
Method
Heat a large Dutch oven or pot over high heat. When the pot is very hot, add onion and carrot, and cook, until both begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add 1/2 cup water to deglaze the pan, scraping brown bits from the bottom of the pan as the water evaporates.
Add cauliflower, bell pepper and garlic and cook until vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add cumin, chili powder, vinegar, tomatoes and beans along with 1 cup water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are fork tender, about 45 minutes.
Serve garnished with chopped cilantro.

Sweet Potato Cauliflower Soup

yield: 6 to 8 servings (14 ounce serving)
•1 large head cauliflower
•3 large sized peeled sweet potatoes, cut into 1″ pieces
•1 medium onion, diced
•2 cloves garlic
•7 cups filtered water

First, preheat your oven to 400 °F and cut up your cauliflower into bite sized pieces. Place cauliflower onto greased cookie sheet and lightly drizzle with olive oil. Place in oven and let roast until golden brown on the tops and tender, but not mushy, about 20-30 minutes. There’s no need to flip ‘em. Just remove from oven and let cool while you cook the rest of the soup.

In large stockpot, bring sweet potato, onion, garlic and water to a boil. Reduce heat and allow to remain at a constant simmer until sweet potatoes are tender. Add in cooked cauliflower and divide soup into 2 parts.
Let soup cool and then blend one part soup in blender until very smooth. Combine with second part soup and stir.

Toilet bowl cleaner

1/2 cup baking soda
1/4 cup white vinegar
10 drops tea tree essential oil. Optional

I pour the basking soda in the bowl, followed by the vinegar and then swipe with as brush.   Leave on for longer for tougher stains.

Dishwasher detergent

2 cups washing soda
1 cup baking soda

Put 2 tbsp in dishwasher per load
If there is residue, use 1 1/2 tbsp instead

Furniture Polish

1 cup warm water
4 drops lemon essential oil
1 teaspoon olive oil or jojoba

Combine all ingredients in a spray bottle
Shake well
Cloth should be slightly damp
Wipe down furniture with mixture
Wipe over with soft, dry cloth (micro fiber to prevent lint)

Fabric Softener

6 cups vinegar
1 cup water
1 cup baking soda
15 drops lemon oil for scent

SLOWLY add baking soda, it will overflow if you add too much.

New laundry detergent recipe without borax

1 cup vinegar
1 cup baking soda
1 cup super washing soda
1/2 cup castile soap

Start with the castile soap and then add the washing soda, followed by baking soda
Then add the vinegar a little at a time
Will solidify and get harder pretty quickly. The longer it sits, the easier it is to break apart

I use approximately 1/4 cup of detergent with each load