Fantastic on pasta, salads, rollups, etc. 4 tomatoes (Roma are best) 1 cup olive oil 2 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper 1/2 cup red wine vinegar 1 tsp crushed red pepper 2-4 cloves garlic 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro Slice tomatoes in half lengthwise. Drizzle with a little of the oil and sprinkle with a littleContinue reading “Roasted Tomato Dressing”
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BBQ Bean Salad
A real crowd pleaser. Perfect for summer potlucks! 1 chopped onion 4 minced garlic cloves 2 minced jalapeno peppers 1/2 cup molasses 6 tbsp tomato paste 2 Tbsp mustard 2 Tbsp barbecue seasoning 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 cup apple cider vinegar 6 cups canned beans (any assortment) 1/3 c apple cider vinegar 2 TbspContinue reading “BBQ Bean Salad”
More than Oatmeal
3 Tbsp rolled oats 2 tsp currants (or any fruit) 1 tsp roasted buckwheat groats 2 tsp pumpkin seeds 2 tsp chia seeds 1 Tbsp sliced almonds 1/8 tsp cinnamon 1/4 cup boiling water Mix all ingredients. Microwave 1 minute. Add honey or milk (sometimes I add a few spoonfuls of tea!). Heart healthy andContinue reading “More than Oatmeal”
Seaweed Salad
A nice variation on the salad, filled with minerals and nutrients. multiple types of dried seaweed (such as kelp, wakame, hijiki) chopped carrot, cucumber, cabbage sesame seeds 4 oz olive oil 4 oz red wine vinegar 2 oz sesame oil 2 oz rice vinegar 2 oz soy sauce 1 oz honey or agave 1/2 tspContinue reading “Seaweed Salad”
Banana Chia Pudding
2 cups almond milk (or any substitute) 1/4 cup maple syrup 1 mashed banana 7 Tbsp chia seeds (less for thinner pudding) Place all ingredients in a glass container. Mix really well. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Enjoy as is, or top with nuts, fruit, whatever!
Avocado Chocolate Pudding
Vegan and Sugar Free 1.5 cups pitted dates boiling water 2 avocados 1/4 cup cocoa powder 1/4 cup maple syrup 1/8 tsp cinnamon Tear dates, place in glass container and top with boiling water. Cover and let sit 20 minutes. Scoop flesh from avocados and place in blender with remaining ingredients. Add dates and water.Continue reading “Avocado Chocolate Pudding”
Curried Squash Cubes
1 medium squash (save the seeds to roast- see my post!) 1 Tbsp oil 1 tsp coriander 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp salt 1 tsp chili powder 2 tsp cumin Preheat oven to 400F. Peel and cut squash. Mix spices with oil in small bowl. Blend well with squash, adding a sprinkling of waterContinue reading “Curried Squash Cubes”
Roasted Squash Seeds
Eat plain or use as topping Seeds from 1 squash or pumpkin (approx 1 cup) 2 tsp oil 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp chili powder Rinse seeds and set to dry on a lint-free towel about 24 hours. When dry, heat oven to 375F. Mix seeds with oil and spices. Spread out on baking sheet.Continue reading “Roasted Squash Seeds”
Fennel Slaw
A Complete Meal in a Bowl 1/2 c barley 1/2 c dark or brown rice 1 bunch fennel (anise) 1/2 head cabbage (green or red) 2 apples 1 bunch kale 28-30 oz beans of your choice 1/2 c sunflower oil 1/4 c sesame oil 1/2 c rice vinegar 1/4 c red wine vinegar 1/4 cContinue reading “Fennel Slaw”
Sweet Potato Barley Hash
Sweet and nutty. Good for any meal. 2 Tbsp olive oil 1/2 c uncooked barley 1 onion, chopped 1 sweet potato, diced small 1/2 – 1 c water or stock 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper Heat oil on medium. Sauté barley until nutty brown. Add onion and potato. Stir 5 minutes. Add 1/2 cupContinue reading “Sweet Potato Barley Hash”