Thai Peanut Noodles

Tasty, versatile, and good for you too! Cook noodles according to directions. When 3 minutes are left in cooking time, add broccoli. Drain all and rinse with cool water. Sprinkle with sesame oil. Mix in red pepper and scallions. In blender, combine all sauce ingredients and run at least 5 minutes on high, scraping sidesContinue reading “Thai Peanut Noodles”

Fancy Fruit Bites

Incredibly satisfying sugar-free, gluten-free treat! Soak fruit in tea overnight. Preheat oven to 350 and line a square pan with parchment paper. Mix honey, marmalade and spices into fruit. Whisk egg and then add. Fluff flour and oats to break up chunks and mix with fruit. Add optional nuts. Pour into pan and bake 40-45 minutes. Cool and cut into bitesContinue reading “Fancy Fruit Bites”

Creamy Vegan Mac

Comfort food made healthy. Boil pasta according to package. Add broccoli for last 5 minutes. When finished, strain and reserve. Meanwhile, melt butter on medium heat. Add flour and spices; whisk briskly. Slowly pour in broth, whisking til thickened. Add milk in small batches, whisking to incorporate until smooth and creamy. Add yeast and mix well. Mix sauce with pasta and broccoli, stirringContinue reading “Creamy Vegan Mac”

Macaroon Mania

Vegan delights with healthy nuts and no refined sugar. Process nuts into a coarse meal. Add coconut and process until consistent. Add all remaining ingredients and process until thick and creamy. Scoop by tablespoons onto dehydrator sheets and run overnight at 110F. What? No dehydrator?! Use cookie sheets and set oven on lowest setting forContinue reading “Macaroon Mania”

Kale & Chickpea Salad

with Roasted Garlic Tahini Dressing Heat oven to 375F. Mix chickpeas with garam masala and oil. Cut top off garlic heads to expose cloves. Brush each with 1 tsp oil and wrap in foil, twisting top together loosely. Set garlic and chickpeas on tray and bake 15 minutes. Stir chickpeas and bake another 15 minutes.Continue reading “Kale & Chickpea Salad”

Veggie Mexican Lasagna

A fantastic alternative to lasagna – great for potlucks! All vegetables and spices are optional – use what you like! Heat oil. Add cumin seeds and darken slightly. When dark, add onion. When soft, add garlic, pepper, and squashes. Mix well, then add cabbage. When softened, add spices and mix well. Stir in sundried tomatoesContinue reading “Veggie Mexican Lasagna”

Acai Bites

Frosty Summer Treat Line cookie sheet with wax paper. Spread yogurt over entire sheet and smooth to an even height. Blend berries, honey, and chia seeds. Swirl with nuts. Sprinkle evenly on top of yogurt. Freeze overnight. Crack into chunks and serve frozen. Stores well in freezer, so keep on hand for a quick, frosty,Continue reading “Acai Bites”