Dark leafy greens – you can’t get enough of them. Dandelion greens are so delicious, how did they ever get demoted to weeds? I am glad they are making a comeback in this country as a delicious, nutritious food. 1lb Dandelion Greens Water (to cover greens) 4 – 6 cloves Garlic Minced (more if you…
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Socca, Chickpea Flour Crêpes With Sauteed Onions
Hummus is an extremely popular spread today in the United States, found in most supermarkets. Made with chickpeas, olive oil and sesame tahini, people have been enjoying hummus at least since the 18th century. But in Arabic hummus really means chickpea or garbanzo bean. And chickpeas are extremely nutritious and versatile. I’ve been discovering the…
Pasta with Tomato Concassé, fresh basil, balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil.
This is one of those classic pasta dishes that is great served hot or cold. It’s made with a few seasonal ingredients that when brought together create a sensational experience for your taste buds and say, “Summer”. 1 lb spaghetti of your choice (pictured is vegan and gluten-free brown rice pasta) 5 medium vine-ripened organic…
Cheesy Garlic Bread
You can use any bread you like, we used the Sesame Burger Bun recipe which is gluten-free. The important item is this great topping that is quick and easy to make with our almond cheese, a little vegan mayonnaise, like Vegenaise, garlic, chopped fresh parsley, and red pepper flakes. This recipe makes enough for one…
Buckwheat Spinach Crêpes, Gluten-Free
Here is our REAL update on a classic dish found throughout bistros and crêperie in France, certain to impress your guests and satisfy any size appetite. Crêpes farcies aux épinards, chanterelles, tofu et fromage d’amandes or Buckwheat Crepes with spinach, mushrooms, tofu and almond cheese, Gluten-free 6 large buckwheat crepes 1 package (16 oz) frozen…
Crêpes filled with peanut butter banana cream: Gluten-free
Crêpes à la crème de bananes et beurre d’arachide This healthy and nutritious dish is disguised as a luxuriously decadent dessert – indulge yourself and your guests with REAL food. 6 large buckwheat crepes 6 tablespoons salt-free peanut butter (made from just peanuts) 6 oz firm tofu 4 large, ripe bananas 2 tablespoons grated dark…
REAL Air Pop
Whether it is a summer blockbuster at the multiplex or a classic in your own living room, movies go better with popcorn! Try these oil-free, flavor-full popcorn recipes using a few simple plant-based ingredients and that old air popper you’ve got collecting dust in the back of your cupboard. Cheddar Vegan Cheese Corn 1/2 cup…
REAL Banana Splits
There are lots of yummy vegan ice creams out there, but we make ours with a frozen banana base, so you can indulge without any guilt! Serves Four 6 ripe bananas, peeled and frozen 1 cup nondairy milk 1 cup frozen strawberries 4 tablespoons organic cocoa powder 1 teaspoon almond extract 3 teaspoons vanilla extract…
Insalata Caprese
Like the salad from the Italian region of Campania, this version uses tofu. Dried black olives add the salt and tahini dressing adds the tang to perfect this simple combination. Serves Four 1 package extra firm organic tofu, drained and patted dry 16 tomato slices – (about 4 tomatoes) 16 fresh basil leaves 16 dried…