Recipes that are free of sugar, salt, oil and refined foods, or or contain low or no salt/sugar/oil options.
This soup is based on the Irish Corned Beef and Cabbage soup, without the Corned Beef. Serve in large bowls with your favorite bread, vegan grilled sausages, cornichons and whole grain vegan mustard. Ingredients: 1 large head of cabbage 4 large carrots 6 stalks of celery (with the leaves) 8 to 10 small Yukon Gold…
Any time a recipe calls for heavy cream, cashew cream is the ideal non dairy substitute. This recipe makes a cream that is similar in thickness to heavy cream. It does not whip to form stiff peaks but is a lovely thick cream topping that can replace dairy whipped cream. 2 cups raw cashews water…
Soup is great any time of the year. Make a lot, freeze some and it’s ready when you are. You can serve it hot, warm or cold depending on the weather or how you feel. This soup is light and very filling. Moong Dal can be purchased in Indian grocery stores but any small lentil…
This is my favorite salad dressing and we have it on salad almost every day. 2 tablespoons Sesame Tahini Water (about 1/4 cup) Juice of 1/2-1 lemon (to taste) Put two tablespoons of tahini in a small bowl. Slowly add in a little water at a time and beat with a fork. Add more water until…
Two all-bean patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun: Gluten-Free. Another variation of the bean burger, these black bean burger are delicious served on a sesame seed bun with melted almond cheese. Serve with a mango flavored green iced tea and baked potato fries. 2 cups cooked black beans, drained…
Two all-bean patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a gluten-free bun. These burgers can be whipped up in no time, ready to grill. These burgers hold their shape well, they are not your typically crumbly veggie burger. They can be made spicier by adding hot pepper, cumin and/or curry powder to the mix.…
Color and flavor make up this simple dish. I used purple baby bok choy but once cooked the purple color disappears. I don’t use oil very often when I saute. Toasting the spices in a dry pan helps bring out their aroma without oil. 1 package firm tofu, cut into thin strips or cubes 2…
Compotes are so easy to make and are a wonderful alternative to sugary syrups for topping pancakes and waffles. I keep frozen berries in the freezer to add to fresh fruit for a beautiful compote. Serve over Buckwheat Pancakes. 2 ripe Bosc Pears, cut into small cubes (Apples may also be used) 1 package frozen…
I eat big salads every day. I love kale salad, but only seem to make it when I am out of lettuce. It’s so good, I should make it more often. This is a great salad to prepare in advance and bring to a potluck or picnic. Unlike salads made with lettuce that will wilt…
