Category: Holidays/Seasons

Peanut Chocolate Smoothie

I was so inspired by Jessica Nadel’s blogpost yesterday with her Peanut Butter Milkshake Smoothie recipe. When I saw it, I had to have it. I do have a problem following recipes exactly and I did not have all of the ingredients so I came up with my own. Thank you Jessica for the inspiration!…

Quinoa Tabouli Salad

Tabouli is typically made with Bulgur wheat or a semolina couscous. This recipe uses the high protein, ancient grain, quinoa, which cooks up quickly. Or you can sprout this pseudo cereal and make an all-raw dish. It is naturally gluten-free. 1 bunch mint – minced 1 bunch parsley – minced 3 green onions – chopped…

Red Bean and Millet Burgers

1 3/4 cups red beans (kidney), cooked, rinsed, drained 1 cup cooked millet 1 teaspoon beet powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon dried summer savory 1/4 cup raw sunflower seeds, ground to a meal 1/4 cup ground flax seeds 1 small onion 2 medium carrots 2…

Cannoli Shells, Gluten-Free

Here is an easy cannoli shell recipe that is baked not fried, vegan and gluten-free! 1 1/4 cup Gluten-Free Flour 1/2 teaspoon Xanthan Gum 1/4 cup powdered sugar 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon cocoa powder 3 tablespoons vegan butter 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 3 tablespoons red wine 2 tablespoons water Optional: 1 tablespoon ground Flax seeds…

Vegan Gefilte “Fish”

Traditionally served as a first course during the Passover seder dinner, this vegan version of Gefilte Fish, can be served as an appetizer anytime. Gefilte “Fish” Ingredients 1 cup raw or blanched almonds 1 white or yellow onion, grated 1-2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning 2 Tablespoons potato starch 2 carrots 1/4 sheet of nori water…

Chocolate Sauce/Icing/Fondue

This is a rich, chocolaty sauce when warm. I like making my own sauce because I can make it the way I like it, not too sweet. You can make it as sweet as you like. Once refrigerated the sauce will thicken and be spreadable. It can be used as a cake or cupcake icing.…

Corn-No-Beef-Sweet-Potato-Hash

Just in time for Saint Paddy’s Day, our REAL Corn-No-Beef-Sweet-Potato-Hash. It’s a savory dish that’s full of sweetness. 6 medium organic sweet potatoes (diced) 1 large organic onion (diced) 1 cup frozen organic corn 1 Tablespoon minced organic garlic 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon whole fennel seed (coarsely ground) 1 teaspoon whole caraway seed (coarsely…

Lemon Poppy Seed Filling

Here is a recipe for one of the fillings we like to put in our Hamentaschen. 1 cup poppy seeds 1/2 cup nondairy milk 6 Tablespoons agave 1/4 cup chopped dried apricots (raisins may be used) 1 teaspoon lemon zest Grind poppy seeds in a spice grinder. In a saucepan, mix the ingredients together and…

Hamentashen: Gluten-Free

Hamentashen are traditionally eaten during the Jewish holiday of Purim, typically filled with poppy seeds, prunes, apricot or other fruit. Hamantashen are shaped like a triangle, recalling the three-cornered hat of the villain, Haman, as described in the Book of Esther. They are a great cookie for any time of year. I’ve included my original…