Baked tofu is a staple in my home. It’s a great way to add texture and flavor to tofu–and it’s healthier than frying. With just two simple seasonings, the tofu is well flavored. I made this dish at work the other day and everyone really loved it–especially the kids! They were very happy to take…
Category: Recipes
Chickpea Chia Patties
This is a variation of my Chickpea Patties recipe. I wanted to improve the recipe by increasing the moistness, so I added soaked chia seeds to the chickpea mixture. I was very happy with the results—and so were the customers. I got rave reviews! Ingredients 1 cup dry chickpeas—soaked over night (at least 8 hours)…
Almond Butter Fudge
I always get great reviews when I prepare this delicious sweet treat. It has only 3 ingredients, but it is essential to cook the milk and sugar to the required temperature (see below), otherwise the fudge won’t firm up. If you have a candy thermometer, by all means, use it. If not, you can do…
Silky Chocolate Pudding
Chocolate pudding is a childhood favorite. It’s the first thing I remember learning how to cook. We didn’t make it from scratch, but I remember standing by the stove, stirring the pot, waiting for the pudding to thicken. In this recipe I use coconut milk instead of cow’s milk. Its richness provides a perfect base…
Mexicali Millet
In the past few years I have created several millet recipes, which I have prepared for our customers more than once, so I figured it was time for a new one. This recipe is relatively mild, so if you like spice, add more! Ingredients 1 cup uncooked millet, rinsed and drained 2 cups water 1/2 vegetable…
Black Bean and Corn Salad
This is another recipe inspired by our corn season. Using fresh, organic seasonal corn is always best! This is a great potluck, picnic, or barbecue dish. Ingredients 2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained 2 cups lightly cooked corn kernels 1 medium-size sweet bell pepper, diced (approximately 1 cup) 2–3 medium-size tomatoes, diced (about…
Summer Lentil Salad (French Lentils, Cucumber, Tomato & Herbs)
All summer long I have been creating different types of summer salads–figuring out how many ways I can use zucchini, cucumbers, tomatoes, corn, etc… This recipe is a variation of another lentil salad that I created. I changed it up by adding local, seasonal cucumbers, tomatoes and fresh herbs. Salads can be quite diverse and when adding…
Tomato and Cucumber Salad with Fresh Herbs
I like to make this dish when tomatoes and cucumbers are in season (they taste so much better). We have them in such bounty that I am constantly looking for ways to add them to my recipes. I decided to use lemon balsamic vinegar instead of regular balsamic this time around and I thought it…
Veggie Nut Burgers
This is a variation of my Veggie Nut Loaf recipe. Some of our customers thought it would work well as a veggie burger, so I turned the loaf into burgers. They came out great! Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 celery stalk, chopped 1 ½…
Mango Quinoa Salad
During Mango Madness week at Mother Earth’s I experimented with different mango recipes. This is one of my creations. Ingredients 2 cups water ½ vegetable bouillon cube (or ½ teaspoon salt) 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained 1 cup chopped fresh mangoes 1 cup chopped cucumbers 3 tablespoons chopped scallions or spring onions 2…
Apricot Almond Bites
This is another variation of my dried fruit-based sweet treats. I have created several varieties, using different types of dried fruits as the base. They are full of nutrition and sure to satisfy your sweet tooth cravings–guilt free! Ingredients 1 cup (moist) dried apricots, roughly chopped* 6 tablespoons almond butter ¼ cup dried unsweetened shredded coconut…
Lemon-Mint Quinoa Salad
I first created this recipe in the Spring. The Spring season inspires me to create dishes that feel “springy”. Lemons are cleansing and refreshing; mint and cucumbers are cooling. Quinoa is a wonderful ingredient–and is on sale this month at Mother Earth’s, so I decided to use this as well. Our customers really enjoyed it. I have…
Jahnavi Foster, CEC 