For our springtime celebrations theme I prepared a variation of the traditional Passover dish: haroset. It is basically made with apples, walnuts, cinnamon, sugar or honey, and dates. There are many variations, one of which has sweet grape wine, so I decided to try out a nice, sweet balsamic vinegar instead. And to balance the…
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Nutty Delights
Sweet treats can be made with healthy ingredients and without added processed sugars. Dried fruit is a great natural sweetener and works well in many dessert recipes. Organic walnuts and almonds are on sale at Mother Earth’s this month! Ingredients ½ cup dates (the moister, the better)—rough chopped ¼ cup dried plums (prunes)—rough chopped ¼ cup…
Cumin-Spiced Roasted Chickpeas
This is a simple snack recipe. Chickpeas are full of fiber and protein–and are great for a nutritious, filling snack. Ingredients 2 (15-ounce) can chickpeas/garbanzos, or equivalent cooked 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (or your favorite cooking oil) 4 teaspoons nutritional yeast 1 ½ teaspoons adobo seasoning (or to taste) ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika 1/8 teaspoon…
Indian Carrot Patties
This is a variation of my Sweet Potato Patties recipe. Ingredients 2 cups shredded or grated carrots ½ cup garbanzo flour 1 teaspoon curry powder 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste) Coconut Oil *Optional seasonings: chopped scallions, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, chopped cashews Put shredded carrots into a medium-size mixing bowl. Add remaining ingredients. Mix well…
Lentil Stew
Lentil Stew is a great one-pot meal. Legumes, grains and veggies are all cooked together in one pot, yielding in a very satisfying stew. You can add your favorite vegetables or use the ideas suggested below; season according to taste. Some curry powders are stronger than others and some bouillon cubes are saltier than others….
French Lentil Salad
I love lentils! I have been making lentil soups for years, but I wanted to make a lentil dish also suitable to the warm weather seasons. French lentils hold their shape and texture, which makes them a great ingredient for a salad. This is my first lentil salad creation, which evolved into several variations–and it’s…
Black Lentils with Caramelized Cabbage & Onions
I wanted to create a new lentil recipe–something other than another lentil soup (which I often make). In the summertime I prepared lentil salads, but now that the weather is cooler I thought to try something new. Rather than make a cool salad with lentils, I prepared a warm lentil dish. Black lentils (and French…
Italian Chickpea Flatbread
This recipe is an Italian dish known as Farinata (or Socca), a chickpea flour-based flatbread. There are a few different ways to prepare this, as it varies from region to region. It is recommended that the batter rest for up to 12 hours, and to use at least twice the amount of oil. Rosemary is a…
Tomato & Corn Salad
How many variations of tomato salad can I create? Well, here’s the thing: when I see the bounty of the summer season, I try to use our seasonal produce in as many ways as I can. Delicious corn grows in our northeast region and we have a local grower right down the road. Tomatoes are wonderful when they’re…
Peanut Butter Fudge
This is a variation of my Almond Butter Fudge recipe. People really enjoy it! Ingredients 1 cup peanut butter (you can use any type of nut butter) ½ cup unsweetened almond milk (or other type of milk) ½ cup coconut sugar (or other unrefined sugar) Pinch of salt (if using unsalted peanut butter) Put peanut…
White Bean Summer Salad
This is a variation of my Garden Bean Salad recipe. Ingredients 2 (15-ounce) cans white (navy or northern) beans, rinsed and drained 2 medium-size cucumbers, diced (remove seeds, if large and tough) 2 fresh tomatoes, diced ¼ cup chopped spring (baby) onions or scallions 2 tablespoons capers 5 tablespoons lemon balsamic vinegar (one of ME’s bulk…
Mango Shrikhand (Indian Yogurt Dessert)
This is one of my few recipes that isn’t vegan; it contains dairy yogurt. It is a traditional Indian dessert that I made during Mango Madness week. Everyone loved it! Ingredients 2 cups plain Greek (strained) yogurt 1 cup fresh mango puree* ¼ cup unrefined sugar (or to taste) ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder (or to…
Jahnavi Foster, CEC 