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…
Edamame Spaghetti with Sundried Tomatoes & Olives
This is a variation of my Spaghetti with Artichoke Hearts recipe. In my other recipe I used a pasta product from “Explore Asian”. “Explore Asian” is now “Explore Cuisine” and their packaging has changed. It is still the same impressive pasta product, with each 2-ounce serving providing 20–25 grams of protein and 10–15 grams of fiber! The…
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…
Split Pea Soup
Split pea soup is often prepared with ham or other types of meat; this adds flavor to the dish. I’ve added a few seasonings to give the soup a depth of flavor (without the meat). Customers really enjoyed this recipe, as simple as it is. Kids too! Ingredients 1 cup split peas, rinsed and drained Water…
Vegan “Chicken” Salad
The deli at Mother Earth’s Storehouse prepares a couple of different “unchicken” salad recipes. I have to admit that I “stole” their idea and decided to create a recipe of my own since I liked it so much! TVP (textured vegetable protein) is an inexpensive plant-based protein. The taste is pretty neutral and takes on the flavors of whatever…
Potato Quinoa Patties
Potato pancakes are an all-time favorite! By adding quinoa, you increase the nutritional value of this dish. I created this recipe after I overcooked a pot of quinoa, which ended up very mushy. I was thinking about how it could be used and making it into patties seemed like the logical thing to do, but…
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….
Sweet Potato Patties
This is a variation of my zucchini pancake recipe. You can use various vegetables in this dish; some contain more water than others, so you need to adjust accordingly. It’s another great way to eat your veggies. Everybody loves them! Ingredients 2 cups shredded or grated sweet potatoes ½ cup garbanzo flour ½ teaspoon curry powder ½…
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…
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