Perfect to pack for a trek into the mountains snow shoeing or hiking. Keep your energy up without spiking your blood glucose. In a food processor combine 2 cups sliced almonds, 1 cup pitted dates and 2 TBS maple syrup...[more]
This poridge is fabulous on a cold winter morning after a run. In a sauce pan combine 1 can organic coconut milk and 1 cup almond milk. Bring to a boil add 1/2 cup each Buckwheat, Quinoa, and Amaranth. Add 1/4 cup...[more]
I create my own "oat flour" by placing 2 cups raw oats in the blender. You can find maple agave at Huckleberry's or Whole Foods. In a bowl place 2 C oat flour, 1/2C pumpkin puree', 1 whole egg, 1tsp baking...[more]
Here is a wonderful nutty option instead of using legumes. Serve with sliced red and yellow peppers, celery sticks or wrap in lettuce leaves with cucumber and sprouts for a healthy wrap. In a food processor...[more]
In a medium stock pot heat 2TBS EVO Add a 2 inch chunk of ginger root peeled and coarsely chopped Chop 3C carrots and add to above. Saute for about 10 minutes Add 2C broth chicken or vegetable Add 1-2 chipotle chiles...[more]
This is the 4th in a series of 12 soups and stews for the cooler months. Heat 1TBS EVO + 1/2 tsp butter in a large stockpot on medium Add 1/2C chopped onion and saute' until tender Add 3-4 C coarsely chopped fresh or frozen...[more]
It's one of my favorite fruits.....the persimmon. I am so happy when I finally see their arrival in the stores. Since they are usually only available for a month or 2 I treat myself. At $3 a piece they are worth...[more]
The third in a series of 12 wonderful soup/stew recipes ENJOY! Ingredients: 2C dried black beans 4C water 1C spicy sausage, turkey sausage or vegi sausage browned and finely chopped 1/2C Walla Walla sweet onion 4 cloves...[more]
Here's a wonderful option to a quiche. I use sliced yams (or sweet potatoes) as the crust. They can be either pre baked or raw just remember it'll take a bit longer if not pre baked. You will need: 2 yams sliced - I leave skin...[more]
A perfect healthy option for the Thanksgiving dinner. Wild Rice Salad with Cranberries and Mint Vegetarian Times Issue: November 1, 2008 Elliott Prag, a cooking instructor at New York's Natural Gourmet Institute,...[more]
Pumpkins are loaded with beta-carotene, the antioxidant that imparts a bright orange color. Current research suggests that a diet rich in beta-carotene offers protection against heart disease and certain types of cancer....[more]
Curried Butternut Squash Risotto with Cashews Vegetarian Times - Using a microwave speeds up the cooking time of risotto and eliminates the constant stirring. (The recipe was tested in a 1,000-watt microwave oven, so...[more]