This sweet treat is delicious plain or served with fresh berries, pitted cherries, or sliced peaches. Yield: 4 cups (8 servings) 2 (14-ounce) cans coconut milk ½ cup granulated sugar, preferably organic 1 teaspoon vanilla extract In blender, process coconut milk, sugar, and vanilla until smooth and thoroughly mixed. Pour mixture into […]
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One-Step Red Lentil Dahl
This is a simple leave-it-and-go recipe for the slow cooker. Mix everything up and forget it until dinnertime! Serve over brown rice. ½ medium onion, chopped 2 rounded teaspoons garlic paste 2 rounded teaspoons grated ginger or ginger paste 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste 1–2 rounded tablespoons mild curry powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 4 […]
Cucumber Raita
This cooling condiment, similar to Greek tzatziki, is often served alongside spicier dishes to cool the palate. Be sure to use long, thin English cucumbers. 1½English cucumbers ¼ cup fresh mint or cilantro leaves, chopped juice of 1 lemon or lime ¼ teaspoon ground cumin ¼ teaspoon coriander ½ red onion, chopped (optional) ½ teaspoon […]
White Bean and Pumpkin Lasagna
Yield: 6 servings Total prep time: 20 minutes Total cooking time: 3-4 hours on low, or 1½-2 hours on high This lasagna is perfect for a meat eater who’d like to try a vegetarian dish. It’s easy to make and hearty. Add a nice spinach salad, and you’re all ready to have friends over for […]
Lentil Artichoke Stew
Yield: 6 servings ¼ cup vegetable broth 1 onion, chopped 2 large garlic cloves, pressed or minced 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 cup dry (uncooked) red lentils (3 cups cooked) 1 bay leaf 2 cups water juice of 1 lemon 2 24-ounce […]
Red Lentil Soup
Prep time: 20 minutes Difficulty level: easy Yield: 3-4 servings 1 cup red lentils 4 cups water 1 vegetable bouillon cube 1-2 tablespoons olive oil 1 carrot, diced 1 parsnip, diced 2-3 cloves garlic, minced ½ cup onion, chopped 1 14-ounce can petite diced tomatoes ½-1 teaspoon Mrs. Dash Southwest Chipotle seasoning blend ½-1 […]
Scrambled Tofu Spanish Omelet
2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 cup onions, chopped 1 cup green pepper, chopped 1 lb. firm tofu, sliced and drained well between paper towels 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder • 1⁄4 teaspoon turmeric • salt, to taste Sauce: 1 can (8 ounces) of tomato sauce • 1⁄4 teaspoon dried basil • 1⁄4 teaspoon dried oregano • […]
Barley and Smashed Pea Soup
Ingredients: 1 lb. Dried split peas (rinsed and drained) 1/2 c. Pearl barley 2 qts. Water 1 Bay leaf 1 t. Sea salt 1 T. Braggs LIquid Aminos 1 T. Thyme (fresh, chopped fine or 1/2 T. dried) 2 t. Garlic (minced fine) 1/2 t. Dried sage 1/8 t. Cumin (ground) 1-1/2 c. Carrots (diced) […]
Tomato Soup
Ingredients: 1 onion, chopped 1 T. olive oil 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced 1 pound fresh tomatoes, peeled and sliced, or one 14-ounce can tomatoes 1 quart vegetable stock or water 1/4 t. salt or to taste basil sprigs Directions: Sauté onion in large saucepan with oil. Add potatoes; cover, and cook on low […]
Pecan Crescents
Ingredients: 3/4 c. Whole-wheat pastry flour 1/4 c. Arrowroot flour (more as needed for shaping crescents) 1/2 t. Baking powder 1/8 t. Salt 1/2 c. Pecans (toasted) 3 T. Canola oil 1/4 c. Maple Syrup 1 t. Vanilla 1 recipe Carob Dip (recipe follows) 1 c. Pecans (chopped, for dipping) Carob Dip: 1 c. Peanut […]