Craving a plant-based (vegan!) appetizer? A night-time nosh? A spin on the classic trashy cracker+cream Cheese+hot pepper jelly snack? Classy Hors d'oeuvre time (in other words, putting on fancy airs while getting crumbs all over one's keyboard.....)? Remember all that almond meal I was talking about awhile back? I believe I have found a tasty… Continue reading Almond Crackers & Spicy ‘Cream Cheese’
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Vegan Comfort Food: Quinoa Corn & Bean Chowder
I was inspired by a recipe for a "vegetarian chowder" that called for 2 cups heavy whipping cream. Eek. Jeez, take away ANY and ALL health benefits of eating beans and quinoa right there. The best part was saying it would serve 14 people. Who has ¾ a cup of soup for a serving for dinner?… Continue reading Vegan Comfort Food: Quinoa Corn & Bean Chowder
Trail Eats: 3 Raw Recipes
From our column Trail Eats in Washington Trails Magazine, in the July/August 2012 issue. The focus (or theme if you will) was healthy trail snacks in easy, portable form. Recipes that are raw, vegan and gluten-free. These bars carry well, wrap tightly before packing. Blueberry Almond Bars Ingredients: 1 cup Medjool Dates, pitted (15 to… Continue reading Trail Eats: 3 Raw Recipes
Chocolate Cupcakes from Gluten-Free Cupcakes
Since I enjoy baking with almond flour I took a spin through Gluten-Free Cupcakes: 50 Irresistible Recipes Made with Almond and Coconut Flour and tried the Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes on page 23.The recipes all feature almond or coconut flour, which is a refreshing change from many gluten-free cookbooks that either use mixes or heavy bean… Continue reading Chocolate Cupcakes from Gluten-Free Cupcakes