A cross between pecan pie and date bars, the filling tastes very indulgent! And vegan as well - though no one would guess it is. Date Pecan Bars Ingredients: 2 cups pitted Medjool dates, chopped ¾ cup water 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 1½ cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup granulated sugar ¼ tsp fine sea… Continue reading Date Pecan Bars (Vegan Friendly)
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Broccoli and Cheddar Soup (with a little extra…)
Thick soup made with no flour? No cream? Yes! I found my inspiration in EatingWell in Season: The Farmers' Market Cookbook (EatingWell), on page 177. I used vegetable broth and home cooked beans and a bit more broccoli than called for but otherwise followed the recipe. The soup was fabulous, so thick and creamy! Broccoli… Continue reading Broccoli and Cheddar Soup (with a little extra…)
Quinoa Spinach Mac n’ Cheese
I first made a quinoa mac n' cheese in March. I decided to revisit it, adding in different vegetables and flavorings. I like this version although I feel it would have tasted better with a little hot sauce added to the sauce before tossing...or maybe sweet chile sauce drizzled over the top.... Quinoa Spinach Mac… Continue reading Quinoa Spinach Mac n’ Cheese
Banana Oatmeal Bread
The warm weather caught me by surprise and led to a couple of bananas turning over ripe quickly. I made a comforting loaf of quick bread rich with bananas and applesauce, low on fat and high in fiber. It was a nice loaf, not overly sweet, perfect with a little butter on top. Banana Oatmeal… Continue reading Banana Oatmeal Bread