Raisin Date Bread

Ingredients: 1 c. water (warm) 1/4 c. canola oil 1 t. salt 1/4 c. pure maple syrup 1/2 c. raisins 1/4 c. dates 1/4 c. water (cool) 1/4 c. oats (quick) 1 T. soy flour 1/4 c. water (very warm) 2 1/4 c. whole-wheat flour 1 T. gluten flour 1 T. yeast (active dry) Directions: […]

Sprouted Lentils

Ingredients: 2 lbs. sprouted lentils 2 c. diced celery with leaves 2 c. chopped onions 3 T. olive oil 1/2 t. salt 1 T. soy sauce Directions: In a skillet heat oil, sauté celery and onions until tender; add salt, sprouted lentils, and soy sauce. Toss; tenderize sprouts for 4 minutes. Cover; steam for 5 […]

Gluten Cutlets

Ingredients: 1 to 2 t. Vege-Sal vegetable seasoning (to taste) 3 c. Gluten flour (quick) 1/2 c. Whole-Wheat flour 3 c. Water (warm) 1/4 c. Bragg Liquid Aminos Broth: 12 c. water 3 T. Olive oil 3 T. Vegex brewers yeast extract 1/2 c. Bragg Liquid Aminos 1 lg. Onion (chopped) 2 c. Celery (chopped) […]

Zangy-tangy Dressing

Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. Vegenaise (mayonnaise substitute) 2 T. Honey 2 T. Lemon Juice 1/8 t. Salt Directions: Mix all ingredients well. Refrigerate 1-2 hours before serving. Yields: 2 cups. Nutritional Information: Per 2 Tablespoons: Calories: 10; Fat: 4 g; Sat Fat: 0 g; Sodium: 70 mg; Carbs: 2 g; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Protein: […]

Mini-Lemon Trifle

Ingredients: 1 12-oz. pkg. Silken Tofu 1 4-oz. pkg. Mori-Nu Mates Lemon Creme Pudding 2 T. maple syrup 2 T. water 1 c. granola 1 c. raspberries or strawberries (fresh) Directions: Put first four ingredients in blender; blend until smooth. Layer pudding, granola, and fresh fruit in parfait glasses. Top with fresh fruit and a […]

Vegetable Tree

Ingredients: 1 16- to 20-inch Styrofam cone 8 to 10 bunches parsley (fresh) 1 pkg. florist pins 6 to 8 carrots (large) 2 yellow bell peppers 2 red bell peppers 1 lg. bunch broccoli (fresh) 1 lg. head cauliflower (fresh) 15 radishes 1 lg. bunch celery 1 mini flower-shaped cookie cutter 1 mini star-shaped cookie […]

Sweet ‘n’ Creamy, Too-Good-To-Pass-Up Hot Rice Pudding

Ingredients: Yield: 4 Servings Prep Time: 1 hour (See tip to reduce prep time to 15 minutes or less.) There is something about rice cereal, a.k.a. rice pudding, that sounds kind of old fashioned, and it seems to me that many people don’t really gravitate toward it these days. I challenge the trend! Nourishing to […]

Gazpacho

Ingredients: 4 c. tomato juice 1/2 c. rough chopped red onion 2 c. rough chopped tomatoes 1 c. rough chopped red or yellow bell pepper 1 c. peeled, rough chopped cucumber 2 rough chopped scallions, including green parts 1/2 c. fresh parsley leaves 1/4 c. fresh basil leaves 1 T. honey 4 to 6 cloves […]

Granola

Ingredients: 1 42-oz. box old-fashioned oats 1 c. brown sugar 2 c. pecan meal 1 c. sesame seeds 1 t. salt 1 14-oz. package shredded coconut 2 c. almonds or cashews, chopped 1 c. sunflower seeds 2 c. wheat germ 1 c. oil 1 1/2 c. water 1 1/2 t. maple flavoring 1/4 c. honey […]

Linguine, Roasted Garlic Cloves and Spinach

Ingredients: 1 whole head garlic, unpeeled 2 t. olive oil 1 T. minced garlic 7 c. spinach, firmly packed, rinsed, and shredded into 1-inch strips 1/2 t. salt 8 oz. linguine 1 to 2 T. sesame oil, preferably dark 2T. lemon juice 1 to 2 T. sesame seeds, toasted Directions: Preheat oven to 350 deg. […]