Salsa

Ingredients: 6 ripe but firm Roma plum tomatoes, chopped 1/2 med. red onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, chopped juice of 1 lime 3 tomatillos (Mexican green tomatoes), peeled and chopped 1/4 c. fresh cilantro, minced 1 jalapeño chile (roasted, peeled, seeded, and chopped) or 1 T. canned jalapeño chilies, chopped Directions: Place all ingredients in […]

Sun-dried Tomato Hummus

Ingredients: Serve this with triangles of fresh pita bread for a refreshing appetizer on a warm summer evening. 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 c. canned garbanzo beans, drained 1/3 c. hot water 3 T. tahini 2 t. lemon juice 5 sun-dried tomato halves, finely chopped 1 T. minced cilantro Directions: In a food processor, […]

Maple Squash Buns

Ingredients: 1 c. water (very warm) 1/4 c. canola oil 1 T. fructose 1 T. pure maple syrup 1 t. salt 1/4 c. squash, cooked and mashed 1 T. gluten flour 1 T. yeast (active dry) 2 1/2 c. whole-wheat flour Directions: In a medium-size mixing bowl, put the following ingredients: warm water, canola oil, […]

Rice with Sprouts

Ingredients: 1 T. olive oil 1 minced onion 1 minced garlic clove 1 c. diced celery 1 c. diced mushrooms 1 c. soybean sprouts 1 c. cooked brown rice 1 T. lite soy sauce Directions: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok. Add onion, garlic, celery, and mushrooms. Stir-fry 5 minutes. Add bean […]

Tostada Pizza

Ingredients: 1 lb. Honey wheat pizza dough 2 c. mild salsa 2 c. black beans (rinsed and drained) 2 c. Pinto beans (rinsed and drained) 3 c. Lettuce (shredded) 2 c. Tomatoes (diced) 1/4 c. Olives (diced) 1/2 c. Avocado (diced) 1 c. Baked tortilla chips to taste Tofu Ranch Dressing (drizzle) Directions: Stretch pizza […]

Party fruit Salad

Ingredients: 3 c. Strawberries (fresh, sliced) 2 1/2 c. Pineapple (chunks) 2 c. Red Seedless grapes (cut in half) 2 c. Peaches (sliced) 2 c. Bluberries (frozen) 1 c. Raspberries (fresh) 1/2 c. Coconut (shredded) Directions: Mix together strawberries, pineapple, grapes, peaches, and 1 c. bluberries. Wrap a square plastic bowl in festive wrapping paper. […]

Blueberry Pie

Ingredients: filling: 5 c. blueberries, frozen 16 oz. apple juice concentrate, frozen 1/2 c. white whole-wheat flour 3/4 t. cinnamon pie crust: 2/3 c. canola oil 5 T. ice water 2 c. white whole-wheat flour 1/2 t. salt Directions: filling: In a large bowl, combine blueberries, apple juice concentrate, flour, and cinnamon. Mix together and […]

Vegetable Cashew Pilaf

Ingredients: 2 c. Basmati rice 2 T. Canola oil (or olive oil) 1 1/2 t. Cumin 1 t. Curry powder 2 Bay Leaves 1 1/2 t. Cardamon 4 whole Cloves 1 Onion (finely chopped) 1 c. Carrot (shredded) 2 c. Petite peas ( frozen) 2 c. Sweet corn (frozen) 11/2 c. Cashew nuts (whole-roasted in […]

Pasta Wheel Soup

Ingredients: 1 c. cooked pasta wheels 2 c. vegetable broth 1/2 c. frozen mixed vegetables 1/4 t. basil Directions: Cook pasta according to package directions. In a medium saucepan, heat broth. Add frozen vegetables and basil. Cover and simmer 20 minutes on medium heat. Uncover and stir in cooked pasta. Serve at once. Serves: 2. […]