Raspberry Jam
1 (10 oz) package frozen raspberries 3 TBSP date-paste (I use rounded/heaping tablespoons) Thaw raspberries in refrigerator for 24 hours (or at room temp for 8 – 12 hours) & drain. Mix together raspberries and date paste (with whisk or fork) until combined well. Yields about 3/4 cup. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving. Will keep for 5 days in the refrigerator. ______________________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ Very tasty on a sandwich w/ nut butter or used to make these tasty treats: RASPBERRY-SQUARES ~ If...
Read MoreDate Paste
16 pitted medjool dates 1 & 1/2 cups filtered water Soak dates in the water for at least 20 minutes (& up to overnight). Drain the dates but reserve the soak water. Place the dates along with 1/4 cup of the soak water in either a Vitamix or a food processor fitted w/ S blade, and process into a smooth paste. Stop occasionally to scrape down the sides of the work bowl if necessary. Yields 1 & 1/4 cups. Date paste will keep for 2 weeks in the fridge or 1 month in the freezer (thaw for a few minutes before using)....
Read MoreLettuce Wraps
Lettuce wraps are great as a light lunch & just fun to rotate in every once in a while =) What you need: several large romaine leaves filling of choice dip (optional) Some filling ideas: ~ tuna fish ~ egg salad ~ turkey & cheese ~ chicken salad ~ chickpea-salad (my kids’ favorite filling) ~ tempeh-salad ~ tomatoes/mozzarella/Italian dressing ~ chunky-bean-spread/sprouts/mustard ~ bacon/tomato/mayo ~ tomato-salad ~ apple slices/feta/walnuts/Italian dressing ~ hummus & tabuli ~ avocado/tomato/red onion/Italian dressing ~ cukes/tomatoes/yogurt ~...
Read MoreSpicy Carrot Salad
Something colorful & fresh for the 1st day of spring 🙂 1 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 2 tsps tamari/soy sauce 1 small garlic clove (crushed or minced) 2 tsps (give or take) minced, fresh ginger (optional) 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes dash or 2 of cayenne pepper 1 TBSP water 3 cups carrots, peeled into long ribbons In a medium bowl, whisk together oil, tamari, garlic, ginger, pepper flakes, cayenne & water. Add carrots & toss to coat. ______________________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ We really enjoyed this spicy salad as a filling...
Read MoreTahini Gravy
1 & 1/2 cups veggie broth or water (I use broth) 1/2 cup tahini 2 TBSP soy sauce 1 TBSP maple syrup (or 6 drops liquid stevia) freshly ground pepper In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk all ingredients together & bring to a slow boil. Cook (stirring w/ whisk) until it has thickened to desired consistency. ______________________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ We especially love this over MILLET-CORN-LOAF, but it’s also nice over tempeh dishes, greens, meats, grains, sauteed veggies, etc… ~ The gravy will thicken up...
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