A Gathering of Veggie Deliciousness!
black bean hummus Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: Total time: Serves: 1 1/2 cups It only takes 10 minutes to make this crazy yummy black bean hummus. So good with tortilla chips as a snack or appetizer or use in a sandwich or wrap. Ingredients 1 clove garlic, peeled 1 14-ounce can black beans,…
Wheat-Free Banana Coconut Mug Cake Prep time: 4 minutes Cook time: 1 minute Total time: 5 minutes Serves: 1 cake 5-minute Wheat-Free Banana Coconut Mug Cake, vegan, no refined sugars and perfectly portioned. Ingredients 2 teaspoons coconut oil 1 banana 1 tablespoon coconut sugar 1 tablespoon all-purpose gluten-free baking mix, such as King Arthur Flour…
Pear Avocado and Honey Smoothie Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: Total time: 5 minutes Serves: 1 Stay full until lunch with 13 grams of fiber and 1 1/2 servings of fruits and vegetables with this Pear, Avocado and Honey Smoothie. It is dairy-free, paleo and gluten-free. Ingredients 1 ripe juicy pear, cored and cut…
Citrus Kale Salad Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: Total time: 15 minutes Serves: Citrus Kale Salad with Feta, Pumpkin Seeds, Avocado and Clementines. The perfect way to bounce back after all of the merry-making of the holidays! Ingredients 4 cups chopped kale leaves (no ribs) 2 clementines, segmented or supremed ½ avocado, peeled, pitted…
Brown Butter Maple Rum Party Mix Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 1 hour Total time: 2 hours 15 minutes Serves: 10 cups Sweet and savory party mix with maple, rum, pecans and spices. This home-made party mix is crispy crunchy and addictive! Ingredients 6 cups multigrain squares cereal or chex, about 12 ounces 2…
Low Sugar Mulled Wine Prep time: 5 Cook time: 20 Total time: 35 Serves: 4 servings Low Sugar Mulled Wine will warm you up from the inside this holiday. Ingredients 2 cups red wine 1/4 cup raspberries 1 tablespoon blackberry jam 1 cinnamon stick 1 teaspoon whole cloves 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Instructions View the…
Wild Rice Salad with Cranberries, Apricots and Avocado Prep time: 28 minutes Cook time: 35 minutes Total time: 2 hours Serves: 10 cups Wild Rice Salad with Cranberries, Apricots and Avocado. A delicious make-ahead side-dish for the holidays. Gluten-free and vegan friendly. Ingredients 2 cups wild rice 3 tangerines, divided 1 avocado, cut in half…
Clean Eating Curry Squash Soup Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 1 hour 30 minutes Total time: 2 hours 30 minutes Serves: 12 cups Clean eating recipe for curry butternut squash soup. It is vegan, paleo and naturally gluten-free. Ingredients 1 4-pound butternut squash, cut in half lengthwise and seeds scooped out 3 tablespoons avocado…
Raspberry Almond Linzer Thumbprint Cookies Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 12 minutes Total time: 45 minutes Serves: 24 cookies Home-made thumbprint cookies inspired by Linzer Torte with whole-grain almond cookie dough and lower sugar raspberry jam. Ingredients 3/4 cup almonds, about 3 ½ ounces 2 tablespoons plus ½ cup packed light brown sugar 1…
Gingerbread Apple Pancakes Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Serves: 10 pancakes Gingerbread Apple Pancakes. They are plate-licking good. Ingredients 1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour ½ cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 ½ teaspoon ground ginger ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg ½ teaspoon baking soda…
Gingerbread Pumpkin Cheesecake Prep time: 25 minutes Cook time: 80 minutes Total time: 12 hours Serves: 16 Gingerbread Pumpkin Cheesecake with Walnut Gingersnap Crust (Can be made gluten-free.) I lightened it up with a few of my favorite tricks, including a secret ingredient. Ingredients 4 ounces gingersnaps cookies, such as Mi Del’s or Mi Del…
Brussels Sprouts with Hazelnuts and Herbs Prep time: 15 Cook time: 6 Total time: 30 Serves: 8 cups Steamed Brussels sprouts tossed with toasted hazelnuts, chopped oregano and sage and garlic sizzled in butter and olive oil. A healthy grain free side dish for Thanksgiving Ingredients 10 cups Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved (2 ¼…