Holiday Mule Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A festive twist on a traditional favorite – cranberry juice, ginger beer. rosemary and gin or vodka make a refreshingly delicious holiday cocktail. Ingredients 1/2 oz simple syrup 1/2 oz unsweetened cranberry juice 1 1/2 oz gin or vodka 2 oz chilled ginger beer 1 rosemary…
Whipped Shortbread
Whipped Shortbread Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Total time: 40 minutes Serves: 2 dozen cookies Whipped shortbread, a delicious melt in your mouth Christmas cookie. Ingredients 1 cup (250 grams) butter 1/2 cup (64 grams) icing sugar (sifted) 1/4 cup (30 grams) corn starch 1/2 teaspoon (2 1/2 grams) vanilla 1 1/2…
Cranberry Upside Down Cake
Cranberry Upside Down Cake Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: One 9-inch cake This cake is dense and moist cake with a tart and sweet caramel-like brown sugar topping. And it’s so festive! Ingredients 3/4 cups brown sugar, packed 3/4 cups (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, divided 12 ounces fresh cranberries 1 3/4 cups…
Cinnamon Roll Swirls
Cinnamon Roll Swirls Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 6 These homemade cinnamon roll swirls are so easy to make but look absolutely stunning! Big and soft – just perfect! Ingredients 1 batch basic yeast dough (using milk as the liquid and adding 1/4 cup butter and 1/4 cup sugar) 1/2 cup butter 1/3…
Pecan Crumble-topped Sweet Potato Scones
Pecan Crumble-topped Sweet Potato Scones Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 8 We put Thanksgiving dinner in scone with these vegan and gluten free Sweet Potato Scones. Moist and tender scones topped with a crunchy pecan-oat mixture. Ingredients SCONES 1 cup roasted sweet potato cubes, divided 1/4 cup almond milk 2 tbsp maple syrup…
Chocolate Almond Linzer Cookies
Chocolate Almond Linzer Cookies Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 50 Vegan and gluten-free almond linzer cookies with a chocolate hazelnut filling. Ingredients 1.5 cups slivered blanched almonds 1 cup chickpea/garbanzo flour ¼ cup arrowroot flour ⅓ cup coconut sugar ½ tsp xanthan gum (optional; I’ve made them with and without, they are slightly…
Vegan Pumpkin Pie
Vegan Pumpkin Pie Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 16 This is the best Vegan Pumpkin Pie! It has the same taste and texture of traditional pumpkin pie, but without eggs, butter, or refined sugar. Ingredients Pie Crust (recipe above) 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree 1/2 cup almond butter 3/4 cup pure maple…
Figgy Pudding, American Style
Figgy Pudding, American Style Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Fresh figs and warming spices combine to make a delicious dessert perfect for the holidays — or every day. Ingredients 4 cups figs, roughly chopped 3 tablespoons cocoa powder 2 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup raw pecans 1…
Marinated Saffron & Orange Root Vegetables
Marinated Saffron & Orange Root Vegetables Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 5 A new way with root vegetables, all dressed up with saffron and orange. Ingredients Marinade: ¼ cup orange juice 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil Pinch, saffron threads (heaping ¼ tsp) 2 tsp sea salt ½ tsp ground cumin Ground pepper, to…
Cranberry Crunch Baked Oatmeal
Cranberry Crunch Baked Oatmeal Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 5-6 A make-ahead holiday breakfast or crunch dish with the tart pop of cranberries. Ingredients Crunch Topping (makes extra, See: Notes): OR substitute 1 cup shop-bought granola (preferably plain, free of dried fruit) 2 cups rolled oats 1 tsp cinnamon ½ tsp salt 2…
Homemade Maple Cream
Homemade Maple Cream Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Homemade Maple Cream is a decadent treat! Use it anyway you would use maple syrup. Or give it as a gift to the foodies in your life. Ingredients For the Maple Cream: 3 cups Grade A maple syrup 1/4 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil Other: Several…
Chocolate Chili Spiced Pecans
Chocolate Chili Spiced Pecans Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: Total time: 20 minutes Serves: 3 cups Chocolate Chili Spiced Pecans. These Gluten-Free snacking nuts have a fiery mole sauce inspired kick and a touch of maple syrup. Ingredients 3 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup, preferably golden or amber 2 teaspoon unsalted…