These little ginger cookies are perfect for Valentine’s Day, or whenever you’re feeling the love—and they can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion. A cousin of gingerbread but without the ...
Rice Salad with Asparagus & Shiitake Mushrooms
I call this a salad but it could also be a side dish. The bottom line is that it is de-lic-ious! Made of brown rice, asparagus, shiitake mushrooms, green peas, green onions, pecans, and one of my ...
Vegetable Quiche
Quiche is traditionally made with eggs, cheese, cream, and lots of salt, but since I avoid these ingredients, you won’t find any of them in this recipe. But—this crustless quiche is packed full of ...
Pumpkin-Walnut Cornbread
This twist on traditional cornbread is perfect for the holiday table, and a healthy departure from nutrient-poor, white-flour breads and rolls. Lightly sweetened with dates, this bread is a delicious ...
Sweet Potato-Pecan Pie
This delicious pie is similar to pumpkin pie but it is made with sweet potatoes (or yams) instead of pumpkin. The filling is sweetened with dates, thickened with a little oat flour, and the Pecan-Date ...
Raw Cranberry-Persimmon Relish
The fresh cranberry and persimmon season is short, but even if you make this only a few times for fall and winter meals and holiday feasts, it will be worth it. The sweetness of the persimmon, apple, ...
Lentil & Rice Loaf
This flavorful loaf is perfect for the holidays, or anytime you want a hearty main dish. It can be made with fresh or dried herbs. Make two loaves while you're at it and freeze one for leftovers. This ...
Creamy Mushroom Gravy
This gravy is delicious over Mashed Potatoes and Lentil & Rice Loaf. It’s rich and flavorful even without the overly processed ingredients found in many plant-based gravies, mainly salt, soy ...
Pumpkin Pie
It's time for some good ol' pumpkin pie! Serve this at any holiday table, and people will ask for more. The filling is sweetened with dates and thickened with a bit of oat flour. The pecan-date crust ...
Quinoa Salad with Currants and Pistachios
I first tasted this beautiful salad when it was prepared in a cooking class I attended. Full of texture and flavors, it's perfect for a holiday menu. This guest recipe was developed by Chef AJ, my ...
