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Asparagus - Roasted with Tomatoes
By vdub
Instructions Preheat oven to 400 F degrees
- 1 lb asparagus
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup Balsamic vinegar
Cashew Cream Cheese
By vdub
Soak cashews in water 4-to-12 hours (Note: this step is optional, but this will hydrate and soften the cashews for ...
- 1 1/2 cups raw cashews, soaked overnight
- 1/2 – 3/4 cup water
- 3 Tbs. hummus
- 1 Tbs. olive oil
- 2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
- 2 Tbs. apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 – 2 tsp. fine sea salt (to taste)
Spinach-Artichoke Dip
By vdub
Defrost the spinach and squeeze out the excess water
- 2 , 10 ounce boxes frozen, chopped spinach
- 2 , 14 ounce cans or jars of artichoke hearts (I used brined)
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced (about 1 cup)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt (adjust to taste and depending on how salty the artichoke hearts are)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 1/2 – 2 cups (approximate) cashew cream
Creamy Cauliflower Soup
By vdub
Cover and simmer all ingredients, except cashews and kale or spinach, for 15 minutes or until just tender
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 3 carrots, chopped
- 1 cup celery, coarsely chopped
- 2 leeks, coarsely chopped
- 2 tbsp Dr. Fuhrman's Vegi-Zest or other no-salt seasoning
- 2 cup carrot juice
- 4 cup water
- 3 tsp Spike seasoning
- 2 clv garlic, minced or pressed
- 1 ⁄2 tsp nutmeg
- 1 cup cashews, raw
- 5 cup kale, or organic baby spinach
Hot and Sour Soup
By vdub
The Night Before: Store the cut-up mushrooms, bamboo shoots, garlic, and tofu in an airtight container in the fridg...
- 1 10 ounce (280g) package sliced mushrooms
- 8 fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and caps sliced
- 1 8-ounce (225g) can bamboo shoots, drained and jullienned
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 15 ounce (420g) package firm or silken tofu, cubed
- 2 tablespoons (16g) grated fresh ginger, divided
- 4 cups (940ml) water
- 2 tablespoons (16g) vegan chicken-flavored bouillon
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) soy sauce (or tamari, for gluten-free)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil, plus extra for drizzling (Susan’s note: I didn’t need the extra)
- 1 teaspoon chili paste
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) rice wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 cups (225g) fresh or frozen peas
Pistachio Crusted Salmon with Broccoli Pesto | Recipe | With Style & Grace
By vdub
Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- 3/4 cup pistachios, shelled
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 cup broccoli florets, stems trimmed
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts
- 2 salmon fillets, pinbones removed – fresh and organic recommended
Basil and Garlic Dressing
By vdub
Pour olive olive oil into 1 cup jar
- 1 cup cold pressed olive oil
- 1/4 c lemon juice
- 6 stems fresh basil, with leaves
- 4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
- 1 t salt
Lentil Flat Bread
By vdub
1. Preheat oven to 375F. 2
- 2/3 cup dry lentils (I use red but brown, green or a sprouted variety work too)
- 2 Tbsp flaxseed meal (I use golden flax ground in my Magic Bullet)
- 1 cup water
- sea salt (don’t skimp since this is the main seasoning)
- 2-3 Tbsp coconut oil (olive oil, grapeseed, canola, butter or ghee all work – use oil for vegan)
- Favorite herbs and/or spices, optional
Grain-free "cornbread"
By vdub
Trisha
- 1 1/2 cup Bob’s Red Mill Almond Flour
- 1/3 cup arrowroot
- 1/3 cup + 1 Tbsp. coconut flour
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 3/4 cup almond milk
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 3 eggs
- 3-4 Tbsp. honey
Saffron Quinoa with Seasonal Vegetables
By vdub
Heat saucepan over medium heat
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 1/4 cup warm water
- pinch of saffron threads
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup chopped broccoli
- 1/2 cup green onion (Holli’s addition)
- 3 tbsp chopped cured olives
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs, like parsley, lemon verbena or dill
- Drizzle of olive oil and lemon juice