Makes 24 cookies. These peanut butter cookies are gluten free and taste a lot like traditional peanut butter cookies. They can be made festive with a little chocolate or served plain. Another option is to top them with chopped peanuts dipped in maple syrup. 1 cup unsweetened, natural peanut butter (the runnier the better) 1/3 […]
Makes about 24 squares. These squares are a chocolatey treat. No one would ever guess that they are free of added sugars and oils. 1 ½ cups dates (Medjool or other soft dates, or steam to soften) ½ cup soft almond or other nut butter 2 tablespoons plant-based milk 2 teaspoons vanilla ½ teaspoon salt
Thimble Cookies Makes 2 dozen cookies.These whole food plant-based cookies are reminiscent of the thimble cookies grandma used to make. They are a yummy addition to any holiday cookie tray. ¾ cup tightly packed dates (Medjool or other soft dates, or steam to soften) ½ cup soft almond or other nut butter 1 teaspoon vanilla
When you think about holidays of days gone by, what are the memories you cherish most? I remember skating, skiing, snowshoeing, and tobogganing. I remember reading stories, singing songs, making gingerbread houses, and decorating. But one of my very favorite holiday pastimes was baking cookies and other treats with my mom and my grandma. The
Whether you are celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, or another holiday tradition, treats like cookies, squares and loaves are a delightful part of the season. But more than that, they bring families together in the kitchen, and are the source of many magical holiday memories. In our family, Christmas cookies were a big deal. I always made
Oh sauces, how they elevate our foods! While they seem rich and a little indulgent, when they are made from whole foods, they boost both nutrition and flavor. Sauces can be smooth, lumpy, or even semi-solid. They can be sweet, savory, or spicy. Some are served hot, while others are best cold. Today, many sauces
Onions are a member of the allium family, which includes onions, scallions (green onions), shallots, leeks, chives, and garlic. Onions are one of the most common food staples in households throughout the world. This is at least partly because they last a long time after they’re harvested. When stored in a cool, dry place, onions
There is something soothing about a hot soup or stew, especially during the winter months. Soups and stews are a part of the cuisine of almost every culture, so exploring your options can lead you on a world food tour. While we all have our favorite go-to-recipes, seize the opportunity to expand your horizons by
What is your favorite way to eat sweet potatoes? I absolutely love stuffed sweet potatoes such as Southwestern Sweet Potatoes (see recipe below). I also love sweet potato wedges baked in the oven or simple baked sweet potatoes with celebration dinners. Sweet potatoes are also delicious in puddings, pies, soups, stews, curries, and even muffins
There is nothing quite like walking through a farmers’ market surrounded by big old trees in bright hues of yellow, orange and red. The cool fresh air, the crunchy leaves beneath your feet, and the bounty that covers the market tables is all quite exhilarating. It is a time for warm drinks and hot eats.