Recipes

Cucumber Hummus Sandwich

1 loaf of pita bread 1 fresh English Cucumber 1 16 oz. can of chickpeas or garbanzo beans ¼ cup liquid from can of chickpeas 3-5 tablespoons lemon juice (depending upon taste) 1 ½ tablespoons tahini 2 cloves Garlic, crushed ½ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons olive oil In a blender or food processor, blend chickpeas, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, salt, and olive oil until...

Chickpeas with Spinach, Leeks and Smoked Paprika

1 tablespoon olive oil 2 Leeks, white and light-green parts only, thinly sliced (save the greens for stock!) 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt plus more for seasoning 1 garlic Clove, finely chopped 1 15-oz. can chickpeas, rinsed 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 bunch Spinach, trimmed, thoroughly washed Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add leeks and 1/2 tsp. salt...

Avocado Pesto Pasta

Thanks Mena for this great vegan recipe! 1 pound linguine 1 bunch fresh Basil, reserve some leaves for garnish ½ cup pine nuts 2 avocados, pitted and peeled 2 tablespoons lemon juice 3 cloves Garlic ½ cup olive oil Sea salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes or sliced sun-dried tomatoes (optional) Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a...

Raw Raspberry Tart

I made this last weekend for a party to rave reviews! The uncooked raspberries are superb. The entire dish is refined sugar and gluten free, plus it is super easy. Crust: 1 1/2 cups ground almonds 3 Tbs. butter 2 Tbs. honey 1/8 tsp. cinnamon Raspberry layer: 3 -1/2 pints (or cups) Raspberries 1/2 cup honey 2 Tbs. freezer jam pectin Cheese layer: 2 logs Mystery Bay...

Fingerling Potato Salad with Cucumber

1 1/2 to 2 pounds Fingerling Potatoes, scrubbed and cut in 1-inch pieces 4 large hard-cooked eggs, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion 1/2 cup diced celery 1 medium Cucumber, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup sour cream 3/4 to 1 cup mayonnaise 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 3/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste Put potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with water....

Beans Almondine

This is my all-time favorite bean recipe! 1 lb. Beans, trimmed 2 Tbs. butter 1 shallot or onion, chopped 1/4 cup almonds, sliced Soy sauce to taste Steam the beans for 3- 5 minutes until tender. Saute the onion in the butter until cooked. Add the almonds and cook, stirring often, until slightly brown and fragrant. Drain the beans and add to the onions and almonds....