You don’t have to go to Thailand to enjoy some great pad thai. Tamarind is a sour, tangy fruit that is used frequently in Indian and Thai cuisine. Check international aisles, Indian grocery stores, and other Asian grocers for tamarind or look for it on the Internet. Pad Thai Serves 4 Ingredients: 1/4 cup reduced-sodium […]
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Recipe: Fresh Fig, Kale & Almond Smoothie
For those of you who are teachers (like me!), or those of you with kiddos, it’s back to work & school time! Recently said goodbye to my summer & am back to early morning rising & a very busy schedule. So, I needed something quick, easy & nourishing that I could pour in a mason […]
Recipe: Pinto Bean and Quinoa Sloppy Joes
Seriously—who needs fake meat when you can make hearty, beautifully textured dishes using grains and beans? This serves up deliciously on rolls, but if you’re not a bread person, you can serve the mixture in a lettuce-leaf cup or atop a corn tortilla. Serve with baked potatoes or sweet potatoes and any slaw-style salad. Fresh corn […]
Recipe: Down-Home Country Tofu Scramble with Sweet & Smokey Tempeh Strips
No self-respecting book titled Going Vegan would be complete without a recipe for a tofu scramble! And this one doesn’t disappoint. One thing Joni really missed when she went vegan was a big, hearty skillet breakfast, so she came up with this recipe, using potatoes, tofu, and tempeh to recreate a healthier vegan version of […]
Recipe: Gluten-Free Chocolate & Coconut Tart
I finally managed to create a satisfactory gluten-free shortcrust pastry: it’s tasty, friable but it doesn’t disintegrate in the twinkling of an eye after slicing the tart (hail to the thickening power of coconut flour and cornstarch)! Gluten-Free Chocolate & Coconut Tart Ingredients: For the shortcrust pastry 1/3 cup (50 g) instant vanilla pudding mix (ingredients: cornstarch, vanilla) […]