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Hummus Recipes
Making hummus is easy. Just combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. If the hummus is too thick, you can add a little water. You can eat it right away, but it will be better if you let it sit overnight to let the flavors meld....
Health Benefits of Hummus
Hummus, a creamy dip from the Middle East has earned a reputation as a clean, healthy food—and it deserves it! Each of the main ingredients--chickpeas, tahini (sesame paste), garlic, and olive oil--have their own health benefits. And for those with food...
Twice Baked Apple with Cinnamon-Vanilla Yogurt Sauce
A delicious, healthy snack made with whole apples and creamy vanilla yogurt. Kids love it! Yield: serves 4 Ingredients 4 small fresh apple(s) 1 cup(s) unsweetened applesauce 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, divided ½ tsp pure vanilla extract 1/4 cup(s) water 16 oz vanilla...
Minted Spring Pea & Asparagus Salad
2 1/2 cups shelled fresh green peas 1 cup fresh asparagus tips 1 small shallot, peeled and thinly sliced 1 small leek, cleaned, white part only, thinly sliced Zest and juice of 1 lemon 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup shredded fresh mint leaves Salt and freshly...
Cooking with Kids
If you’ve got a little one in your household who has been inspired by “MasterChef Junior,” here are a few tips to get you started cooking with them. Set aside enough time - expect everything to take longer than it usually would normally, especially with younger...
Gluten-Free Banana Snacking Cake
Yum Ingredients: 1 1/2 heaping cups almonds- raw or blanched 1/2 cup rice or sorghum flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons GF Pumpkin Pie Spice Pinches of fresh grated nutmeg, to taste 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 2 large happy free-range...
Tomato Jam
Yum Ingredients 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots/onions 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic ¾ cup finely chopped tomato 2 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar Salt and pepper to taste Instructions Heat a small nonstick skillet...
Red Quinoa Salad
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked red quinoa 1/3 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons finely minced shallots 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 cups (1/2-inch) diced seeded tomato 1/2 cup (1/2-inch) diced seeded...
Roasted Red Bell Almond Sauce/Dip
Yum Ingredients: Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 4 Tbs. sliced almonds (can toast for more flavor) 7.5-oz. jar roasted red peppers, drained (3/4 cup) 1 tsp. Balsamic Vinegar 1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes 2 medium cloves garlic 1 Tbs....
Red Beet Hummus
1 pound cooked beets (I roast mine), quartered ¼ cup walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped 2 tablespoons lemon juice ½ tablespoon tahini ½ teaspoon ground cumin 1 garlic clove 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt Place all the ingredients in a food processor...