Guacamole
In a medium bowl, mash together the avocados, lime juice, and salt. Mix in onion, cilantro, tomatoes, and garlic. Stir in cayenne pepper. Refrigerate 1 hour for best flavor, or serve immediately. Sourced from Allrecipes.com
Homemade Pomegranate Vinaigrette Dressing
Put all ingredients in your Vitamix (or other high-powered blender). Blend on low speed and gradually increase to high. Continue blending on high for 30-60 seconds or until your dressing is smooth and all pomegranate seeds have been blended. Servings: 1 1/2 cups dressing Sourced from: joyfoodsunshine.com
Vegan Creamy Zucchini Soup
Heat oil in a pot over medium heat and add onions and garlic. Cook for a few minutes until soft. Add zucchini and cook for a few minutes until softened. Add vegetable stock and salt to taste. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat and in batch blend […]
Stuffed Mushrooms
1. Remove stems from mushrooms. Arrange caps on baking tray. 2. Put butter, stems, onion, salt and pepper in frying pan. Fry slowly until onions are clear and soft. 3. Stir in bread crumbs and cheddar cheese. Stuff caps. Bake in 350 F (180 C) oven for 10-15 minutes or broil for about 5 minutes. […]
Easy Bruschetta
1. Turn your oven broiler to high. Line a baking sheet with foil and place the sliced baguette pieces on. Spritz the baguette slices with olive oil cooking spray (or brush with olive oil), then sprinkle with garlic powder. 2. Toast bread for a minute or two, until nice and golden. Remove from oven, flip […]
Mango Chicken Lettuce Wraps
In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add in the chicken and top with the turmeric, garlic powder and cayenne. Cook until the chicken is done on the outside and just beginning to brown (it doesn’t need to be cooked all the way through just yet). This will take about 5 minutes. […]
Butternut Squash Ravioli with Brown Butter Sage Sauce
Serves: 4 1. Preheat oven to 425˚F (220˚C). 2.Add the diced butternut squash, chopped onion, whole garlic cloves, olive oil, salt, and pepper to a baking sheet, tossing until fully coated. 3. Bake until the squash is golden brown and tender, about 30 minutes. 4. While the squash is in the oven, make the dough. […]
Oven Roasted Chestnuts
1. Preheat oven to 425°F. 2. Using a sharp paring knife, make an X-shaped cut on the round side of each chestnut. 3. Arrange chestnuts on a baking sheet cut side up. 4. Roast in the oven for about 15-20 minutes. 5. Remove from the oven and wrap them in a clean tea towel. Allow […]
Old Fashioned Onion Rings
1. Heat the oil in a large skillet or deep-fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). 2. Separate the onion slices into rings, and set aside. In a small bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder and salt. 3. Dip the onion slices into the flour mixture until they are all coated; set aside. […]
Curried Kabocha Squash Soup
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Remove the stem, and cut the squash into wedges. Scoop out the seeds and stringy insides, and discard them. Place the wedges cut-side up onto a foil lined baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive or coconut oil, and sprinkle with a generous pinch of salt. Roast the squash for […]