This is a very versatile sauce that can be used as a pasta sauce, served over rice, with lentils etc. exceptionally good with seafood or tofu. If using large zucchini, seed and dice into bite size pieces. Will need approximately 8 cups. Drizzle with oil of choice, season with your favorite seasonings ( I use… Continue reading Zucchini Coconut Sauce
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Make your own Chocolate
Tastes like dark chocolate but sweeter I have been testing this out for awhile now and I am quite amazed at how well this works. I have used this in many of my recipes to replace the chocolate chips (sweetened with stevia and erythritol) that I have been using for the past 4 years and… Continue reading Make your own Chocolate
Chocolate Peanut Butter Freezer Fudge
Combine all ingredients in a sauce pan. Stir over low heat until everything is well blended together. Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper. Scoop fudge into pan, cover with a wax or parchment paper and press down evenly to flatten. Freeze until firm, about one hour. Remove from pan, peel off parchment paper and… Continue reading Chocolate Peanut Butter Freezer Fudge
Decadent Date Bars
Date Filling 2 1/2 cups chopped dates 1 can coconut cream 1 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1 tbsp. pure vanilla 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper Crust and Crumble Preheat oven to 350°f. Grease 9 x 13 glass baking dish with cooking spray or coconut oil. 1 1/2 cups oats… Continue reading Decadent Date Bars
Almond Cupcakes
Amazingly Moist 3/4 cup coconut oil 1 cup Date Puree 4 eggs 1/2 cup almond milk 1 1/2 cup almond flour 1/2 cup coconut flour 1/4 tsp. salt 2 tsp. baking powder Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease cupcake tin or use silicone liners. Makes 24. In one bowl add all dry ingredients and mix together.… Continue reading Almond Cupcakes
Dairy and Sugar Free Ice Cream
Coffee Ice Cream 1/2 cup strong decaf. coffee 1/2 tsp. coffee extract 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 1/2 cup Date Puree 1 can coconut cream Berry Ice Cream 3/4 cup of pureed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries) 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract (optional) 1/2 cup Date Puree 1 can coconut cream Mix together using emulsion blender and pour… Continue reading Dairy and Sugar Free Ice Cream
Gluten Free Muffins
Theses muffins can be made with lots of different fruits or none at all. They are dairy free, gluten free, sugar free, sweetened with dates, full of good fiber and taste amazing. This recipe can be made with a variety of different fruits. I have used blueberries, raspberries, raisins, and apple with cinnamon, or try… Continue reading Gluten Free Muffins
Baked Pakora
This pakora recipe is a take off from an original recipe that I love. Normally I would just spend extra time frying these in oil about 1″ deep in a pan doing about 4 to 5 at a time. But I have decided to forgo the long process of frying them and press the whole… Continue reading Baked Pakora
Apple Chutney
This is a great condiment to use with just about anything. 1/4 cup coconut oil 1 onion, diced 2 tsp. fresh dice ginger (optional) 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. curry powder 1/4 cup Date Puree 1/2 cup raisins (optional) 5 – 6 large apples, peeled, cored and diced (*see note) In a medium size sauce… Continue reading Apple Chutney
Shepherd’s Pie
This recipe is vegetarian but can be made with ground beef or chicken in place of kidney beans. Peel and cook enough potatoes to make approx. 4-5 cups mashed. To make this recipe quicker and easier, use a bag of frozen mixed vegetables. I use a large cast iron pan when making this so it… Continue reading Shepherd’s Pie