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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Flour Tortilla
These are so easy to make. Stores well and when slightly heated becomes soft and flexible. These are great to use for breakfast wraps, with any sandwich fillings, quesadillas, mini pizzas etc. Mix flour, baking powder and salt in bowl. Melt butter in hot water. Mix liquid into dry and knead with hands into smooth… Continue reading Flour Tortilla
Caramel Peanut Cups
Some people say these taste like peanut butter Twix. I have never had one, so let me know what you think. Makes 12 regular size or 24 mini. Base Preheat oven to 350°f. In food processor, combine all ingredients until they stick together to form a dough. Line muffin pan with silicone liners and press… Continue reading Caramel Peanut Cups
Cinnamon Rolls
3 cups flour 2 Tbsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt 1/3 cup butter + more to spread on dough 1 cup milk (can use almond, oat, etc.) date puree cinnamon grated apple (optional) Blend first 4 ingredients together. Using your hands is the best way to do this. Mix in milk to form a ball… Continue reading Cinnamon Rolls
Blackbottom Cupcakes
Topping 8 oz. cream cheese 1 egg 1/3 cup Date Puree 6 oz. sugar free chocolate chips Let cream cheese sit out of fridge to soften. To speed this up it can be cut into cubes. Beat well with mixer. Add egg and date puree. Stir in chocolate chips and set aside. Batter 1 1/2… Continue reading Blackbottom Cupcakes
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
Peanut Butter Cookies
1 cup gluten free oats 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 2/3 cup Date Puree 1/3 cup natural peanut butter 1 tsp. vanilla In food processor grind oats into oat flour. Add the remaining ingredients and blend until well mixed. Using a small scoop (approx. 2 Tbsp.), scoop onto parchment lined baking sheet. Press… Continue reading Peanut Butter Cookies
Butter Tarts
aka vinegar tarts The following recipe is one that my grandmother always made. I replaced brown sugar with date puree. Pastry The following will make enough pastry for 12 medium size tart shells plus enough for a pie shell. (great for quiche) 2 1/2 cups flour 1 tsp. salt 1 cup shortening 1 egg 1/2… Continue reading Butter Tarts
Marinated Cherry Tomatoes
1/2 lb cherry tomatoes cut in half 1/4 red onion thinly sliced 1 clove of garlic minced 1/4 cup olive oil 1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar juice of 1 lemon fresh basil ( 1/4 cup chopped or more if you like) fresh ground pepper to taste salt to taste Mix every thing together and store… Continue reading Marinated Cherry Tomatoes
Pancakes (no syrup needed)
1/2 cup flour (your favorite kind; can make gluten free using flax meal) 1/2 oat bran 2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp.salt 1/2 cup milk (any kind) 1/2 cup unsweetened apple sauce (or just finely grated apple) 2 T melted butter 1 egg Mix all dry ingredients. Add wet ingredients and stir.… Continue reading Pancakes (no syrup needed)