Recipes

Triple Layer Chocolate Caramel “Cheesecake” with Raspberry Sauce

Makes 16 servings. This is decadent dessert which was created to celebrate a special birthday and the reunion of dear friends. It is very rich, so a little goes a long way. Play around with the ingredients and get creative with the decorations! Add a dollop of cashew pear cream for extra points!   Crust …

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LEGUMES vs MEAT

  LEGUMES Highest fiber foods High in phytochemicals High in antioxidants Low in fat, saturated fat Cholesterol-free Non-heme iron No hormones, antibiotics No Neu5Gc No TMAO produced Low chemical contaminants MEAT NO fiber NO phytochemicals Minimal antioxidants High in fat, saturated fat High in cholesterol Heme iron (oxidant) Hormones and antibiotics Contains Neu5Gc TMAO production …

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Salad Dressings

  Salad dressings are generally based on oil, vinegar (or lemon) and sugar. Oil-free dressings are generally very high in sugar and sodium.  They do little to enhance the nutritional value of salad. These dressings are whole-food based so much more nutrient-dense than store-bought dressing. The fat comes from seeds or nuts and the sweetness from …

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Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies

Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies Makes 24-28 cookies.         1 cup (250 ml)           dates, pitted, packed               1/3 cup (80 ml)         boiling water                           1 cup (250 ml)            natural peanut butter (if very thick, thin with 1-3 Tbsp oil) 1 tsp (5 ml)                 vanilla     1/4-1/2 tsp (1-2 ml)  salt 1/3 cup (80 ml)          ground …

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Cheezy Kale Chips

  Kale chips make a great, nutrient-dense snack. Even picky little eaters will gobble them up.  You can use just about any dressing to flavor the chips.  For super simple kale chips, sprinkle on a little avocado oil (1 Tbsp/15 ml), tamari (1 Tbsp/15 ml) and lemon juice, lime juice or balsamic vinegar (2-3 Tbsp/30-45 ml).  Toss …

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Nutty Cream Cheese

  Yield: 2 cups (6 to 8 servings) Cheese is the Achilles heel of many plant-based eaters.  Commercial plant options looked like cheese, but that is where the similarity ended. The depth of flavor found in dairy-based cheese just couldn’t be matched by non-dairy alternatives, until recently.  Now fabulous plant-cheeses are making an appearance – …

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