Vegan
Sesame Soba Salad w/ Baked Tofu
Make quick work of grinding seeds with a spice or coffee grinder. Extra ground seeds should be placed in an airtight container in the freezer where they can be kept for up to a year.
Pickled Papaya
This addicting recipe can be kept refrigerated in a glass jar for up to 3 weeks. It’s yummy as a snack but beware -- it's spicy!
Roasted Papaya and Veggies
This versatile recipe can be used with countless variations. Cut vegetables about the same size to achieve even roasting. This recipe takes a bit of time, but the final product is worth it.
Raw Chocolate Truffles
Raw cacao is the raw, unprocessed form of cocoa, known for its high nutrient content. Available in the raw food section at Down to Earth.
Blanched Asparagus with Creamy Walnut Sauce
Blanching is an easy technique that many cooks use to keep vegetables crisp and tender. By boiling vegetables briefly, chilling them in ice water, then reheating them slowly, blanching preserves texture, color and flavor.
Maple and Tahini Cookies
These cookies are incredibly easy, and so incredibly delicious. You can substitute almond butter or peanut butter for the tahini if you like. This makes two huge cookies.
Ginger Molasses Cookies
Definitely not a traditional gingersnap! Flax seeds work as the binding agent (and add a healthy boost) and the coconut oil adds a deep, rich flavor.