Flaxy Pumpkin Muffins
July 27, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Appetizers and Snacks, Breads and Baked Goods, Breakfast/Brunch, Desserts, Grains and Legumes, Healthy Recipes
Yield: about 12 large or 24 mini muffins Sweet and creamy pumpkin puree is used in these healthy muffins to increase nutrition and decrease the amount of oil used for moistening. These lightly sweetened treats make a good breakfast or snack when something warm and comforting is called for on a cold winter day. Rounded [...]
Raw Sprouted Zucchini-Raisin Bread
July 27, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Appetizers and Snacks, Breads and Baked Goods, Breakfast/Brunch, Grains and Legumes, Healthy Recipes, Holiday Foods, Raw Foods, Side Dishes, Vegetarian/Vegan Dishes
Makes 4 small loaves Making your own raw, dehydrated bread is easy, and doesn’t take much time on your part. Grains, on the other hand, need about 2 days for soaking and sprouting (instructions below) and dehydration can take up to 12 hours. Plan two days ahead, and utilize overnight soaking, sprouting and dehydrating. If [...]
Cornbread with Dates and Honey
July 26, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Breads and Baked Goods, Breakfast/Brunch, Desserts, Grains and Legumes, Healthy Recipes, Holiday Foods, Side Dishes
FROM GF (DL) Yield: 9-12 servings Although not technically a dessert, honey and dates make this bread a sweeter treat in comparison to traditional cornbreads. Sprinkled on top during baking, the dates give this bread a pretty “quilted” look. 1 1/4 cups corn meal 3/4 cups GF Baking Mix (see sidebar) 2 teaspoons guar or [...]
Grilled Naan
July 26, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Breads and Baked Goods, Ethnic Recipes, Grains and Legumes, Healthy Recipes, Side Dishes
FROM INDIAN (DL) Yield: 4-6 servings This staple flatbread can be grilled right over a charcoal, gas or stovetop grill. For flavor and flair, top the bread with sesame seeds, green onions, or sautéed shallots and garlic. 3/4 cup very warm water 2 tablespoons unrefined sugar 1 (1/4-ounce) packet active dry yeast 3 cups unbleached [...]
Grilled Pizza Crust
July 26, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Breads and Baked Goods, Healthy Recipes
Yield: 1 pizza crust 1 uncooked pizza crust Preheat the grill (charcoal, gas or stovetop) to medium heat. Brush the grill with olive oil. Place the uncooked crust on the rack and grill for 5 minutes, until the dough begins to puff up and starts to turn golden. Flip the crust with tongs or a [...]
3-In-1 Homemade Pizza Crust
July 26, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Breads and Baked Goods, Healthy Recipes
Yield: 3 thin crusts, 2 New York-style crusts, or 1 deep dish crust What kind of pizza do you and the kids want for dinner tonight? Anything goes with this easy and versitile recipe – divide the dough into thirds for three thin, European crusts or in half for two New York-style crusts. You can [...]


