Warming Winter Fruit Salad – Bauman College
July 30, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Breakfast/Brunch, Desserts, Healthy Recipes, Holiday Foods, Salads and Salad Dressings
Yield: 4-6 servings 6 pitted prunes 4 dried apricots 1/2 cup fresh cranberries 1/2 cup apple juice 1/2 cup flaxseeds 3 mandarin oranges, peeled 2 very ripe persimmons 4 small pineapple guavas (optional) 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds Pinch each: cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, nutmeg, allspice and orange peel Soak the prunes and apricots in water to [...]
Poached Pears with Maple Mousse
July 30, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Breakfast/Brunch, Desserts, Healthy Recipes, Holiday Foods
Yield: 4 servings Tender cooked pears in a rich wine marinade meld with warming spices and a silky, sweet mousse to top it off. A light and elegant dessert that couldn’t be easier to make. POACHED PEARS 12 ounces dessert wine, such as port, barsac or marsala 1/2 cup agave nectar zest of 1 lemon, [...]
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 [...]
Soft-Boiled Eggs with Miso, Lemon and Cilantro – Brys Stephens
July 27, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Breakfast/Brunch, Egg Dishes, Healthy Recipes
Serves 4 I saw the picture of this recipe on a food blog called Cookthink and drooled. The recipe is by Brys Stephens. 4 eggs 1 tablespoon tahini 2 tablespoons sweet white miso 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/4 serrano chile, thinly sliced 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup cilantro leaves Put the eggs in a [...]
Galaxy Shake
July 27, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Appetizers and Snacks, Breakfast/Brunch, Desserts, Healthy Recipes, Raw Foods, Smoothies and Shakes
Serves 1 adult or 2 kids This high energy, high protein smoothie keeps ‘em going for the long haul. Great for breakfasts, afterschool snacks or a pre-game power boost. Rich carob, almond butter and a splash of mint will get them on their way! 1 cup whole milk, soy milk or nut milk 1/2 cup [...]
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 [...]
Oatmeal Pecan Pancakes
July 27, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Breakfast/Brunch, Grains and Legumes, Healthy Recipes
Makes 10-12 medium cakes 1 1/4 cups milk 1 cup rolled oats 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1 tablespoon maple syrup 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup pecans, chopped Combine the milk and oats in a large bowl and let stand 10 minutes. Add the [...]
Corn Arepas
July 27, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Appetizers and Snacks, Breakfast/Brunch, Ethnic Recipes, Grains and Legumes, Healthy Recipes, Holiday Foods, Side Dishes
Yield: 14 small pancakes Corn flour, as well as all gluten-free flours, take much longer to cook than wheat flour. If you have a small griddle or are using a skillet, this can mean a long wait for each batch of cakes. In this recipe, I brown them 6-8 minutes on each side, then transfer [...]
