Pecan Pear Salad

Makes approximately 6 servings. Ingredients 1 head green leaf lettuce, or 1 small box baby greens mix2 green onions, thinly sliced, 2 Bosc pears, thinly sliced1 avocado, cut into small cubesfeta cheese (optional)  Dressing ⅓ cup avocado oil 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 ½ teaspoons maple syrup 1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 clove garlic, minced½ teaspoon sea salt2 pinches of black…

Mashed Potatoes

Makes approximately 6 servings. Ingredients 6 small to medium sized Yukon or gold potatoes, peeled and cubed1 fresh rosemary sprig1 medium shallot, peeled and diced4 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons sour cream (optional)sea salt black pepper Directions Boil potatoes until you can easily break them with a fork. Drain water and remove rosemary. With a hand-held beater…

Flat Bread

Makes 6 flat bread. Ingredients 2 cups + 2 tablespoons flour½ teaspoon salt1 cup cold water Directions Combine flour and salt in a mixer bowl. Add water and with a dough attachment knead for 5 minutes. Remove dough from bowl and separate into 6 balls. Either roll them out or flatten with hands/fingers until approximately…

Basil Pesto

Makes 1 jar. Enough to pour onto 16oz of cooked pasta. Ingredients1 cup fresh basil1/2 cup fresh parsley3 tablespoons oregano (fresh or dried)1/4 cup pine nuts 2 garlic cloves1 teaspoon sea salt1 cup avocado or olive oil1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese shredded * *Note: can substitute for nutritional yeast to make it dairy-free. Directions Place all…

Horseradish Sauce

Makes approx 1.5 cups. Ingredients 6 oz prepared horseradish 1/2 cup sour cream2 tablespoons mayonnaise1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar1/4 teaspoon sea salt1/8 teaspoon black pepper DirectionsPlace all ingredients in a jar and shake until well combined. Store in fridge.

Sauteed Tamari Mushrooms

Makes approximately 3 side servings.  Ingredients 2 (8 oz) cartons mushrooms, sliced 3 tablespoons tamari 2 teaspoons sesame oil olive oil Directions Saute mushrooms in a little bit of olive oil on medium-high heat. Cover with lid until all liquid from the mushrooms evaporate, stirring often. Add tamari and sesame oil and saute for about…

Balsamic Roasted Peppers

Makes approximately 4 side servings. Ingredients 4 lbs baby bell peppers (red, orange, yellow) 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 teaspoon sea salt Directions Line baking sheet with aluminum foil and spread peppers on the foil in a single layer. Place rack several inches from the top of…

Strawberry Spinach Salad

Makes approximately 4 servings. Ingredients 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons maple syrup 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon sesame seeds 1 tablespoon tamari 1 tablespoon orange juice ½ tablespoon poppy seeds ⅛ teaspoon paprika 5 oz spinach 2 cups strawberries, thinly sliced 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted Directions Toast almond slices in a…

Pogacha Flatbread

Makes one large circle loaf. Ingredients 4 + 1 cups all purpose flour 2 cups warm water 1 tablespoon yeast 1 tablespoon sea salt olive oil Directions Combine yeast and warm water until yeast dissolves, a few minutes. Place 4 cups flour in mixer bowl. Add salt. Using dough attachment turn mixer on lowest speed…

Honey Buns Sweet Bread

Ingredients 1 3/4 cups lukewarm water 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated yeast 1 1/2 tablespoons salt 4 eggs 1/2 cup liquid honey 1/2 cup neutral tasting oil – I use avocado 7 cups all purpose flour Directions In a mixing bowl, combine warm water and yeast until dissolved. Add salt, eggs, honey and oil. Using dough…