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.
Quick Hummus
I tried making hummus many times but could never get it smooth. I recently tried a different brand of garbanzo beans and it was finally smooth. So if your hummus is too chunky, try a different brand of beans. Ingredients 2 cans (15oz cans) cooked garbanzo beans* 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons sea salt…
Maple Walnut Glaze
Makes approximately 1 cup. Ingredients 3/4 cup walnuts 1/4 maple syrup 1/4 cup water 1 teaspoon vanilla Directions Combine all ingredients in a high speed blender until smooth. Store in a glass container in the fridge. Serve with carrot cake.
Raspberry Chia Jam
Makes approximately 3 cups. Ingredients 3 cups raspberries 3 tablespoons maple syrup 2 tablespoons chia seeds 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Directions In a medium sauce pan combine all ingredients together on medium heat. Use a potato masher or fork to mash the berries. Remove from heat once berries have thawed out. Store in a glass container…
Herb Oil Dip
Makes 1 cup. Ingredients 3/4 cup avocado oil 5 heaping tablespoons fresh parsley 1 tablespoon fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary 1 teaspoon fresh oregano and/or 2 teaspoons dried oregano 3 fresh garlic cloves, minced 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper…
Parsley Spread
Makes 1 small bowl. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups parsley, finely chopped 3 fresh cloves of garlic 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons lemon, freshly squeezed 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground Directions Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl. Serve with roasted mushrooms or in a…
Guacamole
Ingredients 6-7 ripe avocados 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 jalapeños, diced and seeded * 2 lemons, juiced 1 teaspoon sea salt Fresh black pepper, to taste Directions Seed avocados, place in bowl and mash with fork. Add remaining ingredients. Season accordingly. * If you prefer a spicier guacamole, leave…
Parmesan Cashew Crumbles
Ingredients 3/4 cup cashews 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 3/4 teaspoon sea salt Directions Process all ingredients in a food processor. Use as a parmesan substitute and on creamy soups.
Creamy Garlic Alfredo Sauce
Ingredients 3/4 cup water 1 1/2 cups raw unsalted cashews, pre-soaked 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/3 cup nutritional yeast 1 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 2 garlic cloves 2 tablespoons organic dijon mustard a couple dashes of turmeric a couple dashes of cayenne pepper Directions Blend all ingredients in high speed blender….