My daughter discovered these cookies while at her art class, and begged for the recipe. Her teacher’s wife was gracious and shared it with us, and I am sharing it with you… with one or two modifications. 2 cups sugar 1/2 cup butter or coconut oil 1/2 cup milk (or a nut milk) 1/2 cup [...]

I still remember my first experience with tapenade. It was in Phoenix, AZ, at a little restaurant called Mamma Mia’s near my office. They brought out some fresh bread with olive oil… with stuff in it. I had no idea what it was… but it was sooo good. And now I know that it is [...]

Hummus is one of those foods that most people either love or hate. Those that hate it often do so because the only hummus they have had is so bland and flavorless! I now offer you a hummus that has plenty of flavor, and a wonderful texture. And it’s so easy. Ingredients: 1 can chickpeas [...]

I came across the idea of Cholent purely by accident, but I’m so glad I did! It’s a perfect dish for those days that you want something warm and yummy, but you aren’t going to be around to fix it. But it’s the eggs that really make it. Cholent came about due to the restrictions [...]

2-1/4 cups all purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice or allspice 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup light brown cane sugar 3/4 cup cane sugar 3 egg equivalent in Ener-G egg substitute 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup vegetable oil** 2 cups finely grated carrots [...]

Banana Cream Pudding was one of those treats from childhood that you remember, then forget, then something brings it back to mind.  But oh, what a treat it is! Last Summer I went to New York to see my youngest cousin graduate from college, and while we were there she took us to one of [...]

These are a tribute to Starvin’ Arvin’s in Grand Junction – the originator of the Green Supreme.  I was missing them the other day and decided to try my hand at making up my own.  It helped that I had some green chili on hand (leftover from the camping trip potluck the night before). WHAT [...]

As we have been making kefir, there have been a few times that I let it sit just a little too long, and it fully separated into curds & whey. Not one to be wasteful, I have been looking for ways to use this whey in cooking. One way is to add it to the [...]

1.5 cups melted clarified butter 1/2 cup oil 40 leaves phillo dough 4 cups finely ground nuts – your preference cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cardamom, etc to taste 1.5 cups evaporated cane juice (sugar) 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice 1/2 Tbsp brown rice syrup or honey Mix butter and oil.  Cut dough to the shape of the [...]

This is a great quiche to make when you don’t have a lot of time and don’t have an pie crust laying around. This one makes it’s own crust while it is baking. Feel free to substitute your favorite veggies. Ingredients: 1/4 cup chopped onion 3 cloves garlic – minced olive oil 2 bunches rainbow [...]