IT’S HARVEST TIME!
If you’ve ever planted more than one “hill” of zucchini squash, you know that at some point in the season, the output of this reliable plant can be somewhat overwhelming. Here’s a tasty and scrumptious solution for using this prolific vegetable that is sure to remind you why you planted it in the [...]
Tarte Tatin originates from Western France. You can easily substitute pears for apples, and if desired dot with Gorgonzola cheese just before covering with pastry.
I am such a free form cook that the inflexible formulas required for baking often intimidate me. But this recipe is super easy and delicious. Apple Tarte Tatin is the [...]
Tofu Coconut Cream Pie
Sweet, light, vegan, and practically guilt-free, this pie is absolutely delicious.
For the crust:
1 pkg. vegan graham crackers (12-14 crackers)
2 T. sugar
6 T. vegan margarine
For the filling:
½ c. plus 2 T. toasted shredded coconut (reserve 2 T.)
1 14-oz. package firm tofu, drained and rinsed
¼ c. light brown sugar (very lightly packed) or pure [...]
Vegan Banana Chocolate Chip Cake
This cake was an invention of a good friend of mine and is the easiest cake in the world to make. Not only that, everybody loves it. Because there aren’t any eggs or dairy products in it, this dessert is both low in fat and good for you. [...]
Tofu Cannoli
Everybody loves this classic Italian treat – and now you can convert this high-calorie favorite into a luscious dessert that’s both lower in fat and good for you too!
Ingredients:
1 pkg. firm tofu (drained and pressed to release most of the water)
1 c. confectioners sugar, sifted (plus a bit extra for garnish)
2 T. candied orange [...]
Easy Bananas Foster
Bananas Foster is one of those recipes that is remarkably easy yet makes a great show in preparation. It’s one of the few ways I enjoy the subtile flavor of rum. While on a trip to the Caymans, where rum is everywhere, I picked up this recipe. If you have an [...]
Sweet Chickpea Crepes Filled With Nutella
Crepes always look as though you went through a great deal of trouble to make them, but in fact, they’re quite easy. This recipe for dessert crepes using chickpea flour is not only simple, it’s more nutritious and lower in fat than traditional egg crepes.
Keep in mind that there is [...]
With strawberry season upon us, here’s a tip for some of the most delicious strawberries you’ll ever eat. The classic dressing for strawberries has historically been a little sugar and a squirt of fresh lemon. While even the sweetest freshest strawberries benifit from a light sprinkling of these two ingredients, one dressing you may [...]
