Ingredients: *What are these foods? 1 cup pumpkin seeds 1 teaspoon umeboshi paste* 2-3 teaspoons brown rice syrup* 1/2-1 cup water 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional) Directions: Dry roast pumpkin seeds in a skillet over high heat until they begin to pop. Then turn heat down to medium low and continue to stir until all the seeds are popped. … [Read more...]
Vegetable Tofu Cream Cheese
Ingredients: *What are these foods? 1 pound fresh tofu* 2 1/4 teaspoon umeboshi paste* 1/2 teaspoon tahini* 1-1/2 tablespoons chopped scallion 1/2 stalk celery, minced 1/4 teaspoon parsley, chopped 1/2 medium carrot, grated Directions: Steam tofu in 2 inches of water in a pot with cover for 2 minutes. Remove immediately. Crumble tofu … [Read more...]
Caesar Salad Dressing without Oil
Ingredients: silken tofu - 4 ozs lemon juice - 4 tablespoons nutritional yeast/capers/dijon mustard 1 tablespoon each garlic 1 minced clove black pepper - dash sea salt - to taste water - 1/4 cup … [Read more...]
Carrot Raisin Salad
Ingredients: Carrots, grated Raisins Sea salt Directions: Mix grated carrots, raisins and salt together and press for at least 30-1 hour. To do this put vegetables in a large bowl, cover with a plate and add to the top of the plate a heavy weight, such as a jug of water or a heavy rock. When done pressing, rinse well and drain. You can … [Read more...]
Corn Salad with Creamy Tofu Dill Dressing
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh sweet corn, removed from cob 1/4 cup red onion, diced 1/2 cup fresh green beans, sliced in 1 inch lengths 1/4 cup grated carrot 1 cup lettuce, cut fine Directions: Place 2-3 inches of water in a pot and bring to a boil. Blanch the corn for 2 minutes. Next blanch the green beans for 2-3 minutes and drain. Place blanched vegetables … [Read more...]