Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Scrub potatoes, pierce with a knife, and bake for 1 hour. Cut the potatoes carefully in half, scoop out insides into a large mixing bowl, and arrange skins in a baking dish. Whip hot potatoes, adding milk slowly until quite soft. Add rest of the…

These are the best baked we ever had. The recipe is by my friend's mom, Ella Hollett. Servings: 8-10 Preparation time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 3 hours METHOD: Cover beans with water and soak overnight. Rinse them and drain the water. Cover the beans with water again and boil them…

Edamame are fresh soybeans in pods. They make a very tasty snack or appetizer. They are excellent sources of protein, iron and calcium. Consumption of whole soy foods has been linked with lower risk of breast cancer and heart disease. Method: Frozen edamame can either be microwaved for two to…

1. In a nonstick pan, stir-fry onions, celery, jalapeño, and garlic in a small amount of water until cooked. 2. Add remaining ingredients except cilantro. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, approximately 1 hour, stirring frequently. 3. Add cilantro or parsley just before serving. Fill your…

Blend cocoa powder, non-dairy milk, Medjool dates and maple syrup in a high-powered blender. Add the chia seeds to this mixture. Stir thoroughly. Cover the bowl and refrigerate 2 hours to overnight. Serve with fruit (any berries) on top. Servings: 2-3

Soak the Chia seeds in water for 20 - 30 mins. Blend dates and non-dairy milk in high powered blender. Add the soaked chia seeds to blended date and milk mixture. Leave the pudding in the refrigerator in a covered container for 1-2 hours before serving. Serve with fruit or…

1. Soak dry beans overnight or for at least 4 hours in plenty of water. Place soaked beans in a heavy soup pot with 4 cups of water or broth. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer about 1 ¼ hours, or until beans are tender. (If using canned beans,…

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. Process all the ingredients in a food processor until blended (DRAIN THE EXCESS LIQUID FROM TOMATOES if not burgers might get soggy) 3. Form into patties, put on a baking sheet, and bake for 15 minutes, then turn and bake for another 10…

These are one of our favorite treats. We have made them several times and taken to various parties. Most of the times they do not last more than a few minutes. Method: Mix all ingredients together and set in fridge for 1/2 hour. Roll into small balls. Store in an airtight container in…

If using dry dates, soak them for few minutes in water. Drain the water. Pulse the almonds in a food processor until they are broken but still in crunchy chunks. Add rest of the ingredients (except coconut) and blend till all the ingredients mix well. Take a square baking pan.…