Warming Winter Fruit Salad – Bauman College

Yield: 4-6 servings
6 pitted prunes
4 dried apricots
1/2 cup fresh cranberries
1/2 cup apple juice
1/2 cup flaxseeds
3 mandarin oranges, peeled
2 very ripe persimmons
4 small pineapple guavas (optional)
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
Pinch each: cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, nutmeg, allspice and orange peel
Soak the prunes and apricots in water to cover for at least 1 hour. Drain and slice the fruits [...]

Poached Pears with Maple Mousse

Yield: 4 servings
Tender cooked pears in a rich wine marinade meld with warming spices and a silky, sweet mousse to top it off. A light and elegant dessert that couldn’t be easier to make.
POACHED PEARS
12 ounces dessert wine, such as port, barsac or marsala
1/2 cup agave nectar
zest of 1 lemon, plus 1 teaspoon of the [...]

Flaxy Pumpkin Muffins

Yield: about 12 large or 24 mini muffins
Sweet and creamy pumpkin puree is used in these healthy muffins to increase nutrition and decrease the amount of oil used for moistening. These lightly sweetened treats make a good breakfast or snack when something warm and comforting is called for on a cold winter day.
Rounded 1/2 cup [...]

Soft-Boiled Eggs with Miso, Lemon and Cilantro – Brys Stephens

Serves 4
I saw the picture of this recipe on a food blog called Cookthink and drooled. The recipe is by Brys Stephens.
4 eggs
1 tablespoon tahini
2 tablespoons sweet white miso
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 serrano chile, thinly sliced
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup cilantro leaves
Put the eggs in a saucepan and add enough cold water to cover them. [...]

Galaxy Shake

Serves 1 adult or 2 kids
This high energy, high protein smoothie keeps ‘em going for the long haul. Great for breakfasts, afterschool snacks or a pre-game power boost. Rich carob, almond butter and a splash of mint will get them on their way!
1 cup whole milk, soy milk or nut milk
1/2 cup frozen berries
1 scoop [...]

Raw Sprouted Zucchini-Raisin Bread

Makes 4 small loaves
Making your own raw, dehydrated bread is easy, and doesn’t take much time on your part. Grains, on the other hand, need about 2 days for soaking and sprouting (instructions below) and dehydration can take up to 12 hours. Plan two days ahead, and utilize overnight soaking, sprouting and dehydrating. If you’re [...]

Oatmeal Pecan Pancakes

Makes 10-12 medium cakes
1 1/4 cups milk
1 cup rolled oats
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
Combine the milk and oats in a large bowl and let stand 10 minutes. Add the oil and beaten eggs, mixing well. Stir in the flour, [...]

Corn Arepas

Yield: 14 small pancakes
Corn flour, as well as all gluten-free flours, take much longer to cook than wheat flour. If you have a small griddle or are using a skillet, this can mean a long wait for each batch of cakes. In this recipe, I brown them 6-8 minutes on each side, then transfer them [...]

Cornbread with Dates and Honey

FROM GF (DL)
Yield: 9-12 servings
Although not technically a dessert, honey and dates make this bread a sweeter treat in comparison to traditional cornbreads. Sprinkled on top during baking, the dates give this bread a pretty “quilted” look.
1 1/4 cups corn meal
3/4 cups GF Baking Mix (see sidebar)
2 teaspoons guar or xanthan gum
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 [...]

Hemp Milkshakes – Meg Harpool

Yield: 2 servings
This high-protein shake makes a perfectly healthy after school snack, a cool delight to beat the heat, or a light dessert to end a summer day. For an extra boost of good fats and protein, add a scoop of hemp powder. Try Living Harvest hemp milk, as it is lightly sweetened with brown [...]

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