Soft, delicious, healthy, human-safe, dog-friendly. Ingredients: 1 banana, ripened1/2 cup peanut butter, preferably natural (must not contain xylitol)1+1/2 oats, quick cook rolled oats1/4 cup water, hot Directions: Preheat oven to 350 F. Mash the banana until it has as little lump as possible. Add peanut butter and mix until well incorporated. Stir in the oats.… Continue reading Dog-friendly Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
Category: Vegetarian
Black Sesame Paste Dessert
Sweet, nutty, smooth. Serves 4-6. Ingredients 1/4 cup black glutinous rice1 cup black sesamesugarwater Directions Soak black glutinous rice in water for at least 3 hours. Wash and drain sesame seeds and set aside until it is dry. Toast the sesame seeds in a pan on low heat. Stir constantly. It is ready when it… Continue reading Black Sesame Paste Dessert
Cardamom Chickpea Cookies
-sweet, spiced, savoury Ingredients 1/2 vegetable oil, or any flavourless oil1 tsp ground cardamom3/4 cup confectioner/icing sugar, sifted1 tbsp rosewater1 and 1/2 cup chickpea flour3 tbsp roasted pistachio, crushed or slivered for garnish Directions: Blend together the sugar, oil, cardamom, and rosewater. Add the chickpea flour and mix until the dough comes together. Knead the… Continue reading Cardamom Chickpea Cookies
American Blueberry Lemon Scones
Make about 8-10. Buttery, crumbly, lightly sweetened. Ingredients: 2 cups all purpose flour1/2 cup white sugar3 tsp baking powder1 tsp salt1/2 cup butter, cold1-3 tsp lemon zest1 tbsp lemon juice1/2 - 3/4 cup milk1 cup blueberries, washed and drained Directions: Preheat oven to 400oF and line a baking sheet. Add lemon juice to the milk… Continue reading American Blueberry Lemon Scones
Soba Noodles with Sesame Dressing
Spicy, sour, savoury, refreshing. Ingredients: Soba noodles For the dressing: 3 tbsp Sesame oil1 tbsp Soy sauce3 tbsp Rice wine vinegar1 clove garlic, minced1 tsp Siracha saucea few tbsp Coriander, chopped½ tsp Salt (or to taste)½ tsp Sugar (or to taste)1/8 cup WaterPinch of Toasted sesame seeds (garnish) Directions: Prepare the soba noodles. Boil/cook according… Continue reading Soba Noodles with Sesame Dressing
Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad
Ingredients: SpinachArugulaStrawberry, slicedGoat cheese or feta cheese, crumbledPecans, toasted or candied For the dressing: 1/3 cup olive oil2 tsp Dijon mustard2-3 tbsp balsamic vinegar1-2 tsp sugar½ tsp salt (or to taste)Mint, crushed (optional) Directions: For the dressing, whisk together olive oil and dijon mustard until it thickens. Add balsamic vinegar, sugar, and salt and continue… Continue reading Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad
Fresh Salsa
Ingredients: 8 tomatoes, diced and drained¼- ½ green bell pepper, diced into small pieces1/3 cup chopped cilantro2 tbsp diced red onionJuice of 1 limeSalt and pepper (to taste)Pinch of cuminPinch of cinnamonFew dash of Tabasco sauce (optional)Jalapeno peppers, dices into small pieces (optional)Avocado, diced (optional) Directions: Prepare all the ingredients above. Be sure to clean… Continue reading Fresh Salsa