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GRILLED LAMB HEARTS AND LIVER WITH SPICY CHIMICHURRI

GRILLED LAMB HEARTS AND LIVER WITH SPICY CHIMICHURRI

SERVES 6 TO 8 Liver is rich in iron and other minerals, choline and B vitamins, especially vitamins B6 and B12. In addition, it’s a good source of the fat-soluble vitamins A, D and K. Heart is a rich source of Coenzyme Q10 and a helpful substance that supports many…

FRIED PADRÓN PEPPERS

FRIED PADRÓN PEPPERS

SERVES 4 Pimientos de Padrón are small green peppers from the Galicia region of Spain. I first learned about Padrón peppers while strolling through the farmers’ market with a girlfriend who frequents Spain. She told me they were delicious fried with olive oil and…

CREAMY BACON-WRAPPED DATES

CREAMY BACON-WRAPPED DATES

SERVES 10 (2 PER PERSON) I usually prep these, stage them in the oven and turn the oven on as soon as the first dinner guests arrive. Greeting guests with warm, gooey cashew cream, crunchy bacon and sweet dates always impresses them. These are usually gone within…

BABA GHANOUSH (MIDDLE EASTERN EGGPLANT DIP)

BABA GHANOUSH (MIDDLE EASTERN EGGPLANT DIP)

SERVES 8 Baba ghanoush offers a brilliant balance of flavor and texture. It is simultaneously light and creamy, and the roasted eggplant offers a hint of smoke. The tahini adds depth and body, while the olive oil lends a fruity finish. As you make this dish several…

Chocolate Frosting with Orange Essence

Chocolate Frosting with Orange Essence

ERVES 10 Ingredients 2 avocados, peeled and pitted ВЅ cup cacao powder ВЅ cup honey 2 tablespoons coconut oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ВЅ teaspoon salt ВЅ teaspoon orange extract Preparation 1.В В Blend avocados, cacao powder, honey, coconut oil, vanilla and orange…

Coconut Frosting

Coconut Frosting

MAKES ENOUGH FOR ONE 9X13 SHEET CAKE OR 8 CUPCAKES Ingredients ВЅ cup honey 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted and cooled 4 tablespoons coconut milk 1 cup unsweetened, shredded coconut Preparation 1.В В In a medium bowl, whisk the honey, melted coconut oil, and coconut…

Pecan Coconut Frosting

Pecan Coconut Frosting

MAKES ENOUGH FOR ONE 9X13 SHEET CAKE OR 8 CUPCAKES Ingredients ВЅ cup honey 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted and cooled 4 tablespoons coconut milk 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut ВЅ cup pecans, chopped Preparation 1.В В In a medium bowl, whisk the honey, melted…

Fruit Jam

Fruit Jam

MAKES EIGHT OUNCES OF JAM Ingredients 3 cups frozen berries (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, apricots, blackberries, etc.) в…” cup honey 1 to 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice (juice of about 1 lemon) Preparation 1.В В Place a small saucepan over medium heat….

Chocolate Milkshake

Chocolate Milkshake

SERVES 1 Ingredients в…“ cup coconut milk 3 ice cubes 1 teaspoon water ВЅ teaspoon cacao powder ВЅ tablespoon honey or palm sugar Вј teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation 1.В В Heat water, cacao powder, and honey in a small saucepan until boiling. Whisk in palm sugar,…

Mocha Frappe

Mocha Frappe

SERVES 1 Ingredients в…“ cup coconut milk 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder 1ВЅ cups ice cubes 2 teaspoons palm sugar Вј teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup coconut milk, chilled Preparation 1.В В Blend coconut milk and espresso powder together in blender until espresso…

Chocolate Mousse

Chocolate Mousse

SERVES 6 Ingredients 4 ounces cacao nibs в…“ cup non-dairy white chocolate chips 2 tablespoons cacao powder 6 tablespoons, plus в…“ cup water 1 teaspoon vanilla extract в…“ cup palm sugar 3 large egg whites, room temperature Вј teaspoon lemon juice Preparation 1.В В…

Chilled Lemon Mousse with Raspberry Sauce

Chilled Lemon Mousse with Raspberry Sauce

SERVES 6 Ingredients Sauce Вѕ cup raspberries 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons water 1 pinch salt Mousse 2ВЅ tablespoons tapioca flour Вѕ cup coconut milk 1ВЅ teaspoons grated lemon zest 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon vanilla extract в…› teaspoon salt 3 large…