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< Back Stuffed Dates Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Serves: 6 Level: Beginner About the Recipe Ingredients 12 medjool dates 3 Tbs peanut butter 1/4 cup chocolate chips, non dairy Preparation Prep Pit each date. Melt the non-dairy chocolate chips in a bowl and set aside. Make Place a 1/2 teaspoon of peanut butter in each date. Optional: add 1-2 peanuts in each date. Optional: drizzle each date with chocolate Previous Next

< Back Island Rice & Peas Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 1 hr Serves: 8 Level: Beginner About the Recipe Ingredients 1 onion, diced 4 garlic cloves, minced 3 green onions, chopped 4 thyme sprigs 1 scotch bonnet pepper, diced 1/2 tsp coconut sugar 1/2 tsp black pepper 1 tsp allspice red kidney beans, canned 14 oz coconut milk, canned 2 tsp salt 1 1/2 cup brown basmati rice, rinsed well 1 1/4 cup water Preparation Prep Chop/dice garlic, onion, scallions and pepper. Set aside. Make Add onions, garlic, scallions, thyme, scotch bonnet pepper, sugar, black pepper, and allspice berries in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute. Once onions are soft (about 2-3 minutes), turn the heat up to medium-high. Add in the kidney beans, rice, coconut milk and water then stir together. Bring to a boil, cover, then continue to simmer until rice is fluffy and liquid is soaked up(about 25-30 minutes). Remove from heat. Carefully discard the thyme stems and scotch bonnet pepper. Previous Next

< Back Mother Earth Salad Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: n/a Serves: 4 Level: Beginner About the Recipe Ingredients 4 cloves garlic 1 small shallot 3 lemons, juiced 1/2 cup olive oil 1 cup spinach 1 cup dill 1 cup chives 1 green onion stalk 1/3 cup nutritional yeast 1 cup raw cashews 2 teaspoon salt 1 large head of iceberg or Romaine Preparation Remove skin from garlic and shallot. Juice the lemons, discarding of any seeds that fall. Add all ingredients into blender and pulse until smooth. Serve over chopped iceberg lettuce and enjoy! Previous Next

< Back Caesar Salad w/ Crispy Chickpeas Prep Time: 15 min Cook Time: 20 min Serves: 4 Level: Beginner About the Recipe King of salads :) Ingredients Salad 1 bunch kale, finely chopped 2 bunches Romaine Lettuce, chopped Crispy Chickpeas 1 3/4 lb chickpeas, rinsed well 1 Tbs olive oil 1 tsp italian seasoning 1 tsp nutritional yeast 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp smoked paprika 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper, freshly cracked Dressing 1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds, soaked and drained 2 garlic cloves 3 Tbs nutritional yeast 2 Tbs capers 1 Tbs vegan Worcestershire sauce 2 Tbs lemon juice, freshly squeezed 1 Tbs soy sauce or tamari 2 tsp dijon mustard 2 tsp black pepper, freshly cracked 1/3 cup water add more water if thinner consistency desired Preparation Salad Wash and chop kale and romaine. Place in a serving bowl and set aside. Crispy Chickpeas Prep Preheat oven to 425°, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Make Place chickpeas in a bowl, or directly onto the baking sheet. Drizzle the oil over the chickpeas and toss. Then sprinkle the remaining ingredients over the chickpeas and toss well to coat. Spread them evenly onto the baking sheet and roast for about 20 minutes, or until crispy. Dressing Make the dressing: Place the sunflower seeds, garlic, nutritional yeast, capers, vegan Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, tamari, mustard, and pepper in a blender and add 1/3cup of water. Blend until creamy. Using your clean hands, massage about half the dressing into the kale until it is tender. Add in the romaine and ensure it is coated with the dressing. Top with crispy chickpeas and serve. Previous Next

< Back Taco Salad Prep Time: 30 min Cook Time: 10 min Serves: 6 Level: Beginner About the Recipe A wholesome, filling and delicious dish inspired by flavors typical in a taco. Ingredients 2 cups walnuts, soaked 1 red onion, diced 5 garlic cloves, diced 1/2 cups sundried tomatoes, diced 1 Tbs taco seasoning 2 Tbs soy sauce 1 lime, juiced Preparation Prep Soak walnuts in a bowl, covered with water for at least 30 minutes. Drain walnuts. Put them into a food processor and pulse until you have meat-like crumbles. Chop onions, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes. Make Water saute onions until translucent. Add in the garlic for 1 more minute. Sprinkle the taco seasoning across and stir to combine. Pour in the soy sauce (or substitute). Stir well. Cook for another 4-5 minutes. Off heat, squeeze in the fresh lime juice. Adjust for seasonings and serve. Previous Next

< Back Chickpea Salad Prep Time: 5 min Cook Time: 10 min Serves: 2 Level: Beginner About the Recipe Ingredients 1 red bell pepper, diced 1/2 cup red onion, diced 3 garlic cloves, minced 14 oz chickpeas, canned 1/3 cup basil, julienned 2 Tbs red wine vinegar 1 tsp black pepper, ground 1/2 tsp salt 1 Tbs poultry seasoning Preparation Prep Diced bell pepper, onion, garlic cloves and basil. Thoroughly rinse canned chickpeas. Make Mix all ingredients well in a bowl. Adjust seasonings as necessary. Previous Next

< Back Holiday Cornbread Dressing Prep Time: 15 min Cook Time: 45 min Serves: 8 Level: Beginner About the Recipe Ingredients 2 boxes Vegetarian jiffy cornbread mix 1 package Beyond Meat Hot Italian Sausage, casing removed 1 onion, diced 4 stalks celery, diced 10 sage leaves, diced 3 garlic cloves, diced 2 Tbs flax seeds, ground 2 flax eggs 2/3 cup plant milk of choice, unsweetened Preparation Prep Remove sausage from casings and dice vegetables. Set aside. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare the flax egg and set aside. Make Add sausages and sage to a preheated skillet. Break up the sausage into crumbles and cook until browned. Once browned, remove from pan and add onions, celery, and garlic. Saute until lightly caramelized. Add sauteed vegetables and sausage to a baking dish. Add 2 boxes of Vegetarian Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix, 2 flax eggs and plant milk to the baking dish. Mix well and level the mixture in the baking dish. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and the edges pull away slightly from the baking dish. Previous Next

< Back Baked Plantain Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Serves: 2-4 Level: Beginner About the Recipe To optimize this dish, be sure to select ripe plantains. It should have many black spots and be slightly soft to the touch. I love plantain and it is often served as a fried side dish in many Nigerian dishes. However, I wanted to capture to texture of fried plantain without all of the oil. So, this recipe minimally coats the plantain slices in coconut oil and baked. I have found this approach to be ideal as it is a comparable mouth-feel to fried plantain. After baking, I like to take things up a notch by tossing the plantain in a bit of coconut nectar. This last step is optional but totally worth it. Ingredients 2 ripe plantains, sliced on bias 2 Tbs coconut oil 1 tsp cinnamon, ground 1/2 tsp salt 1 Tbs coconut nectar, optional Preparation Prep Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Make In a bowl, add coconut oil, cinnamon and salt. Mix thoroughly. Peel and slice the plantains into 1/2 inch slices, cut on a bias. Add to bowl and toss well. On a parchment-lined baking sheet, arrange the plantain in a single layer. Bake for 20 minutes, turning halfway until plantains are golden brown In the same bowl, add the coconut nectar to the remaining coconut oil and mix well. Once plantains are finished baking, gently toss in the oil and nectar mixture. Serve immediately. Previous Next

< Back Holiday Meatloaf Prep Time: 20 Cook Time: 35 min Serves: 12 Level: Beginner Plus About the Recipe Ingredients 2.5 lbs organic jackfruit 1 whole onion, diced 2 bell peppers, diced 2 cups nutritional yeast 1 small carton JustEgg 1 box bread crumbs 16 oz OG sauce 8 oz BBQ sauce of choice 1/4 cup garlic powder 1/4 cup onion powder 1/4 cup Complete seasoning by Badia 1/4 LIAC house seasoning 1/4 cup Mesquite seasoning by McCormick Preparation Prep Preheat oven to 375 degrees Boil jackfruit for 15 minutes While jackfruit is boiling, measure all dry and liquid ingredients as well as prep the onion and bell peppers. Set aside Once jackfruit is boiled, drain and then place in a large bowl. Using a meat chopper, break the jackfruit into small pieces. Set aside to let cool. Make In a large baking dish, place the cooled jackfruit, onion, bell peppers, liquid ingredients and all dry ingredients except the mesquite seasoning. Using your hands, thoroughly incorporate these ingredients together until a meat-like consistency forms. Mold the meatloaf into desired shape. Sprinkle the mesquite seasoning on top of the meatloaf Place in oven to bake for 35-40 minutes. Remove from oven and allow the meatloaf to stand for 15 minutes before slicing. Serve and enjoy Previous Next

< Back Blueberry Lemon Crisp Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30-35 minutes Serves: 2 Level: Beginner About the Recipe Ingredients Oat Topping Ingredients 1/4 cup rolled oats 1 Tbs shredded coconut 2 Tbs almond flour 1 Tbs coconut oil salt 1 Tbs coconut sugar Filling Ingredients 1 cup blueberries, frozen 1 lemon, juiced 1 lemon, zested 1/2 tsp arrowroot powder 1 Tbs maple syrup Preparation Oat Topping Directions In a bowl, combine oats, coconut, coconut sugar, salt and coconut oil until combined and the mixture sticks together. Set aside. Filling Directions Prep Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Make In a baking dish, add blueberries, lemon juice, lemon zest, maple syrup and arrowroot powder. Stir well. Place the oat filling on top of the blueberry mixture evenly.Bake for 30-35 minutes until the filling starts to bubble and the topping is golden brown. Previous Next

< Back Jollof Spaghetti Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 25 min Serves: 6 Level: Beginner About the Recipe A delicious twist on traditional pasta and marina. Ingredients 3 red bell pepper 3 medium tomatoes 1 scotch bonnet pepper 3 garlic cloves 2 Tbs ginger 1 red onion, quartered 3 Maggie cubes 3 Tbs red palm oil 2 Tbs tomato paste 1 Tbs smoked paprika 1/2 tsp liquid smoke 1 tsp nutmeg, freshly grated 1 Tbs thyme, dried 2 bay leaves 12 oz brown rice pasta 1 nori sheet, ground optional 1 tbsp iru, ground optional Preparation Prep Prepare pasta according to package instructions. Set aside. Make Add bell pepper, tomatoes, garlic cloves, Maggie cubes, ginger and one red onion to a high-speed blender and puree until smooth. Heat palm oil in a dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the tomato paste to the oil and simmer until the tomato paste darkens in color. Add the blended tomato mixture to the pan and bring to a simmer. Add salt to taste, thyme, smoked paprika, liquid smoke, bay leaves and nutmeg to the reduction. Reduce heat to medium, cover with lid and simmer until the sauce is reduced by a third. Add pasta to sauce and serve. Previous Next

< Back Cauliflower Lentil Salad Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 35 min Serves: 4 Level: Beginner About the Recipe Ingredients FOR THE CAULIFLOWER ▢ 1/4 cup olive oil ▢ 1/2 cup grated vegan parmesan I used Follow Your Heart ▢ 1 teaspoon garlic powder ▢ 1 teaspoon onion powder ▢ 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika ▢ 1/2 teaspoon pepper ▢ 1 large head cauliflower cut in florets ▢flakey salt for serving FOR THE LENTIL SALAD ▢ 2.5 cups cooked lentils chilled ▢ 1 shallot finely diced ▢ 2 cloves garlic finely minced ▢ 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes roughly chopped ▢ 1 bunch flat leaf parsley chopped ▢ 2 tablespoons fresh basil ▢ 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar ▢ 1 lemon juiced ▢ 1/2 teaspoon dried basil ▢ 1/2 teaspoon pepper ▢ salt to taste Preparation Preheat the oven to 425 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Add the oil, parmesan and dry seasonings to a large bowl and mix to combine. Add the cauliflower and toss until the florets are coated. Transfer to the baking sheet and spread in an even layer. Place in the oven for 20 minutes. Flip and cook for another 10-15 minutes, or until the cauliflower is nice and crispy. Meanwhile, add all of the lentil salad ingredients to a large bowl and mix to combine. Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed. Place in the fridge until ready to use. To serve, add the lentil salad to a platter and top with the cauliflower. Sprinkle with flakey salt and serve. Previous Next

< Back Raspberry-Almond Thumbprint Cookies Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 12 min Serves: ~12-14 Level: Beginner About the Recipe A lightly sweetened treat that is easy and quick to make! Ingredients 2 cups almond flour 1/3 cup maple syrup 1 tsp almond extract 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/3 cup raspberry chia seed jam or jam of choice Preparation Prep Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Make To a large bowl, add almond flour and baking powder. Mix well. Add in maple syrup and almond extract until the mixture forms a ball. Scoop out 12-14 balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Put your thumbprint in each cookie. Then fill the indention with the jam. Bake for ~12 minutes. Allow cookies to cool before serving Previous Next

< Back Palm Oil Curry Prep Time: 15 min Cook Time: 15 min Serves: 6 Level: Beginner About the Recipe Ingredients ¼ puna yam or 2 cups millet 1 red bell pepper 1 medium red onion 3 garlic cloves 1½ cups coconut milk 1 cup vegetable stock 3 tbsp unrefined red palm oil 1 tbsp tomato paste 1 tbsp smoked paprika ½ tbsp coconut nectar or date syrup 1 tsp cumin 1tsp sea salt 1 scotch bonnet pepper 1 tbsp lemon or lime juice (optional) 1 small bunch basil leaves, julienned Preparation Peel and slice the yam, place it into a saucepan with water and boil until tender. If you cannot source the puna yam, alternatively prepare 2 cups of millet according to package instructions and set aside. Cut the onion in half, cut one half into large pieces for blending and then dice the second half Cut the bell pepper and scotch bonnet pepper into large pieces and these along with the large pieces of onion to a food processor and blend. Set aside. Rough chop the fresh basil leaves and set aside Heat the palm oil in a saucepan or skillet on medium heat Add the chopped onions and stir until they become translucent, about 1 minute Add in the tomato paste and continue to stir everything for another minute Pour in the blended onion and peppers and stir for another 2 - 3 minutes, then add in the coconut milk, vegetable stock, salt, paprika, cumin, and coconut nectar, and stir through Add the lemon juice and lower the heat, cover the pan and simmer for 7 - 8 minutes Add in the basil leaves, stir through and then remove the pan from the heat To plate, add yam slices or millet to wide bowls, spoon the curry into serving bowls. Previous Next

< Back Raspberry Chocolate Cream Pie Prep Time: 15 min Cook Time: n/a Serves: 8-10 Level: Beginner About the Recipe Ingredients Filling 1 ½ cup raw cashews (soaked for min. 2 hours) 1 1/2 cups frozen raspberries (fresh works too) 1 cup plant milk 3 tsp vanilla 1 tbsp psyllium husk powder 12-14 pitted medjool dates 1 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp beet root powder or pomegranate powder Crust 3 cups nuts 7 pitted Medjool dates 2 tbsp cocoa powder 1 tsp vanilla 1/8 tsp salt or to taste Topping 1 pint raspberries, optional 2 tbsp agave for drizzle Preparation Crust Add all the crust ingredients to a food processor and process until mixture resembles a sticky, coarse crumb and holds together when squeezed. Evenly press mixture into a pie or tart pan until compact. Chill in fridge while preparing your filling. Filling Add the frozen raspberries, dates, plant milk, and vanilla to a blender and blend until smooth. Add soaked cashews and beetroot powder and blend until smooth. Add psyllium husk powder and blend again until combined. Transfer filling into chilled pie crust and spread evenly. Top with raspberries and drizzle chocolate. Previous Next

< Back Meatless Suya Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Serves: 2 Level: Beginner About the Recipe Suya, which is typically made with beef, gizzard, kidney, chicken or fish and offered as an appetizer to make the drinking experience more pleasurable. Suya is barbecued with ground pepper, spices, and salt. It is spiced from mild to hot depending on the taste of the consumer. Suya is a delicious delicacy that people of all ages enjoy in Nigeria. It is usually served with fresh slices of onions and tomatoes. This version captures the flavor and texture of suya without the animal. Something definitely to try. Ingredients 14 oz jackfruit, canned in brine or water drained and rinsed 1/3 cup suya seasoning 2 vegetable bouillon cubes or 1.5 tbsp bouillon powder 2 Tbs coconut oil, refined Preparation Prep Drain and rinse the jackfruit. Optional: boil jackfruit for ~25 minutes to remove the flavor of the brine. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Make Gently coat the jackfruit in the suya seasoning vegetable bouillon cubes and oil. Arrange jackfruit on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Alternatively, you can skewer the jackfruit and place the skewer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes and serve. Previous Next

< Back Drink Your Way to CLEAR SKIN Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: N/A Serves: 1 Level: Beginner About the Recipe At some point in life, we have all had an acne breakout and they are no fun. If acne is a recurring problem for you, these 3 drinks will help relieve the root cause of acne. Acne is caused by something blocking the follicles. Typically, it is a buildup of harmful bacteria, yeast and/or candida within the digestive tract. It is also attributed to hormonal imbalances. So taking birth control pills and antibiotics add to this issue. Eating processed foods that contain refined sugars and hydrogenated oils are certainly causative. And perhaps a lesser-known fact is drinking chlorinated and fluoridated water. All of the aforementioned can increase the growth of bad bacteria, yeast, and candida within the body. Ingredients 16oz carrot juice 2 tsp EVOO 1000mg turmeric high ORAC 2 garlic cloves Drink 2x in same day. Double recipe. Sip the juice as a meal over 20-30 minutes Preparation Run everything through a juicer and store in a glass jar. Drink immediately or place in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Previous Next

< Back Vanilla Pudding Prep Time: 45 min Cook Time: n/a Serves: 3-4 Level: Beginner About the Recipe Ingredients 2 white sweet potatoes, roasted 1/2 cup canned coconut milk 1 vanilla bean pod 2 tbsp agave (optional) Preparation Roast sweet potatoes on a baking sheet for 45 minutes on 425 degrees Fahrenheit Slice vanilla bean pod in half. Using a paring knife, scrape out the vanilla beans and place into a food processor. Add milk and potatoes to the food processor and blend until well combined. If the pudding is too thick, add additional milk. If needed, adjust for sweetness by adding some agave Can be eaten warm or cooled Previous Next

< Back Moroccan Inspired Fonio Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Serves: 6-8 Level: Beginner About the Recipe Ingredients 2 Tbs olive oil 1/2 red bell pepper, diced 1/2 red onion, diced 1 zucchini, cubed 1 tsp salt 1 cup fonio (can substitute millet or couscous) 1/4 cup raisins 1 1/2 cups water or broth 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp ground coriander 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground turmeric 1 tsp ground black pepper garlic cloves 2 Tbs lemon juice 1 carrot, grated 1 cup chickpeas 1/2 cup cilantro 1/2 cup parsley 1/2 cup mint 1/2 cup sliced almonds optional topping 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds optional topping Preparation Make Place the red pepper, red onion and zucchini on a baking tray. Drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle over the salt. Bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees Meanwhile, in a small bowl whisk the cumin, ground coriander, cinnamon, turmeric, black pepper, grated garlic, lemon juice and olive oil with the boiling water. Pour over the cooked fonio and raisins (in a large mixing bowl) and let stand for 10 minutes. Once soaked and cooled slightly, fluff up the grains with a fork. Add the chickpeas, grated carrot and fresh herbs (reserving some herbs for garnish) and give everything a good stir. Sprinkle over the almonds, pomegranate and remaining herbs and serve. Previous Next

< Back Sesame Ginger Noodle Salad Prep Time: 20 min Cook Time: 10 min Serves: 6 Level: Beginner About the Recipe Ingredients For the Salad 8 ounces noodles spaghetti, rice noodles or soba noodles 1 head broccoli cut in tiny pieces 1 bell pepper thinly sliced 1 large carrot shredded 3 green onions diced 1/2 bunch cilantro chopped 1/4 head red cabbage shredded 1 1/2 cups edamame cooked and shelled For the Dressing 1/3 cup oil I used avocado 1/4 cup low - sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon sesame oil plus more for serving 1 tablespoon agave or sub maple syrup 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 2 cloves garlic grated 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds plus more for serving lime juice to taste, start with 1/2 a lime red pepper flakes optional Preparation Cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Once cooked, rinse with cold water and set aside. Combine all of the dressing ingredients in a bowl and mix to combine. Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed. Add the cold noodles to a large bowl with the rest of the salad ingredients. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Serve chilled or at room temperature – drizzle with some more sesame oil and sprinkle on some extra sesame seeds before serving. Previous Next