oil-free hummus

For those who’ve taken the health challenge, and given up added oil, hummus becomes a base for salad dressings, spread for sandwiches, and dip for crackers and veggies.  This hummus gets it flavor from the mustard and cumin, and the cooking liquid provides the body...

housemade whole-grain croutons

These whole-grain croutons can be used in any salad or for snacking.  Freshly ground whole spelt is used here, but other whole grain artisnal bread works beautifully. Makes: about 2 cups Time: about 10 minutes How to Enjoy: warm with garlic, chilled as a salad with...

Brazil nut parmesan

A plant lover’s dream to parmesan cheese.  Delicious sprinkled on salads (particularly Caesar), and atop cooked quinoa, beans, soups, you name it. A nut-free version can be made with a combo of pumpkin + sunflower seeds. Makes: about 1 cup Time: about 10 minutes...