Compotes are delicious served spooned over pound cake or a scoop of ice cream for a light dessert. Use as a topping for creamy oatmeal or yogurt for breakfast. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup dried apricots 1 cup dried plums (or prunes, pitted) 1 cup golden raisins 1/2 cup sugar 1 strip of lemon peel 2 whole...Read More

These flavorful bars are a soft “power bar” with added crunchiness from nuts and seeds. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup whole raw almonds with skins 1/2 cup dried apricots 1/2 cup Medjool dates, pitted 1/2 cup prunes, pitted 1/4 cup orange juice 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon chia seed 1/4 cup pepitas (raw pumpkin seeds) 1/4 cup...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup Medjool dates, chopped and pitted 2/3 cup almond butter (available from Minazzoli Farm or Stackhouse Bros.) 1 tablespoon maple or agave syrup Water 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup sunflower seeds 1/4 cup pepitas (raw pumpkin seeds) 1 tablespoon chia seeds 2 tablespoons flax seeds 2/3 cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, pistachios all...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups brown or green lentils 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 3 large garlic cloves, chopped 4 – 6 cups water (or a combination of chicken, lamb, or vegetable stock mixed with half the water) 12 – 20 oz. chard (green, red, rainbow, or combination), chopped Sea salt Fresh ground...Read More

“This gluten-free, dairy-free torte will surpass your expectations. It did mine. It is rich, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. It’s perfect for vegans as well as those of us who can’t tolerate gluten or dairy. A sensational, show-stopping dessert.” — Patricia Rain INGREDIENTS: 1 cup almonds, finely ground 1/4 cup cocoa powder, sifted 1/2 cup granulated...Read More

This dairy-free, raw, vegan dessert (or breakfast!) doesn’t contain sugar or require cooking. The pudding features the exotic tropical flavor of cherimoya. This recipe is for one person — so increase the recipe accordingly. INGREDIENTS: Flesh of 1 ripe cherimoya (discard skin and carefully remove ALL seeds) 1/3 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk or Ripple...Read More

A riff on the Egyptian classic Ful Medames, a highly seasoned fava bean mash, this version is made with easier-to-find edamame. Edamame (fresh green soybeans) has been shown to lower LDL cholesterol. They can be found shelled in the freezer section of well-stocked supermarkets. This stew is great served with couscous, bulgur, or warm whole-wheat...Read More

Nutrient-dense winter root vegetables feature in this Indian-inspired stew. Slow cooking extracts the flavors of the vegetables that combine with evocative far-east spices and the rich, buttery mixture of cashews and tahini to create an exotic dish. Serve with brown basmati rice, fragrant jasmine rice, couscous, millet, or quinoa. INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons mustard oil* or...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 market bag bean mix (1 3/4 cup) from New Natives 2 lemons, juiced 2 garlic cloves 1-2 tablespoons tamari soy sauce 1/4 to 1/2 cup fresh organic carrot juice METHOD: Put all ingredients in a food processor or blender and blend till smooth. (A blender may need a little more liquid to get...Read More

Chef Charles Phan of the Slanted Door, one of San Francisco’s hottest Asian bistros, shares his coveted recipe for braised pea greens seasoned with the flavors of garlic and sesame. This preparation complements fish or chicken dishes beautifully or can be served over rice for a light lunch. INGREDIENTS: 1 lb. fresh pea shoots (New...Read More