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 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

This is a mouth-watering, delicious Indo-Chinese appetizer popular in the Straits region of Southeast Asia and throughout Malaysia and India. The cauliflower has a crispy coating and is glazed with a tangy spicy sauce. INGREDIENTS: 1/2 medium-head cauliflower, cut into bite-size florets Oil – for deep frying For the batter: 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3...Read More

This is a delicious and spicy stir-fry redolent with garlic and fresh basil. You’ll find Thai basil at KT Farms at the Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College. Serve it with steamed jasmine rice and sweet-hot Thai chile sauce. INGREDIENTS: 1 lb. kabocha pumpkin 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 10 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tablespoons crushed...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 egg white 1 tablespoon water 2 cups whole natural or blanched almonds 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or sea salt 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger 1 cup golden raisins METHOD: Preheat oven to 275°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Whisk egg white...Read More