These little crunchy millet baskets can actually be filled with anything but here I chose a simple zucchini cheese filling topped with a crispy parmesan wafer. These wafers by the way can be made in seconds with just one easy ingredient: grated Parmesan! The baskets themselves can be made ahead of time and ready to be filled when you need them. Continue reading
I was inspired by Alice Water’s recipe to make my own Oat Pancakes with Mulberry Sauce. Yesterday I saw mulberries for the first time at our local farmer’s market. I was reminded of the mulberry bush we have in our front yard back in Minnesota. Flocks of birds would always manage to devour all the berries before we could pick them. So here was my chance to make something out of them! Since they’re not easy to find, at least around here, you can substitute them with blueberries or any other berry you like.
These delicious spinach crepes are so easy to make in a blender and can turn into a special vegetarian meal without hardly any effort. Continue reading
These apple dumplings are literally “easier than pie”. They are basically pie crust wrapped around an apple. No peeling or chopping apples here. They make perfect and tidy single portions. The incredible flaky crust is unlike the usual pie crust due to a couple of “secret” ingredients you’ll find in my recipe. Continue reading
The main ingredients in this three berry smoothie are blueberries, raspberries and strawberries. These healthy berries are bursting with anti-oxidants, minerals and vitamins. Use your imagination – you could substitute other fruits too. Also a couple of tablespoons of oatmeal flakes can turn this into a great instant breakfast. Throw everything into the blender and press the button! Of course the edible flower is only a decoration. Continue reading
Raspberries and roses have something in common since they both belong to the “Rubus” family of flowering plants. If you think of it, there are some roses that have a faint scent of raspberries. This raspberries and Roses Smoothie here is a delicious example of how well they go together! Continue reading
These Lavender Olive Oil Brownies are an interesting variation from the usual brownie. Their texture is a little bit more cake-like with a touch of a lavender aroma which seems unusual but compliments the chocolate flavor. They are lighter but if you wish you can add chocolate chips. Continue reading
These zucchini pistachio rice cakes are an offshoot of my original beet rice cakes. You could actually substitute any grated vegetable in this versatile recipe. Because it’s so quick and delicious it has become a family favorite. . Continue reading
These pumpkin swirl pecan bars are a delicious and healthy snack and could be perfect for breakfast too. If you don’t have pumpkin even squash or sweet potato will do. The orange color of these vegetables indicates generous amounts of healthy beta carotene. Continue reading
This Almond Honey Bread is made with a special organic “Andina Flour” that contains wheat, spelt and quinoa flours. This combination plus honey and almond meal makes a perfect loaf with almost a brioche-like flavor and consistency. Here I used my bread machine although the same recipe could be used with the traditional method with two previous risings. Continue reading