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Almonds

Spiced Nuts

April 25, 2018 by pab-admin

This recipe we got from Maine General when we attended a cook-off and the vegan dish won!! Ingredients: 2 cups mixed raw nuts 2 Tbl maple syrup 1 tsp curry powder 1/4 tsp cayenne (or more to taste) 1 tsp dried rosemary 1/4 teaspoon salt Nonstick cooking spray Directions: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Combine … [Read more…]

Posted in: Snacks Tagged: Almonds, Cashews, Walnuts

Avocado cups

April 25, 2018 by pab-admin

This was brought to our last potluck by our new friend Heidi Richards and they were so good they were all gone by the end of the night. Ingredients: Filling: 1 can of coconut cream (cream only, drain the liquid off) 3 Avocados 1 lime zest of 3 limes 1/4 cup maple syrup salt to … [Read more…]

Posted in: Dessert Tagged: Almonds, Avocado, Walnuts

Oatmeal Peanut Butter Balls

May 15, 2016 by pab-admin

This recipe comes from guiding star.com Ingredients: 1 cup oats 1/4 cup flaxseed 1/4 cup almonds,chopped 2 Tbl chia seeds 1/8 tsp cinnamon 1/8 tsp salt 1/4 cup peanut butter plus 2 Tbl 1/4 cup date puree 1/4 tsp vanilla 2 Tbl mini chocolate chips 1/4 cup ground peanuts Directions:  Mix the first 6 ingredients … [Read more…]

Posted in: Snacks Tagged: Almonds, Chia Seed, Flaxseed, Oats

Chocolate Chia Seed Energy Bars

May 8, 2016 by pab-admin

Great for kids lunch boxes. Ingredients: 1 cup pitted dates 1/2 cup raw almonds 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 Tbl chia seeds pinch of salt Directions:  Combine all the ingredients in a food processor. Pulse until the almonds are in very small pieces and the mixture holds together when squeezed. Using wet hands form … [Read more…]

Posted in: Snacks Tagged: Almonds, Chia Seed, Dates

Barley Risotto with Asparagus

April 22, 2016 by pab-admin

High in soluble fiber, barley has been shown to lower cholesterol.  Its natural creaminess makes it an excellent substitute for Arborio rice in traditional risottos.  Use regular pearl barley, not quick-cooking barley, in the following recipe, which takes about 50 minutes to complete from start to finish. Ingredients: 2 Tbl olive oil 1 medium onion finely … [Read more…]

Posted in: Side dish Tagged: Almonds, Asparagus, Barley, Onions

Orange/Almond Asparagus

April 22, 2016 by pab-admin

Cookbook: Super Market Vegan by Donna Klein Ingredients: 1 lb fresh asparagus 1 Tbl olive oil 2 Tbl fresh orange juice 2 Tbl slivered almonds 1/2 tsp coarse salt 1/4 tsp thyme 1/4 tsp dried chopped orange peel 2 Tbl chopped fresh chives or scallion greens Directions: In a large stockpot filled with boiling water cook … [Read more…]

Posted in: Side dish Tagged: Almonds, Asparagus

Pear Milk

April 22, 2016 by pab-admin

From friends of Norridgewock Church Ingredients: 1/3 cup blanched almonds or cashews 1 cup water 1/8 tsp salt 1 16 oz can canned pears, and juice of pears Directions: Blend all ingredients except pears until creamy.  Add enough canned pears (depending on how thick you want it)  and juice to make a quart of milk. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Milks/Cheese Tagged: Almonds, Cashews, Pears

Almond Milk

April 22, 2016 by pab-admin

From friends of Norridgewock Church: Ingredients: 3/4 cup almonds, whole raw 12 dates, chopped pitted or 2 Tbl honey 1/8 tsp salt 2 cup water, hot 4 cup water cold Directions: Blend first 5 ingredients.  Add remaining wear, stir and chill. Yields: 6 cups mill

Posted in: Milks/Cheese Tagged: Almonds, Dates

Nut Milk and Creams

April 22, 2016 by pab-admin

This is a great scale to use for milks and cream. Ingredients:                                            Milk: 3-4  cups of water,  1 cups of nuts, 0-1/8 tsp of salt, flavorings could be: 1 Tbl honey,1 tsp vanilla, maple or almond, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Milks/Cheese Tagged: Almonds, Cashews, Rice, Sunflower Seeds

Almond Cream

April 22, 2016 by pab-admin

Great cream for veggies and fruits.  Serve up at a party. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup pineapple juice 3/4 cup almonds Directions: Blend until very thick and smooth *From friends of Norridgewock Church

Posted in: Sauces/Gravies/Seasonings Tagged: Almonds, Pineapple
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