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Pecans

Roasted Butternut Squash and Brussels Sprouts

April 30, 2016 by pab-admin

This recipe came from a contest called food fight and was submitted by Patricia Shairs, Southern Maine Health Care. Ingredients: 3 c Brussels sprouts, cut in half lengthwise 1  1/2 lb butternut squash, peeled and cut into cubes 1 cup dried cranberries 1/2 tsp cinnamon pinch of sea salt 5 Tbl olive oil 2 cup … [Read more…]

Posted in: Side dish Tagged: Brussel Sprouts, Cranberries, Pecans, Squash

Sweet Red Salad with Beets and Strawberries

April 23, 2016 by pab-admin

Colorful and nutritious, this vibrant red salad can be made roasted or canned beets, or even raw grated beets if you prefer.  Cookbook:  Everything Vegan by Jolinda Hackett Ingredients: 3-4 small beets peeled and chopped water for boiling Spinach or other green lettuce 1 cup strawberries, sliced 1/2 cup pecans, chopped 1/4 cup olive oil 2 … [Read more…]

Posted in: Salads Tagged: Beets, Pecans, Spinach, Strawberries

Pear crisps for two

April 22, 2016 by pab-admin

These Pear crisp are the perfect autumn dessert.  Fresh Bartlett or Bosc pears take this dish to a new level that apples simply cannot touch.  However, if you  have on hand are apples, you can use them instead.  This recipe comes from cookbook : Quick and Easy Vegan Comfort Food by Alicia C. Simpson Ingredients: Vegetable oil for … [Read more…]

Posted in: Dessert Tagged: Oats, Pears, Pecans

Rice Cooker Oatmeal

March 5, 2016 by pab-admin

I have made this recipe many times and everyone always loves it. Ingredients: 1 1/3 cup oats 2 cups apple juice or water 3/4 cup water 1/3 cup raisins or cranberries dash salt 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp pure vanilla 1/4 cup brown sugar (optional if using apple juice) 1/2 cup nuts-slivered almonds, pecans, walnuts … [Read more…]

Posted in: Breakfast Tagged: Almonds, Cranberries, Flaxseed, Oats, Pecans, Walnuts

Coconut Balls

March 5, 2016 by pab-admin

These are tasty little morsels for a quick snack.  Ingredients: 4 cups of unsweetened coconut 1 cup of pecan meal 1 cup brown rice syrup 1/4 cup of non-dairy chocolate chips Directions:   Mix all the ingredients together and let rest for 1 hour.  Form into balls.  Store in the refrigerator in a sealed container.

Posted in: Dessert, Snacks Tagged: Coconut, Pecans
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