Recipe of the Month for March

Vegan Banana Pancakes Ingredients 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed 3 tablespoons water ½ cup mashed banana, about 1 large 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, more for brushing 1 teaspoon vanilla ¾ cup + 2 tablespoons almond milk, more if needed 1½ cup whole wheat pastry flour ½ cup oat flour 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon nutmeg heaping ¼ teaspoon sea salt Maple syrup, banana slices, pecans, for serving   Instructions In a large bowl, combine the flaxseed, water, and banana. Mash and stir until well combined. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes to thicken. Add the olive oil, vanilla, and almond milk and whisk. Add the flour and sprinkle the baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt evenly over the top. Stir until all the ingred ...

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Recipe of the Month for February

Spinach Artichoke Dip Ingredients 3 cups small cauliflower florets, ¾-inch pieces 2 garlic cloves 5 ounces fresh spinach 1 (14-ounce) can whole artichoke hearts, drained, patted dry, and chopped ⅓ cup chopped scallions ½ cup whole milk Greek yogurt 1½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, more for brushing Heaping ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard Scant 1 teaspoon sea salt ¾ cup white cheddar cheese Pinches of red pepper flakes Toasted baguette, for serving Chopped parsley for garnish, optional   Instructions Preheat the oven to 450°F and brush an 8-inch cast iron skillet lightly with olive oil. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cauliflower and garlic and boil until the cauliflower is fork tender, about 8 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to scoop the cauliflower and the garlic int ...

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Recipe of the Month for January

Black Bean Chili Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium white onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, diced 1½ teaspoons sea salt 3 garlic cloves, minced 3 tablespoons chili powder 3 cups cooked black beans, plus 1 cup of their liquid (amount in 2 cans beans) 1 (14-ounce) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes 1 (4-ounce) can green chiles, no need to drain 1 teaspoon maple syrup Freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, plus wedges for serving ¼ teaspoon cayenne, optional Topping Options Sour cream or Greek yogurt Avocado Sliced serranos or jalapeños Cilantro Pickled onions Tortilla chips Instructions Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, and salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, 5 to 8 minutes. Add t ...

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Recipe of the Month for December

Cranberry Cookies Ingredients 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed + 6 tablespoons warm water 1¼ cups all-purpose flour or whole wheat pastry flour 1 cup almond flour 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon sea salt ⅓ cup soft coconut oil ½ cup cane sugar ½ cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon almond milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ⅓ cup chocolate chips ⅓ cup chopped pistachios ⅓ cup dried cranberries Instructions Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In the bottom of a stand mixer’s bowl, combine the flaxseed and water. Whisk (by hand) and set aside to thicken for 5 minutes and whisk again. In a medium bowl, combine the flours, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. To the mixer’s bowl, add the coconut oil, cane sugar, brown sugar, almond milk and van ...

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Recipe of the Month for November

Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Ingredients: 2 to 8 sweet potatoes (each variation will stuff 2 potatoes) Filling: choose from the four recipes below Instructions: Preheat the oven to 425°F and place a piece of foil on a baking sheet. Use a fork to poke holes into the sweet potatoes, set them on the baking sheet, and roast for 40 to 50 minutes, or until puffed up and soft inside when pierced with a fork. Greek-ish Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Ingredients: ½ cup cooked quinoa ½ cup finely chopped spinach 2 tablespoons crumbled feta 2 tablespoons chopped red onion ½ teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, more to taste 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice ¼ clove minced fresh garlic ¼ teaspoon sea salt Freshly ground black pepper, to taste Dollops of Tzatziki Sauce Instructions: Make the filling: In a medium-small bowl, ...

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