Got this recipe from a good friend when I lived in Oklahoma.

2 c cashew nuts
3/8 c Emes brand kosher gelatin*
1 1/2 c boiling water
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp nutritional yeast flakes
1/2 tbsp salt
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
4 oz sliced pimientos (optional)
1 c cold water

Place all ingredients in a blender except the cold water. Blend [...]

This delicious soup recipe came from my sister. My husband and I loved it. It’s good as a chunky stew, or pureed into a smooth and creamy soup. I think I may have liked it a little bit better pureed than as a stew.

2 tsp olive oil
1 c medium onion, chopped
1/2 green pepper. chopped (I [...]

My version of a salad I’ve had at other people’s houses. Kinda had to make up the measurements, so you may have to tweak it to your own liking. It definitely needs more carrots than broccoli. I’m always surprised by how much I like it.

1 1/2 to 2 c grated raw carrots (also [...]

This recipe comes from the package of crystallized ginger made by The Ginger People. I like them because they come out really chewy. I changed a few things, reduced the butter and replaced the sugar with honey, and added a dash of cayenne because I like them really spicy. They’re still a special [...]

Way back in November or early December my sister and I were discussing homemade Christmas gift ideas. I remembered a delicious granola recipe I got from a friend several years ago, and decided this would be our gift to friends and neighbors this year. I added the dried cranberries to make it a little more [...]

This is my favorite not-from-scratch dish. Don’t even ask me where the idea came from, it just came to me one day when I was making this couscous. I love the crunch of the walnuts and how colorful the carrots and kidney beans make the dish. It’s super fast and easy to make, too.

1 pkg [...]

This idea came from my cousin last Christmas; I don’t remember if she made it this exact way or not, I’ve made it a couple of different ways since then. Anyway, this is how I made it for lunch yesterday and I could hardly get enough! It’s really that good.

baby spinach
1 can mandarin oranges
handful raw almonds

Toast [...]

This recipe came from a friend who I think created it herself. It’s pretty healthy and very tasty.
For the crust:

1 c almond meal
1 c oat flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 c fruit juice (orange works well)

Press into a pie pan and bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
For the filling:

1 c fruit juice (apple or orange works [...]

Found this recipe online while browsing for ideas for my husband’s birthday party last month, which we had outside by a bonfire. This was a hit. (I have no idea who Carol is!) I decided right away to use it this year on Thanksgiving Day, and will likely use it Christmas Eve as well.

1 gallon apple [...]

This is about the only way I can stand to eat kale. They used to make this recipe at the Lifestyle Center of America, and I absolutely love it.
For the dressing:

2 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp Bragg’s liquid aminos
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 1/2 tbsp water
1 1/2 tsp olive oil

Blend these ingredients well [...]