This luscious vegan banana walnut bread was one of my first attempts to bake without eggs and the result is absolutely wonderful! It's slightly more dense and chewy than my regular Banana Bread and the walnuts add a nice richness to the batter. YUM! Vegan Banana Walnut Muffins 4 ripe bananas (mashed with a fork)1/3 cup ground walnuts1/2 cup organic ... Read More »
Simply Nutty Granola
Nothing like a simple homemade granola to fill the house with wonderful welcome home aromas! This granola is not too sweet, so you can just enjoy it plain or add some dried fruit to it, if you like it a little sweeter. It's filled with oats, walnuts and almonds so it is rich in protein, fiber and healthy oils. Perfect for breakfast with fresh fruit and yogurt, but remember, ... Read More »
Apple Fennel Salad
Thinly sliced fresh raw fennel, grated green apple and walnuts served with an apple cider vinaigrette, make for a refreshing crunchy, delicious and nutritious salad. It is so simple to throw together too! Apple Fennel Salad *I like to use a mandoline or you can also use a food processor equipped with a top slicing blade to slice finely. 1 large ... Read More »
Coleslaw with Apple Vinaigrette
A simple nutrient-filled salad that brings the flavor of fresh crisp cabbage and tart green apple together brilliantly. The chopped walnuts give it the perfect final touch! It's so satisfying! Coleslaw with Apple Vinaigrette 1 small head of green cabbage (rinsed and thinly sliced)1 green apple (skin on, rinsed and thinly sliced)1/4 cup chopped ... Read More »
Caramelized Onion Walnut Burger (Vegan)
Caramelized onions and walnuts...WOW! The title alone says it all, doesn't it? This caramelized onion walnut burger is my latest vegan (and gluten-free) burger recipe and it is as deliciously superb as all my others--and that's a tough act to follow! Walnuts give it a wonderful rich taste and of course add healthy omega-3 fatty acids to its nutrition. I use sprouted red rice ... Read More »
Pear Walnut Fig Scones (Vegan)
Fresh ripe Bartlett pears, dried figs and walnuts--what a divine trio, full of flavor and nutrients!! These yummy pear walnut fig scones are a variation of my vegan Apple Date Walnut scones. They too are vegan and have no added sugar--the sweetness comes from the ripe pears, dried figs (I use organic Turkish Figs) and walnuts--just enough to satisfy that sweet spot! They ... Read More »
Bulgur Wheat Walnut Stuffing
My bulgur wheat walnut stuffing is SO good that you'll want to eat it right out of the bowl, so just go for it! That's exactly what my kids do! Now that they are all old enough, they make this old-time family favorite all the time in their own kitchens, without thinking twice about it. They just always have dry bulgur wheat on hand in their pantry (you only need 3/4 cup for ... Read More »
Pumpkin Raisin Walnut Scone (Vegan)
My latest scone du jour: Pumpkin Raisin Walnut Scone: Another great nutrient trio! I have decided to call my new line of Cuisinicity scones my trifecta scones (check my other 2 so far: Pear Fig Walnut Scones, Apple Date Walnut Scones and I have many more in mind that I am working on)! It makes sense: the definition of trifecta is "a perfect group of three" or " winning three ... Read More »
Peach Walnut Date Scones
When peaches are in season, these scones are a must: they spell sunny lazy summer morning! Peaches, dates and walnuts are another divine trio full of flavor and nutrients to add to my Cuisinicity trifecta scones (check my other ones: Pear Walnut Fig Scones, Pumpkin Raisin Walnut scones, Apple Date Walnut Scones). They are vegan and have no added sugar–the sweetness comes ... Read More »
