Black Mission figs are one of the sweetest of the fig varieties. They’re deep purple in color, fiber-rich, and contain significant amounts of calcium, potassium, magnesium, and more. Fresh figs have an intense flavor, and they’re delicious in both sweet and savory dishes, however, they’re also very perishable. Because they’re a difficult crop to get from […]
One of the most popular recipes on our website is our flaxseed flatbread. It’s a soft and chewy bread that makes a perfect sandwich wrap and a great base for a quick and easy pizza. With a few inspired topping ideas, you can create all sorts of delicious combinations. Fill it with grilled chicken and […]
This is my husband’s flatbread recipe, and it’s such a versatile bread that we always try to keep some in the freezer just to have on hand. It’s made with freshly ground flaxseed along with white whole-wheat flour for a blend that’s both healthy and full of flavor. These flatbreads are soft and fold easily, […]
With roasted red bell peppers, onions, and carrots, this dip has a very rich and delicious flavor. The vegetables are blended with Greek yogurt and cream cheese for a creamy consistency that’s perfect for dipping. A squeeze of lemon juice gives it a bright, fresh taste, and it’s seasoned simply with salt and a little […]
We blend sweet strawberries and blueberries into a smooth puree for this fresh-tasting sorbet. With just 4 ingredients, it’s a simple yet impressive dessert that’s packed with flavor. The deep red and blue pigments that give this sorbet its beautiful color are the same compounds that help protect the body from free radicals. So not […]
Pinto beans are packed with protein and have a soft, creamy texture. They go great with corn and make a delicious cold salad. With the addition of red bell pepper, red onion, and a little jalapeño, it has a nice contrast of textures. Mandarin oranges add a sweet, citrusy flavor that not only tastes delicious, […]
We’ve taken a different approach to our Caesar salad. Unlike the traditional version of this recipe, we opted to make our dressing egg and anchovy-free. With olive oil, rice vinegar, and a little bit of mayonnaise, this light and creamy emulsion is perfect for dressing romaine lettuce. Even without the anchovies, we still have the […]
For this salad, we use romaine lettuce and radicchio, which is a variety of leaf-chicory. The leaves are dark red, almost purple, with white veins. At a glance, it resembles a small head of red cabbage, but once you know what you’re looking for, it’s easy to find in the produce section of your grocery […]
This ice cream soda has a raspberry puree made with 4 cups of red raspberries. With part of it cooked on the stove to concentrate the flavor, it gives this soda a nice raspberry punch. It’s a perfect way to use fresh raspberries, and if they’re not in season, frozen berries will work well too. […]
Combined with dark leafy greens, strawberries make a great tasting salad. They’re sweet and flavorful and taste delicious when paired with ripe avocados and crunchy walnuts. This salad is also a powerhouse of nutrients. It’s rich in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, protein, and fiber. Strawberries, for example, have more vitamin C than an orange, while heart-healthy […]
