There is no doubt that walnuts and honey are a healthy and delicious addition to your diet; to say that walnuts are a nutritious food is a bit of an understatement. Walnuts provide healthy fats, fiber, vitamins, and minerals — and that’s just the beginning of how they may support your health. One ounce (aboutContinue reading “Honey Spiced Walnuts”
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Creamy Corn & Basil Sauce
This bright green sauce looks beautiful, tastes amazing, and it pairs perfectly with the ricotta gnudi. You can use frozen, fresh corn ears or corn from a can but I want to say that using FRESH corn and grilling the cob before cooking it in the sauce; is a little secret that makes a differenceContinue reading “Creamy Corn & Basil Sauce”
Ricotta Gnudi
Gnudi are a tasty Tuscan, Italian favorite consisting of ricotta dough balls that got their name from the English word nude, or naked. Gnudi are gnocchi-like dumplings made with ricotta cheese and spinach instead of potato. Unlike gnocchi which are found in most regions of Italy, gnudi are primarily found in the Tuscany region. InContinue reading “Ricotta Gnudi”
Cashew Dip
The first time I tried this recipe, I fell in love with it; this dip is delicious, filling, and easy to make. This kind of preparation is what most vegans would call “cheese” or “cashew cheese.” I don’t call it cheese since there is not one thing reminding me of cheese in it; in myContinue reading “Cashew Dip”
Pectin
This time the recipe is not for a dish but for a clever and useful solution. Have you heard about pectin before? Pectin is a high-molecular-weight carbohydrate polymer present in virtually all plants, where it contributes to the cell structure. The term pectin covers several polymers, which vary according to their molecular weight, chemical configuration,Continue reading “Pectin”