Peaches are no stranger to the odd taco. You can find peach and mango salsa pretty much anywhere these days. The sugar helps cut the spiciness, or enhances it. Sweet roasted corn has the same effect. In this recipe the…
Rhubarb is an amazing treat baked in to a pies, stewed into a sauce, or as the flavor of one of my favorite soda pops. You find the best rhubarb at a local farmers market, but it is also available…
Ever since the 1960s, when they started adding fruit and nuts to it, granola has been synonymous with health food and hippies. Though, modern granola is miles from being a health food, drenched in honey and filled with preservatives—not the…
This dish of sweet, baked apples makes a great light dessert or something to serve with some nondairy vanilla ice cream. The glaze is more of a caramel sauce, sticky and smooth. My favorite apples for baking include honeycrisp, gala,…
Spring 2012 I competed on behalf of Compassion Over Killing in the 10th Annual Grilled Cheese Invitational at the Pasadena Rose Bowl. I placed 3rd in the Professional category for my vegan Honey Pot (dessert) grilled cheese sandwich. It was…
Jackfruit is truly an amazing food. Slow cooked, it breaks down and obtains a shredded pork consistency. My Mom won’t eat it because it’s ‘too meaty’! I also like using it for as carnitas for tacos or tamales. Here we…
Another allergy friendly recipe that I created for Farm Sanctuary’s Animal Acres. There is nothing better in the summer than peaches. Top this lovely cake with Mimic Cream (made from cashews and almonds) or a nice coconut whipped cream if…
These make a delicious, light summer dessert. Great on their own or with some vegan whipped cream or ice cream! I would describe it as a cross between coffee cake, pie, and creamy blondies. Peachy-Keen Bars Ingredients  1/3 cup vegetable…
When I lived further East in Los Angeles County, I had a gorgeous apricot tree. It was right outside my bedroom window and many a breakfast was simply a handful of sun-warmed apricots right off the tree. Apricots are one…
I used this recipe for a preschool cooking class I did a few years ago. It was a huge hit with the children, as well as the parents. Healthy and fun for the little ‘uns, it was great for broad…