Month: August 2011

Baked Salmon Pouches

Baked Salmon Pouches

I’m not sure about you, but I love receiving things in little packages.  Serving salmon baked in parchment is like opening a special gift.  The aroma of fresh ginger and lemon will entice your senses when opened.  Another great thing about these pouches is that 

Creamed Mushrooms with Kale

Creamed Mushrooms with Kale

I’m still loving kale and having fun figuring out different ways to incorporate it into my meals.  This dresses it up quite a bit and tastes flavorful and rich.  It’s a hearty side dish, that pairs well with most protein. Creamed Mushrooms with Kale 1 

Vanilla Plum Cake

Vanilla Plum Cake

This cake is quick and easy to throw together.  Enjoy it with your morning coffee or serve to guests with icecream for a simple dessert.  Vanilla beans are expensive, but sometimes it’s nice to indulge.  You could easily use a good vanilla extract in it’s place.  I just love seeing the specks of vanilla beans and the smell is unbelievable.

Vanilla Plum Cake

  • 4 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 vanilla bean
  • 1/2 cup almond flour, packed
  • 1/4 cup coconut flour, packed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 plums, thinly sliced
  1. Preheat oven to 325.
  2. Combine wet ingredients and whisk in the scraped vanilla beans.
  3. Add dry ingredients, stir until combined. Pour into a greased 9 in pie plate.
  4. Top with the sliced plums.  Drizzle with a little bit of honey.
  5. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until golden brown.
  6. Let cool before serving.
Dairy Free “Heavy Cream”

Dairy Free “Heavy Cream”

I use this as a replacement for heavy cream in many recipes.  It also makes a decadent coffee creamer.  Cashews are a wonder nut and are so versatile because of their mild flavor and creamy texture.  To make this “cream” simply combine equal parts soaked 

Roasted Cauliflower Steaks

Roasted Cauliflower Steaks

They sometimes call the cauliflower the “tree of life” because of it’s bountiful health benefits. Pair it with turmeric and you have got a double whammy!  I love the beauty of the cauliflower “tree”.  You can get between 2-3 steaks out of each head of