This Czechoslovakian specialty is my favorite topping for scones, muffins, and toast. It is sweet and richly flavored, so a little goes a long way. This makes a nice gift when given in an attractive jar. MAKES ABOUT 4 CUPS Вѕ pound pitted prunes 2 cups water ВЅ cup...
Watermelon Fruit Sculpture Makes about 12 servings This watermelon sculpture is a cool, refreshing treat on a hot summer day. Free of allergens such as eggs, dairy, and wheat, and low in calories, it is colourful, attractive, and thirst-quenching. This is a great...
Vegan Dasz Ice Cream Makes about 2 1/2 cups (625 mL) If you have a masticating juicer (such as a Champion) or a twin-gear juicer (such as a Green Power or Green Star), you can make the simplest, lowest fat, non-dairy ice cream imaginable. The fat content is low and...
Vanilla Frosting Makes 1 2/3 cups (420 mL) Earth Balance is a brand name for a vegan buttery spread made from non-genetically modified, expeller-pressed oils. The frosting is best made when the spread has sat at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours first. 2/3 cup (170...
Raw Mango Strawberry Pie Makes one 8- or 9-inch (20 or 23 cm) pie, enough for 8 servings This raw pie will dazzle your family and friends. Including the optional coconut oil or guar gum will help the slices of pie maintain a firmer edge when cut. However, this filling...
Raw Lime Pie Makes one 8- or 9-inch (20 or 23 cm) pie, enough for 8 servings This raw filling has the ideal balance of sweetness and tang. The Almond, Date, and Coconut Pie Crust adds a crunchy contrast. Avocado can become brown if you overblend, so blend this filling...
Pumpkin Spice Pie Makes one 8- or 9-inch (20 or 23 cm) pie, enough for 8 servings Pumpkin pie has become a symbol of harvest in North America, and it is often eaten at fall and winter celebrations. This recipe, served with Holiday Pie Topping or Cashew Cream Topping,...
Lem-Un-Cheesecake with Crumb Crust Makes one 8- or 9-inch (20 to 23 cm) pie, enough for 8 servings This is a delicious way to get protein. Once the cheesecake is chilled, decorate the top with fresh fruit such as blueberries or sliced strawberries, peaches, or kiwis,...
Lemon Sesame Cookies Makes 36 cookies These delectable cookies have a moist cake-like texture and lemon-sesame flavour. They are tasty at tea time, make a pleasant dessert accompanied by fresh fruit salad, and are welcome in a lunch bag. 2 cups (500 mL) unbleached or...
Lemon Glaze Makes 1 2/3 cups (420 mL) This glaze or thin icing is a lovely blend of sweet and sour. Use it on Apple Spice Cake. 1/4 cup (60 mL) Earth Balance spread or other vegan margarine 2 cups (500 mL) icing sugar 2 tablespoons (30 mL) grated or minced lemon peel...
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