Homemade Chestnut Jam (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
Nothing says Winter Holidays like “chestnuts roasting on an open fire,” right? In Europe, where chestnut trees grow abundantly, chestnuts are a staple nut commonly used in cooking and desserts …
Condiments
Sauces, pestos, dips and spreads are so much healthier when made from scratch. All the condiment recipes below are deliciously gluten-free and dairy-free.
How to Make Sun Dried Tomatoes
Sun-dried tomatoes are one of my favorite foods. I love their concentrated, sweet tomato-ness in just about everything, and will even eat them straight when soaked in olive oil. But …
Pistachio Arugula Pesto (Gluten Free, Paleo, Vegan)
It is sometimes called rocket, roquette, rugula or rucola. It looks like a baby lettuce and is often compared to watercress, but its little-known secret is that it is really …
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Smoky Tomato Bacon Jam (Gluten Free, Paleo)
If you have a bumper crop of tomatoes in your garden, or simply see some lovely ones at the market, Tomato Bacon Jam is a delightful treat to help you …
Basil Walnut Pesto (Gluten Free, Paleo, Vegan)
Pesto is a great way to preserve basil at the end of the season so you can enjoy its brightness all winter long on pasta, bread, chicken, fish and vegetables. …
Simple Date Spread (Gluten Free, Paleo, Vegan)
As a transplant to the West Coast, I had never had a fresh date before. I never liked the hard, withered dry dates in the bulk bin of my local …
Fig Avocado Salsa (Gluten Free, Vegan, Paleo)
Figs are coming into season now, and trees all over the neighborhood are absolutely loaded with them. Aren’t fresh figs just gorgeous? Here is a scrumptious fresh fig recipe to …
Stinging Nettle Pesto (Gluten Free, Paleo, Vegan)
Stinging nettles can be used as a nutrient-dense substitute in any dish calling for spinach or kale, but here’s a great way to enjoy them on their own. Stinging Nettle …
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Vegan Pesto with Zucchini
Every year that I have had a garden, I have grown basil. Planted in February, my pretty, little basil babies become these 4-foot tall, woody trees that have to be …
Sun Dried Tomato Pesto (Gluten Free, Paleo, Vegan)
One of my favorite things to do with sun-dried tomatoes is to make a pesto. That way, I can spread their tomatoe-y goodness on anything I wish, at will. This …
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How to Make Vanilla Extract (With or Without Alcohol)
The vanilla extract you can buy at the store often contains sugar, additives and flavorings you don’t really need or want. And most varieties are also made with alcohol, which …
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How to Make Raw Sunflower Seed Butter
High in vitamins, minerals, and protein, sunflower seeds are little powerhouses of nutrition. They are also a great stand-in for nuts for those who are allergic to them. However, like …
