November 10, 2019
Recipe: Maple Pecan Morning Muffins
November 10, 2019
Recipe: Coffee Cake Banana Bread
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~ Marla Meridith
November 10, 2019
Recipe: Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Shallots
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~ Marla Meridith
November 10, 2019
Recipe: Vegan Maple Cranberry Oatmeal
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~ Marla Meridith
November 10, 2019
Recipe: Spinach Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Shallot Vinaigrette
We love this healthy and delicious Spinach Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Shallot Vinaigrette recipe, a gluten free, vegetarian dish great for the holidays!
Ingredients
2 cups Maple Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes (see notes)
for the salad
8 cups baby spinach
1 firm pear, thinly sliced
1 cup toasted walnuts
3/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
salt and pepper to taste
freshly chopped parsley
sea salt and pepper to taste
for the dressing
1 shallot, finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
pinch of fine sea salt
drizzle of honey
freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup olive oil
Directions
Roast the sweet potatoes (see notes)
Assemble the spinach, pear and roasted sweet potatoes in a large bowl or serving platter.
Place all the dressing ingredients in a mason jar or bowl. Shake or whisk the ingredients to combine. Adjust ingredients to taste.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad, top with the walnuts and goat cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Sprinkle with some fresh parsley and serve.
~ Marla Meridith
November 10, 2019
Recipe: Strawberry Feta Salad with Balsamic Dressing
We love this simple, fresh and healthy Strawberry Feta Summer salad with a delicious homemade balsamic dressing. Enjoy as a side dish or main course.
Ingredients
‘–for the salad
6 cups artisan lettuce, rinsed, dried and coarsely chopped
2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
1 1/2 cups feta cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 cup toasted pecans, chopped
for the dressing
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 tsp garlic powder
salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Directions
Combine the salad ingredients in a large bowl.
To make the dressing: Add all ingredients into a mason jar. Shake until well combined. Using a piece of lettuce for tasting, dip it into the dressing and add salt and pepper to taste.
Toss the salad with dressing to taste before serving.
This dressing will last for a few weeks stored in the refrigerator, simply shake before serving to emulsify it again.
~ Marla Meridith
November 10, 2019
Recipe: Perfect Vegan Veggie Burgers
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~ Marla Meridith
November 10, 2019
Hasselback Sweet Potatoes with Maple, Pecans & Golden Raisins
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~ Marla Meridith
November 10, 2019
Recipe: Maple Pumpkin Pie with Pecan Streusel Topping
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~ Marla Meridith
November 10, 2019
Baked Peach Steel Cut Oatmeal
This oatmeal can be prepared ahead of time, it’s great for busy morning and brunch. Keep it in the fridge, grab and go as needed. Can be re-heated in the microwave.
Ingredients
1 cup steel cut oats
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 cups unsweetened almond milk
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 egg
2 ripe peaches, pitted, and cut into small pieces
cooking spray
Top with
more chopped pecans
sliced fresh peaches
Directions
Pre heat oven to 375 degrees. Grease a pie dish or 8X8 inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
Combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Whisk together the wet ingredients in another bowl.
Layer the peaches on the bottom of the pie dish. Combine the wet and dry ingredients. Pour over the peaches.
Bake for 50-55 minutes until the top is golden brown and the oatmeal is mostly set. It will continue to firm up as it cools.
~ Marla Meridith
March 19, 2019
Recipe: Maple Pecan Morning Muffins
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~ Marla Meridith
December 17, 2018
Recipe: Coffee Cake Banana Bread
