Beet Salad and Garlic Spread Recipes

Beet Salad

Thoroughly wash six medium red beets, leaving whole and unpeeled. Place beets in a medium pot, covering halfway with water. Boil on low heat for approx.  2 ½  hours, or till soft. When cooled, peel beets and cut off ends; slice. Add;

½  small onion, chopped

4 TBSP olive oil

Juice of one medium lemon

Salt to taste

Mix well, serve.

Garlic Spread

Earth balance buttery spread

Fresh garlic, grated

Italian seasoning

Mix desired amount of ingredients into room temperature spread, serve.


Questions? Please leave a comment below and we'll try to get back to you as soon as possible.

If you have a Facebook and would like to receive updates every time we put up a new recipe, or if  you would like to know when we are having any events in the Rocklin area, please like our Rocklin Wellness Health Fair Page.

Carrot Pie

"Like pumpkin pie only with a lighter taste and texture."

  Carrot Pie

1 ½ Pounds Carrots cut up
½ cup of raw cane sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 beaten eggs (replacer)
1 ¼ cup of soymilk
½ teaspoon of cinnamon
1 unbaked 9 inch pastry shell

If using fresh carrots, cook carrots, covered, in about 1 cup of water for 30 to 40 minutes or till   very tender. Drain. Puree cooked carrots in a blender, food processor, or food mill till smooth. (you should have about 2 cups.) In a large mixing bowl combine eggs, soymilk, and cinnamon. Add carrots: mix well. Turn into  pastry shell. Cover edge of pie with foil. Bake in a 375° oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil: bake for 20 to 25 minutes more or till a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.

Cool completely on a wire rack. Makes 8 servings. 

Questions? Please leave a comment below and we'll try to get back to you as soon as possible.

If you have a Facebook and would like to receive updates every time we put up a new recipe, or if  you would like to know when we are having any events in the Rocklin area, please like our Rocklin Wellness Health Fair Page.

Crepes

Classic Breakfast Crepes

1 1/2 cups almond milk

1/4 cup water

2 tbls agave nectar or maple syrup

3/4 cup all purpose flour

1/4 cup chickpea flour

1 tbsp tapioca flour (cornstarch or arrowroot is

ok also)

1/2 tsp salt

Cooking spray

Place all ingredients into a food processer or blender.

Blend for about 30 seconds, scraping sides of blend- er until mix is smooth and batter is thin. Refrigerate batter for about 1 hour.

Preheat crepe pan or nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Pan is ready when water drops sizzle. Lightly spray pan with oil.

Ladle about 1/3 to 1/2 cup batter in center of pan. Lift pan and tilt in a circular motion to spread batter.

Cook until top of crepe is dry, center is bubbling and

edges are lightly brown, usually about 1 to 1 1/2

minutes.

Flip and cook other side for about 30 seconds. 

Repeat with the rest of the batter. 

Questions? Please leave a comment below and we'll try to get back to you as soon as possible.

 
 If you have a Facebook and would like to receive updates every time we put up a new recipe, or if you would like to know when we are having any events in the Rocklin area, please like our Rocklin Wellness Health Fair Page

Vegan Feta Cheese

Baked Vegan Feta Cheese                     

  

1/2 cup ground Almonds                                                 

1/4 cup lemon juice                                                

1/2 cup water

3 tbsp olive oil

2 cloves grated garlic

1 1/4 tsp salt

Place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.

Stop and scrape down if needed

Line a strainer with 3 layers of cheese cloth.

Bring up ends and tie making an orange size ball.

Place strainer over a bowl and place in the fridge for 12 hours to drain water out.

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Unwrap cheese from cloth

and roll in either herbs or chopped nuts of your choice.

herbs: chives or dill

nuts: chopped pecans or walnuts

place cheese on an oven proof dish or baking sheet

lined with baking/parchment paper.

Bake at 300F for about 30 min. until top is golden brown.

Leave to cool, then chill in fridge.

Enjoy!

Questions? Please leave a comment below and we'll try to get back to you as soon as possible.

 
 If you have a Facebook and would like to receive updates every time we put up a new recipe, or if you would like to know when we are having any events in the Rocklin area, please like our Rocklin Wellness Health Fair Page