Joan Haynes

INGREDIENTS ½ pound peeled, seeded and cubed butternut squash (I used 2 ½ cups cooked squash or pumpkin or a mixture of the two) 1 1/2 cups rice flour ¼ cup rice protein powder (optional) 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 Tablespoon cornstarch or arrowroot powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice = (3/4 … Read more

Chocolate Bark with Ginger and Pistachios Ingredients 3 oz. bittersweet dark chocolate (70% to 72% cacao), chopped (1/2 cup) 2 Tbs. chopped salted pistachios 1 Tbs. chopped crystallized ginger Instructions Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper. Prepare the pistachios and ginger. In a double boiler (a metal bowl set over a saucepan … Read more

Avocado, Almond and Pomegranate Salad Ingredients ½ head of butter lettuce 1 small avocado peeled and sliced 2 Tablespoons toasted sliced almonds 2 Tablespoons fresh pomegranate seeds ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced Ingredients – Vinaigrette 2 Tablespoon of champagne or white wine vinegar 2 teaspoons dijon mustard 1 teaspoon honey 1 clove garlic crushed … Read more

Honey-glazed Salmon with Basil Ingredients 2 6-oz salmon fillets 2 teaspoons honey 2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil Salt and Pepper to taste Instructions Preheat oven to 350 F Rinse salmon and pat dry. Place skin side down on a baking pan, lightly oiled with extra virgin olive oil. Season the salmon with salt and pepper, … Read more

Vinaigrette Ingredients: 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar 4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp Dijon mustard Salt and pepper to taste A dash of honey or a pinch of sugar if too acidic Instructions: Wisk together the vinaigrette, adjust to taste with salt, pepper, honey. Add more vinegar, olive oil … Read more

Rainbow Bean Salad Ingredients: 2 cups cooked garbanzo beans 1 medium onion thinly sliced and then cut in half 2 carrots, sliced diagonally ½ red pepper, finely diced ½ yellow pepper, finely diced 1 cup sugar snap peas, sliced diagonally into thirds 3 Tbsps chopped parsley ½ tsp. dill weed Instructions: Sauté onions until soft. … Read more

Edamame in the pod Ingredients: 4 cups edamame in their pods (frozen) Coarse sea salt or Kosher salt Instructions: Boil 6 cups of water in a large pot, add ½ teaspoon salt. Add edamame pods and bring back to a boil, boil for 2-3 minutes. Drain in a colander, toss with the coarse sea salt … Read more

Sweet Glazed Nuts Ingredients: 2 Tablespoon butter 2 Tablespoon honey, maple syrup or a combination 2 teaspoon vanilla 1/8 teaspoon sea salt 2 cup raw nuts (pecans, walnuts or almonds) Instructions: Preheat oven to 300o F.  Lightly coat a cake pan or 8×8 Pyrex dish with ½ teaspoon of butter or oil or line the … Read more

Ingredients 1 can organic low sodium garbanzo beans rinsed 1/3 cup Tahini ¼ cup Olive Oil One clove garlic ½ – 1 teaspoon sea salt Juice of ½ a lemon (or to taste) Warm water Instructions Place all ingredients except water in the food processor and pulse until mixed, add warm water and blend until … Read more

Although this recipe seems exotic with galangal root, lemongrass and lime kefir leaves, it is really very simple and quick to prepare once you know the trick behind getting these ingredients and having them on hand.  Galangal root is a cousin of ginger with a milder flavor. Galangal root, lime kefir leaves and lemongrass are … Read more