Banana Pancakes Didn't manage to eat all your bananas in time? Turn that banana frown upside down with banana pancakes! Servings 1-1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. fresh-grated nutmeg 2-1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1 over-ripe banana, peeled (the browner, [...]

Chocolate Almond Butter Cake with Coconut Fudge Frosting Surprisingly light and chocolatey this torte is made without grains and topped with deliciously gooey chocolate coconut fudge. Servings 2 cups almond butter 4 eggs 2/3 cup melted coconut oil 2/3 cup maple syrup ½ cup coconut sugar [...]

Carrot Sorbet Vegetables for dessert? You'll love the taste and the vitamins! Servings 4 large carrots, cooked 400 ml carrot juice (fresh squeezed or Columbia Gorge) Juice of one large orange 1 tsp ginger pulp 3 Tbsp agave 1 squeeze lemon juice Peel [...]

Honey Semifreddo A divine frozen dessert made with honey, coconut cream, and eggs. An absolute delight! Servings ¼ cup sliced almonds 1 egg 4 egg yolks ½ cup honey 1 ¼ cups coconut cream Mandarin orange slices (or any fresh fruit) Place almonds [...]

Spinach, Apple, and Pecan Salad Great tasting and ever-so-simple spinach salad with a zingy Dijon dressing. Servings 6 cups fresh spinach leaves, torn into bite-sized pieces 2 medium Granny Smith apples ¾ cup pecan halves, broken 5 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard 2 Tbsp [...]

Bavarian Apple Tart A sweet and creamy dessert based on the traditional Bavarian treat, featuring cream cheese, sweet apple slices, and sliced almonds. Or try it for breakfast or brunch! Servings For the crust: 1 cup flour 1/3 cup maple sugar ½ cup butter, softened ½ [...]

Apricot Glazed Chicken This delicious dish features a sweet and savory sauce made with marmalade and dried apricots, figs, and currants. Works great as a vegan meal also by using tofu instead of chicken! Servings 3 Tbsp olive oil 8 boneless chicken breasts halves, skinned or 2 blocks tofu, cubed [...]

Meyer Lemon Curd Bursting with citrusy sweetness, this delicious treat is great with ice cream, cookies, scones, or just spread it on your toast! Servings 1 Tbsp Meyer lemon zest (about 2 lemons) 1 cup Meyer lemon juice (4-5 lemons) 1 ½ cups white sugar 1 ½ sticks [...]

Melogold Grapefruit Salsa A zesty citrus alternative to your standard salsa. Delicious with fajita chicken and/or veggies. Servings 2 large Melogold grapefruit 1 medium tomato, chopped 1 green bell pepper, diced 1 jalapeño pepper, minced, seeds & veins removed 1/3 cup red onion, chopped 2 Tbsp [...]

Oregon Salad   This colorful salad features Oregon's bounty, pears and hazelnuts in a zippy cranberry dressing. Servings 1 head red leaf lettuce 1 firm ripe pear, cored and thinly sliced ½ small red onion, sliced into thin rings 1 cup raw hazelnuts, toasted 2 tsp plus [...]