Tandoori Carrots Spicy appetizer with fresh young carrots from the Caves Summer Spotlight series Servings 1 lb. 4 oz. small orange carrots, greens intact 4 tsp. curry powder 2 Tbsp. smashed garlic ¼ cup vegetable oil ½ Tbsp. kosher salt ½ cup plain yogurt [...]

Pesto New Potatoes Two summer favorites together--fresh basil & new potatoes--from the Caves Summer Spotlight series Servings 6 cups new potatoes 3 ½ tsp. kosher salt, divided 1 bay leaf 2 cloves garlic ¾ cup basil ⅛ tsp. ground black pepper 3 Tbsp. shredded Parmesan [...]

Summer Vegetable Ratatouille Delicious medley of summer veggies from the Caves Summer Spotlight series Servings 1lb. patty pan squash, ½” dice 1lb. yellow onion, ½” dice 1lb. zucchini, ½” dice 5 cloves fresh garlic, minced 1 Tbsp. hot peppers, cut into paper thin pieces 2 cups [...]

Cranberry Cheese Spread Zippy cranberries, lime, and chilis complement rich cream cheese in a festive spread. Great for a party!   Servings 16 oz. cream cheese, softened 1-14 oz. can whole berry cranberry sauce 4 oz. chopped green chilies, drained 2 Tbsp lime juice ½ tsp garlic [...]

Cranberry Sauce The perfect tangy-sweet accompaniment to turkey whether on Thanksgiving Day or on delicious turkey sandwiches year-round. Servings 2 cups cranberries 1 Tbsp. water 1/2 cup sugar 1. Mix sugar and water in saucepan. 2. Add cranberries and bring to a boil. 3. Simmer until [...]

Creamy Mashed Potatoes The quadruple-whammy of cream cheese, sour cream, butter, and milk make this mashed potato recipe ultra-creamy. Simply substitute your favorite plant-based alternatives for a vegan version. (Kite Hill, Tofutti, Miyoko's, and Westsoy are great options.) Servings 6 lbs. baking potatoes, peeled & quartered 8 oz.  dairy or [...]

Kahlua Mashed Yams These delicious mashed yams, sweetened by a splash of Kahlua, make a great side for your holiday feast. Servings 4 lbs. garnet yams 1/2 cup dairy or plant-based milk 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 cup Kahlua ½ cup maple syrup ½ cup dairy or [...]

Peanut Butter Chocolate Torte This decadent, chocolatey, gluten-free & dairy-free torte is made completely with ingredients you can buy in bulk. Servings Peanut Butter Caramel Topping: Peanut Butter Caramel: ½ cup maple syrup ¼ cup peanut butter ½ tsp. vanilla extract ⅛ tsp. of salt [...]

Chickpea Waldorf Salad A variation on a classic Servings Dressing ½ cup mayonnaise (or Vegenaise) 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar 1 tsp. Dijon mustard 1 tsp. honey ½ tsp. fine sea salt ⅛ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes ⅛ tsp. freshly ground black pepper [...]

Lemony Tofu "Egg" Salad This delicious tofu-based salad has plenty of citrusy flavor and satisfying protein, but no eggs! Servings Dressing 4 Tbsp. Vegenaise 2 Tbsp. mustard 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar 1 Tbsp. olive oil ½ tsp. turmeric ½ tsp. lemon zest [...]