Kale Caesar Salad Superfoods that taste super together! This fully plant-based Caesar-style salad features kale and hemp seeds with a deliciously light lemon-based dressing. Servings Dressing 1 cup raw cashews 1 tsp Dijon mustard ½ tsp sea salt 1/8 tsp black pepper 8 cloves garlic [...]
Savory Nut Loaf
Julia Lont2021-11-10T09:28:53-08:00Savory Nut Loaf This loaf is packed with flavor and holds together well– an absolutely delicious main dish for vegans and omnivores alike! Enjoy it topped with mushroom gravy or cranberry sauce. An excellent choice as a centerpiece to a plant-based Thanksgiving banquet. Servings 2 cups unsalted mixed nuts (with no [...]
Coconut-Chia Pumpkin Pie
Julia Lont2022-03-08T08:08:24-08:00Coconut-Chia Pumpkin Pie This amazing pie is creative and delicious alternative to your traditional custard-based pumpkin pie. Completely gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan, this pie features the sweet, creamy flavor of coconut milk, the antioxidant-packed crunch of chia, and a delicious nutty crust sweetened with dates and flaked coconut. Servings 1 ½ [...]
Sticky Rice with Mango
Julia Lont2021-03-03T11:15:49-08:00Sticky Rice with Mango So sweet, rich and delicious–try it topped with a sprinkle of sliced almonds! Servings 1 ½ cups uncooked sushi rice 2 cups water 2 cups coconut milk, divided 1 cup + 1 Tbsp sugar, divided ¾ tsp salt, divided 1 Tbsp tapioca [...]
Cinnamon Roasted Yams
Julia Lont2021-11-11T12:07:43-08:00Cinnamon Roasted Yams A delicious and simple alternative to mashed yams. These delicious yams are roasted in coconut oil and seasoned with cinnamon. Servings 2 medium yams, peeled and cubed 2 Tbsp melted coconut oil 1 tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp sea salt Preheat oven [...]
Summer Vegetable Ratatouille
Julia Lont2020-03-17T10:23:37-07:00Summer 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 [...]
Strawberry Elderflower Sorbet
Julia Lont2020-03-17T10:02:16-07:00Strawberry Elderflower Sorbet Sweet, floral dessert perfect for summer from the Caves Summer Spotlight series Servings 2.5 lbs. strawberries 7 oz. granulated sugar 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 1 ¼ cup Fever Tree Elderflower Tonic Remove tops from strawberries and puree in a blender or food [...]
Cranberry Sauce
Julia Lont2021-10-22T11:41:33-07:00Cranberry 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
Julia Lont2021-11-10T10:01:49-08:00Creamy 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 [...]
Whole Wheat Pita Bread
Julia Lont2019-03-13T08:20:42-07:00Whole Wheat Pita Bread Pita bread is surprisingly easy to make and balloons out on its own to form perfect pockets! Servings 1 cup lukewarm water 2 tsp. active dry yeast 1 tsp. honey or agave 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour [...]