Honey Roasted Almonds

2 cups whole, raw almonds, with skins 1 tablespoon xylitol (optional) 1 tablespoon cumin (optional) 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 2 tablespoons raw honey 2 tablespoons water 2 teaspoons coconut oil (or other cooking oil) Spread the almonds in a baking pan, in a single layer. Bake at 300 degrees, stirring every 2 or 3 minutes, [...]

Banana-Carob Muffins — Gluten-Free

Haniya, in a sweet and unassuming way, has been asking and asking and asking me to redo the Banana-Carob Muffins into a gluten-free snack, so we did that this morning. She helped me. Note: This recipe is not yet adapted for soaking — if you do so, please let others know in the comments how [...]

Date-Apple Bars — Gluten-Free

I know there is a controversy whether or not oats are gluten-free. In my research, I have gathered that the issue is whether or not the oats are contaminated with gluten at the place where they are packaged/processed. I am satisfied that our oats are not contaminated, so we continue to eat oats. To us, [...]

Gluten-Free Chocolate Walnut Brownies

These are our favorite brownies — and they are loved by pretty much everyone who tastes them, health food lover or not! Imagine my surprise when I made them with gluten-free flours and they turned out even better! Gluten-Free Chocolate Walnut Brownies from a recipe entitled “Mocha Brownies with Macadamia Nuts”, modified by Wardeh Harmon [...]

Red Palm Oil Popcorn

Mikah is the big popcorn lover in our family. All of us love it, but he loves it best. I surprised him with it on Saturday night, for our movie night. We watched North and South, based on the novel of the same name by Elizabeth Gaskell, who also wrote Wives and Daughters, which was [...]

Chocolate-Dipped Almond Biscotti

Here’s one of the baked goods I took in to the bookstore yesterday. They turned out beautifully. I’m kicking myself right now for not taking a picture, but now you know how crazy the last week has been. The original recipe called for unrefined sugar, eggs, and adding the chocolate chips into the dough. Instead [...]

Crunchy Granola

Here’s a quadrupled and modified version of the Crunchy Granola recipe from the Country Life Vegetarian Cookbook. A friend gave me this cookbook for Christmas. I’m enjoying exploring it. Crunchy Granola original recipe from Country Life Vegetarian Cookbook modified by Wardeh Harmon 16 cups thick rolled oats 2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut 3 cups chopped [...]

Onion-Dill Croutons

Onion-Dill Croutons 1 loaf of whole grain bread, 1/2″ cubes 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons sea salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 teaspoons onion powder 1 tablespoon dill weed 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Combine all ingredients and toss together thoroughly, so none of the seasonings are concentrated in one [...]

Maple-Walnut Granola

Maple Walnut Granola Original recipe from PCRM Modified by Wardeh Harmon 12 cups rolled oats 3 cups wheat germ or oat bran 1-1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1-1/2 cup raisins 1-1/2 cup dried cranberries or other dried fruit 3/4 cup sesame seeds 3/4 cup maple syrup 6 tablespoons unsulphured molasses 3 teaspoons cinnamon Preheat oven to [...]