It has been an incredible fig harvest from our 5 fig trees here in New Jersey. We have enjoyed tree-ripened figs all summer, and now that it’s autumn, the ones left on the trees are ready to be dried and stored for recipes throughout the winter. There are a few different ways to dry figs. ∞
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Walnut Topped Chocolate Chiffon Cake
I’ve blogged about the challenges of navigating food allergies, Thoughts about Food Allergies and a gf/df recipe for Fresh Orange Chiffon Cake and I try to present recipes that make delicious foods without the added anxiety of an allergic attack. The recipe for this moist and delicious chocolate cake is 100% Dairy-Free and can easily be…… Continue reading Walnut Topped Chocolate Chiffon Cake
Blueberry Walnut Crumble Tart
Autumn is here and in no time, the cool weather will make baking fun again. I wrote my own dairy-free recipe for Apple Crumble Tart that I used over and over, but never tried making it with any other fruit. When someone gave me 2 pints of Jersey Fresh Blueberries, I welcomed the chance to… Continue reading Blueberry Walnut Crumble Tart
Mini Pizzelle Delight
The Pizzelle is a pressed cookie that can be used in a variety of recipes. I have used them in a cannoli recipe, and I won an award for my designer Pizzelle Strawberry Shortcakes. This recipe uses my award-winning 5 ingredient dairy-free pizzelle recipe paired with my own homemade VeVa (vegan-vanilla bean) coconut milk ice cream. I… Continue reading Mini Pizzelle Delight
Peach Dessert Calzone
This summer was extremely hot and humid with plenty of rain storms here in New Jersey. My peach tree thrived and I had a great harvest so far. Instead of the basic pie recipe, I made 'Calzone' styled stuffed pie dough and it turned out delicious. It is completely Vegan if you leave off the… Continue reading Peach Dessert Calzone
Simple Vegan Cheesecake
I have been a food blogger for a while, appreciating all the beautiful, delicious foods in my feed. I have been intrigued by the dairy-free vegan cheescake for some time now, so I made one myself and absolutely fell in love with it. How can cheese be made with raw cashews. I wondered? Not many… Continue reading Simple Vegan Cheesecake
Eggplant & Zucchini Caponata
This delicious recipe will enable you utilize all of your fresh garden vegetables. Guests will wonder how you made such a gourmet appetizer and you will be asked to share the recipe. It is made in under 1 hour and better the next day.
Zucchini fritters
We here in the Northeast can REALLY appreciate the bounty of fruits and vegetables that are harvested in the summer and early fall. Our winter severely diminishes the local farm markets' ability to grow those heavenly flavorful local produce. One of these rabbit-like multipliers is Zucchini, which ripens with a vengence. The backyard gardener will… Continue reading Zucchini fritters
Cherry Tartlets
Now that summer has arrived, the cherry harvest is abundant. I purchased at least 3 lbs. of fresh cherries and wanted to attempt to make a dairy-free pie. To my surprise, it was easy and so delicious, this will be one of my go-to dessert recipes for company. CHERRY PIE TARTLETS 4 c. fresh pitted… Continue reading Cherry Tartlets
