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Lemon Tahini Dressing

March 28, 2021 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

lemon tahini dressing with a salad

Lemon Tahini Dressing brings the brightness of citrus and the magic of umami to salads, roasted vegetables, and baked potatoes. You may be tempted to eat it by the spoonful. This creamy dressing is a dairy-free, climate-friendly alternative to ranch or blue cheese dressing. Save money by using the lemon zest instead of an extra […]

Filed Under: Recipe, Sauce Tagged With: lemon, potatoes, salad dressing, salads, shoyu, tahini

Marcella Beans with Rainbow Chard and Lemon

December 20, 2020 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

Marcella beans with chard, toast, and carrots

These tender heirloom beans cook up into a soupy, saucy wonder with very little effort. My Taster, who is not a fan of white beans, said that this recipe could make him a convert. Cook dried beans, aromatics, and herbs in a slow cooker or big pot for healthy comfort food. Serve a bowlful with […]

Filed Under: Entree, Recipe Tagged With: chard, lemon, Marcella beans, red onions, slow cooker, white beans

Lemon-Spinach Pesto

April 6, 2018 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

Lemon Spinach Pesto in a bowl

Lemon-Spinach Pesto with Whole Wheat Rotini is bright, flavorful, and costs only $1.53 for a main-dish serving using organic ingredients. The sauce alone costs just $1.42 a serving. It’s good on hot baked potatoes, crackers, green beans, peas, and more.

Filed Under: Entree, Recipe, Sauce Tagged With: lemon, pasta, quick, spinach, spring

Lemon Aquafaba Meringues with video

March 25, 2018 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

organic aquafaba lemon meringues on a blue plate

These egg-free vegan meringues may be the ultimate something-for-nothing recipe. They taste like a melt-in-your-mouth lemon meringue pie. Instead of eggs, they use the broth left from cooking chickpeas. For flavoring, they use the zest from the lemons used to make hummus with those same chickpeas. Your only cost for these light, elegant treats is […]

Filed Under: Dessert, Recipe Tagged With: aquafaba, gluten-free, holiday, lemon

Lemon Berry Cashew Cheesecake

September 12, 2017 by linda watson Leave a Comment

Vegan lemon-blueberry cashew cheesecake drizzled with raspberry coulis and with fresh raspberries and a blackberry

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Filed Under: Bonus, Recipe Tagged With: blueberries, cashews, cheesecake, cheezecake, cooking for one, lemon, raisins, raspberries, walnuts

Fresh Corn and Black-Bean Salad with Optional Daylilies

June 29, 2017 by linda watson Leave a Comment

Fresh corn and black bean salad with cucumbers, tomatoes, green onion, and basil is a meal in a bowl

A big bowl of this sunny salad makes a perfect summer meal. Fresh corn gives it sweetness and snap, while the bright lemon dressing ties the flavors together. Serve it while the beans and corn are still warm for maximum contrast or keep it in the fridge to dish out when it’s too hot to […]

Filed Under: Entree, Side dish Tagged With: basil, black beans, corn, daylilies, gluten-free, lemon, salad, tomato, vegan

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