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Hot Carob Drink

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  Mmmm hot carob!  Have you tried it?  If not, you might be surprised to know that it is a creamy, dreamy sweet drink-- like cocoa, but creamier and without the bitterness.  And without caffeine. And without theobromine. And, as I discovered, it helps to settle a wonky tummy (otherwise known as 'diarrhea'). Without creating the reverse 'issues' (i.e., constipation). Or, that is what it did in this household. I am not a medical practitioner, just someone looking for a possible help for a problem and finding many indications that a hot carob drink can 'do the trick'. See this article in Healthline , for example. Please check it out with your own health provider. I have baked with carob powder (muffins, cakes, cookies, bliss balls) and carob chips, but hadn't checked out the hot drink. I like it better than cocoa (hot chocolate). THE SIMPLE RECIPE FOR 1 CUP OF HOT CAROB DRINK: For one mug of hot carob: Slowly heat a cup of non-dairy milk on the stove until it

Recipe for ONION GRAVY (vegan, dairy-free)

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Simmer: *2 medium, chopped Onions in 1/4 C. Water until tender Blend: *2 C. Water *1/2 tsp. Salt *1/3 C. Cashews *1/4 C. Whole Wheat Flour (or 1/4 C. Nutritional Yeast) *Add blended mixture to cooked Onions and cook over medium until thickened, stirring constantly *Cover and allow to simmer 10 minutes *Add Water to adjust consistency. *Garlic may be added if desired Very good on Baked Potatoes or over Wholewheat toast.

Recipe for GOLDEN SAUCE (Gluten-free, dairy-free)

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I guess you could call this SCREAMINGLY GOLDEN SAUCE (I added "a bit" of Turmeric) Cook together in a small pan: *1 small Potato *1/2 small Carrot *1 1/3 C. Water When done, blend (including cooking water) with: *2 T. Cashews *3/4 tsp. Salt *2 T. fresh Lemon Juice *Dash of Celery Salt **1 T. Nutritional Yeast (add in OR substitute for the Cashews) Serve over broccoli, cauliflower, etc. Nice replacement for cheese sauces. (Above Golden Sauce recipe contributed by Wyona Hertwig with ** Note: My sauce didn't turn out as golden as I thought it should be so I added a little of the herb Turmeric -- we try to eat it some way everyday-- and I didn't have cashews, so used an equal amount of raw sunflower seeds instead-- I call this "Guiltless Cheese Sauce - Cynthia ) Other Cheesy Sauce or Spread Recipes in this Blog include: Alpine Cheese Spread American Cheese Melty Cheese Another Melty Cheez

Recipe for SUNNY SOUR CREAM (dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan) (to top baked potatoes or use as a spread)

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Whiz in blender: *1/2 C. Sunflower Seeds *3/4 C. Water *1/2 tsp. Salt *2-3 T. Lemon Juice *1/4 tsp. Garlic Powder *1/2 tsp. Onion Powder Adjust Water and Seasonings to taste and consistency desired. NOTE: A Tomato or Avocado whizzed with any leftover Sunny Sour Cream makes an excellent salad dressing or spread for sandwiches ~Recipe shared by Wyona Hertwig

QUICK AND EASY GRAVY RECIPE (contains wheat flour; vegan, egg-free, nut-free, dairy-free)

Tumble the following in a dry skillet until browned slightly: *1/3 C. Whole Wheat Flour *1/2 tsp. Onion Powder *1 tsp. Chicken-like Seasoning (or other favorite) Stir in Water to thin to desired thickness and simmer a few minutes.

AMERICAN CHEEZ Recipe (Gluten-free, dairy-free, Vegan)

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American Cheez- freeze and cut for sandwiches... completely thawed is a like a cream cheese spread-- delicious! *1 C. Water *1/3 C.plus 1 rounded T. Agar Agar powder *1 1/4 C. Boiling Water *2 C. Raw Cashews (cleaned) *3 T. Nutritional Yeast** *2 tsp. Onion Powder *1/4 tsp. Garlic Powder** *2-3 T.Lemon Juice (fresh if possible) *4 Oz. Pimento OR 1/2 Large Sweet Pepper OR about 2 tsp. Paprika *1 1/2 tsp. Salt *Soak Agar Agar in 1 C. Water in blender while assembling remaining ingredients. *Pour Boiling Water over Soaked Agar Agar and whiz briefly to dissolve. *Cool slightly. *Add Cashews and blend thoroughly. *Add remaining ingredients. *Blend until the consistency of creamy sauce with pimento well blended in. *Pour into 1-quart mold, cool slightly. *Cover and refrigerate overnight. *After firming in fridge, Cheese may be frozen until needed. *Makes 1 quart. NOTE: **To make Jack Cheese, double the Garlic Powder and Nutritional Yeast. Other Cheesy Sauce or

GUACAMOLE SPREAD or DRESSING Recipe (Gluten-free, vegan, nut-free)

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Guacamole Spread... tomatoes can be added later, as in this photo *2 C. Avocado (ripe) *1 T. Lemon or Lime Juice *1/2 tsp. Salt *Pinch Garlic Salt *1 hearty slice Fresh Tomato (*see alternative below) *2 tsp. chopped Onion Blenderize until smooth, or mash Avocado, add Salt, Garlic Salt and Lemon Juice. Chop Tomato and Onion fine and combine all ingredients.  Chill covered to keep Avocado from turning dark. For Salad Dressing, make a thinner consistency by adding small amounts of water. **Bread in picture is Silver Hills Gluten-Free Omega 3 Flax Bread ~ recipe by Wyona Hertwig

TARTAR SAUCE Recipe (Gluten-free, vegan, nut-free)

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To 1 C. of Tofu Mayo , ADD: *1 T. each of: --chopped Onion --Green Pepper --Parsley --Cucumber --Olives --Salt --Paprika --Dillweed (to taste) Let the Tartar Sauce stand in the fridge overnight to strike and blend through

GREEN ONION-CUCUMBER SALAD DRESSING Recipe (Gluten-free, vegan)

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SO EASY-- So Tasty and so much less expensive and healthier than gourmet salad dressing or dip! Blenderize: *2 T. Lemon Juice *1 tsp. Onion Salt *1 Cucumber, thinly peeled *1/2 C. Cashews (cleaned) or Sunflower Seeds *1 bunch Green Onions, with Tops Wonderful as a salad dressing or a dip!

Recipe for Cashew Gravy, White Sauce (Gluten-Free Version, Vegan)

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                                      Make this delicious cashew gravy to enjoy on mashed potatoes, faux meats, poutine, toast and casseroles! ADD into blender carafe and BLEND until smooth: 2 C.     Water 1/4 C.   Cashews 2 T.       Starch 1/2 tsp. Salt COOK on Medium, stirring constantly, until thickened. COVER and turn to LOW.  Let simmer for 5-10 minutes. SEASON as desired.   You may wish to add 2 teaspoons to 1 tablespoon of soy sauce to provide color (reduce salt to 1/4 tsp.) Add 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast (not brewer's yeast) for depth of flavor.   Add chicken-like seasoning to taste for chicken and turkey-type dishes.

Recipe for Bean Spread (Vegan) (Gluten-free)

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Simple, Healthy, Delicious Bean Spread PUT IN BLENDER: *1 C. cooked Beans *1/8 tsp. Sweet Basil *dash of Garlic Powder *1/2 tsp. Onion Salt *Salt to taste >Whiz Beans with enough liquid to enable blender to turn. For gravy, just add more water. Mix in seasonings. Blend together and chill.

Recipe for Nuteena-like Sandwich Spread (Vegan) (Gluten-free)

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Popular Nuteena was removed in 2005 Wikipedia image Nuteena was a popular vegetarian sandwich spread (analog) that is no longer sold.  This is a homemade sandwich-filling recipe that strives to replicate the flavor and munching experience of the original. PUT IN BLENDER: *15 oz./425 g can garbanzo beans/chickpeas, drained (save liquid) *2/3 cup/ 160 ml garbanzo liquid (from can or liquid from cooking) *1 1/2 tablespoons/22 ml tomato paste *1/4  teaspoon/1.25 g onion powder *1/4 teaspoon/5 ml lemon juice 💞Blend all above ingredients until smooth. 🍜Pour into a large bowl and add following ingredients:  *2/3 cup/ 120 g olives, chopped *1/3 cup/80 g peanut butter Mix well.  🥪Makes 1 1/2 cups of yummy spread.   Delicious when topped with sprouts and minced sweet onion on crackers, or used as a sandwich filling with your favorite bread or bun. I would love to read your comments about this recipe-- have you tried it yet? Did you add or subtract an ingredient that made it

Recipe for Melty Cheese (Vegan) (Gluten-free)

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This vegan melty cheese recipe is everything you are looking for: creamy, tasty, cheesy, and easy to make! Oh, and no cholesterol-- so healthier as well! PUT INTO BLENDER: *2 c. water *4 OZ.Pimento, diced *1/4 C. Cashews  *1/2 T. Lemon Juice *1 1/2 tsp. Onion Powder *1/4 tsp. Garlic Powder *2-3 heaping T. Tapioca Starch (for that gooey-stringy cheesey effect!) *1-3 T. Nutritional Yeast Whiz together until smooth.  Cook in heavy saucepan until thick (5-6 minutes). Stir constantly. SUGGESTION: Let melty cheese cool if used as a dip.  If used as a sauce over vegetables, use hot. Other Cheesy Sauce or Spread Recipes in this Blog include: Alpine Cheese Spread American Cheese Golden Sauce Another Melty Cheese

Two Recipes for Tomato Dressing (Vegan) (Gluten-free)

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Two tomato sauces/dressings guaranteed to amp up your home or hospitality dining experience.     CREAMY TOMATO DRESSING *1 C. Water *1 C. Cashews *1/8 tsp. Garlic Salt *1/2 tsp. Onion Salt *1/4 C. Dry Onion *2 T. Lemon Juice *1 T. Nutritional Yeast *1 ripe Tomato WHIZ all ingredients in blender until smooth.  Use as a dressing, sandwich spread, or as a sauce for vegetable s.   Tomato-Lemon Dressing Blend together : *2 C. canned Tomatoes *1 C. Lemon Juice *1 C. Pineapple Juice *1/2 tsp. Salt *1 C. chopped Parsley *1 1/2 C. chopped Onion *1 clove Garlic , minced Lovely refreshing salad dressing.  Store in glass container with lid in fridge.