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How To Make Yummy No-Meat-Balls

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 At one time, our Seventh-day Adventist church community hosted a monthly plant-based cooking drop-in. This healthy, delicious recipe for vegan and gluten-free No-Meat Balls was a big hit when we all sat down to sample it after the class. The recipe's originator and presenter was careful to choose a fair number of recipes that were gluten-free, because wheat-- and other gluten-containing grains-- has created an epidemic of related health issues. Similarly, soy is a culprit in many people's digestive problems, and all of recipes in this series were also soy-free. And because 'vegan' means that the vegetarian recipe also does not contain any animal products, this recipe is also egg-free and dairy-free (so, no cholesterol!) I'm the lucky person who got to cook the recipe the No-Meat Ball at home, and, of course, pre-sample it. I can vouch for its lovely flavour and texture. I am guessing that there are some meat-eaters out there who would never guess that it is not mea...

Ice Box Fruit Cake Recipe (Egg-Free, Dairy-Free)

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This is a lovely traditional no-bake fruit cake! MIX the following ingredients in a large bowl: 1/2 C. Tahini or Cashew Nut Butter 1/4 C. Earth Balance Margerine 1/2 C. Brown Sugar 3/4 C. Pineapple or Orange Juice 2 C. Dates, chopped 2 C. other Dried Fruits, chopped 1 C. Raisins, cooked, or steam to soften 1 tsp. Coriander 1 tsp. Cinnamon 1/2 C. Tapioca Flour LET STAND IN FRIDGE several hours, or overnight ADD : 2 C. chopped NUTS (pecans, hazelnuts, etc.) 4 C. Graham Cracker Crumbs or ground-up Granola PACK into pans* and put in fridge to set CREAMY CASHEW ICING 1 1/2 cups raw Cashews 1/2 cup filtered Water 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup (or Honey, if not vegan) 3 tablespoons Coconut Oil, Cocoa Butter or Ghee (if you are not vegan) 1 tablespoon organic Almond Extract  1/4 teaspoon Celtic Sea Salt * I find that silicone pans work best for quick packing, easy removal of cakes, and fast clean-up