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A Guide to Almonds and Almond Butter

January 10, 2021 By Taylor Jasmine Leave a Comment

Here’s a quick guide to almonds and almond butter, including tips, recipes, and lots of easy ways to use them.

From biblical stories to European folk belief, almonds have carried a rich legacy of lore and symbolism through the ages; dreams of almonds were believed to have foretold good fortune and the early blossoming of the almond tree made it a symbol of the arrival of spring.

The high esteem in which almonds have long been held is amply justified, both for their mildly sweet taste and beneficial qualities.

Strawberry Almond Overnight Oats

January 8, 2021 By Kim Lutz Leave a Comment

Strawberry almond overnight oats are a lovely breakfast to wake up to, combining oats and oat milk with fresh fruit.

This recipe was contributed by Kim Lutz, from The Oat Milk Cookbook. Kim writes, “Fresh, juicy strawberries give these overnight oats a lovely pink tint. If the fresh strawberries you’re using aren’t quite sweet enough for your taste, add a sprinkle of sugar or mix in a little agave nectar. If you are lucky enough to have strawberries that are in season, you probably won’t need any extra sweetener.”

You can also combine strawberries with other fresh fruit, as shown above, including apples, bananas, pears, peaches, or whatever fresh fruit you’ve got on hand.

Mini Vegan Strawberry Shortcakes

January 8, 2021 By Kim Lutz Leave a Comment

These mini vegan strawberry shortcakes are dainty delights, and a lovely dessert to enjoy in the summertime, when strawberries are at their peak.

This recipe was contributed by Kim Lutz, from The Oat Milk Cookbook. Kim writes, “If you want shortcake when strawberries are not in season, no worries! You can use frozen, thawed strawberries instead. If you use frozen fruit, there will be more liquid, so you might need to drain it to keep the shortcakes from getting too wet.”

The Oat Milk Cookbook shows you how to easily make versatile, economical oat milk at home, or, of course, you can use prepared oat milk to use in these and your own recipes as well.

Creamy Vegan Scalloped Potatoes

January 6, 2021 By Nava Atlas Leave a Comment

It’s easy to make creamy vegan scalloped potatoes by using silken tofu instead of a flour-thickened dairy sauce. It’s a dish of pure comfort!

It’s best to use firm potatoes such as red skinned or golden. Russets tend to be mealy and are more likely to fall apart — they’re better for mashed potatoes and stews. But if you have a surplus on hand, by all means, use them.

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