condiments

Orange Vinaigrette

MAKES ABOUT 1/2 CUP • PREP TIME: 5 minutes • COOK TIME: not applicable

  • 1/1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1⁄4 teaspoon cloves
  • 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon Grade B maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Put all the ingredients in small food processor and process about a minute, until smooth.

 

Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette

Adapted from Healthy Mind, Rebecca Katz with Mat Edelson

MAKES ABOUT 1/2 CUP • PREP TIME: 5 minutes • COOK TIME: not applicable

  • 1/2 cup cilantro
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon Grade B maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt


Put all the ingredients in a small food processor and process about a minute, until smooth.

Healthy Cashew Queso Dip (Dairy-free, Soy-free)

Healthy Queso Dip (Dairy-free, Soy-free)

makes about 2 1/2 cups

  • 1 cup raw cashews*, soaked for up to 4 hours and drained
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • juice of half a lemon (about 1 1/2 tablespoons)
  • 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 1/8 teaspoon turmeric
  • 14 oz. can diced tomatoes with green chiles

*Raw cashews have a very mild and neutral flavor that works well in this recipe. Try to avoid using roasted cashews, which have a stronger cashew flavor.

Directions:

In a high-speed blender, or food processor, combine the first six ingredients, plus the liquid from the can of diced tomatoes and green chilies. (I was able to get about 1/4 cup of liquid from the can.)

Dextoxinista.com

Pumpkin Spice Creamer

  • 1 whole can organic coconut milk
  • 1 cup organic pumpkin puree
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 6 tbsp pure organic maple syrup
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

In a saucepan, combine all ingredients and heat over medium-low heat, stirring until well combined.

Pour into a mason jar and let cool. Once cooled, store in the refrigerator.

Use with your favorite coffee or tea as you would any other creamer. For an even smoother latte, blend together your coffee and pumpkin creamer in a blender.