First and Last Courses

I love to eat! And flavor matters from beginning to end of every meal. Eating nutritious, plant-based meals let's my inner food freak fly his big flavor flag. Today, I've got two recipes for you:


GOLDEN GALA APPLE DRESSING FOR SALAD

1/4 cup raw cashews

1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

1/4 cup lemon juice

1/4 cup filtered, cold water

1 small gala apple, cored and chopped

3/4 inch ginger root, peeled

1 clove garlic

1 tsp onion powder

1 tbsp all-purpose, no-salt seasoning (I like Trader Joe's 21 Spice Salute)

1/2 tsp tumeric

Blend all in Vitamix until smooth. Chill 20-minutes and serve over fresh green salad. Makes approximately 2 cups dressing.


CHOCOLATE PERFECTION DESSERT

1/2 cup raw cashews

4 pitted medjool dates

1 frozen medium banana

1/2 cup frozen cherries

1/4 cup cocoa powder

1/4 cup vanilla, almond milk

Blend until smooth in Vitamix, chill one hour. Serve in dessert bowls. Serves 4.

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