Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spread the almonds in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast the almonds in the oven just until they begin to brown and smell fragrant, about 4 minutes. Cut the dried figs open and put an almond in the middle. Sprinkle with cloves and orange zest. Press the figs…
Heat the oven to 350°F. Wash and dry the courgettes, cut off the tops, and gently perforate all the way around by pricking with a fork. Scoop out the soft flesh and put to one side. Rinse the rice under running water and drain well. Peel the onions and dice finely. Peel and finely dice…
To make the cake: Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C or gas mark 3). Grease and lightly flour the pan or pans of your choice, or coat lightly with nonstick spray and line with parchment paper. Melt the butter over low heat, and set it aside to cool to room temperature. Whisk together the whole…
Mixing: In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients and stir till the dough starts to leave the sides of the bowl. Transfer the dough to a lightly greased surface, oil your hands, and knead it for 6 to 8 minutes, or until it begins to become smooth and supple. (You may also knead […]
Grease 12 wells of a standard muffin pan; or line with papers, and grease the papers. In a large bowl whisk together the pumpkin, eggs, brown sugar, oil, molasses, salt, spices, milk, and cinnamon chips. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl. Whisk the flour, baking powder, and baking soda…
Mixing: Combine all of the dough ingredients, and mix and knead them—by hand, electric mixer, or bread machine—until you’ve made a smooth, somewhat sticky dough. Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl, cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and set it aside to rise for 1 to 1 ½ hours;…
Preheat the oven to 350°F; lightly grease a standard 8 ½” by 4 ½” loaf pan, or line it with parchment. In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs, oil, molasses, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flours, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Stir…
Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add the mushrooms, salt, and pepper, and cook until slightly browned and fragrant – about 3 minutes, then remove from heat. In a large bowl, mash the black beans with the mushrooms. Add the quinoa, beets, spices, and walnuts, and stir. …
December often brings dinners with friends, holiday gatherings, and houses full of family and visitors. While cooking for a crowd can feel daunting, never fear! Oldways is here to help! Gathering and sharing meals is a key ingredient of almost all traditional diets-that’s why…
