Author Archives: Eliyah Samoun

Vegan Peanut Butter Chocolate Cheesecake

Ingredients:1 teaspoon agar flakes1/4 teaspoon agave1/4 cup agave nectar1.5 cups raw almonds1/2 teaspoon cinnamon3 tablespoons pure cocoa powder3 teaspoons pure cocoa powder4 tablespoons pure cocoa powder1/4 coconut oil (melted)1/2 cup creamy unsweetened peanut butter1/2 cups dates (same kind pre-chopped coated in oat flour)1.5 cup pitted dates ( I used chopped dates that were coated in…

Italian Sausage and Vegetable Soup

Italian Sausage and Vegetable Soup

Ingredients:1 tablespoon olive oil4 spicy Italian sausages1 onion3 carrots1 bay leaf2 teaspoons Italian seasoning1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakesSalt and pepper32 ounces container chicken stock14 ounces can diced tomatoes1 can cannellini beans1 bag fresh spinachCourse: lunch,soup,main course,main dish,dinnerCuisine: Mediterranean,Italian,European

Chicken Meatball Marsala over Creamy Polenta

Ingredients:10 oz baby bella mushrooms, sliced1 Tbsp butter4 Tbsp butter2 1/2 cups chicken stock4 cups chicken stock2 tsp dried thymehandful fresh chopped parsleyfresh parsley6 cloves garlic, sliced3 garlic cloves1 Tbsp garlic powder1 lb lean ground chicken1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs1 cup marsala wine1 Tbsp olive oil1/4 cup grated pecorino romano cheese1/3 cup grated pecorino…

Pear, Goat Cheese and Spinach Salad with Warm Maple-Bacon Dressing

Pear, Goat Cheese and Spinach Salad with Warm Maple-Bacon Dressing

Ingredients:6 strips center cut bacon (I used Oscar Mayer Center Cut)1/3 cup apple cider vinegar1/2 cup pure maple syrupsalt and pepper1/4 cup pine nuts4 cups fresh baby spinach, washed and dried1 large pear, thinly sliced1/2 red onion, thinly sliced4 ounces soft goat cheeseCourse: side dish,lunch,main course,salad,main dish,dinner

Roasted Cherry Tomato Linguine

Roasted Cherry Tomato Linguine

Ingredients:2 pounds red cherry tomatoes, halved1/2 pound tomatoes, cut into eighths1 tablespoon olive oil3 tablespoons vegetable broth3 cloves garlic, sliced thin1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper1 teaspoon red pepper flakes1/4 cup fresh basil, cut chiffonade2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped8 ounces low-fat ricotta1/2 cup pecorino cheese,…