Fresh Salsa

Fresh Salsa

4 ripe tomatoes, chopped 2 jalapeno chiles, seeded and chopped, or to taste 1 red onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 1 tablespoon lime or lemon juice 1 teaspoon ground cumin Combine all ingredients and let the flavors blend for at least one...

Eggplant Caviar

A tasty dip for raw vegetables.   1 eggplant 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1/4 cup Italian parsley, chopped Roast the eggplant over a gas flame or under the broiler until the skin is charred and the eggplant is soft, about 10...

Alan’s Faux Mueslix

3/4 cup of dry oats 1 cup plain non-fat yogurt 2 tablespoons raisins 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 or 2 finely chopped apples Combine all ingredients throughly. Cover and refrigerate overnight for the next morning’s breakfast. Alan makes this with other fruit...

Trail Mix Bars

3 cups rolled oats or quick-cooking oats 2 cups trail mix OR any combination of dried fruits, nuts and seeds (your choice) 1 cup mashed ripe bananas, apple butter, apple sauce, or any fruit puree Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients together. Line a cookie...