Yummy Party

We hosted a Yummy Tasting Party last weekend and we all had a really good time. Keep an eye out for more tasting parties to come. We are thinking our next tasting might be a sampling of Thanksgiving items....what do you think? Let us know. We'd love to hear from you and hear your ideas!

                           

Sweet Potato Hummus

                                1 Can Chickpeas

                                1/2 Lemon Juiced

                                1 Cup Sweet Potate Puree

                                1 tsp Cumin

                                1 Clove Garlic

                                Pinch Cayenne

                                Pinch Salt

                                        Place all ingredients in a food processor and combine till creamy.

Thyme Popcorn

                                Air Popped Popcorn

                                1 Tbls Thyme

                                1 Pinch of Salt

                                2 Tbls Nutritional Yeast or Parmesean Cheese

                                1/2 Peanuts

                                1 cup Pretzels

Grilled Salt and Vinegar Potatoes

These were the hit of the party. If you like Salt and Vinegar Chips you'll really love these.

                                2 Cups Apple Cider Vinegar

                                1 Cup Water

                                3 White Potatoes thinly sliced-skins left on

                                Salt and Pepper

                                   -   Boil potatoes in vinegar and water for about 15 minutes. When potatoes are soft remove from heat and allow them to cool in the vinegar.

                                   -   Grill the potatoes on high heat. Season with Salt and Pepper.

Vegan Cake Pops

                              Filling

                               1 Can Chickpeas

                               1/8 tsp Salt

                               1/8 tsp Baking Soda

                               2 tsp Vanilla Extract

                               3 tbls Nut Butter

                               1 Tbls Maple Syrup

                               3 Tbls Flax Seed

                              Dip

                                1 Package Carob Chips

                                2 tsp Coconut Oil

                  -  Combine all filling ingredients in a food processor and blend to a creamy consistancy.

                  -  Roll dough into balls.

                  -  Heat Carob Chips over low heat in a sauce pan. When the chips begin to melt add on tsp at a time of the coconut oil. Stir constantly so it does not stick to bottom of pan. Once chocolate is melted place on dough ball in chocolate and cover.

                  -   Place on wax paper or a paper wrapper. When all balls are rolled place in the fridge to allow balls to firm.

Fudge Truffle Balls

                                1/2 Cup Cashews

                                1/2 Pitted Dates

                                1 TBLS Cocoa or Carob Powder

                                1/2 Cup Nut Butter

                                1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract

                                1/4 Cup Almonds

                                1 TBLS Shredded Coconut 

                                   -   Place Cashews and Dates in food processor and combine till ground down

                                   -   Add Cocoa/Carob Powder, Nut Butter, & Vanilla--combine well

                                   -   Add Almonds-pulse to combine but not too much,  keep almonds in chunks

                                   -   Scoop out dough and roll into balls and then roll in coconut