HOME COOKING spoons water until it forms a dough. Add 1 more tablespoon of water if needed (tapioca flour needs less water and gluten-free flour will need more). Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F. Prepare a baking pan by lining it with parchment paper. Sprinkle tapioca flour or gluten-free flour on the parchment paper then, using your hands, press the dough down to form a large circle. Make the pea pesto: In a food processor add the basil, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/2 cup peas, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar. Blend on high for about 30-45 seconds to form a pesto. Add about 1/4 cup pesto on top of the avocado pizza crust. Top with shallots, asparagus, and remaining 1/4 cup of peas. Bake for 12-15 minutes. While the pizza is baking make the cashew dressing: In a food processor add 1/2 cup cashews, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 2 teaspoons nutritional yeast, and 4 tablespoons water. Blend for 30 seconds or until smooth. When the pizza is done serve topped with cashew dressing and fresh green onions. NOTES This makes about 1 cup of pesto so save the extra for another night or meal. Recipe by Danielle Fahrenkrug www.delightfulmomfood.com
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Baked beans are a fall football staple item. These quick and easy baked beans stewed in a sweetened sauce is a must side dish at your next cookout. Serves: 6
BASIL PEA PESTO 4 ounces basil (about 2 handfuls) 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup peas, cooked 1/2 tsp Himalayan salt 1/2 lemon, juice (about 1 tbsp of the juice) 1 tsp apple cider vinegar CASHEW CHEESE DRESSING 1/2 cup cashews (raw or roasted) 1 tsp lemon juice 2 tsps nutritional yeast 4 tbsp filtered water 30
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TOPPINGS 1 small shallot, thinly sliced 1/2 cup asparagus (grilled, roasted or raw), and chopped 1/4 cup peas, cooked Green onions, diced (green part) INSTRUCTIONS Make the pizza crust: Add the avocado, 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, dash of salt and 1 cup tapioca flour (or gluten-free flour) into a food processor. Blend to smooth then slowly add in 2 table-
INSTRUCTIONS In a medium saucepan combine drained and rinsed white beans, ham or bacon, onion, ketchup, mustard, maple syrup, mow w w. f o o d – h o m e . c o m
Danielle Fahrenkrug
Avocado crust pesto pizza
INGREDIENTS 2 (15-ounce) cans white beans, drained and rinsed 1/4 cup ham or bacon, cooked and finely chopped 1/2 cup onion, diced finely 1/4 cup organic ketchup 2 tsps yellow mustard 1/4 cup maple syrup 2 tbsp molasses 1 cup tomato sauce (plain from a can) dash of pink Himalayan salt optional extra seasonings – cumin and chili powder
