Vegan Pumpkin Ice Cream

Recipe: Two 13 oz. cans of coconut milk / 1½ tsp cornstarch / 1 cup roasted pumpkin puree, canned or fresh / ½ cup + 2 tbsp. maple syrup / 1 tbsp. vanilla / 1 tsp. cinnamon / dash of nutmeg / ½ tsp. sea salt. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch with ¼ cup of the coconut milk, until the cornstarch is dissolved. Set aside. In a medium size saucepan, whisk together the remaining coconut milk, pumpkin, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg. Heat over medium heat and continue whisking until the mixture starts to bubble. Reduce the heat to low and slowly whisk in the cornstarch mixture. Continue to simmer for about 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and chill the mixture completely. Pour liquid into your ice cream machine bowl, and churn for 30 minutes, or according to manufacturer's instructions. Serve immediately.

Sweet Potato Fries...

Despite their sweet taste, sweet potatoes have only a few more calories than white potatoes. A three and a half ounce serving of baked sweet potato contains three times the recommended daily amount of beta carotene (half the RDA for vitamin C and just 100 calories). Baked Sweet Potato Fries: 1 sweet potato, washed and cut into strips / 2 tbsp olive oil / 2 tbsp dried herbs (parsley, rosemary, or thyme) / 1 tsp sea salt / ½ tsp black pepper. Preheat oven at 400°F. On a large baking sheet, toss with olive oil, dried herbs, salt, and pepper. Arrange in a single layer and make sure to flip the fries over two or three times to brown evenly. Bake for about 3540 min., or until golden brown, and crisp

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Acorn Squash slices

Recipe: 2 medium acorn squash (1½ lbs each) / ½ teaspoon salt / ¾ cup maple syrup / 2 tablespoons butter, melted / ⅓ cup chopped pecans (optional) Cut squash in half lengthwise; remove and discard seeds and membrane. Cut each half widthwise into ½ inch slices; discard ends. Place slices in a greased 13x9 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with salt. Combine syrup and butter; pour over squash. Sprinkle with pecans if desired. Cover and bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until tender. Yield: 6 servings.

Recipe: 6 large yellow onions, sliced thin / 3 cloves garlic, minced / ¼ cup teriyaki sauce / 2 tbsp sesame oil / 8 cups vegetable stock / toasted french bread slices / 2 cups swiss or gruyere cheese, grated (or dairy free cheese). In a large soup pot, briefly saute the onions and garlic in the sesame oil. Add teriyaki sauce and vegetable stock. Bring to a boil. Cook for 30 minutes on low heat, stirring slowly. Pour soup into oven-safe bowls and top with croutons and grated cheese. Broil in the oven for five minutes, or until cheese is melted and beginning to brown.

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