We took our inspiration for this recipe from an Armenian soup called vospapour. It is a soup generally made with lentils, dried fruits, and walnuts, the perfect canvas for our apricots. We decided to turn the soup into a stuffing for eggplant. So we went with millet for the consistency and let the flavors take form along the spice mixture, which includes cinnamon, allspice, cayenne, cumin, and turmeric. The addition of fresh pomegranate seeds, which are in season now, takes this dish to the Holiday level! INGREDIENTS 1 cup millet, cooked according to package directions 8 small eggplants or 4...

"What’s for dinner?" my daughter asks every day. Since I am a pretty good planner, I am often ready with an answer. But other times, after a particularly busy day, I am often caught without an answer. In that case, takeout usually saves the day. But I always feel a tinge of guilt as I am placing the order. Takeout is so more expensive and less healthy than eating a decent home-cooked meal. In order to avoid the takeout trap, I have been creating and stockpiling recipes for easy to prepare, go-to dishes that I can make on a minute’s notice with ingredients...

Oh the joy of dates! Dates are great in dessert settings, but we also love a good savory dish with dates. It’s easy to make and it’s sweet and delicious.    INGREDIENTS 1 cup water 1/2 teaspoon orange zest 1/8 teaspoon cardamom 1 cup instant couscous 3 tablespoon fresh orange juice 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses 1/4 cup, plus 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil, divided 2 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, chopped 1/2 cup dates, diced 1/3 cup toasted pine nuts 1/3 cup fresh scallions, sliced thin on the diagonal Salt and pepper Fresh mint leaves, orange slices DIRECTIONS In a medium saucepan, bring the water, orange...

In the hot days of summer, when a quick walk outside leaves you sweaty, there is nothing better than an icy, cold treat. The only problem is that most frozen snacks, like ice cream or even FrozeFruit bars, don’t have much to offer by way of nutritional value. Between the Greek yogurt and the milk, these pops offer a lot of calcium and protein and the dates provide a burst of juicy sweetness. If you are not a honey fan or you prefer to cut down on the sugar, they still taste great! You can also leave out the tahini, which...

A Nutritious chocolate cherry smoothie bowl with almond milk, frozen cherries, berries, chocolate protein powder, raw cacao, and plenty of sweet toppings! Author:  Flora & Vino Prep Time:  10 mins Total Time:  10 mins Yield:  1 serving Ingredients 1 cup unsweetened almond milk 1/2 cup frozen cherries 3/4 cup frozen berries (I like strawberries for color and flavor!) 1 steamed and frozen beet (optional, but I LOVE the flavor!) 1 scoop chocolate protein powder (optional) 1 TBSP raw cacao powder 1/4 avocado (OR sub 1 TBSP neutral nut butter) Fruit Bliss Organic Tart Cherries Pitted cherries Cacao nibs Shredded coconut Granola Instructions Add the almond milk, frozen cherries, frozen...

Try this Curried Cauliflower Kale Salad with Fruit Bliss Tart Cherries, cashews, chickpeas, and avocado in a creamy yogurt tahini dressing.  Perfect for winter lunches! Author: Flora & VinoTotal Time: 30 minutesServings: 3-4Diet: VeganINGREDIENTS Kale Salad 1 large bunch kale, de-stemmed and finely chopped Drizzle of olive oil Lemon, squeezed ¼ cup Fruit Bliss Organic Tart Cherries ¼ cup chopped cashews ¼ cup green onion, diced (1 bunch, green parts only) 1 15-oz. can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 avocado, diced Curried Cauliflower 1 TBSP avocado oil 1 medium-large head of cauliflower, roughly chopped 1 tsp curry powder Himalayan sea salt, to taste Black pepper, to taste ½ cup filtered water Yogurt Tahini Dressing...

  Try these gluten free biscotti loaded with chewy sweet-tart cherries, toasty hazelnuts, and tons of seasonal spice from Sunkissed Kitchen. Make these your own by using a different nut. Prep Time: 30 minutesCook Time: 40 minutesFreezing / Chilling: 1 hourTotal Time: 1 hour 10 minutesServings: 18 cookies   INGREDIENTS Wet Ingredients 1 egg 5 tablespoons honey 3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted 1 1/2 tablespoons orange zest 1/2 teaspoon almond extract Dry Ingredients 1 cup almond flour blanched 1/2 cup oat flour 3 tablespoons arrowroot 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4-1/2 teaspoon ginger to...