Mushroom Gravy

• 8 oz mushrooms, chopped
• 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
• 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic
• 2 Tbsp butter
• 1 cup almond milk
• 1 cup water
• 3/4 cup flour
• 1/4 c. nutritional yeast
• 1 tsp oregano
• 3 Tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tsp vegetable bouillon

In a pan set on medium heat, saute mushrooms, onion, and garlic in butter until onions are browned. Transfer to a blender and add all remaining mushroom gravy ingredients. Blend until creamy and smooth. 

Vegan Basil Walnut Pesto

• 1 cup olive oil
• 60 grams vegan parmesan cheese
• 1 garlic clove, peeled
• 120 grams fresh basil leaves
• 30 grams walnut
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper

Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Pesto can be kept in the fridge or freezer.

Pictured below is pesto that has been froze in Fresh Baby food trays. Two to three cubes will coat a large pizza or enough pasta to feed a family of 4.

Creamy Tomato and Spinach Pasta Sauce

Entire batch contains 805 calories, 9 fiber, 16 protein

• 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup chopped fresh spinach
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1 1/2 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp granulated garlic
• 2 tbsp all purpose flour
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

In a large saucepan, combine tomatoes, spinach, salt, pepper, basil, and garlic. Cook and stir until sauce comes to a boil.

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together flour, milk, cream, and parmesan. Add this mixture to the tomato mixture on the stove and continue heating and stiring until mixture has thickened (about 5 minutes). 

Add to sauce your choice of pasta noodles (4 servings worth), tortellini (16 oz package), or 1 package homemade gnocchi, all cooked according to package directions. Stir to coat then serve.

Healthy Creamy Jalapeño Dip

Entire batch contains 360 calories

• 2 c. fat free greek yogurt
• 3 tbsp ranch seasoning (or one 1oz packet)
• 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded 
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1 bunch cilantro
• 1 Tbsp lime juice

Combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. Serve with tortilla chips or fresh veggies.

Pizza Sauce

• 1 (14oz) can stewed tomatoes
• 1 (12oz) can tomato paste
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp basil

Combine all ingredients in a sauce pan and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes. Makes enough sauce for two large pizzas. This sauce freezes well.

Tzatziki

Tzatziki is a greek sauce used for gyros, spanokopita, and souvlaki .

• 1 cucumber (peeled & seeded)
• 1 cup greek yogurt
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp fresh dill, chopped

Roughly grate the cucumber onto a paper towel. Without over-drying the grated cucubmber, gently squeeze out the excess water. In a bowl, add cucumber to the remaining ingredients. Stir, cover, then place in the fridge. Chill for at least 30 minutes before using to allow flavors to blend.