1 head cauliflower
1/8 cup soymilk…

Meaty mushrooms and tender green beans stand in for beef in this creamy Eastern European classic. Serve over wide noodles. – Robin Robertson

Eat your greens! This recipe makes it easy.

2 cups cooked white beans OR 1 – 19 oz. can white beans, rinsed and drained (navy works nicely)
1/4 cup water…

1-1/2 pounds small (about 6 inches) zucchini
4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced…

Stuffed into winter squash of any type, this makes a great main dish for a festive meal. Or, simply serve on its own for a colorful and nourishing side dish. Fresh sage leaves are easy to find this time of year in the produce section of well-stocked supermarkets.

2 cups sliced red onion
1 garlic clove, sliced …

This is such a sugar pink colour, it glows! But don’t mess with the sweet sugary vixen lurking at the bottom of this drink — she might just turn around and bite you!

1 cup chopped tomatoes
2 large cloves garlic…

4 cups watermelon balls or cubes
2 cups cantaloupe balls or cubes…

4 medium tart apples, peeled, cored and chopped
1 c. raisins …

Variations:

add cocoa powder while processing to create chocolate-banana ice cream
other frozen fruits work well, too. Try peaches, mangos, strawberries, or any combination.
add walnuts for banana-walnut “ice cream”
Tip: wrap bananas in plastic wrap before freezing. Be sure they’re frozen solid before using.

Peel leather off pan; let cool completely on a wire rack. Roll up leather; store in a zip-top plastic bag.

3 Cups coarsely choopped peeled apples (about 2 med.)
2 1/4 Cups coarsely chopped peeled bartlett pear (about 2 med.) …

When ready to serve, split figs and place on dessert dishes. Top with chilled cream.