These days it's important to have an easy non-gluten, vegan alternative to a cracker. Ladies and gentlemen the jicama cracker. These all vegan, non-gluten crackers will become your go to alternative. They are a wonderful base for a dab of guacamole or a bit of mango salsa or anything you want to throw on top of them. The great thing about these jicama crackers is that they … [Read more...]
Easter Recipes
Easter Recipes Still undecided as to what you'll be serving this Easter Sunday? Here are some serving suggestions from this site and others. A great way to start the feast without getting stuffed are vegetables, make that beautiful vegetables. I usually opt for olives, steamed asparagus plus hummus and crackers. But if you really want to wow in taste and presentation … [Read more...]
Golden Fig Compote
Golden Fig Compote The final fig recipe of five days of figs is sinfully easy dried fig compote. This fig compote was paired with goat cheese ice cream and topped with candied pecans: A little bit of heaven in each and every spoonful. But I think any ice cream would be improved with the addition of this compote. … [Read more...]
Figgy Piggy Bars
Figgy Piggy Bars One of the first discussions that Erika and I had for the menu of Figology Part One was dessert. Erika of In Erika's Kitchen stated firmly, "I want a bacon fig newton." I believe I rolled my eyes, pouted and muttered under my breath, "when will this bacon craze die?" Then, being the grown up that I sometimes am, set out to research how to create Erika's … [Read more...]
Pepper and Fig Salsa on Endive Spears
Pepper and Fig Salsa on Endive Spears Let’s face it, vegan and gluten free recipes are in demand. So when Erika and I were creating the menu for Figology Fest Part One we knew one had to be on the menu. This dried fig recipe is both, plus extremely flavorful. I got my inspiration, once again from the California Fig site’s salsa recipe. I wanted to spice it up a bit and then … [Read more...]
