Nopal is the Spanish word used for “prickly pear” or “tender cactus”. Farmed nopales are often of the species opuntia ficus-indica or opuntia matudae, although the pads of almost all opuntia species are edible. Nopal has flat, oval-shaped pads and bright colored fruit (prickly pear fruit)....
GF Irish Oat bread warm from the oven makes for a delicious breakfast during the fall and winter months. Prep the recipe in the evening so the grains have a chance to absorb the liquid and then it cooks up quickly in the morning. This recipe...
My dad is celiac and loves his sweets, so I created this Tahini-Espresso Chocolate chip cookie recipe for him for Father’s Day. It is a healthy alternative to the sugar-laden, processed foods sold in most supermarkets. It has a chewy texture and is infused with...
Snake gourd (Trichosanthes Cucumerina) is a wild fruit found in India, some parts of Asia and the northern region of Australia. It is a vine which climbs trees and unfurls flowers and fruits that hang to the ground. When purchasing snake gourd, look for fruits with...