Eggplant dishes are very popular in Georgia and there are many variations. In this family recipe we show how to make eggplant ‘caviar’.

Ingredients: 3 large eggplants, 1 large tomato, 1 large carrot, 1 large sweet red pepper, 1 hot green pepper, 3 cloves of garlic, 1 level tbs of dried hot red pepper, 1 tsp of dried blue fenugreek, 1 tsp of dried coriander, 25 grams of fresh parsley, salt (amount dependent upon personal preference) and 10 tbs of oil.

Preparation: Remove and discard the skin from the eggplant, slice and add, together with 6 tbs of oil, to a pan. Sprinkle with salt and fry for up to 15 minutes on a medium heat.

Finely chop the carrot and onions and add to a pan of 4 tbs of oil. Fry on a medium heat until soft, stirring frequently.

Cut the red pepper and crush together with…

Vegan Flat Breads

Happy Friday beautiful mommas!!!!

Growing up in our family we always had pizza on Friday nights. I have enjoyed carrying on that tradition with my own family and I am always looking for ways to make to make healthier pizzas without sacrificing taste. These flatbreads are a great substitute for the typical cheesy pizza.

Ingredients

• 2 cups of Artichokes
• 1 red onion
• 6 cloves of garlic
• 1 cup of red tomato sauce
• 3 ½ cups of flour
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1 cup of almond milk
• ¼ cup of Olive oil

Directions

1). Sift together the flour, salt and baking powder. Add in the milk and oil and mix together.
2). Knead dough well for 10 minutes. Add flour as need if dough gets too sticky.
3). Place dough in a greased bowl…

Vegetarian Recipes

Apple Walnut Kale Salad
This is my favorite!  You won’t believe how delicious it is!

Dressing:
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 Tbsp. raw honey
1/2 tsp. salt
Process the walnuts in a food processor until finely ground.  Add all other ingredients and process until smooth.  Add a tablespoon of water to thin, if needed.

Salad:
1 large bag of organic kale (about 4 cups chopped)
Wash the kale and remove large stems, then dry (I use a salad spinner to remove excess water after washing, or you can spread it out on paper towels and blot).  Put the kale in a large bowl and sprinkle with a pinch of salt and drizzle about a teaspoon of olive oil on it.  With your hands, massage the oil and salt into the kale for a few minutes; this is what tenderizes the kale and removes the bitter…