Desserts

Dark Chocolate Truffle Tart – Vegan & Gluten-Free

February 24, 2012 By Patrick McGilvray

I make it a point to eat a lot of leafy greens every day, so it’s great when my salad dressing promotes good health as well. Avocados are a great source of Omega-3 fatty acids and they contain 3 times the potassium found in bananas. Try this super easy and delicious oil-free salad dressing on your…

Sweet potatoes are a must-have fuel source for plant-based athletes. These versatile and tasty tubers are jam-packed with nutritional benefits. They’re a good source of beta-carotene, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin B6, iron, and potassium. Sweet potatoes are also a rich source of energy in the form of complex carbohydrates. Carbo-loading before long training days…

When it comes to comfort food, I think it’s safe to say macaroni and cheese is at or near the top of just about everyone’s list. I’ve had some non-dairy versions of this home-cooked classic that left me unimpressed, so I decided to tweak this until I was satisfied it was better. This baked macaroni…

Olive tapenades are a great appetizer to serve guests. They hold up well to sitting around for the duration of a party, can be eaten easily by hand, and are bursting with fresh Mediterranean flavor. The preferred green olive to use in this recipe is the Castelvetrano. Castelvetrano olives are produced exclusively in Castelvetrano, Sicily,…

We have been trying a number of dressings lately and this one is definitely the best so far. It’s ridiculously simple, truly creamy, and just explodes with flavor. The recipe below makes enough for a few large salads but you may find yourself doubling it and using it every day (or is that just me?)….

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Dark Chocolate Truffle Tart – Vegan & Gluten-Free

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