Ingredients: 1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into 1 to 2-inch florets ¾ cup unsweetened non-dairy milk ¾ cup all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon garlic powder 2 teaspoons onion powder 1 teaspoon paprika 1½ cups panko...
Melt Organic Recipes – Snacks
Nut and Sunflower Seed Brittle
Ingredients 1/2 cup raw unsalted almonds, roughly chopped 1/4 cup raw unsalted pumpkin seeds 1 tbsp unsalted sunflower seeds 3/4 cup agave syrup 1/4 cup coconut sugar 2 tbsp Melt Organic™ Butter Sticks 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract 1/4 tsp sea salt Directions Preheat...
Gluten-Free Vegan Carrot Cake
Prep 10 minBake 30 minCool 1 hrServes 6-8 Cake Dry Ingredients 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1 cup coconut sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt Cake...
Strawberry Peach Tart
Serves 6-8 prep time: 15 minutes cook time: 25 minutes chill time: overnight *Gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, egg-free, nut-free, soy-free, grain-free, naturally sweetened.Shortbread Crust 5 cups cassava flour (or may sub with gluten-free all-purpose flour) 1 cup (2...
Vegan Chocolate Cake with Chocolate “Buttercream” Frosting
Cake 1 cup unsweetened almond milk 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar 3/4 cup cocoa powder 2 tsp baking powder 1 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) melted Melt Butter Sticks 2/3 cup unsweetened applesauce 1...
Vegan Savory Shortbread
Ingredients 1.5 cups gluten-free flour 1/2 cup Melt Organic plant-based butter 1 tbsp water 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp baking powder 1 tbsp fresh herbs (I used 1/2 tbsp thyme, 1 small sprig rosemary, 1 tbsp oregano, 1 tbsp parsley, 3 leaves sage) 1 flax egg (1 tbsp flaxseed...
What is the difference between Palm Fruit and Palm Kernel Oils?
While palm fruit and palm kernel oils have noteworthy differences, the most important question is how and where these oils are sourced. The organic, non-GMO certified palm fruit oil we use in all MELT products is sourced from Columbia (South America) and certified...
The Facts on Organic-Compliant Natural Flavors in MELT® Organic Spreads
Customers are understandably concerned about the use of natural flavors in processed foods because natural flavors used in conventional, non-organic products often contain synthetic substances, residues of toxic solvents, GMOs, MSG, and artificial preservatives....
Early Detection and Treatment of Digestive Disease with Dr. Scott Freeborn, ND
Dr. Scott Freeborn of Native Naturopathics is my Naturopathic Doctor in Ketchum, Idaho. Dr. Freeborn has practiced Naturopathic medicine for over 25 years. I was inspired to interview Dr. Freeborn about gut health and preventing digestive disorders after I was...
How to Make Lacto-Fermented Garlic
Raw garlic cloves can be harsh to eat. Eating raw garlic cloves upsets my stomach because of their intense heat. Enter lacto-fermented garlic! Naturally fermented garlic is an excellent way to enjoy raw garlic with all the enzymes and nutrients intact but full of...
Orange Ginger Beet Kvass
Loaded with minerals, probiotics, and phytonutrients called betalains, Orange Ginger Beet Kvass is a serious contender in my Top 5 Best-Health-Foods-Ever list and could be the most potent fermented food I have discovered. Lisa’s Counter Culture book provides the best...
What are “Bad” Fats? 5 “Bad” Fats to Avoid
This is one place where you won’t find anyone labeling high quality, organic sources of saturated fat – like virgin coconut oil – as “bad” fat. No, indeed the true “bad” fats, as we see define them, are described below:Hydrogenated oils: In essence, hydrogenated oils...
How to Make Traditional Korean Kimchi
What do fermented foods and Melt® Organic buttery spreads have in common? They make me feel GREAT from the inside-out, but for very different nutritional reasons. Fermenting (pickling) foods brings out the wondrous child within me. I love watching sauerkraut transform...
6 Essential Facts about Organic Canola Oil in MELT® Organic Products
Some have expressed concern about the use of canola oil in MELT® Organic spreads. Legitimate issues exist for conventional (i.e., non-organic, GMO) canola, just as they do for any conventional dietary oil. The main concerns include the following: 1. Canola oil is...
Quest for the Perfect Pie Crust
For many decades I was comfortable with the illusion that my mother’s pie crust is indeed the very best in the land. My almost religious belief in this universal truth was shattered recently when my blackberry pie was pitted against Meg’s mother’s cherry pie. I am...