This torte recipe is fantastic! The rich almond base is the perfect complement to the delicately sweetened raspberry topping. It's a satisfying treat you can enjoy over the holidays without feeling guilty. It packs a lot of flavor and it’s totally free of cholesterol, dairy, and gluten. Bring it to your next gathering and share it with loved ones.

Ingredients:

1½ cups almond meal*
1/3 cup rice flour
1½  tsp. fresh lemon zest
¼ tsp. sea salt  (+ 2 pinches for topping)
1/3 cup unrefined sugar (+ 3 Tbs. for topping)
1 Tbs. cornstarch (+ ½ Tbs. for topping)
2 Tbs. soymilk
¼ cup  pure maple syrup
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
½ tsp. pure almond extract
1½ Tbs. freshly squeezed lemon juice (for topping)
1½ cups frozen raspberries (for topping)

*You can buy almond meal or make your own by pulsing whole almonds in a food processor until very crumbly (avoid overprocessing as they turn to a paste).

Directions:

1. In a small bowl, mix ½ Tbs. cornstarch and lemon juice.
2. In a small saucepan over medium heat, make the topping by combining the cornstarch/lemon mixture, raspberries, sugar, and salt; cook until mixture slowly bubbles and thickens, stirring frequently; once thickened, turn off heat.
3. In a bowl, combine almond meal, flour, lemon zest, salt, and sugar.
4. In another bowl, combine cornstarch with soymilk until smooth; add maple syrup and extracts; stir well; add wet mixture to dry and stir to combine well.
5. Lightly oil a round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper (to prevent sticking).
6. Transfer mixture to pan and evenly distribute; pour raspberry mixture over top.
7. Bake at 350 F for 25 minutes, then transfer (still in pan) to cooling rack. Serves 6.

Find this recipe at Alive.com & more great holiday recipes at VegCooking.com!

 

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Women who regularly consume nuts have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and type 2 diabetes, according to an article published in the Journal of Nutrition. Several epidemiologic studies examined the association between intake of nuts and incident of cardiovascular disease in a cohort of women with type 2 diabetes. Researchers found that frequent nut and peanut butter consumption was associated with reduced risk of CVD. After adjustment for conventional CVD risk factors, consumption of at least 5 servings a week of nuts or peanut butter (1 ounce for nuts and 1 tablespoon for peanut butter) was found to be beneficial. Additionally, increased nut consumption was associated with lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol.

Read the study article at www.jn.nutrition.org!

Three year-old Rasine was recently offered a piece of cake while at a friend's birthday party. Before accepting, she asked “Is this vegan?” Vegan since birth, Rasine didn’t cry or complain when she found out the cake had eggs and milk in it. She just said, “OK!” and moved on.

Proud parent Ryan MacMichael writes about his inspiring daughter in his blog. He explains, “It’s easy to fall into that trap of thinking raising your kids vegan is somehow depriving them of the ‘experience’ of eating meat or having a piece of birthday cake with eggs in it. But it’s not. Her inquisitive nature and her enthusiasm about veganism remind me that we’re not depriving her. We’re nurturing her natural compassion and she’s teaching us that kids shouldn’t be underestimated.”

During a recent visit to a relative’s house, Rasine saw bacon being cooked up for breakfast and said "We don’t eat that because it’s not vegan and it hurts animals." Her teachers say she's been spreading the word at school too, telling everyone about veganism and how she likes animals.

Check out Ryan's blog at www.VegBlog.org!

 

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