So simple!  More creative homemade goodness for your family!  Honey and mustard go together so beautifully and apple cider vinegar is considered a health elixir around here.  We think you should have a ‘lil bit of apple cider vinegar every day!

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, first cold pressed
• 1/3 cup raw honey
• 1/4 cup prepared mustard
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar (Bragg’s is the best brand)

Instructions

1. Mix together, for a sweeter version, increase honey to taste

Want to do something great for the hearts of those you love?  Have a handful of cashews!  Cashews are known to do the body good!  Nut consumption is reported to lower your risk of cardiovascular and coronary heart disease.  Hooray for cashews!

Ingredients

• 1 cup sunflower, safflower or grapeseed oil (needs to be a mild oil with no strong flavor)
• 1/3 cup tamari sauce or nama shoyu (could substitute soy sauce)
• 1/3 cup organic apple cider vinegar (Bragg’s is our favorite brand)
• 1/3 cup water
• 2 handfuls raw cashews

Instructions

1. Blend in blender

Submitted by long time co-op fan, Kim M.Kim says “This lasts several weeks in my fridge. My daughter calls it “Mom’s Magical Dressing,” because she wouldn’t eat salad before she tried this dressing.”

Two of my daughters whipped this concoction up in a matter of minutes!  Easy and homemade.   Great for getting your immune system headed in a healthy direction with fresh lime juice and pressed garlic.  Try added cayenne if you love a little hot jolt to make your salad hum!

Ingredients

• 3-4 organic limes (equal to least 1/2 cup lime juice)
• 4 tablespoons of mustard
• 2 cups of extra virgin olive oil or sunflower oil
• 3 minced/pressed garlic cloves (it’s gonna be STRONG in garlic flavor)
• Celtic sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste (we use about 1/2 tsp of each)
• 4 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar

Instructions

1. Whisk together! Enjoy!

Cilantro is your friend!   The next time you head out for Mexican or Thai food. .. enjoy some cilantro.  You are doing your body a favor for sure.  Cilantro is said to contain immune-boosting properties that help prevent urinary tract and fungal infections.  Like other green leafy vegetables, cilantro is a source of iron and magnesium.  When we get a bunch of cilantro, we snip the ends off and promptly put the cilantro in a small mason jar with water to extend the life of the herb.  Then, we use cilantro in guacamole, beans, soup or salad and if there is any left, we make this tasty dressing!

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup raw unfiltered apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves and or stems
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp. raw local honey

Instructions

1. Process in blender until smooth and creamy then refrigerate.

This is an Asian style cole slaw submitted by a happy co-op member!  Anytime I see a recipe with cabbage, I am all over it!  Cabbage is cancer fighting and does beautiful things for your body!

From Maria S.  “I used about a quarter of the cabbage from the co op. I shredded it and added thin slices of cucumber, bell peppers, chopped scallions and also toasted sunflower seeds. The dressing has soy sauce, rice vinegar ( or cider vinegar) ,extra virgin olive oil, honey, fresh grated ginger and fresh pressed garlic and water. Toasted sesame oil can be added optional for a more rich flavor.”

Ingredients

• Dressing
• 3 pressed small cloves of garlic, 
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root 
• 3/4 cup olive oil 
• 1/3 cup rice vinegar (or cider)
• 1/2 cup soy sauce (Tamari for gluten free)
• 3 tablespoons honey (optional if you like sweet dressings)
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tsp sesame oil (optional)

Instructions

1. In a 1 pint glass jar or larger, combine the garlic, ginger, olive oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, and water. Cover the jar with a tight fitting lid, and shake well. Remove lid, and heat jar in the microwave for 1 minute just to dissolve the honey. Let cool, and shake well before serving. Store covered in the refrigerator. Leave at room temperature before using so oil will liquefy.