Green Tara Cookbook

Gourmet Vegetarian  & Wheat-Free Recipes

Introduction

Appetizers

Salads & Salad Dressings

Entrees & Grains      

Vegetables

Beans, Soups & Curries

Relishes, Sauces & Marinades

Breads

Desserts

Coconut Pecan Macaroons

Wheat Free Pastry Crust

Spicy Apple Pie

Mixed Berry Cobbler

Apricot Torte

Hot Chocolate Soy Milk

Rose Water Lasse

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Desserts

Heavenly Coconut Pecan Macaroons

First line 3 cookie sheets with brown paper (grocery sack or baking paper). Preheat oven to 350°. 

4 Egg Whites

½ tsp. Salt

1 c. Granulated Sugar 

TIP: For easy meringue, chill your mixing bowl and blades in the freezer for 10-15 minutes before whipping. Add salt to egg whites and whip until stiff but not dry. Add sugar slowly and whip until peaks are very stiff and glossy, and the sugar is dissolved.  GENTLY FOLD IN:

  1 ½ c. Unsweetened, flaked Coconut

½ cup Pecans, finely chopped

1 Tbsp. Vanilla 

* 1 Tbsp. Lemon or Orange zest (optional) 

Drop blended mixture by teaspoonful onto the brown paper. Bake for 25 – 30 minutes. They are done when crisp w/a small chewy center. Remove brown paper onto a wet cutting board or other moistened surface. Let cool for 5 minutes. Remove from paper w/metal spatula and cool on racks. Store in layers, separated w/waxed paper. Makes 2-3 dozen. Never last long.

Flakey Wheat-free Pie Crust

1 c. Rice flour

¾ c. Tapioca flour

½ c. Cornstarch

¼ c. almonds, pecans or walnuts, chopped very fine

1 tsp. Xanthan gum

1 tsp. Salt

1 ½ Tbsp. Sugar

*1/8 tsp. Cardamom

*1/8 tsp. Nutmeg 

¾ c. Coconut Oil (or other shortening) 

1 Egg (or equivalent egg substitute)

1 Tbsp. Apple Cider Vinegar

2-3 Tbsp. Ice Water 

Mix together all dry ingredients. Cut the coconut oil into the pastry thoroughly, until the consistency is that of coarse cornmeal.  

Whisk together egg, vinegar and ice water. Blend with dry ingredients SLOWLY. Stop when you can form the pastry into a ball (it will be close). Divide dough in half. Cover each with plastic wrap to keep moist, and refrigerate for 30 minutes. (Don’t chill too long, or you won’t be able to roll it!) Take one ball out at a time and roll between two pieces of plastic wrap, dusted with rice flour. When you have the first ball rolled out to the correct size, remove the top plastic sheet and flip the pastry into your pie pan. Fix any tears or misses by molding the pastry. It can take it. Roll out the second ball of dough the same way for the top.  Makes 1 covered pie shell or 2 open pie shells.

Spicy Apple Pie

Pastry for 1 covered pie

6-8 Medium, firm, tart Apples (peeled, cored & cut)

1 c. Brown Sugar

½ c. chopped Walnuts or Pecans

2 Tbsp. Tapioca flour

1 Tbsp. Lemon juice

1 heaping Tbsp. Lemon zest

1 Tbsp. Cinnamon

¼ tsp. Cardamom

1/8 tsp. Nutmeg

1/8 tsp. Clove 

Mix together all ingredients. Spoon into pie pan lined w/unbaked crust, mounding more in the middle. Roll out top dough and cover, crimping together. Cut slits for steam (be artful). Brush top dough w/milk (or egg yolk and milk whisked together) for a perfectly browned crust. Sprinkle w/coarse sugar for sparkle. Bake at 375° for 1 hour, or until the top is golden brown. Serves 8-10.

Mixed Berry Cobbler

Apricot Torte

Hot Chocolate Soy Milk

Rose Water Lasse

RETURN TO RECIPE HOME

Heavenly Coconut Pecan Macaroons - This flourless cookie is easy to make and always gets raves. Serve with fresh berries and tea for a perfect and light sweet break. Try traditional, or add citrus zest for a fresh twist. 

Flakey Wheat-free Pie Crust

This recipe offers the same decadent pastry experience of a gluten crust. But unlike conventional crusts, this pastry holds up beautifully no matter how much you handle it. In addition, using coconut oil for shortening yields an extra delicate layering with an amazing light taste. Once you’ve tried this, it will become a favorite. 

Spicy Apple Pie

People say this is the best pie they’ve ever had. Use the non-gluten crust made w/coconut oil and the combo will make you immortal. Once you make this pie – you can never go back! Before rolling out your pie crust, assemble the filling and let it chill.