Vegan

Chocolate Chip Tahini Cookies
Tahini adds a rich, nutty flavor to these simple cookies. Using a butter knife, stir tahini before measuring - it has a tendency to separate. Add or substitute raisins or nuts.

Warm Wheat Berry Salad
Hearty, tasty and nutritious wheat berries form the base for this filling salad. You can also substitute garbanzos or white beans for the grains.

Soba with Miso-Tahini Sauce
This recipe with hearty buckwheat noodles, mixed vegetables and a creamy sauce makes for a fast, wholesome meal.
Beets and Greens Sauté
Beets are related to chard, and the greens can be used in the same way. Enjoy the beet greens and roots in this dish, and save the stems for your <a href="http://www.downtoearth.org/recipes/main-courses/homemade-vegetable-broth">Homemade Broth.</a>

Homemade Vegetable Broth
Homemade broth is a great addition to your kitchen! Use it in soups, sauces, and for cooking rice and grains.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Silk Pie
Dark chocolate and creamy natural peanut butter were meant to be together in this amazing pie. Skip the crust for an equally decadent pudding. If you're lucky enough to have a double broiler, melt your chocolate in that. If not, use a small pot or glass bowl that can fit over a small saucepan of boiling water to melt chocolate. Don't melt chocolate directly in a pan as it's very easy to scald.