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Hello from Aura's Kitchen!

Springtime is officially upon us and spring fruits and vegetables are beginning to show themselves in the gardens and markets. This month's Quick and Easy recipes feature asparagus, that first spring vegetable to make its appearance. All four of these delicious and unique asparagus entrées can be made vegan. I also include a recipe for Asparagus Crepes which can be used for a festive Easter dinner.

In Salads From Around the World you will find five main course salad recipes. These are all salads using whole grains such as brown rice, couscous, pasta and buckwheat and four of them are vegan. If you are entertaining many people for Easter, or any other occasion, these recipes will help you out.

Cookies and Custard features mouthwatering desserts that can be served as nutritious snacks or for parties and prepared very quickly. You will find three different carob chip cookie recipes and a custard recipe.

Sponge Cakes have a special light, airy texture and are really not difficult to make. Just to keep things interesting, and especially nutritious, the cakes require different flours such as amaranth, quinoa and chestnut flour. All of these flours enhance the flavor of the cakes so if you are not familiar with them, I encourage you to give them a try. I also include a recipe for Dates in Carob Syrup to be used as a topping.

I am offering Passover Tips to help you continue to eat nutritiously during the holiday. I have heard many people complain that, by the middle of Passover, they are totally bored with the permissible fare. You will find several recipes and ideas to keep your holiday eating interesting and healthy.

For those of you in the Southern Hemisphere, don't forget to check the Archives. I have many recipes for fall and winter. Also, if the cold weather has already hit you, be sure to look at my many soup and stew recipes in the database.

Next month I will feature brunch and breakfast ideas for Mother's Day.

Enjoy Spring,
Aura