Zucchini Verrines with Tahini Dressing
This recipe is from an old Vegetarian Times. Verrines are individually composed dishes put together in a glass, somewhat like a parfait. Tahini, the peanut butter-like sesame seed paste that’s used to flavor hummus, is a wonderful addition to sauces and dressings. Here, it turns grated zucchini into a salad that tastes special. Be sure […]
Corn Salsa
Add this to the Taco Salad recipe or wrap up in a spinach tortilla with vegan sour cream and avocado. Yum! 1/2 cup chopped yellow bell pepper 1 cup corn kernels, cut from cob (2) 1/2 cup diced tomatoes 1/2 cup chopped cilantro 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 jalapeno pepper, chopped 1/2 tsp. sea salt […]
Raw Chocolate Fudge
(I adapted this recipe from one my friend, Suzette Faith Foster gave me. Thanks, Suzette!) Do you want to enjoy the healthy benefits of dark chocolate, or raw chocolate? Raw chocolate is an even healthier product, and it is dark chocolate. Some people still ask, “Does Chocolate Benefit Health?” See the benefits yourself below. 1) […]
Sesame Milk
1/2 cup of sesame seeds, soaked for 4 hours 2 pitted dates pinch of salt 5 cups pure water Place all ingredients into your blender, adding a small amount of water first. Blend smooth, then add remaining water and finish blending. You can strain if you like. Will keep for 4 days in fridge. This […]
Cinnamon Rolls with Pecans and Dates
(this quick, delicious and raw recipe comes from David Wolfe’s Naked Chocolate book. Thanks to Sat Inder Kaur for loaning it to me!) Makes 10 gorgeous little bites ground cinnamon 1 cup of pecans, not soaked 1 cup of pitted dates Blend the pecans and dates together in a food processor to make a dough. […]
Chai Almond Milk
This is a nice recipe when you want something creamy, sweet, and a little spicy. You can make freshly ground spices in a coffee grinder. Ingredients: 1 cup soaked almonds 16 oz. pure water 1 tsp. coriander (freshly ground) 1 TB fresh ginger, peeled 1 tsp. vanilla extract or powder 1/4 tsp. nutmeg (freshly ground) […]
Creamy Mango Chia Seed Pudding
Ingredients: 1 cup non-dairy milk 2 small or one large mango, chopped 1/2 cup coconut meat 1/3 cup chia seeds 2 TB lucuma powder 1/2 tsp. lime juice 1 TB coconut sugar 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 1/4 tsp. celtic or pink Himalayan salt In a blender, place the mango, coconut meat and milk and blend […]
Strawberry Almond Steamer
Yield: 2 mugs or approx. 18 oz 2 cups organic almond milk, homemade if you have 10 fresh or frozen organic strawberries 3 tbsp raw coconut manna 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract, alcohol free if possible 1/8 tsp pure almond extract 1 tsp coconut nectar, or more to taste, or use honey Method In a […]
Lime Cooler
Ingredients: • 4 cups cold water • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice • 1/4 cup raw agave nectar • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves • 3 cups crushed ice-cubes Preparation: 1. Blend the water, lime juice, agave and mint leaves in a high-power blender. 2. Fill a glass 1/3 of the way up with crushed ice and pour mixture over to fill […]
Savory Parsnip Soup
This is a nice creamy soup, like vichyssoise! It’s great for winter, and can become warm if you blend it long enough. 2 medium parsnips, scraped and cut in chunks 1/4 head cauliflower, cut in chunks 1 TB lemon juice 1 TB olive oil 1/2 tsp. cumin powder 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper sea salt to […]
