Raw “Cheesy” Dip
Ingredients 1 large yellow bell pepper 1 cup cashews or macadamia nuts, or a combination, soaked 3 -4 hours (1/4 cup pine nuts and 1/4 cup Brazil nuts can be substituted for cashews) Juice of 1 lime or lemon (about 1/4 cup) 1/4 tsp. Celtic, Himalayan, or pink salt Directions Cut the bell pepper into […]
Broccoli Soup
• hemp milk ingredients: • 3 cups water • 1 cup hemp seeds Remaining soup ingredients: • 4 cup broccoli florets (this soup can be raw or you can choose to steam the broccoli for ease of digestion) • 1 1/2 Tbsp sliced green onion • 1 small – medium garlic clove • 2 Tbsp […]
Raspberry Cashew Verrine
(a gourmet raw dessert that’s easy to make!) Serves 8 – 12 Raspberry Jam 2 cups fresh raspberries 1 TB flax seeds 5 dates, pitted 1/2 tsp. lemon zest Preparation for Raspberry Jam 1. Combine 1/4 cup of water and flax seeds in a small dish. 2. Cut the dates in half. Soak in warm […]
Lucuma Eggnog
– a healthy holiday treat! Look for Lucuma powder at Whole Foods in the nutrition department. Lucuma fruits are found in Peru, where they have been honored since the time of the Incas. Today, South Americans enjoy their fragrant, rich maple-like flavor in a variety of culinary creations. Lucuma, pronounced “loo-ku-mah,” belongs to the Sapotaceae […]
Raw Tahini Cheese
(this is great with crackers and raw veggies & is quite popular with our teacher training group!) 16 oz. raw ground-sesame tahini 1 1/2 cups lemon juice 4 cloves garlic 1/4 cup de-stemmed cilantro 1/8 cup chopped green onions 1 tsp. Himalayan salt 1 TB nutritional yeast Begin by placing lemon juice, garlic, cilantro, green […]
Chocolate Cheesecake
This silky smooth chocolate cheesecake is pure decadence! No one would ever guess that it is raw, vegan, and loaded with nutrients! It’s melt-in-your-mouth delicious! CRUST: 1 cup Brazil nuts, raw 2 TB liquid sweetener (such as agave or yacon) 1 TB coconut oil 1 tsp. vanilla powder pinch of salt Blend all ingredients in […]
Raw Cream Filled Cookies
Ingredients: 1/2 cup raw almonds & 1/2 cup walnuts 1 & 1/3 cup pitted dates 1 tsp. vanilla extract & 1/8 tsp. sea salt 3 1/2 TB cacao powder 1 tsp. raw honey & 1 tsp. coconut oil creamed coconut (available packaged at Whole Foods. Nut butter could also be used.) 1. Process the nuts […]
Cranberry Orange Relish
I made this recipe for Thanksgiving dinner with cranberries that my daughter had picked on Cape Cod! It is simple and really delicious. Simply blend: 12 oz. cranberries washed and de-stemmed 1 peeled orange 1/2 cup shelled walnuts 1/2 cup honey or agave dash of grated fresh ginger
Raw Spiced “hot” Chocolate
1 cup raw pecans 3 cups water 1/4 raw agave nectar 1/4 cacao powder 1 TB vanilla extract 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. nutmeg pinch of cayenne Put all ingredients into your blender and whiz until well combined. Strain. To warm this drink up, return to the blender and blend for 5 minutes. You can […]
Creamy Raw Zucchini Soup with Crushed Pistachios
[serves 4] 4 cups diced zucchini 1 1/3 cups frozen peas, thawed 1 cup diced celery 1 avocado 1 cup filtered water 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 2 to 3 cloves chopped garlic (to taste) 1 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste) 1 teaspoon fresh thyme plus extra for garnish 1 teaspoon turmeric (or more […]
