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How do you stop guacamole from browning? Eat it right away! We simply can’t expect fresh, whole foods to last forever on the shelf or even in the fridge. That would require heavy processing… preservatives… and isn’t that what are trying to get away from? Guacamole is simple to make, it’s one… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Guacamole belongs in its own expansive culinary category. The beauty of guacamole is that the mild richness of avocado plays extremely well with a broad range of flavors. Whether superbly smooth or rustically chunky. It can go from a simple dip, to unusual… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ This guacamole is chocked full of the classic fresh ingredients we all love, all smothered in creamy, ripe avocados. It’s super quick and easy to make… just what we need in our fast-paced life. The key to a great guacamole is to use fresh ingredients and… read more »
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The peas add a slight sweetness and a chunky texture and they intensify the color of the avocado. With the addition of the pease, the guacamole keeps its bright hue in the fridge for a few days without turning brown around the edges.
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ This recipe will add a different splash of color to your Sunday morning brunch menu. Rather than the standard yellow yokes that are usually piped into egg whites, I decided to mix things up and use guacamole. Avocados, much like bananas, mature on the tree but… read more »
If you don’t want to be “bothered” by mouth-watering photos… you can view entire Raw recipe section in a list view. Each category is broken up by headers just in case you are looking for a particular category. At any time you can just click the “Click for Photo View”… read more »
Refrigerator Enchiladas? Now, what the heck am I talking about? No need to get nervous, I have a full recipe laid out for you, but I am also going to give you the freedom to think outside of the box when it comes to enchilada fillings. This recipe turned out… read more »
These manicotti coconut wraps are filled with a flavorful spinach, basil and sunflower “cheese.” To build layers of flavor I plated them on top of a shmear of Cilantro Guacamole and Sun-dried Tomato Pesto.
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ I really enjoy making raw wraps but it has taken many many trials and errors over the years to figure out just what makes them “tick.” First off, we know that they need to taste good. It doesn’t matter if that wrap rolls perfectly… read more »
Avocado Avocado facts: Avocado is a fatty fruit with a creamy consistency. Avocados contain high quality essential fatty acids and proteins that are easily digested. Because of their low sugar content and absence of starch, avocados are excellent for diabetics or sugar-sensitive disorders. This fruit contains vitamins A, B1, B2,… read more »
Warm, pillowy flatbread held into place with a spread of “refried beans”, wrapped around a crunchy raw taco, fully loaded with raw taco meat (nut-based or lentil-based), fresh salsa, diced onions, shredded lettuce, and Mexican white cheese (high-raw, vegan) and then taken over the edge with a drizzle of Sriracha sauce.
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Here we go… a Mexican fiesta right before your very eyes! I had way too much fun creating this little cups of joy. I presented these to a wide range of taste testers, and they were a 100% hit. No one could get over… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ This recipe was created for a sweet gal named Rhonda (real names used despite the need for privacy). Haha, Last week I shared a recipe for my Raw Red Bell Pepper Wraps. The main ingredients used were red bell peppers and tomatoes. Rhonda asked… read more »
raw / vegan / gluten-free So, a few nights ago I made these avocado “fries” with some leftover “breading” from my Raw Vegan Fish Sticks. After they had been in the dehydrator for about 5 hours, I pulled them out and put the tray on the island counter. I hollered… read more »
I was so excited to prepare my lunch today. I knew exactly what I was hungry for when I woke up so I made sure that I had everything warming in the dehydrator an hour before the tummy grumblings were about to begin. Lucky, I had all of these components… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ I created this recipe in 2010, posted the recipe, and sort of lost track of it. As a recipe developer, that happens often because I am always off on the new and exciting recipes that are dancing in my head. Bob likes to tease me… read more »
I LOVE LOVE LOVE refried beans. I think they’re in my blood from birth or something. Every time I hear Mexican music (even in passing), I instantly want a bean burrito. It’s to the point that when Bob catches wind of the music, he turns to me and asks me… read more »
Monthly Raw Food Staples – make ahead recipe ideas This post could get rather long…. the possibilities are endless! And if not careful, I would end up copying all my site recipes into this post. These are just some ideas that might help you get prepared for the busy weeks… read more »
For the love of all things un-fried, bean-less and beef-less… these raw vegan burritos have become the love of my life.
Every week I make a batch of brown rice as part of my meal prep routine. Normally, I keep it plain so I can dress it up different ways throughout the week, but today I decided that I was really hungry for Mexican rice and ready to embark upon a… read more »
raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, grain-free – Flax crackers are a staple in our household. I always try to keep a large jar on the counter for my sweetheart. I bet I hear that lid come off (it makes a “ching” sound each time) a good 10-15 times a day. No… read more »
For this post, I am thrilled to share about preparing dishes with essential oils, a world where each drop is filled with bright, vibrant taste. Essential oils are the highly concentrated, volatile, aromatic essences of plants. One thing that we really need to be cautious about is that you only use Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade (CPTG) oils for internal purposes. Be sure to read labels with care because plant medicine is potent and not all of the essential oils are meant to be taken internally.
Despite what’s often a popular opinion, healthy cooking can be full of flavor. Not so-so flavor, but the lip-smacking, dream-about-it-all-day kind. I’m just as interested in making meals satisfying and delicious as I am in making them nutritious. That’s why I carefully craft the flavors in my recipes, designing them from the… read more »
When most people think of sitting down to eat a salad, they think… boring… You’re not alone in feeling this way, but I am here to share with you that salads can be exciting, beautiful, filling, satisfying, nutritious, as well as a culinary pleasure! A well-constructed salad is one of life’s great pleasures.