~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ The bouchons strike a subtle balance between chocolate, warming spices and the hint of creamy coffee. This combination has a warm, comforting flavor which is perfect for topping with Espresso Buttercream Frosting! To me, these taste like a gingerbread man went swimming in a… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ The story of this recipe is one of evolution. I started out wanting to make a raw pannacotta, but right off the bat, I over-processed my kelp paste. So instead of a “strong” form, it had the consistency that reminded me of soft custard. I… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ This isn’t your typical pizza, and it surely isn’t the what I grew up eating in the name of pizza. Remember Totino’s Pizza? Back in the day, I think we paid a whopping 50 cents for a whole pizza. What does that tell you about… read more »
Veggie Sushi Hearts and Almond Dipping Sauce ~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Grab a green smoothie, slide a chair over and let’s talk jicama, also known as yam bean! And I promise I am not making this stuff up. This large, odd-looking root vegetable that causes some people to give it… read more »
~ raw, gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free ~ Plain vanilla ice cream has always gotten a bad rap if you ask me. They are often pegged as boring or uninteresting. I for one beg to differ. They offer a creamy, velvety base that can be soothing and comforting on its own or… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Sunday Morning Bread… why did I name this recipe, Sunday Morning Bread? For some reason, it just reminded me of a special treat that might be shared with the family on a Sunday morning. Throughout the week, our days get away from us, and we… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ This dish was inspired by a subscriber (C0c0) who asked me if I could create a pasta tomato sauce without tomatoes, and ketchup too! I will be honest, at first, I thought that she was trying to pull my leg, but after I had… read more »
Make a statement at your next meal with this amazing tower of goodness! I can’t promise you that it is the easiest thing to eat, but it adds an incredible flair for any occasion. Even if it is just for you! Bringing joy to the table when you eat… read more »
Never be afraid to bring different components together to create new and exciting dishes. As explained before, my recipe mashups are created to give you inspiration. Perhaps to break that thought process that eating healthy has to be boring and get you to start thinking outside of the box. :)… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, paleo ~ The title of this recipe may indicate that there is butter within the flatbread… this isn’t the case. The reason I used the word, buttery, is because the walnuts lend that flavor to the recipe. But that isn’t all… walnuts are, in fact, the most… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Both Bob and I loved this salad… dip… spread… dish… recipe. It can be enjoyed in so many ways. Bob said that it reminded him of egg salad. For me, it reminded me of sweet peas and brussels sprouts. Lol, I am always the… read more »
~ raw, gluten-free ~ Even though honey is not the main ingredient by volume, the slight sweet hint of it compels me to shine the spotlight upon it. I use to think that honey was honey. It wasn’t until I brought the raw food lifestyle into my diet that I… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Light, refreshing, slightly sweet almost describes this dish, but in the end, it is more like a fiesta party in your mouth. Corn often gets a bad rap because most of it is GMO (genetically modified organism). There are many health questions about these… read more »
– raw, vegan, gluten-free – If you love chocolate, and if you love peppermint, I created this recipe just for you. The month of December is known for sweet chocolate and pepperminty treats… I felt combining the two into granola would synchronize into sweet harmony. You can have to… read more »
All of the components needed to create this recipe mashup are wonderful on their own, but they can also be used in many other ways besides making crostinis with them. Just feeding your noggins with ideas, that’s all. :) Eating a high raw diet, or even just adding some raw… read more »
The Reuben sandwich is normally a hot sandwich of corned beef, Swiss cheese, with Russian or Thousand Island dressing, and sauerkraut. All grilled between slices of rye bread. Of course numerous variations exist., and I am here to set the new norm, well for me anyway. I wanted to make a raw caraway and dill bread for quite some time, and I had… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ The origin of the term “Cole Slaw” comes from the Dutch word, koolsla, which was a shortened version of the term koolsalade, which literally meant “Cabbage Salad.” I have seen it spelled out as one word (coleslaw) or two words (cole slaw) and to be honest I can’t… read more »
Vegan Chunky Thousand Island Dressing – raw, vegan, gluten-free – I knew I needed a Thousand Island Dressing when I decided to create a Raw Reuben Sandwich finally. Making one of these has been on my “OMGosh-I-am-craving-a-Reuben-sandwich-if-I-walk-past-another-restaurant-making-those-I-am-going-to-die!” list. They smell just heavenly to me. I have so many lists of… read more »
– raw, vegan, gluten-free – Caraway seeds are about 2 mm long, have five pale ridges, and are also known as meridian fennel, Persian fennel, wild cumin, and Roman cumin. Oh, that gets confusing, caraway, fennel, cumin. It is true when they say that good things come in small packages.… read more »
– raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free – I caved, and for the first time ever, I tried freeze-dried strawberries. I never gave freeze-dried fruits or veggies much thought before, but I felt it was time to start doing some research to see if they fit my standards as a viable… read more »
raw, vegan, gluten-free Every scoop of Raw Peppermint Kiss Ice Cream is loaded with tasty raw peppermint candy pieces. Delicious any time of year, the ice cream is an especially welcome treat when served at winter holiday gatherings. I choose to create vanilla-based ice cream, and I wanted the vibrant colors… read more »
raw / vegan / gluten-free / nut-free Raw Peppermint Kisses were created from the same batter as my raw candy canes. But just in case you are not even faintly interested in candy canes, I didn’t want you to miss out on the fun of creating Raw Peppermint Kisses. I… read more »
Bob loves to share his raw treats with others, well except for these, which I found him hoarding. He even stashed a few in the freezer, thinking they were for safekeeping… from others. Haha For about two weeks, he kept walking by with one in hand, and he would say,… read more »