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March 1st is literally around the corner and the site will be open to the public and you no longer will be logging in to enjoy your recipes.
In the meantime, we are busy working in the background. One thing that is in question (on our end) is the FAVORITES FEATURE that allows you to compile a list of your favorite recipes on the site. We are not positive if this feature can or will remain on the site once the change over happens.
So… if YOUR favorite list is important to you, please copy and paste the links to your computer. Once I find out more information I will let you know! Have a wonderfully happy day! amie sue

― December 25, 2010 ―

Maple Coconut Craisin Granola

 Members Only, Granola

Tonight I had a helper in the kitchen… my lovely mother.  We have been working in the kitchen for the past two days making Christmas gifts for our friends.  What is happening is that she is spoiling me!  Every time I turn around the dishes are washed. I am so… read more »

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― December 25, 2010 ―

Chipotle Spiced Sunflower Seeds

 Members Only, Croutons & Salad Toppings, Mexican Cuisine, Savory Treats

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Today’s recipe, Chipotle Spiced Sunflower Seeds,  was inspired by our dear friend David who shared with me a few weeks ago that he LOVED sunflower seeds that were flavored with any spice. Well, say no more!  I knew exactly what he was getting for… read more »

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― December 24, 2010 ―

Almond Butter Cookies

 Members Only, Cookies, Nuggets & Balls

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ The Almond Butter Cookies came into creation last night while I was making raw peanut butter cookies.  I simply ran out of fresh ground peanut butter and had some almond butter staring me down! So, I used the same recipe as the peanut butter cookies… read more »

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Raw Spinach Dip

― December 16, 2010 ―

Spinach Dip

Condiments | Free, Dressings, Dips & Sauces

Spinach Dip ~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ This vegan spinach dip is a “show-stopping” recipe to add to your repertoire.  I will go as far as saying, “Let me show you the way to heaven with a spoon!” It is creamy, full-bodied, and sumptuous.  It’s so amazing that this can be achieved by using only… read more »

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― December 14, 2010 ―

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies

 Members Only, Cookies, Nuggets & Balls

I think that you can agree that there are many reasons why we consume food.  The obvious (to you and I) and the most important one being to obtain nutrition for a healthy and happy body. Although this isn’t necessarily the case for the large majority of people, the awareness… read more »

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― December 14, 2010 ―

Peanut Butter & Jam Sandwiches

 Members Only, Cookies, Nuggets & Balls

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Peanut Butter & Jam Sandwiches are one of the all-time favorite comfort foods!  They offer up a delicious pairing of salt and sweet that will leave your mouth-watering for more.  Be sure to have yourself an ice-cold nut milk handy because these dunk beautifully!… read more »

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raw and baked options for vegan gluten-free oatmeal raisin cookies

― December 12, 2010 ―

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies | Raw and Baked Option

 Members Only, Cookies, Nuggets & Balls, Sweet Treats | Desserts —, Thanksgiving

Soft and chewy, with that trademark homemade flavor…these Oatmeal Raisin Cookies turned out perfectly. There’s something magical about their chewy texture, soft centers, plump raisins, and cinnamon flavor.  Your family will love these easy gluten-free, vegan, nut-free, oil-free cookies, which are wholesome-tasting, and downright tummy-tickling-comforting. This morning I woke up… read more »

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― December 11, 2010 ―

Construction Site

Kitchen Diary

Good evening! This site requires a hard hat since it is under construction.  I am in the process of relocating my site from iWeb to WordPress. So please be patient as we work out all the bugs and fine tune the details of this site. Thank you so much, Amie… read more »


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― December 10, 2010 ―

Pink Himalayan Salt

 Members Only, Ingredient Directory

As you read through my recipes, you will come to find that I use one common ingredient in ALL of them… salt.  Sweet or savory, they all get a dose of salt. For culinary purposes,  “saltiness” is one of the five primary basic tastes that our tongue can detect. Those five tastes being:… read more »


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― December 10, 2010 ―

Chia Seeds

Ingredient Directory, Soaking Nuts, Seeds and Grains, Techniques | Free

Chia Seeds Below I am listing just few health benefits, how chia seeds works and how to use them.  This is just to give you an idea what they are all about… but trust me, there is a lot more information on the net to help you with further research. Health… read more »


― December 10, 2010 ―

Nutritional Yeast

 Members Only, Ingredient Directory

Nutritional yeast has to be one of my favorite ingredients to play with when creating recipes. It has that magic power that gives food a cheese flavor. Through the years, I have taste tested several different brands, and my favorite hands down is the Red Star Brand. You can sprinkle… read more »


― December 09, 2010 ―

Vanilla Frosting

 Members Only, Frosting

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ This simple cashew cream frosting is based in cashews, maple syrup, coconut oil and vanilla. Super rich yet healthy, and perfect slathered on quick loaves of bread, cupcakes and more. My site is all about sharing and teaching you all the information and experience that I have… read more »

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― December 09, 2010 ―

Touchdown Spicy Cheese Dip | Oil-Free

 Members Only, Dressings, Dips & Sauces, Mexican Cuisine, Seed & Nut Cheeses

It’s perfectly possible to make a smooth, creamy cheese sauce with natural ingredients and without dairy. A strong statement, I know… but I speak the truth. In addition to veggies, it’s also great to stir into zucchini noodle pasta, sprouted quinoa, rice, or even pour directly over crunchy tortilla chips… read more »

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― December 09, 2010 ―

Pecan Raisin Crust

 Members Only, Crusts

– raw, vegan, gluten-free, grain-free – There are many wonderful recipes that you can create using raw pie crusts.  Everything in between sweet and savory.  With this recipe or any of the others, you can either make it for an instant dessert creation, or you can store blank crusts in… read more »

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― December 09, 2010 ―

Walnut Flour – made from Whole Nuts

 Members Only, Homemade Raw Flours, Ingredient Directory

As you scroll through my recipes and those created by other chefs, you might see some of these phrases in recipes; 1 cup of pecan meal or 1 cup of pecan flour. They typically mean the same thing. If you are ever in doubt, always reach out to the recipe designer and… read more »


― December 09, 2010 ―

Fermenting Foods

 Members Only, Cultured & Fermented

Fermentating Foods I have to admit when I first heard the phrase “fermented foods”, my nose went up and my ears went back. Fermentation? What? Why would I want to eat foods that have gone bad?  That was what first entered my mind when I heard that phrase.  Now, talk… read more »

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― December 09, 2010 ―

Nutty Chocolate Crust

 Members Only, Crusts

– raw, vegan, gluten-free, grain-free – There are many wonderful recipes that you can create using raw pie crusts.  Everything in between sweet and savory.  With this recipe or any of the others, you can either make it for an instant dessert creation, or you can store blank crusts in the freezer… read more »

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― December 09, 2010 ―

Walnut Chocolate Crust

 Members Only, Crusts

– raw, vegan, gluten-free, grain-free – This pie crust has a deep rich buttery flavor and would darn near compliment just about any filling! The key ingredients in achieving that are raw cacao (rich chocolate flavor) and walnuts (buttery taste).  If you are new to working with raw cacao, it’s… read more »

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― December 09, 2010 ―

Almond Roca Crust

 Members Only, Crusts

– raw, vegan, gluten-free, grain-free – There are many wonderful recipes that you can create using raw pie crusts.  Everything in between sweet and savory.  With this recipe or any of the others, you can either make it for an instant dessert creation, or you can store blank crusts in… read more »

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― December 09, 2010 ―

Macadamia Pecan Lime Zest Crust

 Members Only, Crusts

-raw, vegan, gluten-free, grain-free – This crust recipe has a sweet-macadamia-nut-buttery taste with a light zing of zest to it. It pairs beautifully with my raw Keylime Pie, just saying. I realize that macadamia nuts are sometimes hard to find, and when you do, they can be quite expensive. If… read more »

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― December 09, 2010 ―

Date Night Almond Crust

 Members Only, Crusts

– raw, vegan, gluten-free – This crust recipe is a good ole’ stand by recipe to have committed to memory. You can change it up every time you make it just by switching up the spices.  If you change your mind midstream and decide that you don’t need a crust,… read more »

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― December 08, 2010 ―

Macadamia Coconut Crust

 Members Only, Crusts

– raw, vegan, gluten-free, grain-free – Pale colored crusts are great to use to create contrast when filling the crust with darker colors, such as a chocolate mousse. But it can equally be as gorgeous pairing it with a pastel filling such as the KeyLime pie filling. So, ultimately, it’s… read more »


― December 08, 2010 ―

Chocolate Pecan Crust

 Members Only, Crusts

– raw, vegan, gluten-free, grain-free – Hello! I see you landed on my Chocolate Pecan Crust recipe, and I can only guess it’s because you need a crust recipe to hold the fantastic filling that you are dreaming up! I can safely say that this particular recipe would complement just… read more »

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― December 08, 2010 ―

Cashew Pecan Cacao Crust

 Members Only, Crusts

– raw, vegan, gluten-free, grain-free – Don’t let the lack of color fool you with this crust. The title indicates that it is chocolaty, yet it is pale in color?! That’s because I used cacao butter instead of the powder. I did a very informative post (here) if you want… read more »

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Banana Wraps used as Crepes

― December 08, 2010 ―

Banana Wraps

Artisan Breads and Wraps | Free, Desserts | Sweet Treats | Free, Wraps

Banana Wraps ~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ I know that this post may seem rather silly due to its simplicity but none the less for a few people out there… I am going to share with you a bit about dehydrating bananas. Dehydrating fruit is such a wonderful way… read more »

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