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There are many wonderful ways to enjoy this recipe. Use it as a side dish, using it as a layer in building tacos or try it in my Spanish Quinoa and Refried “Bean” Burrito.
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ To keep warm as the weather turns cooler, we often turn to foods that are warm to the touch. But sometimes, all it might take is a wonderful combination of spices to make you feel all warm and cozy inside. Cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves are just… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ I love these little jewels. I like to either use cake push pop containers or small Dixie sized cups, but you can use any popsicle mold that you wish. Shoot, you don’t even have to freeze it… it is amazing as a pudding as well. Since… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Abundant sunshine and an invigorating breeze whispering through the house inspired me to create this recipe. It was that or clean the house… the popsicles won! Mango and coconut are just one of the great flavor combinations that work together when making a soothing,… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Sweeteners are always an area of controversy. I have readers who send me emails questioning some of the sweeteners (raw agave, raw honey, dates, maple syrup, etc. ) that I use in my recipes. I too find it overwhelming as to all the information… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Do you remember those hard sugared candies called Jolly Ranchers? When I was a little girl, I would spend my summers with my great-grandparents. Great Grandma would give me a handful of coins, and with my new-found riches in my pocket, I would… read more »
Apricot Sweetened Bread with Apricot Jam Spread ~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ I have never made it a secret that I LOVE bread. I LOVE(d) any flavor, any texture….served in any way. I stopped eating bread (gluten) about six years ago, and it was by far the hardest thing I… read more »
Country Living Banana Bread ~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Craving a little down-home comfort? Satisfy your soul with this delicious and wholesome cake-like Country Living Banana Bread. When I took a bite of this bread as I was removing it from the dehydrator, it was like receiving a warm, embracing hug… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ “Pure, creamy, melt-in-your-mouth maple candy using only 3 simple ingredients! This treat is almost like a fudge. I did a test to see how it would hold up sitting out on the counter. This is valuable information. If you are having a party and… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Raw pretzel challenge… Nikki, a Nouveau Raw follower, asked if I could come up with a raw pretzel recipe, not only that she wanted one covered in chocolate. I accepted the challenge but cringed inside. Raw pretzels? How am I going to pull that one… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Who doesn’t enjoy a good donut? I LOVE donuts but to be honest, I have had one since before 2006. lol Is that bad because I know that? For this fun recipe, I used the Freshware 18-Cavity Mini Savarin and Donut Silicone Mold. I love it.… read more »
– raw, vegan, gluten-free – Who doesn’t love banana bread? It’s a moist, sweet, and cake-like bread that smells like heaven. This raw version lives up to that description beautifully! I have made many raw breads, and this combination of ingredients is fantastic. My husband and I found the balance of… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, alkaline ~ Rutabagas and root vegetables in general, enter into this world with a strike against them from the get-go. They are not the prettiest veggies to grace our plates, shoot, we are even lucky if we get them on our plates. Uneven, Wrinkly, Hairy?… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ I created this recipe for you coffee lovers! I can’t say that I am a lover of coffee but… wait, let me honest with you and myself…. I don’t like plain hot coffee at all, I LOVE the smell of it but just not the flavor, and… read more »
Long Haul Banana Apple Granola BarsToday, I made this bar especially for my dad, David. He came into my life when I was 12 years old, and for that, I am very blessed. My dad is a trucker, and if any of you are truckers or know someone who is,… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ I did a little research on the health benefits of kiwi fruit. I had no idea how much goodness was packed into such a vibrant colored, little fruit! Kiwi fruits are rich in many Vitamins, flavonoids, and minerals. In particular, they contain a high… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, sugar-free ~ I created another recipe this morning with…. me in mind! Sorry, I don’t mean to sound selfish. Normally, I have you all in mind when I am preparing a recipe, but right now I am focusing on omitting sugars, nuts, and dried fruits… read more »
raw / vegan / gluten-free / nut-free I absolutely adore making agar cheeses. The fact that you can use just about any mold that your imagination can come up with is downright liberating in the kitchen. You can use bowls ( shallow, deep, or somewhere in-between ), Tupperware containers,… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Sometimes we need to take a step back, and put aside those elaborate recipes with long ingredient lists and simplify life in the kitchen. Over the years I have learned that we need to spend less time thinking about food and more time just enjoying it. As… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Do you ever create a recipe and deep down inside of you, you think that no one will really care for it? Even after all these years of making raw foods, that little creepy voice pops up. This was one of those times. I… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ The ingredient list might appear long for this recipe… ok, maybe it is. BUT I assure you, it goes together fairly quickly after you do the prep work of soaking and dehydrating. When the time comes to create the bar shapes, the batter will… 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 ~ We all live very busy and complicated lives. Have you ever muttered under your breath…”I wish I had more time for myself.” or “I’m so busy! I don’t have a moment to breathe.” This one speaks to me: “I need more hours in the day!” Here’s the… read more »
Apple Streusel Coffee Bars This recipe is my way of marrying together an apple streusel pastry and a coffee cake. Except my version is raw, gluten-free, and dairy-free. Today’s post makes a lot of crackers, of course, you can always cut the ingredients in half if you want to. I… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ I don’t know about you, but the main criteria (outside of taste) when it comes to making kale chips is the texture… I want them heavily coated with sauce. I don’t want any wimpy and frail chips. A Firm Foundation When making these chips, a… read more »