Background Color
I am excited to share that a new feature has been added to the paid membership site. Throughout the years, I have and continue to receive recipe requests. People want their favorite comfort foods to be converted into something MORE healthy so they can still have their “cake” and EAT it too!
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Have you ever tried or even thought of combining greens and raw chocolate? You’ll be amazed at how well these flavors pair together in these kale chips. These Raw Chocolate Coconut Kale Chips are a sweet addition to all my savory kale chips. All Hail the Kale Did… read more »
Pilea peperomioides is also known as friendship plant, Chinese money plant, pancake plant, UFO plant, lefse plant (oh that fits in with my Norwegian heritage!), missionary plant, bender plant, or mirror grass. Whew–that’s a lot of names, if you ask me. I refer to it as the Friendship Plant because… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ If you are a rhubarb lover, raise your hand… Great! I see that 99% of you are. I had no idea that so many of you loved rhubarb! We have so much in common. :) Rhubarb was always a staple food when I use to… read more »
The golden pothos (Epipremnum aureum) plant has glossy, heart-shaped green leaves splashed with creamy gold. Although this plant tolerates low light well, its leaves may lose their variegation if kept in the dark for too long. It will look its best in moderate or bright light. It makes an excellent… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Calling all kale chip lovers! I think we need to form a support group for all of us kale chip junkies. Oh, you laugh! I stand here with a serious look on my face as I have green kale bits stuck to my teeth and… read more »
I have been making kale chips for about 10 years now, and in today’s recipe, I will share with you some of the techniques that I have learned along the way. These steps will help you in creating the most flavorful kale chips that you will have ever tasted! Blessings, amie sue
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ If you like a bit of sharp-slightly-spicy-fire-breathing-nose-burn-flavor… this kale chip just might be up your alley. Of course, you can control the amount of horseradish you add which will determine the burn. Let’s set the record straight Horseradish is no radish, and it’s got nothing to… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ My husband and I are huge fans of kale chips. They never seem to last more than a few days, shoot if I have any left on the dehydrator sheets by the time they are “done,” I am lucky. :) They are that good! … read more »
Coconut Flour In several of Nouveau Raw’s recipes, you will see coconut flour being used. Even as you travel the web of raw recipes, you will see other chefs using it as well. But before you run to the cabinet and measure out the flour, stop and make sure that… read more »
Over the years Bob and I have been in the habit of tossing reusable tote bags into the car before we head out shopping. We started off using them at the Farmer’s Markets, progressing to the grocery stores, and now I am even taking them in ANY store I shop in.… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Middle Eastern Tahini Kale Chips are darn right addictive. I say that about all kale chips it is true, but once I start eating these, I just can’t stop! If you enjoy the flavor of sesame, you will enjoy these chips. Tahini is a… read more »
Grating and Melting Raw Cacao Butter Raw cacao butter comes in several different forms. You can find it in one solid block form, in random-sized chunks, or preformed discs. But to use in recipes, it needs to be in liquid form. To speed up the melt time, we need to… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Sweet, simple, and sensual! Most of us are familiar with commercially made candy, called Turtles. They involve pecans, caramel, and chocolate. I took this idea and reconstructed it into something healthier. The same concept except these are shaped a little bit differently and are good… read more »
This raw, vegan, cultured cream cheese is produced without antibiotics, synthetic hormones, or pesticides. And best of all, it is cultured. Not only does it taste great, but it is creamy, with a soft texture for amazing spreadability. When it comes to replicating dairy products, there are a couple of… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Kale chips are nothing short of amazing. You can coat kale with literally any sauce that you can build in your culinary imagination. Anytime you have a left-over dip or a thick salad dressing… toss it with some torn up kale and make chips out of… read more »
Supplementing your dietary intake with fresh juice and smoothies can be enjoyable (yep, you heard me right… enjoyable!) as well as an effective tool for maintaining your health. I will be going into detail regarding the difference between juicing and making smoothies, but the main thing that they have in… read more »
Fruit leathers are homemade fruit rolls. They are a tasty, chewy, dried fruit product. Fruit leathers are made by pouring puréed fruit onto a flat surface for drying. When dried, the fruit is pulled from the surface and rolled. It gets the name “leather” from the fact that when the… read more »
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 »
The base for these vegan, gluten-free, LOW-SUGAR peppermint patties is coconut butter. It’s perfect because it’s rich, packed with fiber, and achieves a creamy consistency when softened, giving it that creamy peppermint patty center that many of us grew up on. You won’t believe just how quick and easy these… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ I find that when making chocolate, that there is more of a science and preciseness to it than any other type of raw dish that I make. With that being said, I have provided the measurements in weight, rather than cups. You can pick up… read more »
If you are not intending to make a business out of shipping SCOBYs, and want to send one to a friend or two – then here is a quick and easy method.
The task of preparing food at home, from scratch, is close to being added to the list of extinctions. With takeout options galore and grocery store convenience foods, it seems that our culture is quickly losing the art of preparing food at home, let alone from scratch. For me, the thought of cooking from scratch conjures up feelings of warmth, home, and comfort.
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ This is a quick and easy hardening chocolate recipe that I have made over and over and over. It is semi-sweet but oh so rich in flavor. Perfect for coating other sweet treats with or to use by itself in chocolate molds. It is… read more »
– 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 »