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Obviously, the star of this dish is the sauce. With all of its sweet and savory Asian flare packed in there… it left me licking the spoon and bowl nice and clean! raw, vegan, and gluten-free!
A dear friend of ours shared with me not too long ago that he loved sunflower seeds. I made a mental note and couldn’t wait to get in the kitchen to make him a healthy creation of one of his favorite foods. I have one of those brains that love… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ The secret ingredient in this brownie recipe is the chai spices, which give the brownies such a unique taste! You cut open a tea bag and pour it in! Your choice of green, black, or herbal chai tea. This recipe is a cross between a… read more »
If you enjoy playing in the kitchen, then you probably enjoy giving food gifts to friends and family. Christmas time isn’t the only time I give food gifts; it’s a pretty much a frequent thing for me. But there is something extraordinary about giving out “baked” goods during the Christmas holidays.… read more »
Do you have a sweater (or two) hiding deep in your closet that has seen better days? Does it have a snag, a stain, too big or too small? Perhaps it holds some memory, whether it was something spectacular, momentous, wonderful, or unusual that happened while you were wearing it?… read more »
Fluffy Peanut Butter Dip This dip is meant to be a once in a while treat. Please don’t mistake it for something that ought to be enjoyed by the spoonful on a rainy afternoon. What? No, I didn’t sit around eating a jar of this yummy-in-my-tummy peanut butter dip… while it… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Before I got into the raw food lifestyle, I wasn’t much of a cook. I grew up eating foods that required the addition of water and heat. Man could I open a box. Spices? … salt and pepper were about all that I was comfortable… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ There is nothing wrong with elevating the look of popsicles… bringing them up to an adult level. Nothing can take away the child-like feeling one gets when enjoying them. These popsicles are creamy, cold, bursting with sweet summer strawberries and fresh ripened rhubarb. A Summertime healthy indulgence… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ If you love blueberries and if you love ice cream, you just might like this Blueberry Lemon Ice Cream. The great thing, well one of the many great things about this recipe is that you don’t need to feel guilty for indulging in it.… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ I am temporarily boycotting ice cream scoops! To add a little flair to your favorite ice cream, try using silicone molds. I recommend silicone because it is very easy to pop out the ice cream shapes. Plus this is a great time saver. Have… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Cherry season is upon us in a fierce way. Meaning… our trees are blessing us with an abundance of plump, red, juicy, Bing cherries. I never thought the day would come when I would have too much fruit on hand to deal with. Popsicle… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ This past week we had a pretty darn good snow storm. It was breathtakingly gorgeous, as though Mother Nature nestled our house in a snow-down blanket. I can’t remember the last time I have experienced such a volume of snow in two short days.… read more »
You can decorate almost any dessert with chocolate. You can also decorate plates by writing messages on them with chocolate before the dessert is placed on top or beside it. Let me show you how.
Last week I was gifted some gorgeous peppers that were grown organically just down the road from us. I wasn’t sure if they were hot or not, so they sort of scared me. I like things spicy but HOT… well the only bead of sweat that I want dripping down my… read more »
The grueling question that I often hear: “Is it worth the time to cook dried beans or legumes?” If you have frequented my site long enough, you already know my answer. For those of you who don’t know me… the answer is YES! I believe in cooking from scratch because… read more »
Good day, my virtual friend. For today’s recipe, I am using my Instant Pot, which is my go-to method, but I will also be providing the stove-top method as well. The cook time suggestions are for beans that have been soaked–I will explain more about that below. The length of… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ There is a good reason that the colors in this photo are so vibrant and no, it isn’t due to photoshop… it’s due to the abundant amount of anthocyanins found in blueberries. Anthocyanins are plant pigments that are responsible for not only for the beautiful color… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Last week when Bob and I got home from running some errands, there was a beautiful gold gift bag sitting on our table in the front courtyard. Nothing puts a smile on my face like an unexpected gift. :) When I peeked inside, there were… read more »
This cheesecake is my farewell gift for the Summer of 2019. Although I am dumb-smacked about how quickly time passes these days, I am looking forward to the Fall and Winter months. I love the slower pace feeling that gently moves through the air, I love the chilly weather, and… read more »
Warm, grain-based porridges are so satisfying, comforting, and easy to make. But one thing I have come to learn over the years is that everyone enjoys a different texture when it comes to porridges (buckwheat, oats, etc). Creamy, chewy, a mix of creamy-chewy, thick and chewy, thick yet creamy….So by… read more »
Did you know that pine nuts are the edible seeds of pine trees… now hold on, that doesn’t mean that you can scrounge around the forest, cracking pinecones apart to eat the seeds. It comes from a particular type of pine. They come in a hard and often spiky cone… read more »
I wanted to take a moment during this busy time of year, sit down, and share with of you what a blessing this site has become for me. I originally started Nouveau Raw back in 2008 as a way to keep my own personal recipes organized and for my friends… read more »
– 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 »
Not too long ago, I made a Honey Tangerine Ice Cream for some friends of ours. They enjoyed it so much, they asked for more. But sadly, I found out that Honey Tangerines were now out of season. I must have just squeaked in because that was only a few… read more »
Why Fruit Flies Arrive Fruit flies will not show up unless there’s rotting, decaying, or open food in your house for them to eat. Does the tomato you have sitting on the counter have a small bruise? That part of it has gone bad, and it can attract fruit flies.… read more »