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Date Night Almond Crust

– 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 »

Maple Peach Ice Cream

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free ~ This refreshing Maple Peach Ice Cream hits the spot on these warm…hot….summer days! The first night I made this I dished up a couple of bowls for my dad and husband.  They sat in silence as I watched spoonful after spoonful disappears. I was… read more »

Vintage Knobby Jar Gift Idea

So, I got this idea, to create gift jars for the upcoming holidays.  A few days ago, I spent far to much time at Craft World. There are three types of stores that can suck me into a time warp, where the outside revolving universe stops and the store and… read more »

Pomegranate and Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ This ice cream turned out so elegant looking.  I am still boycotting the ice cream scoop.  Not that there is anything wrong with the poor kitchen gadget, but I am always looking to give a breath of fresh air to the typical traditions in the… read more »

Corn on the Cob | Steaming – Instant Pot | Oil-Free

Lately, I have seen organic corn in the grocery stores. What a treat! When I make it for Bob, he lets me know that he doesn’t want/need anything else… he just wants to get full on the corn. As an Instant Pot lover, I decided this was going to become… read more »

Caramel Pecan Maple Ice Cream

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ This ice cream may cause brain freeze, but it warms the heart at the same time.  Something special happens when you combine pecans, maple, and caramel.  It is soothing and can whip any day of chaos into submission. I chose to use maple syrup in… read more »

Mushroom Gravy over Marinated Veggies and “Riced” Cauliflower

I struggled to name this recipe… it’s not like anything I have ever had in my aging years.  So how do you name a recipe, so it entices others to try it when it is made up of four components?  I must have sat for 10 minutes on the couch,… read more »

Creamy Ranch Coleslaw

Coleslaw is a no-frills comfort-food classic, and perfect for when you want to lighten up your palate, it is versatile, comes in all colors and textures and is the perfect accompaniment to any summer entree. Though…. Fall is quickly approaching! Yes! I am ready and I am excited. :)

Strawberry Rhubarb Ice Cream

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Summer kissed strawberries, paired with tart rhubarb turned out to be a delicious combination. I didn’t use rhubarb straight up raw, that can be an unpleasant experience. Instead, I started the recipe off by marinading it. This softened it, taking away that fibrous texture, and… read more »

Maple Cinnamon Sunflower Seeds

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 »

New Added Feature ~ “Your Favorite Recipes”

I wanted to let you know that we have added a new feature to Nouveau Raw.  It is called “Your Favorite Recipe”.  This came as a special request by one of our readers .  And we aim to please. :)  This feature can be found on the left-side menu bar… read more »

Blackberry Coconut Cream Popsicle

– raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free – Summer is here!  It is now the norm to find the temperature in the three-digit format.  I am from Alaska; I am used to the double-digit weather, even single-digit… but triple-digit weather??!! To help cool our inner cores, I made some creamy Popsicles that… read more »

Honey Ginger and Peach Chocolate Fudge Bars

~ raw, nut-free, gluten-free ~ Don’t you love the sound of the name of this fudge bar… Honey Ginger and Peach Chocolate Fudge Bars?   Sometimes it can be a real challenge to title recipe. You want it to be simple, easy to remember, meaningful,  and yet you want the name… read more »

Pecan Cranberry Pumpkin Ice Cream

~ raw, gluten-free, dairy-free ~ Ready for Fall flavors but not quite ready to let summer slip away?  This raw ice cream is the perfect bridge between the two seasons. It’s out-of-its-gourd Amazing! Pecan Cranberry Pumpkin Ice Cream is an out-of-its-gourd frozen dessert experience. This ice cream pays homage to the beautiful… read more »

Mashed Potatoes with Chives | Oil-Free

I know what you’re thinking…mashed potatoes, Amie Sue? Doesn’t everyone know how to make mashed potatoes? The simple answer is no. I didn’t make my first batch of mashed potatoes until I was in my late twenties, and that was with my mom’s help over the phone. Plus, if you… read more »

Happy Holidays! A Special Thank You & an eBook Sale!

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 »

Dragon Fruit Ice Cream

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, grain-free ~ Did you know that dragon fruit is actually a type of cactus?  The fruit comes in 3 colors: 2 have pink skin, but with different colored flesh (one white, the other red), while another type is yellow with white flesh. The cacti that the… read more »

Cinnamon Cream filled Hot Cinnamon Tea Cupcake

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Yes, I realize the name is quite a mouth-full but then so is this delicious brownie!   So it is only fitting.   I worked hard to find the perfect balance of flavors in this little bundle of joy. I had three heavy components that… read more »

Allspice Blend

Raw Food Ingredients

Three fairly potent spices in one bottle. Surely there is a  party going on in there, and every time I pop the lid, I think I am invited. Allspice is a simple spice blend, but it’s packed with not only a powerful aroma but also powerful health benefits. Did you know that… read more »

#2 – Transitioning from the S.A.D. (Standard American Diet)

If you are reading this, it means that you are ready to make a significant change in your eating lifestyle. Congratulations for that and for being here. I for one am excited. In the posts linked above, I talk about what a raw food diet looks like and how to start making the mental changes when approaching a new lifestyle. Please take note that I am referring to it as a lifestyle, not a diet.

Weekly Raw Food Staples – make ahead recipe ideas

Raw Food Recipes

Here are some recipe ideas that you can make ahead and eat throughout the week.  Keep in mind I am not suggesting that you make all of these, and there are so many other options to keep a strong rotation going.   I just wanted to pull this list together to… read more »

Almond Roca Crust

– 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 »

Raw-E-O Cookie Ice Cream

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ This recipe came about as a special request from a young man by the name of  Max.  He wanted an Oreo Ice Cream and his mom wanted to provide this for him but in a raw, healthier version… so she came to me and asked… read more »

Chocolate Hazelnut Crumble Banana Ice Cream

~ raw, dairy-free, gluten-free ~ Banana-based ice creams are about the easiest raw ice creams that you can make. They are not heavy with nuts, and you can make it whenever the ice cream bug bites! Just be sure to keep ripe, peeled, bananas in the freezer.  From there you… read more »

Orange Julius Creamsicle Lollies

Cold, Cooling, Comfort.  There is nothing like a cold, creamy, citrusy flavored popsicle in the heat of Summer.