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~ 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 »
Cranberry relish… you either love it or you don’t. It’s the neglected, afterthought condiment to most Thanksgiving meals, but no holiday table is really complete without it. Let’s face it: nothing says holidays with the family quite like the “sluuurrrp” of a can-shaped blob of ruby-red jelly plopping onto Grandma’s… read more »
Pomegranates always make me smile… and it is always my challenge to make my desserts as succulent and red as those little pearls of juiciness. But… it never happens. I always, no matter what, end up with pink ice creams, pink pies, pink whatever… Shoot! I am declaring as of… read more »
If you haven’t tried pomegranates, now is the time. I wasn’t introduced to them until my late twenties and fear of the unknown kept me from ever buying them. Shame on me. I was missing out. Something I don’t want you to do… so please take my words as those… 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 ~ Today, I am going to highlight a special ingredient that I used in the sauce… Miso! Miso is usually a soy product, but these days they have many different forms that don’t contain soy. Being I can’t eat soy I decided to try a new… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Well, shiver-me-timbers… this really isn’t a cream pie, it’s a dream pie! Today, I want to showcase sunflower lecithin (soy-free). I use it often, especially in desserts and I often get asked if it can be substituted or omitted. I don’t recommend either. It plays a vital… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Pestos didn’t appear on my radar until I began to introduce a high raw diet into my life. I didn’t even know what a pesto was for the first 30 (something) years of my life. Taco Bell didn’t offer pesto on their menu board. hehe… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ There are a lot of layers of sun-dried tomatoes and basil going on in this recipe mashup, but trust me, it works. These lil’ tarts are so easy to make. The tart crusts can be made well in advance and frozen. Pair them… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ This ice cream cake turned out perfect. It goes together really easily and doesn’t require an ice cream machine. Not that an ice cream machine is complicated, just not everyone has one. :) Though this is an ice cream cake, I did a timed test… read more »
~ raw, vegan, nut, gluten-free ~ Making raw loaves of bread is one of my greatest joys in the kitchen. You must understand the power behind those words because I LOVE working in the kitchen, making anything and everything. Perhaps it stems from my all-time love of bread. I have… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ This has been my year for fruit blessings. It is either growing abundantly around me or others are sharing them with me and for that, I am mightily blessed and appreciative. I have related this story before, I think… but every time I see blueberries… read more »
Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Tart Crusts ~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Tart crusts are becoming one of the new staple foods in my kitchen. They are easy to make, and after dehydrating, you can keep them stored in the freezer for at least a month. I love to create full… read more »
This cultured, vegan, raw, gluten-free recipe yields a soft cheese that is perfect as a spread or dip. The basic texture is similar to cream cheese, and as you can see in the photo to the right, when molded, it will hold its shape. This recipe is dairy-free. The base… read more »
I don’t know about you, but my spice drawer used to be a nightmare. With all the different sized containers; big, small, round, square, plastic, glass, labels on the top, labels on the side, how can one gain order?! The inconsistency in size, shape, and label placement leads to a… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Southern Creamed Corn… is an old-time favorite that was introduced to me back in my 20’s. I friend of mine, who was from the South, used to make her version of creamed corn by melting a stick of cream cheese in a saucepan with fresh… read more »
raw / vegan / gluten-free I love all of the raw cheese recipes that I have made so far, but I think that this one is my favorite. But then, I crave all things caraway and dill. Why? Because they are a perfect duet that harmonizes together beautifully. Speaking of harmonizing…… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ I created this pesto with no end dish in mind. Will I toss it with zucchini noodles as expected? Been there, done that… there had to be something different, but I didn’t know just exactly what, but there was no doubt it would come to… read more »
~ raw, gluten-free ~ This icing is creamy, melt in your mouth good. It does not firm up hard so this recipe is perfect for those desserts that you want to dress up right before serving. With that said, I did frost some Buttery Walnut Carrot Cake Bars, and the icing… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ This is a mildly sweet cake. I love sweet desserts just as much as anybody else but sometimes it is nice to have a sweet treat that doesn’t leave you begging for a tall glass of nut milk. Chock full of buttery walnuts, sweet and… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Cauliflower is available year round in the markets; however, they are at their best during the winter months. It is no wonder why I have been craving them… my body must be in tune with the seasons. To start this dish off on the right… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Last week as I was browsing the produce department at the grocery store I stumbled upon the most adorable miniature apples! I love taking my time and looking at all the different fruits and veggies, allowing my mind to wander. When I have the time… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ I bet if you are one who watches what they eat (for health reasons, weight management, etc.) the thought of enjoying caramel sauce is just flat off the radar. The thought of eating, let alone enjoying, a dessert that contains caramel is usually considered a… read more »
– raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free – I tend to use pumpkin puree in many of my recipes, especially in those that roll around during the holiday season. I have done write-ups within recipes on how to make raw pumpkin puree but never a post by itself. I figured it was… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ This recipe became something that it wasn’t intended to be. :) Ultimately, I was trying to create a recipe for cauliflower mash. I thought that I would “warm and soften” the roughly chopped cauliflower by placing it in the dehydrator for a few hours.… read more »