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Brazil Nut “Cheese” Crumble ~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Lately, I have been breathing new life into old recipes. What we enjoy about this one is that it can be used in so many ways. Sprinkled on top of your salad, your pasta dish, or used it a topping on… read more »
Here we go with another recipe mashup, using up some of those leftovers. Using the name gypsy for this “recipe” may seem a bit odd to describe it, but that was the very first thing that came to mind when I first saw it on a plate. We moved a… read more »
I love leftovers. Most people don’t, but I find it to be a great opportunity to breathe new life into already-made dishes. I mean shoot, all the hard work is already done! The components are just waiting for your creative mind. This is a result of my creative mind. :)… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ I was going to jump right into this recipe, but I first wanted to share a few tips with you. Always start off with frozen RIPE bananas. You know, the ones that have brown polka-dots on them. Ripe bananas are sweeter and easier… read more »
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 »
~ 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 »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ During the Fall and Winter months, I find myself searching for those dishes that are comforting and warming… not only to the belly but the soul as well. I am always ready for Fall to come. I love summertime, who doesn’t. But Fall instantly… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Have you ever made a recipe, thinking that you know the end result but when the end result presents itself… it is not at all what you expected and it turned even better than you could have imagined? Today, that happened to me. Its been… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ I love marinating raw veggies. They can really elevate a dish… textually and visually. There are a few key elements when making raw “grilled” veggies. An acid and a salt are needed in the ingredients to help break down the cell walls of the… read more »
Blush Peach Chia Chews ~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Aztecs, Mayans, and Incans used chia as a staple of their diet as an energy food. Chia seeds were known as the “Indian Running Food” because runners and warriors would use them for sustenance while running long distances or during battle.… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Trying to mimic a meat product. *shakes head* Tough one and often just the mere thought might not sound very appealing. But I must say that this recipe came out just right and was what we were in the mood for. This nutbuger has the… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Raw crackers are pretty much the main staple in our house. But each time I make them, I play with new flavor notes and bases. I just can’t leave well enough alone. :) Bob says that I am a “one-hit-wonder”. He never expects… read more »
~ raw, dairy-free, gluten-free ~ Pure eye-rolling amazement. As if Mother Nature herself reached down and handed you a blackberry and said, “Here, take these blackberries, they will make fantastic ice cream.” Plump, deep purple (almost black), with a sweetness that is counterbalanced perfectly with a slight tang. Now, that’s a blackberry. And… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Not only will your kids love the taste of these animal crackers, but it will allow them to play safely with wild animals. What more could you ask for? Animal crackers seem to a part of everyone’s childhood – no matter how many years ago… read more »
~ high raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ I really enjoy making vegan and nut-based “cheeses.” Not only because they are dairy-soy-gluten-free, but they can be made fairly quickly. Most nut-based cultured cheeses take anywhere from 6 hours to 48 hours to ferment. But this cheese only takes about 30 minutes, from… read more »
Thin Crust Pizza CrackersCreating new recipes is only half the battle, well not sure I would call it a battle… the other half is coming up with what to name my new creation. In culinary school we were taught that the name of a recipe ought to reflect what… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ This vegan cheese recipe is not 100% raw. I used agar which has to be dissolved in boiling water/liquid. If you are opposed to using a “cooked” ingredient then please check out the other raw nut cheese recipes that require fermenting/culturing. But if… read more »
Sweet and Spicy Mustard There is nothing like homemade Sweet & Spicy Mustard. When I make this recipe, I usually make a double batch and package it in small jars to share with our friends and family. I will warn you, though, that it does pack a punch (heat!), so… read more »
– raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, cultured – Culturing or fermenting foods is a way of quickly preserving them and at the same time, encouraging the growth of good bacteria (probiotics), which have numerous health benefits. Cultured foods can make a massive difference in the way you digest, the way you… read more »
Cinnamon Vanilla Bean Frosting is the perfect addition to desserts and treats of any kind with its light and fluffy texture, silky cream color, and perfectly sweetened flavor. It is made with simple ingredients that come together quickly and easily. There are many ways that you can flavor it to… read more »
These scones are a slight cross between cake, muffins, and scones but I settled on titling them scones. As you glide your fork into the scone, you will notice a little resistance from the delicate outer crust that was formed while “baking”… but only to be met with a moist center that… read more »
raw / vegan / gluten-free / nut-free Is it possible to have too many chocolate pudding recipes? I don’t think so. I love the fact that there are so many wonderful and healthy versions that we can make based on what ingredients a person might have on hand. I wanted… read more »
~ raw, gluten-free ~ I have made this recipe many times over, and it always delights me with every bite I take. This “tapioca” recipe has a non-dairy, sweet, creamy custard base and instead of tapioca pearls which require cooking, I used chia seeds. Somewhat similar in texture, they create… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ There is a lot to be said about these beautiful shortbread one-bite-wonder bars. It takes, but just one bite, and your mouth will fill with a flood of sheer yumminess! Let me describe it to you; The fudge allows your teeth to nestle right… read more »
As you are well aware, you don’t see dairy as an ingredient in raw recipes. Did you know that dairy is one of the top allergens? But there is a difference between a dairy allergy and dairy intolerance. You may be wondering why I am even talking about dairy since… read more »