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~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Chewy, crunchy, sweet but with a bit of heat from the ginger and black pepper. What a lovely combination. Years ago I would have never imagined adding fresh cracked black pepper to a sweet recipe… but I am thankful that I can imagine it… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ This is my play on Fig Newtons. I LOVED those cookies growing up. As a child, I had no idea how complex their ingredient list was… I mean, they only contained figs and newtons, right? hehe I am an ingredient reader, yep, I am the… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ No-Trix (tricks) here! When I set out to create this cereal, I wasn’t trying to mimic any other cereal; I had no intention of making it taste like anything in particular, other than de-lic-ious! But while it was dehydrating the cereal and its aroma was escaping… read more »
Home-Crafted Mayonnaise ~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Mayonnaise, often abbreviated as mayo, is a thick, creamy sauce often used as a condiment. And a wonderful condiment it is to have on hand! When kept in an airtight container, it should last up to two weeks. I like to think of this recipe as a base… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ This frosting is so creamy and velvety smooth, and I just love it! Fantastic for piping or just frosting a cake. When you first make this frosting, it will be liquidy, so be sure to place it in the fridge to firm up before using… read more »
This recipe is a mashup of my raw Chocolate Chip Cookie and the Espresso Buttercream Frosting. These cookies are not low in fat, and like everything else, they should be eaten in moderation. Truth be told because they are so rich in healthy fats and are packed full of other nutrients,… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Do these brownie bites cause the jitters? No. Do these brownies contain java (coffee)? Nope. Do these brownies contain zombies in them? Nada! Well, what the heck then? I refer to these brownie bites as Jitter Java Zombie Brownie Bites because they are energy giving… read more »
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 »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Smoked Paprika and Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus is full of robust flavors. The main flavor that really shines through is the smoked paprika. Keep in mind that not all paprikas are the same. Some are sweet, some are spicy and some are smoky! For this… read more »
~ raw, gluten-free ~ This cookie just sort of happened the other night. I created a cookie called Almond Hooters and ended up with some leftover dough. So I decided to throw in some chocolate chips. You can use raw homemade chocolate chips or store-bought ones. If you use raw,… read more »
For fruit leather flavor ideas, here are some posts to get the creative juices flowing. Just remember, if you pick one of my leather recipes for your fruit leather flowers, pick one without nuts, seeds or other chunky ingredients. The fruit leather needs to be pure and smooth. If you want to… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ The other day I was half watching The Food Network, and I heard the word Brigadeiro. Pronounced, bri-ga-DAY-ro. I am struggling trying to get the word to stick in my vocabulary, so I have to keep repeating it over and over and over. So what… read more »
raw / vegan / gluten-free Pistachios… the other white nut. Well, once you remove the shell and the green skin. Do you remember back when they use to dye pistachios red? Pistachio importers would dye the nuts red (and sometimes green) in order to hide the imperfections. There was no… read more »
~ raw, gluten-free, dairy-free ~ If you saw my recipe for Layered Peach and Caramel Ginger Pie you will understand a little bit about how this recipe was born. But allow me to explain further. And I recommend that you don’t skip over this little story for it might teach you about… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Today’s recipe is all about indulgences! We need them every once in a while, and we all deserve them more often than not. But I don’t know about you, but when it comes to indulgences, it is no fun to feel guilty after partaking in… read more »
~ 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 »
~ raw, dehydrated ~ If I hadn’t taken this photo myself, I would swear that these “chips” were fried or baked… but they weren’t. They were dehydrated. Eating fresh peaches, unadorned is always the best way to eat them, they are sweet, juicy, and packed full of summer yumminess. But… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, sugar-free ~ I created another recipe this morning with…. me in mind! Sorry, I don’t mean to sound selfish. Normally, I have you all in mind when I am preparing a recipe, but right now I am focusing on omitting sugars, nuts, and dried fruits… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ I am not sure how these little peach pie slices will stack up against other peach pies, but I can tell you that these are a one-bite-wonder! Simplicity is the name of the game here but don’t let that fool you into thinking they… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Sugar pumpkins, cayenne… in a cereal? Trust me; this turned out to be a wonderful savory cereal with a hint of sweetness. Of course, you can always increase the sweet flavor… but I really have to say that I enjoyed this treat. Drizzling a… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ WANT AD: I am a hardy, strong cracker looking for an appetizing job. My foundation is firm and I can carry a full load. I don’t break easily under pressure and my personality isn’t over-powering. I am really seeking more of a supporting role, rather… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Some say that Brussels sprouts are the new kale… I am not so sure that I agree, but I will say that Brussel sprouts are popping up in the spotlight more than ever before. In the past, I would hear people refer to them… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Croutons are small, crisp pieces of bread that are sautéed or baked to remove moisture. Raw croutons are small, crisp pieces that have been dehydrated to remove the moisture. Not so different from the cooked version except perhaps healthier for the body. :) For me,… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ A few weeks back was asked by one of my readers to come up with a raw version of Grasshopper Pie. I took the challenge without even knowing exactly what was a Grasshopper Pie! *smacks forehead*. That’s OK though because Google is my friend… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ We love granolas, we love trail mixes… but to be honest, most are on the sweet side, and very few are on the savory side. Savory Snack n’ Go So, the other day, I created a savory mix. I have been pleasantly surprised by all… read more »