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~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ I remember one of the first times that Bob and I went grocery shopping together to pick up some food while we were traveling. I grabbed a cart headed for the produce section, and Bob wandered off in another direction. We met back up in… read more »
Sun-dried Tomato & Corn Chowder ~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ This soup turned out gorgeous. Forget eating; I could just sit and stare at it. hehe Ever have moments like that with food? This soup would be perfect any time of the year. Eat chilled during the summer months… read more »
Apple Streusel Coffee Bars This recipe is my way of marrying together an apple streusel pastry and a coffee cake. Except my version is raw, gluten-free, and dairy-free. Today’s post makes a lot of crackers, of course, you can always cut the ingredients in half if you want to. I… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ This cracker, believe it or not, tastes a lot like a graham cracker. It wasn’t my goal when I was creating this recipe but once I taste-tested one after they came out of the dehydrator, I was sweetly surprised. On top of tasting wonderful, these… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Raw pretzel challenge… Nikki, a Nouveau Raw follower, asked if I could come up with a raw pretzel recipe, not only that she wanted one covered in chocolate. I accepted the challenge but cringed inside. Raw pretzels? How am I going to pull that one… read more »
Irish moss has been the go-to ingredient to create a fluffy, gelatinous-like consistency in raw recipes. But it has been put under the microscope, and there is much discussion about whether it is safe to eat or not. I have read equal amounts of information arguing both sides of… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Ah, potato salad. This traditional dish is one that I do indeed miss and get a craving for from time to time. My mother makes a mean bowl of potato salad, but it has been years since I last enjoyed a bowl or two or… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ I have long been a fan of a Thai dish called Sticky Rice and Mango. When I was living in Alaska, there was a tiny, itsy-bitsy Thai restaurant that made some of the most amazing food. It has been years since I have eaten there but… read more »
Lemon and English Lavender Ice Cream ~ raw, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free ~ The flavor combination of lemon and lavender in this ice cream may sound a bit unusual, but they are incredibly delicate yet delicious when paired together. Lavender has a sweet, floral flavor, with citrus notes, so it seemed only… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, grain-free ~ I would like to share a story that starts back in 1904. Might as well grab a cold drink and snack for this one. Oh, OK, don’t worry… I am going to skip over everything that took place between 1905 – 2013. I will… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Quinoa is a VEGETABLE PROTEIN and LOOKS LIKE a grain but is actually a seed. You can cook quinoa or sprout it. Right now I eat my quinoa cooked because my body digests it better. But to keep it raw, you can and should sprout it.… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ For this dessert, I used one of my favorite pans… an 8″ deep dish tart pan. I have never hidden the fact that I LOVE kitchenware. Dishes, measuring spoons, measuring cups, baking pans, molds, ooooh the list goes on and on. I am a fan… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, grain-free ~ This frozen custard is velvety smooth, rich, and creamy… none like any of my other ice cream recipes. I have always enjoyed raw ice creams, but this one takes the cake on true texture. To best describe this dessert, I need to explain what… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ One of the mainstays of Middle Eastern cuisine is tahini, a paste (butter) made from ground sesame seeds. It is found in hummus, baba ghanouj, and halvah. In the Nouveau Raw Kitchen, it can be found in granola! Unopened tahini can be kept at room temperature,… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Today, I present to you a frosting that is perfect for cake decorating. There are many different types of frostings out there that are job-specific. They are used to decorate a variety of desserts, they add another layer of flavor and texture, as well as… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ This cake just “sort of happened”. Ever have moments like that happen to you in the kitchen? It all started with some fresh almond pulp that was sending me subliminal messages in my sleep that I needed to use it for something. A few days… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Today, I wanted to share with you my amazing, incredible, powerhouse salad. For the healthiest salad foundation, I started with a dense dark leafy green… kale! From there, I tried to add in every color of the rainbow because, in the end, I knew I… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ I made this chia pudding for my dear friend, Suzie. She had expressed her love for rhubarb and who was I to deny her?! I arranged for a special delivery directly to her house, and she ended up eating two jars right off the bat.… read more »
– raw, vegan, gluten-free – When I first started to create this tart, I had no intention of adding in the quinoa layer. That idea sprung into my head once I had the crust all ready to go. But then that is how most of my creations go… I know… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, Paleo ~ You know, pistachios are one of those nuts that are underused in recipes. I do love them, perhaps too much, and that is why I don’t have them sitting around too often. Bob loves them also, and you can always tell where he sits… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ In my book, strawberries and lemon play well together. Sweet and tart. This recipe is quite versatile .. want to enjoy it for dessert? Call it a pudding. Want to have it for breakfast? Call it a porridge. Want it for a snack? Call it “The-I-am-starving-I-need-food-please-get-out-of-my-way” snack.… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Sunflower seeds are packed with vitamins, including vitamin B1 and B5, vitamin E and folate. And they also provide a healthy dose of copper, magnesium, selenium and phosphorous–important minerals. Sunflowers grow throughout the year, and each sunflower consists of about 1000 to 2000 seeds… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ I have always been a fan of Alfredo sauce. In fact, it was one of my all-time favorite dishes on the menu when I use to eat at Red Robins. I loved the thick sauce that heavily coated the fettuccine noodles. BUT to be honest, I never felt… read more »
Chocolate Dusted Calimyrna Fig and Cardamom Brownie Bites ~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ I love, love, love, love these! But then I love figs and cardamom and together… I doubly love them. Haha Now that I have professed my love… it’s time to get serious! Well, as serious as I… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Here we go… a Mexican fiesta right before your very eyes! I had way too much fun creating this little cups of joy. I presented these to a wide range of taste testers, and they were a 100% hit. No one could get over… read more »