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~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Walnut Banana Bread Granola ….. Do I need a better description than those four little words? When I slid the trays into the dehydrator and turned on the fan, the immediate aroma of baking banana bread filled the room. I found myself sneaking into the… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ A family feast just isn’t complete without a side of cool and creamy Apple-Cabbage Slaw. It’s refreshing, crunchy and healthy! I prefer to shred my cabbage into bite-size pieces, and the apples give it a nice crunch. The sweetness of the apples brings a new and… read more »
Can people diagnosed with Celiac Disease or Gluten Intolerance eat OATS? Some studies suggest they can be raw, and others say they can’t. So who is right? The short answer is, they both are. Do you remember growing up, and perhaps your mother or a loved one said to you, “It’s whats on… read more »
– raw, vegan, gluten-free – The Cowgirl Market Cookie (formally known as Cowgirls Gone Nuts Cookie) is a loaded cookie that will blow your hat off and cause you to yell, “YeeeeHaaaa!” I call it the one bowl wonder! Lasso yourself a large bowl, wrangle all the ingredients into the… read more »
Chocolate Banana Wraps ~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Chocolate banana wraps are a great raw food staple to keep on hand. Whether you decide to spruce them up by sprinkling nuts, seeds, chopped dried fruit, coconut, or cacao nibs on top or not… you can enjoy them as a… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ What happens when you combine fruit leathers and cookie dough? Pinwheel cookies are born. This is one of my “what-you-didn’t-tell-me-that-we-are-suppose-to-bring-a-dessert”…. get out of jail recipes. I always have fruit leathers in my pantry because I am a sucker for fruit…. organic fruit, fresh fruit,… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Hmm, let’s see… chocolate, banana, and peanut butter (ponders), could this possibly taste good? YES! I even did a nutritional count on this dish, which you will find below. A recipe filled with whole food goodness and nutrition, a sure-fire win to start your day. … read more »
Cracked Pepper, Sour Cream and Onion Kale Chips ~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Cracked Pepper, Sour Cream, and Onion Kale Chips havec some amazing flavors that really fool your taste buds. You first get this incredible hint of sour cream, then you get a hit of onion, but then just… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Middle Eastern Tahini Kale Chips are darn right addictive. I say that about all kale chips it is true, but once I start eating these, I just can’t stop! If you enjoy the flavor of sesame, you will enjoy these chips. Tahini is a… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Have you ever tried or even thought of combining greens and raw chocolate? You’ll be amazed at how well these flavors pair together in these kale chips. These Raw Chocolate Coconut Kale Chips are a sweet addition to all my savory kale chips. All Hail the Kale Did… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ I don’t know about you, but the main criteria (outside of taste) when it comes to making kale chips is the texture… I want them heavily coated with sauce. I don’t want any wimpy and frail chips. A Firm Foundation When making these chips, a… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ This beautiful Radish, Cucumber, and Apple Salad are light, crisp and refreshing. Perfect for a warm summer day. I don’t know about you, but when it is hot outside, I tend to crave “cooling” dishes. There is a fine balance between sweet, sour, and… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Peanut Butter Raisin Bars are made with a thoughtfully crafted blend of energy-dense ingredients that will give you the natural energy we need to get out and play, work, hike, run, quilt, or shoot, even make recipes in the kitchen. (that one is my favorite… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ I have been playing in the kitchen a lot lately, making all types of raw granola. They are so easy to design, and the possibilities are just endless. You get to be the driver of the bus as my husband likes to say. Meaning, you… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Orange Hazel Nut Fig Granola – Figs are high in antioxidants, potassium, fiber, iron, and calcium. With some of these precious jewels in my possession, I just had to FIG-ure out what I wanted to do with them. And since I have been on a… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ When I created this recipe for Pecan Peach Granola, I pondered a bit on what flavors would meld together in my mouth. I searched through my pantry to see what ingredients I had on hand and came up with this recipe. The flavor combination of… read more »
I am in love with these gluten-free, vegan Carrot Apricot Scones. There’s something about them that’s so cozy and comforting with all the warm spices, the flecks of carrot, the subtle sweetness of the apricots… perfectly enhanced by my Cinnamon Vanilla Bean Frosting. These scones are not too dense, not… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ My husband isn’t much of a breakfast eater, well actually he goes through spells. This morning I made a bowl of the Strawberry Cinnamon Raisin Buckwheat Crisps Cereal (wow that is a mouthful, in more ways than one) and snuggled up on the couch… read more »
Oats, soaking & drying There is a hidden molecule that is floating in this bowl, do know what it is? Phytic Acid I don’t know why the Jaws theme song plays in my head when I look at the picture haha. Phytic acid is found within the hulls of nuts,… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ This is my first summer here in Tucson. Holy heatwave it’s hot here! As a person who eats a high raw diet, I am in luck so far because the temps haven’t exceeded 115 degrees, so my insides are still raw. Haha, This morning we… read more »
Zucchini “Pasta” Noodles ~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, alkaline ~ It is on record that there are more than 600 pasta shapes produced worldwide. TODAY I declare that there are 605! :) It is also on record that to cook one billion (1,000,000,000) pounds of pasta, you would need two… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Last night’s creation, Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownie Bars, was inspired by our dear friends Victor and Sandy. They prepared a fantastic dinner for us, and we brought dessert. With a chocolate creation already rolling around in my head, Sandy emailed me and asked if I… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ I love, love, love carrot cake. My dear friend, Elaine, back in Alaska, used to make the most amazing carrot cake ever! Every once in a while I still get such a strong craving for that delightful dessert. I think one of the reasons why… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ I am always on the hunt for great flavor profiles. I grabbed a piece of paper and pencil (I love writing with pencils… seems old fashion), and I sketched out a combination of flavors that I just knew would play well together. Pineapple, coconut,… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, grain-free ~ Do you know the history of the Popsicle… The Popsicle® brand is an American classic, with more than 30 creative variations of the original Popsicle® product. And believe it or not, it all started with an accident! In 1905, 11-year-old Frank Epperson left a… read more »