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Mar 03, 2011: Blackberry Lemon Cheesecake

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ This raw blackberry lemon cheesecake recipe is made with all natural ingredients and is gluten and dairy free! It has a rich and creamy cashew coconut base that is sweetened with maple syrup and flavored with fresh squeezed lemon juice. Add in a swirl of blackberry sauce… read more »

Mar 01, 2011: Italian Seasoned Croutons – using almond meal

raw, Vegan, and gluten free Italian Seasoned Crouton

Italian Seasoned Croutons – using almond meal ~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ I already made a wonderful recipe using the almond pulp, which is the leftover remains from making almond milk.  Because I don’t always have extra pulp on hand, I thought I would play around and see how they would… read more »

Mar 01, 2011: Cumin Kale Salad

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ If you have been digging around Nouveau Raw,  you have surely noticed that desserts are high on my creation list!  I am going to give it some good effort to start creating more savory dishes that don’t involve nuts. Personally, my digestive system doesn’t… read more »

Feb 24, 2011: Banana Chocolate Chia Pudding

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ This is a really simple recipe to throw together.  If you just need a quick “pick-me-up” between meals or a quick, easy and nutritious dessert, this recipe will satisfy you! Miracle Seeds Chia seeds are little miracle seeds.  How they can pack so much… read more »

Feb 20, 2011: Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

raw and vegan recipe for Lemon Poppy Seed Cake from Nouveau Raw

– raw, vegan, gluten-free – In the past few days I had to make quite a bit of almond milk, and in my weirdness, I popped all the skins off of the almonds before I made the milk.  It’s not required I just find it therapeutic for some reason.  After… read more »

Feb 19, 2011: Garden Flax Crackers – 3 ways

raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, grain-free – Flax crackers are a staple in our household.  I always try to keep a large jar on the counter for my sweetheart.  I bet I hear that lid come off (it makes a “ching” sound each time) a good 10-15 times a day.  No… read more »

Feb 19, 2011: Butter Pecan Ice Cream

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Butter Pecan Ice Cream is one spoonful after spoonful of buttery pecans folded into a sweet, creamy base to create a delight like no other. An ice-cream loving friend set me up with a challenge, giving me the perfect excuse to make this batch of butter pecan ice… read more »

Feb 19, 2011: Fruity Flax Snack’n Crackers

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ I really should have named these, “Fruit Flexible Flax Snack’n Cracker.” They are not your typical crunchy cracker… they are chewy. A new wonderful mouth sensation when it comes to cracker eating. A simple snack that brings you complex nutrition. With each bite, you… read more »

Feb 19, 2011: Sweet Chia Cracker

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ These Sweet Chia Crackers are slightly crunchy with a bit of a chew to them. They aren’t overly sweet and they are a cracker that can on its own. Simply meaning that they don’t need a spread or dip on them. They are wonderful… read more »

Feb 16, 2011: Deep Dark Chocolate Berry Cheesecake

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Warning: do not attempt to view, make, or devour this recipe if you do not like chocolate. Just saying.  I thought it was only fair to forewarn you. This crave-worthy raw cheesecake has a decadent foundation of deep rich chocolate, with juicy kisses of berries… read more »

Feb 14, 2011: Stevia

Stevia I need to start every post that I do on sweeteners with the following thought… Just because the dessert recipes on my site  (or any other raw site) are raw, created on the foundation of whole foods, and are healthier than the typical SAD (Standard American Diet) desserts…  they are still desserts and should be consumed… read more »

Feb 13, 2011: Chocolate Chip Mint Ice Cream

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Chocolate Chip Mint Ice Cream was one of my all-time favorite ice creams growing up. Along with vanilla, chocolate, Chunky Monkey, orange sherbet, strawberry, coffee… ok, so I had many favorites. hehe Anytime my Bob hears the ice cream machine running, he always pokes his… read more »

Feb 09, 2011: White Chocolate Caramel Cheesecake

raw and vegan White Chocolate Caramel Cheesecake

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ This recipe looks longer than what it is.  There are a few components that you will need to make prior to the cheesecake, but it is well worth any and all effort.  Read through the recipe below before you begin. I got a late night… read more »

Feb 09, 2011: Cultured Almond Cheese with Rind

There are abundant nutritional therapies that can help you get to new levels of health. Culturing (fermenting) foods is just one of the many ways that I’ve found to have phenomenal benefits within my own journey. When culturing foods, a symbiotic relationship between bacteria and yeasts is established. But I… read more »

Feb 05, 2011: Chocolate Peanut Butter Chunk Ice Cream

~ raw, dairy-free, gluten-free ~ I love raw ice creams, I love chocolate, and I love raw peanut butter chunks.  Put this all together, and you got yourself an eye-rolling, mouth-watering, sinful dessert!  This has turned into one of my favorite ice creams.  Nobody would ever guess that it was… read more »

Feb 05, 2011: Raspberry Lemon Cheesecake

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ The fresh, light, delicate flavor of this cheesecake is melt in your mouth goodness.  The pairing of the sweet raspberries along with the tart lemon is just enough to make your mouth water.  Actually, your mouth isn’t watering… it is crying tears of joy. You can… read more »

Feb 04, 2011: Espresso Infused Chocolate Doughnut

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Are you looking for a little dose of happiness? This is a recipe for thick, chocolate, delicious doughnuts that just happen to have a kiss of coffee in every bite. As tasty as they are and certainly more nutritious than store-bought doughnuts, we tend to feel guilty when… read more »

Feb 03, 2011: Chocolate Mocha Cheesecake

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Today’s creation was completely inspired by a dear friend of mine, Gina. She shared with me some time ago that she loved chocolate.  Say no more my dear friend…your wish is my inspiration! This cheesecake turned out amazing.  The rich flavor of chocolate danced a… read more »

Feb 02, 2011: Candy Coating Chocolate

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ It’s rich, semi-sweet, messy to work with; it’s finger-licking good so clean up is a pleasurable experience. Finding the right recipe for raw chocolate is easy but finding one that hardeners and looks wonderful to use as a chocolate coating are a bit more… read more »

Feb 02, 2011: Mint Chocolate Candies

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ A few years ago my husband and I dabbled in the art of making chocolates.  We took a three-month chocolatier course that basically just gave us a taste of what a true art form making chocolates is all about. Even though we were eating… read more »

Feb 02, 2011: Minty Chocolate Truffles

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ A few years ago my husband and I dabbled in the art of making chocolates.  We took a three-month chocolatier course that basically just gave us a taste (literally) of what a true art form making chocolates is all about.  Even though we were… read more »

Feb 01, 2011: Coconut Bacon Bits | Vegan | Oil-Free

raw vegan coconut bacon bits

Coconut “Bacon” Bits I am always looking to add a crunch to my salads and these little morsels not only add that crunch but they taste heavenly as well! I will admit that they don’t taste 100% like bacon bits but pretty darn close and that alone is enough to… read more »

Jan 31, 2011: Onion Dill & Horseradish Cheese

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ I am speechless as to what to say about this “cheese”! I learned about it when Sunny Raw blog sent out her posting featuring a woman who made this cheese from  The Ultimate Uncheese Cookbook by Jo Stepaniak.  I have to laugh…” from a friend… read more »

Jan 31, 2011: Rosemary Almond Crackers

raw / vegan / gluten-free My girlfriend Tracy popped over with some fresh rosemary from her garden and asked me to create something with it. So, I went into the kitchen to play and after some inspired work and lots of fun, I came up with these Rosemary Almond Crackers.… read more »

Jan 29, 2011: Banana Mango Pudding

raw, gluten-free, Vegan Banana Mango Pudding

Banana Mango Pudding ~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ This Banana Mango Pudding is yummy-licious!  It is excellent as a pudding, enjoyed as a dessert, a mid-afternoon snack or even for breakfast.  And to top that off,  it is so easy to make. Mango’s are a magical fruit. After peeling… read more »