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Basil and Fennel Pesto with Zucchini Fettuccine (raw, GF, vegan)
I think I found my new favorite pesto. Spinach, basil and fennel. Food historians can trace the origin of the concept of pesto to ancient condiments made by grinding spices with mortar and pestle and...
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Herbes de Provence Croutons (raw, GF, vegan)
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...
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Toasted Sesame Shredded Brussel Sprout Salad (raw, GF, vegan)
Some say that brussel 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...
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Spicy Sugar Pumpkin Muesli with Apricots (raw, gluten-free, vegan)
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...
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Hazelnut and Orange Coconut Bark (raw, vegan, GF, nut-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...
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Spice Glazed Pistachios (raw, GF, vegan)
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...
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Jitter Java Zombie Brownie Bites (raw, GF, vegan)
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...
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Tricks Cereal (raw, vegan, GF)
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!...
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Black Pepper Honey Ginger Chewy Granola (raw, GF, vegan)
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…...
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“Tapioca” Vanilla Custard and Mixed Berries (raw, GF, vegan)
This recipe can be made without the kelp paste since chia seeds have a jelly property all by themselves, but there is a another element that the kelp paste added that I can’t quite put my finger on....
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Cinnamon Vanilla Bean Frosting (raw, GF, vegan)
This is a wonderful recipe if you are looking for a light, neutral tasting frosting. You can always increase the cinnamon if you really want to amp up the flavor. Often we see raw frosting using...
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Hearty Smoked Chili (raw, GF, vegan, nut-free)
This is a really easy chili recipe to pull together . As your eyes scan over the ingredient list you might feel a bit intimated by its length. Just take a deep breath and tell yourself, “I can do...
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Pepper Jack Cheese (H-raw, GF, vegan)
A cheese with an attitude! 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...
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Thin Crust Pizza Crackers (raw, GF, vegan)
Creating 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...
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Smoked Gouda Cheese (H-raw, GF, vegan)
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...
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Blackberry Honey Ice Cream (raw, GF, vegan)
There is something special about fresh ripe blackberries. Depending on where you live, I know they can be a challenge to find so you can always use frozen. It is best to purchase organic since...
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Caraway and Dill Onion Crackers (nut-free, raw, GF, vegan)
Raw crackers are pretty much a 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...
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Ground Nutburger (raw, GF, vegan)
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...
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Blush Peach Chia Chews (raw, GF, vegan, 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...
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Marinated “Grilled” Vegetable and Mushrooms (raw, vegan, gluten-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...
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