Lovin’ Goodies by Chef Mary B

MOJO SAUCE
Makes about 1 cup
If you’ve lost your mojo, this piquant sauce will give you the motivation to find it. I enjoy this sauce on coconut noodle dishes.

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LEMONGRASS AND CILANTRO SAUCE
Makes about 1 cup
Fresh cilantro is widely used in cuisines throughout Asia and Latin America. Its unique taste generally elicits a strong response. If you’re a lover like me, try this on assorted wraps for a refreshing Asian flavor.

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HOLIDAY NOG
Makes 4 drinks

Leave a glass of this for Santa and he’ll be back next year for sure.

2 cups Almond Cream
½ cup date paste (4 dates, pitted, and blended with a little water)
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ teaspoon nutmeg, plus additional for sprinkling
2 teaspoons flax seed oil (optional)
2 frozen [...]

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SWEET KALE SALAD WITH ORANGE-BERRY DRESSING
Makes 4 servings

Deep, dark green kale can be difficult for some people to eat at first. Festive colors are a good starting point, and the strawberries pop vividly against the bed of greens. Sweet orange juice balances the bitterness of the greens and softens them; chiffonading the [...]

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Caramel Sauce
Serves 4 Makes about 1 cup

So fresh and uplifting, you will want to always keep this dish available as a starter anytime!

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APPLE TARTS
Makes 8 servings

These apple tarts take a bit more prep than other raw apple pie desserts, which are often just sliced apples tossed into a shell. Here, apple slices are dehydrated and then plumped up again with apple juice. The result is a juicy, limp apple pie filling. If you’re craving [...]

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LOVIN’ PUMPKIN PIE

Makes 1 pie

I love pumpkin pie, but pumpkins are not available year round. This recipe uses shredded carrots instead of pumpkin, so you can enjoy it in any season. You’ll be surprised how much you actually associate the pumpkin pie spices with this favorite rather than the pumpkin itself.

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WHIPPED CASHEW CREAM
Makes 3 cups

This topping showcases cashew’s creamy, buttery texture. It’s quite rich, so a little goes a long way, especially if served with a high-fat dessert.

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BARBEQUE SAUCE
Makes 2½ cups

Barbeque Sauce is a culinary phenomenon that transcends its beginnings—even in the cooked world, people grab a bottle of BBQ sauce from the fridge to slather on foods that have been nowhere near a grill. This raw version keeps the complex flavors and kick associated with the ubiquitous condiment, [...]

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