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Posted in Blender, Blendtec, Entrees, Salads and Dressings on Oct 31st, 2009
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 [...]
Posted in Blender, Blendtec, Desserts, Food, Food Processor, Gluten Free, Snacks on Sep 2nd, 2009
BANANA BOATS
MAKES 1 EDIBLE MARITIME SCULPTURE
“Don’t play with your food” is normally a good maxim. But exploring the texture and shape of raw foods as building blocks once in a while is a wholesome alternative to gingerbread houses. Don’t feel constrained by this design—use whatever you’ve got on hand.
Posted in Blendtec, Dehydrator, Entrees, Food, Food Processor, Gluten Free, Raw Organic Living Food, Raw Pantry, Snacks on Sep 2nd, 2009
VEGGIE NUGGETS
Makes 60 nuggets or 10 patties or 20 corn dogs
The veggie nuggets travel well. These got the thumbs-up from kids in the shape of veggie nuggets, but for variety you can shape them into burgers or dogs. Texture will vary some as well, as the larger sizes will be more moist inside. The [...]
Posted in Blender, Blendtec, Drinks, Gluten Free, Raw Organic Living Food, Uncategorized, Vita Mix on Sep 2nd, 2009
LAYERED GREEN BANANA SMOOTHIE
MAKES 2 DRINKS
Layering smoothies takes a few seconds longer than mixing everything together, but the visual and taste effect of having two flavors in one serving is worth it.
Posted in Blender, Blendtec, Dehydrator, Desserts, Food, Raw Organic Living Food, Uncategorized, Vita Mix on Jul 1st, 2009
STRAWBERRY ICE CREAM
MAKES 6-8 SERVINGS
Vegan ice creams have a bad rep. Here’s one that will have people asking, “Is there really no dairy in there?” The secret is the variety of raw fats used—almonds, young coconut meat, and coconut oil—as well as the copious fresh fruit. Serve Strawberry Ice Cream drizzled with Strawberry Sauce.
Posted in Blender, Blendtec, Salads and Dressings, Uncategorized on Jun 2nd, 2009
ARUGULA QUINOA SALAD
SERVES 4
Arugula’s rich peppery spice pairs well with sweet and tangy oranges. Quinoa, a complete protein, rounds this out as a complete meal.
Posted in Blendtec, Dehydrator, Food, Salads and Dressings, Vita Mix on Apr 29th, 2009
PEAR SALAD
Makes 2 servings
Dehydrated pears are an unexpected salad garnish. Serve this salad with Lemon Dill Dressing. You may want to dehydrate large quantities in the autumn, when they’re inexpensive and at their peak of flavor, and snack on them for months to come.
Posted in Blender, Blendtec, Soup, Vita Mix on Apr 29th, 2009
Zucchini Lemon Bisque
ZUCCHINI LEMON BISQUE
Makes about 1 quart
As anybody who’s ever planted zucchini knows—when in season, there’s an abundance. This soup lasts about two days in the fridge, and pairs well with a light salad. Garnish with thinly-sliced fennel bulbs, julienned apple, fresh sprouts, or fresh dill.
MANGO-NANA PUDDING
Makes about 3 cups or other 6 servings
This simple dessert can be fancied up if you serve it parfait style: layer the pudding with alternating rows of blueberries and raspberries in glasses.
Mary in the Press