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Posted in Desserts, Food Processor, Gluten Free, Raw Food on Feb 1st, 2010
New Classic Mango Cobbler
Serves 4
When my time is limited, instead of making a pie I prepare a fruit cobbler. Mangos are delicious for this—if they’re in season. The best fruit for this recipe is whatever’s readily fresh and tasty.
FILLING
3 mangos (or other ripe fruit)
SYRUP
1 vanilla bean, soaked in water ( use seeds only)
¼ cup maple [...]
Posted in Dehydrator, Desserts, Food Processor, Gluten Free, Raw Food on Dec 1st, 2009
CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES
Makes about 36
There’s something to be said for portion control when it comes to chocolate. When I have a sweet tooth, something small and delicious leaves me satisfied. These Chocolate Truffles are just the thing after a large dinner, either at the table or in little gift bags for your [...]
Posted in Desserts, Gluten Free, Raw Food, Salads and Dressings, Uncategorized on Dec 1st, 2009
CHOCOLATE SAUCE
Makes about 1½ cups
Here’s a kid-friendly staple you’ll want to keep around. A squeeze bottle makes for easy decorating.
1 batch Chocolate Fudge
¼ cup water
3 tablespoons maple syrup
TOOLS: Food processor
• Place all ingredients in food processor. Process until perfectly smooth.
Chef’s note: Chocolate Sauce keeps, refridgerated in an airtight container, [...]
Posted in Desserts, Food Processor, Gluten Free, Raw Food on Dec 1st, 2009
CHOCOLATE FUDGE
Makes about 2 cups
Marble is the ideal surface for preparing fudge, as it’s cool enough to keep the integrity of shape, and won’t absorb oils the way wood does. If you don’t have a marble slab or counter, use a piece of wax paper. Make sure that the almond butter [...]
Posted in Blender, Desserts, Dips, Gluten Free, Raw Food on Oct 30th, 2009
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!
Posted in Blender, Dehydrator, Desserts, Raw Food on Oct 30th, 2009
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 [...]
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.
Posted in Blender, Dehydrator, Desserts, Fashion, Food, Gluten Free, Salads and Dressings, Sauces, Uncategorized, Vita Mix on Sep 30th, 2009
CARAMEL SAUCE
Makes 1¾ cups
Despite the familiar name, there’s no milk nor sugar in this version. Cashews lend a surprisingly smooth, buttery texture that only die-hard gastronomy students will be able to place. Serve on top of fresh fruits, raw ice cream, or apple-pecan pies. If you use it for dunking—apple slices [...]
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 Desserts, Food Processor, Gluten Free, Raw Organic Living Food, Snacks on Sep 2nd, 2009
BANANATUDES
MAKES 64 CHEW CANDIES
These little chews have a whole lot of attitude. For a Tootsie Rollesque experience, add the optional cacao. For a party favor, try twisting them in strips of wax paper from a craft store.
15 dates, pitted
4 bananas
1 cup shredded coconut
2 tablespoons flax meal
½ cup cacao nibs (optional)
½ cup raw nuts, coarsely chopped (optional)
TOOLS: Food processor; offset spatula; dehydrator
• Places [...]
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