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Posted in Entrees, Gluten Free, Raw Food, Salads and Dressings on Dec 1st, 2009
CHOPPED KALE SALAD WITH WILD RICE AND POMEGRANATES
Makes 4 servings
Don’t let the pretty colors fool you—this little salad is a nutritional power house. Serve with Citrus Dressing for a little extra zing.
Posted in Blender, Dehydrator, Drinks, Gluten Free, Raw Food, Salads and Dressings on Dec 1st, 2009
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 [...]
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 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 Salads and Dressings, Spinach, Uncategorized on Sep 30th, 2009
RAW RANCH DRESSING
Makes 3 cups
Ranch is America’s most popular salad dressing, according to the Association for Dressings and Sauces. The bottled version you’ve probably encountered—on an iceberg lettuce salad, perhaps?—was created by the folks at Clorox. Yes, that Clorox. While they obviously hit a nerve in creating a creamy, mild dressing that [...]
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, Salads and Dressings on Jun 2nd, 2009
CITRUS DRESSING
MAKES 2 CUPS
Bring some sunshine into your wintertime salads when oranges are in season, or in summer over greens and fruits. The orange oils in the outermost zest are where the flavors are concentrated—don’t include the white pith, which is bitter.
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 Food, Salads and Dressings on Apr 29th, 2009
Raw Mushroom Salad
RAW MUSHROON SALAD
Makes about 4 cups or 2 servings
Ancient Egyptians considered mushrooms a food for royal palettes—taste this salad and you’ll understand why. Mushroom varieties each offer distinct textures and flavors. My favorite mix for this dish is a combination of crimini and button, but use whatever is fresh and available.
Mary in the Press