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Posted in Cheese, Dips, Gluten Free, Raw Food, Raw Organic Living Food, Raw Pantry, Sauces, Snacks, Uncategorized on Feb 1st, 2010
Sun-Mac Spread
Serves 4
I decided to feature this cheesy recipe on NBC’s South Florida TODAY SHOW to show how a dish that’s simple to prepare can also be very versatile. Place in a small bowl and it’s a dip for fresh vegetables; stuff it into poblano peppers or dollop it on top of raw crackers [...]
Posted in Dehydrator, Entrees, Gluten Free, Snacks on Oct 1st, 2009
VEGGIE NUGGETS
Makes 60 nuggets or 10 patties or 20 veggie 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 [...]
Posted in Blender, Dehydrator, Dips, Food Processor, Gluten Free, Sauces, Snacks, Uncategorized on Oct 1st, 2009
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, [...]
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 Gluten Free, Snacks on Sep 2nd, 2009
BITE-SIZE GRAPESICLES
Want something simple? This is a super-easy way to use a change in temperature and texture to transform a kid-friendly fruit into a special treat.
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 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
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CORN SALSA
SERVES 4
As in homes across America, salsa has become a staple condiment in my kitchen. Luckily, corn is in season at the same time as tomatoes, and they pair well in terms of contrasting color, taste, and texture.
Posted in Dehydrator, Snacks on Aug 3rd, 2009
CORN TORTILLA CHIPS
MAKES 2½ TRAYS, OR 80 CHIPS
My friend Becky inspired me to create a raw corn chip that rivals the bagged ones. These have the crisp texture and savory flavor that make tortilla chips ubiquitous, but with heart-healthy flaxseed instead of deep-fried oil. Serve these with any raw dip, such as Corn Salsa or [...]
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