Lovin’ Goodies by Chef Mary B

Miami Winter Lemonade
Serves 4
I created this recipe for my appearance on NBC South Florida TODAY SHOW in February, when Florida citrus is in season. A lot of people are curious about green drinks, but don’t want to invest in a pricey juicer right away. This one uses a blender instead, which more people already [...]

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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 [...]

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ALMOND CREAM
Makes 2 ¼ cups

Raw nut milks and creams give blended drinks such as Holiday Nog, cereals, and even hot beverages a rich dimension. Almonds are a great base, but you can also experiment with other raw nuts, such as Brazil nuts or macadamias. To extend the beverage, just add more water. Soaking [...]

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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, [...]

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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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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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.

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Been a fun week working with kids in the test kitchen. I’m putting the finishing touches on the September enewsletter, which focuses on healthy kids. Of course most kids care a lot more about what looks and tastes good, without worrying about any potential health complications.
Anyway, I had a burger that grown-ups love…but it was [...]

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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.

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