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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, 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 Desserts, Food Processor, Gluten Free, Raw Organic Living Food, Uncategorized, Vita Mix on Jun 2nd, 2009
CAROB FUDGE BROWNIES
MAKES 16
Try making a double batch, as these caffeine-free treats are hard to keep on hand.
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.
Makes about 1 cup or 3 servings
This dill sauce is very versatile in that can be used with a zucchini pasta dish, as a dip for cut up vegetables or tossed with cucumbers for a refreshing salad!
Mary in the Press