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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 Dips, Gluten Free, Raw Food, Sauces on Oct 31st, 2009
CRANBERRY RELISH
Makes 16 servings
Although cranberry sauce is a Thanksgiving staple, few people know what a raw cranberry tastes like. This version, which makes of psyllium powder for its saucy consistency, is more of a relish. It works well as part of a holiday feast, and pairs well with a nut loaf or a [...]
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, Raw Food, Raw Organic Living Food on Oct 29th, 2009
WHIPPED CASHEW CREAM
Makes 3 cups
This topping showcases cashew’s creamy, buttery texture. It’s quite rich, so a little goes a long way, especially if served with a high-fat dessert.
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.
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