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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 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 [...]
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 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 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 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 [...]
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 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.
Posted in Baked Goods on Mar 31st, 2009
FLAT ONION BREAD
Makes 18 slices
Nutritious and delicious! Easy to make but hard to keep around. Enjoy this for sandwiches or Chef Mary B’s Sunshine Burger; or cut into smaller sizes for soups and dips.
Posted in Dehydrator, Entrees on Mar 31st, 2009
CHEF MARY B’S SUNSHINE BURGER
Makes 12 burgers
Here’s a solution to the perennial dilemma of what to do with all that leftover vegetable pulp after enthusiastic juicing. These freeze well after they’re dehydrated, so make the whole batch and keep your own quickie burgers on hand.
Mary in the Press