Main Dishes

Pesto and other Basil Tricks

August 27, 2010
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Walnut Basil Pesto “Cream” Sauce with Veggies Traditional pesto is made from basil, pine nuts, olive oil, garlic and Parmesan cheese. We can still use the basil, olive oil and garlic, but since pine nuts have become insanely expensive lately, and Parmesan cheese doesn’t fit the bill for a raw food recipe, I decided to [...]

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Basil and Raw Food, Expanded

August 25, 2010
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As promised from yesterday, here is another great raw food recipe for you! (Note..we haven’t done the pesto, yet). This is a very quick and delicious way to use the Basil Walnut-Cashew spread from yesterday and turn it into a refreshing, satisfying dinner tonight! A little additional  Basil Oil, and some filtered water thins the [...]

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Marinated Kale Salad

August 17, 2010
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After writing yesterday’s post on the amazing nutritional benefits of kale, I woke up this morning possessed with the thought of creating a new raw food recipe for a marinated kale salad. I love avocados and since tomatoes are in full season here, they had to be incorporated. For color and another burst of powerhouse [...]

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Whats for Dinner?

August 9, 2010
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Looking for a great raw food dinner menu that is perfect for a summer evening?  Corn and zucchini,  plentiful and extremely compatible, are abundant right now. With  just a little prep time,  you can serve your family or friends this delicious dinner…100% raw food! Starting your prep early in the day, a few simple steps, [...]

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Basil Zucchini Wraps

July 19, 2010
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I love wraps. They are a quick, easy way to throw together a tasty, healthy lunch or dinner. These wraps have a zucchini-basil base with a little coconut thrown in. Black sesame seeds add a little color and nutrients. For the filling, a quick dice of some veggies combined with spinach cream is perfect. These [...]

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Raw Food “BLT’s”

June 28, 2010
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I used to love it when my mom made BLT’s for dinner. My mom was quite the cook and dinner was usually a fully cooked, pretty elaborate meal. Having a sandwich for dinner was not the norm and signified a more relaxed dinner. I have been wanting to make a raw BLT for quite some [...]

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Zucchini Corn Cakes with Cilantro “Cream”

June 2, 2010
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As the summer begins, eating a raw food diet gets easier. Fresh produce is starting to appear and inspiration abounds. I found some beautiful looking sweet corn at the market yesterday. Creating a raw food recipe for zucchini corn cakes has been on my mind for quite a while so I bought the corn and [...]

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Stuffed Avocados with Chipotle Mayo

May 25, 2010
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We had record breaking heat in Minneapolis yesterday. 95 degrees and humid. But I hear it snowed in Salt Lake City? I know there are a lot of you that love the heat, but for this Minnesotan, it was almost unbearable, especially at this time of year. When it heats up, I have no desire [...]

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Burgers the Raw Food Way!

May 2, 2010
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I have been wanting to make a raw food burger for quite a while now. Finding a great deal on portobello mushrooms was just the dose of inspiration that I needed to put this recipe together. Filled with veggies, seeds and nuts, and hearty savory seasoning, these mushroom burgers completely hit the spot. A little [...]

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Sun Dried Tomato Spread Two!

April 1, 2010
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As promised on Tuesday, here is part two of the Sun Dried Tomato Spread Recipe! I am all about quick and easy raw food recipes, and it doesn’t get any quicker and easier than this. By simply taking a half of a cup of the spread recipe posted Tuesday, adding a little water and a [...]

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