The deep purple hue and nutty texture of black rice (Lotus Foods' Forbidden Rice) make it one of...
In the spirit of Cafe Gratitude and Elaina Love’s Pure Joy Planet, here are some of my favorite feel-good eats. Plant-based, vegan, and some raw.
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Chocolate Granola
Once you find a granola recipe you like, you can adapt it in many ways. When I was developing this...
Cocoa Pecan Truffles
A delicious and nutritious treat for everyday and holidays. Keep a few in the fridge and freeze...
Berry Crisp Granola
I made this granola for my son who is going through some GI issues and needs to follow a low...
Cashew Bars
Made with raw cashews, cacao butter (Navitas Organics now sells convenient wafers), and sweetened...
Pumpkin Seed Pesto
This pesto is made from pumpkin seeds, the green ones known as "pepitas" which come from hulless...
Fig and Prosciutto Salad with Honey Vinaigrette
When you see the figs, buy the figs. The luscious green ones are my favorite, but the purple ones...
Sheet Pan Polenta Tomato Tart
This recipe is a hybrid of my polenta appetizer squares and the polenta tomato tart I adapted from...
Vegan Caesar Dressing
Urban Remedy had me addicted to their Vegan Caesar for awhile, but then I got tired of buying...
Vietnamese Rice Noodle Salad
Nuoc Cham, a Vietnamese dipping sauce made with fish sauce and lime juice, makes a great dressing...
Four Dressings for Happy Salads (featuring Cashew Tamari Dressing)
Whether you grow them in your garden, support a local farm through their CSA box, or pick up...
Avocado Ranch
I made this dressing to go with Bison Taco Salad, and had some extra so the next day I tried it on...
Egg Salad
A text with a friend yesterday reminded me to post some of my "just stir it together" favorites,...
Mint Chip Smoothie
Here's a green smoothie to add to your line-up, something I adapted from Urban Remedy. Mint and...
Raw Kale Salad with Quinoa
This salad has been a favorite of mine since before I moved to Montana, over a dozen years ago. I...
Spring Rolls
These Vietnamese style spring rolls make for a cool and refreshing dinner. Set up all the...
White Chocolate Strawberry Cashew Bars
I've been experimenting with cacao butter recently, and after making the SunButter Bars, I wanted...
SunButter Bars (Urban Remedy Knockoff)
When you live a thousand miles from an Urban Remedy shop and are addicted to their products, you...
Mocha Maca Budino with Silken Tofu
Dense and chocolatey, yet lighter than a full-dairy budino or pot de crème and way easier to make!...
Strawberry Cashew Cream
Raw food chefs use cashews to make everything from "cheese" to "cheesecake". Being somewhat of a...
Almond Milk
Store-bought brands are getting better and better, but no almond milk will taste as good, or foam...
Wild Rice Salad with Kale and Cranberries
Make yourself this sweet and savory rice salad for dinner tonight and you'll get a bonus—delicious...
Juices, Including Morning Green from Nourish Kitchen Table NYC
This morning, I poured a glass of juice. The colors were vibrant and beautiful and practically...
Watermelon and Jicama Salad
Watermelon and jicama are refreshing on their own, but combined you've got a salad. And once...
Grated Carrot Salad
The next time you need to bring something to a summer BBQ, make this grated carrot salad. It's...
Spicy Purple Slaw
You're on your way to making a slaw when you thinly slice any sturdy vegetable. For dressing, you...
Nepenthe’s Bean Salad with Fresh Herbs and Vinaigrette
"Taste your ingredients" is something I always say when I'm teaching a class, and it is especially...
Cocoa Buckwheat Granola
Chocolate for breakfast? Sure! Maximize nutrition with this cocoa buckwheat granola, adapted from...
French Vinaigrette
This classic vinaigrette enhances your fresh garden greens and beautiful farmer's market produce...
Cashew Cream
Naturally sweet, creamy goodness made from ... cashews? Believe it. One of the best takeaways...
Chia Seed Pudding
Stir a few tablespoons of chia seeds into unsweetened almond milk, wait a bit, and you have...
House Granola
There are many types of granola, but this is my go-to recipe. The honey is key for making clusters...
Bean Salad
As much as I like to cook, sometimes it is fun and satisfying to open a couple cans and call it a...
Popcorn
Popcorn made in a pan on the stove is delicious drizzled with butter, of course, but do try it...
Co-Co Truffles
Que Se Raw Se Raw, a local raw food takeout place, is on vacation through the end of this month. I...
