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Red Cabbage Tacos

Oh my goodness! One of the reasons we love raw foods so much is the colors! So bright! So bold! So full of life and energy! So I am sure you can see from the picture above why we were so excited about this recipe. It’s so beautiful! And amazingly delicious too so we think you should give it a try.

This recipe comes from a blog called The Kitchen Dispensary. Here’s what the author had to say:

Red cabbage is one of my favourite leaves to use as a wrap. It looks amazing, it’s crunchy and you can fit a lot into one leaf. It’s really one of the things we raw foodies use as a bread substitute. The ingredients below are pretty much what I had in the fridge today. You could just as easily use things like cucumbers, tomatoes, sprouts or leftover salad. Whatever takes your fancy.

Red Cabbage Tacos

Makes 5

Ingredients

5 smallish red cabbage leaves

2 medium sized carrots

1/4 avocado

1-2 tsp lemon juice

about 8 stalks of fresh chives

Greens of your choice  (I used a mix of spinach, chard and lettuces)

Dulse flakes (Karengo Seaweed) for saltiness

Preparation

Finely grate the carrot. If you have a fine grater like one usually used for parmesean you will get more juicy flavour from the carrot.

Mash in the avocado, lemon juice and finely chopped chives. Add a little himalayan or sea salt if you wish.

Take a red cabbage leaf and fill with a few green leaves of your choice and top with some of the carrot avocado mixture.

Top with some dulse (karengo) and a few chopped chives.

Breakfast Recipe: Raw Muesli

If you think that fresh fruit for breakfast might be a bit too light for you, or if you feel especially hungry one day, this raw food recipe is guaranteed to fill you up and it tastes delicious.

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 banana, sliced into rings
• 1 apple, cubed
• ½ handful brazil nuts, sliced into small pieces
• 1 handful almonds or other type of nuts, whole or sliced
• 1 handful dates, fresh or dried, chopped into small pieces
• 1 handful of raisins (presoaked)
• 1 handful of prunes
• 1 handful of goji berries
• 1 handful of coconut chips
• Almond milk (How to make almond milk?)

Equipment:

All you need is a bowl and spoon for mixing!

Preparation:

1. Prepare all ingredients as above
2. Mix all ingredients well
3. Pour on milk
4. Top with prunes/strawberries/blueberries and coconut chips

Enjoy!

This recipe was provided by Marat, who resides in Leeds, UK. Marat is the raw enthusiast behind the website RawPublic, where he features daily raw food recipes and tips for a healthier lifestyle. Marat’s favorite thing about about raw foods is eating 100% raw; he says he is full of energy and passion for life!

Raw Chocolate Recipe Round Up!

Serve up something sweet, smooth and delicious for your love this Valentine’s Day. We’ve searched around for the most magnificent recipes for you to try. Treat yourself or treat the ones you love! Either way they are sure to go over well. Enjoy some delicious raw chocolate!

Raw Chocolate Cake

Let’s eat cake! While we’re at it, let’s make it healthy but still taste fabulous! This is a recipe you must try. You’ll find all the ingredients and directions here: Raw Chocolate Cake.

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Real Chocolate Ice Cream

Karen Knowler just perfected her raw chocolate ice cream just in time for the holiday weekend. The ingredients list is simple and the taste is magnificent. Check out the full recipe here: Real Chocolate Ice Cream.

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Super Easy Raw Chocolate Recipe

This looks so delicious! Super easy creation to make, then place in your fridge for a couple hours for it to set. Check out the full recipe here: Super Easy Raw Chocolate Recipe.

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Raw Vegan Chocolate Brownies

Raw Vegan Chocolate Brownie Balls – Sinfully Delicious! Mmmmmm. Yes they are THAT good! Tiffany, over at Nature Moms Bog, has a fabulous recipe for you. Check it out here: Raw Vegan Chocolate Brownies.

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Raw Chocolate Mousse

So smooth and creamy and delicious, and good for you too! Check out the full recipe here: Raw Chocolate Mousse.

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Raw Chocolate Truffles

This recipe for Raw Chocolate Truffles really lets you get creative with how you garnish them (see the picture below). Check out the full recipe here: Raw Chocolate Truffles.

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Double Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake

Kristen (from Kristen’s Raw) has a super amazing recipe for a raw cheesecake. Check out the full recipe here: Double Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake.

Black Eyed Salad

Not all salads start out with Romaine lettuce or baby cabbage! Why not try a salad that offers a different mix of ingredients and a bold flavor? We promise you, this salad is as delicious as it is colorful. And not only that, but it is super easy to make!

Preparation time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

• black-eye beans (soaked overnight in cold water)
• sliced carrot
• beansprouts
• sliced red pepper
• sliced cabbage
• 1 teaspoon of cold pressed hemp oil
• 1 teaspoon of sea salt
• 1 teaspoon of lemon juice

Equipment:

All you need is a mixing bowl!

Preparation:

Mix all the vegetables together in a bowl. Then, add in the sea salt, lemon juice and season with the hemp oil. That’s it!

Enjoy!

This recipe was provided by Marat, who resides in Leeds, UK. Marat is the raw enthusiast behind the website RawPublic, where he features daily raw food recipes and tips for a healthier lifestyle. Marat’s favorite thing about about raw foods is eating 100% raw; he says he is full of energy and passion for life!

Raw Banana Split

Want a deliciously different dessert? Something that is fun for you to eat but also an excellent recipe for when you have friends and family over? Let’s take your raw dessert experience to the next level. Try this Raw Banana Split and after one bite, your tastebuds will be begging for more.

Ingredients:

• 1 Banana (fresh or frozen)
• ½ C Organic Frozen Cherries
• 2 T Coconut Crème
• 1 T Chia Seeds
• 1 T Honey/Agave Nectar
• ½ T Vanilla Powder
• 1 T Sundried Coconut
• 1 T Wild Jungle Peanuts or Mac Nuts
• 1 T Bee Pollen (optional depending on your dietary choices)

Equipment:
High-powered blender

Directions:
1. Slice banana in half long ways and place open on a plate.

2. In a high-powered blender, blend the cherries, Vanilla Coconut Crème, chia seeds, honey and vanilla powder.  Pour over banana.

3. Top with sundried coconut, chopped nuts and bee pollen.

This is a fast and easy desert that is a big hit with kids and unexpected company.  And it is great comfort food when you have a craving for something sweet.

Source: Vivapura’s Easy Recipes that include Superfoods

2 Delicious Potluck Salads

Angeline from Singapore sent over these fabulous potluck salad recipes and wanted us to share them with you. We think they are full of color and texture, making them magically delicious.

potluck salad n° 1

• 3 oz mixed leaves (mine were organic mixed baby greens from earthbound farm but any mix would do)
• 1 grapefruit
• 1 kiwi
• blueberries
• walnuts
• almonds

1. Simply layer leaves with chunks of grapefruit & diced kiwi.

2. The final top layer had scattered blueberries, walnuts and almonds. some grapes would greatly improve this mix, as grapes are definitely sweet, whereas grapefruits, kiwis & blueberries may not necessarily be. cherries, if they are in season, would also be great, especially white cherries.

Angeline says she personally doesn’t use salad dressing, only the occasional dash of balsamic vinegar if the salad is very plain (like a single leaf + a single fruit & no nuts).

Winter Holiday Raw Recipe Round Up!

Spread some holiday cheer and stay healthy with these amazing raw holiday recipes. We know that it can be a challenge sometimes to stay on track when you’re tempted by ginger bread men, candy canes, and sweets galore! Not to mention multiple holiday parties between friends, family and work. Serve up a couple of these healthy recipes instead and be holistically sound this holiday season!

Karen’s Christmas Punch:
Instead of serving juice from concentrate or something you buy in a store, make this delicious raw punch from Karen Knowler instead (note: juicer required). See the full recipe here.

Carob Bark:
You always see Peppermint Bark around the holidays. What’s really in that kind of treat? Try making this carob bark instead, where you use raw ingredients, all items you can pronounce. WOW your friends and family when they find out its all natural. Check out the full recipe here.

Sun Dried Tomato Pumpkin Seed Pesto:
Mmmm mmm good! Try out this delicious appetizer at your holiday party or serve to your guests as they are waiting for dinner. Check out the full recipe here.

Egg-less Nog:
Do you crave egg-nog during the holiday season but it’s not exactly part of your current diet plan? This recipe will be sure to satisfy your tastebuds (note: rum extract optional). Check out the full recipe here.

Shaved Fennel Salad with Blood Oranges, Pomegranate and Pinenuts:
The colors featured in this recipe are sure to get you in the holiday spirit. A classic winter salad to begin with, this dish is made both texturally and visually intriguing  by the sweet and sexy addition of pomegranate seeds. Check out the full recipe here.

Raw Pumpkin Pie:
You will find this dessert comparable if not better than traditional pumpkin pie. And the best part is, it’s totally raw and good for you too! Click here to view the full recipe.

Raw Gingerbread Men:
FINALLY! Last but certainly not least, now you can have your ginger bread men (or women) in the raw. Take a look at this recipe and note that while it is an option, you don’t have to use a dehydrator! Check it out here.

Red Pepper & Hemp Soup

Mmmmmmm mmmmmm good! Here’s a soup recipe that is sure to excite your tastebuds. And it’s very easy to make.

Why are raw soups so great? Well, for one thing, they’re chock full of enzymes, nutrients, and fiber, but their blended texture makes them highly digestible. This means they’re great for anyone who suffers from impaired digestion, or simply for any occasion when you need to give your digestive system a little TLC (illness; pre- or post-workout; when you’re rundown). They’re also quick and easy: raw soups don’t require making a perfect roux, waiting for vegetables to soften, or spending hours watching a pot simmer. And for most of us, soups evoke sweet childhood memories of simplicity and comfort.

If the thought of eating soups cold upsets you, don’t be deterred: it’s perfectly OK to heat them gently over a very low flame until they’re room temperature. If you’re not strictly raw and don’t care to be, go ahead and warm them up as much as you’d like! This soup is sweet, creamy, and a little nutty tasting, but what really makes it shine is the kick from lemon juice and turmeric. It’s quick, nourishing, and—for those of you who are hung up on that whole protein thing—rich in protein, too. Enjoy it!

Ingredients:

• 2 extra large (or 3 regular) red peppers, seeded and roughly chopped
• ½ cup hemp seeds
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 tbsps lemon juice
• ½ tsp curry powder
• ¼ tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp Braggs liquid aminos
• Black pepper to taste
• 2/3 cup water (or to taste – this will depend on how thick or thin you like your soup)

Equipment:

• Blender

Directions:

Place all ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. You may want to begin with ½ cup water and adjust based on texture as you go along! And that’s it! This is a one-step soup. If you want, you can add garlic or onion to mix it up a bit to taste.

Of course, soup is lonely without a giant salad by its side:

Spinach, radicchio, broccoli. All together now:

This recipe was submitted by Gena Hamshaw is a nutritional counselor with an emphasis on raw foods, digestive health, and detoxification. Based in Manhattan, she works with men and women around the country to find lasting means towards better health. She is also the author of the popular blog, Choosing Raw, where she shares recipes, tips, and musings on the raw lifestyle. Among her favorite recipes is the uber-simple raw banana soft-serve, which can be found here: http://www.choosingraw.com/this-post-will-change-your-life/.

If you have a fabulous raw food recipe, visit our submissions page for how to submit it to our site.

Raw Thanksgiving Recipe Round Up

Stay on track with your raw food lifestyle through the holiday season! First stop, Thanksgiving (or as many of us veggie-friendly folk call it….Thanksliving). We’ve searched all over to bring you the best raw food Thanksgiving recipes. The key to surviving Thanksgiving is proper planning and preparation! You should decide now what will be on your menu. Even if your meal will not be completely raw (to accommodate your guests), you can always include a couple of raw side dishes (your guests don’t even know their raw, but they’ll certainly know how delicious they are)! Check out the recipes below and let us know what you think. Happy Thanksgiving!

Gobble Gobble! It’s the Raw Veggie Turkey!
Oh my goodness we love this little turkey! What a great party tray to put out for guests! YAY! Check out this recipe and other great tips on The Happy Raw Kitchen blog.

Raw Thanksgiving Plate
We found this full course raw Thanksgiving meal on Angelic Monkey. Make the whole meal or pick and choice what you want to make. Either way you are sure to dazzle your guests. Totally try the raw cranberry sauce. It’s AMAZING!

Mock Turkey Loaf
We were in search of the ultimate main dish that wouldn’t require a dehydrator when we stumbled upon this recipe for a Raw Vegan Mock Turkey Loaf. View the full recipe with pictures here. Note that the cranberry topping calls for honey or a sweetener of your choice (agave, etc).

Fresh Cranberry Salsa
Maybe instead of serving cranberry sauce you want to try something different? How about cranberry salsa! Give this recipe a try. Perfect as an appetizer or a dish to put out while your guests are waiting for dinner. We found this recipe on Rah Cha Chow. Delicious!

Raw Cauliflower “Mashed Potatoes”
We found this recipe for raw vegan cauliflower “mashed potatoes” on Eat Raw Vegan. Swap out those traditional mashed potatoes for something more fun and different.

Raw Pumpkin Pie
Did you save room for dessert? We hope so! We found this amazing raw pumpkin pie recipe on Raw Republic and we think you’ll love it. Sooo delicious and very simple to make. Dig in!

Sweet Potato Casserole
And definitely save room for some sweet potatoes, raw style! This yummy recipe is sure to please your tastebuds. We found this recipe on a blog called In The Raw. Check out the site for a couple other good recipes too!

Do you have any recipes you want to share? Leave them in the comment area for all to see! Thank you!

Rawmazing Gazpacho Soup

If you have no idea what a raw food recipe would look like or just want something easy and yummy to try, here is one to get started. It’s traditional Spanish Gazpacho, which is a wonderful cold soup full of fresh Mediterranean vegetables. You can enjoy it room temperature or chilled.

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

• 5 ripe tomatoes
• 1/2 cucumber, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper
• 2 cloves garlic
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup of filtered water
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley
• 1 avocado, diced (optional)
• 1 tablespoon of sea salt (True sea salt benefits)

Equipment:

All you need is a blender!

Preparation:

Blend together all ingredients except parsley and avocado until smooth (about 30 seconds). Gently stir in avocado, parsley and slice of lemon.
If possible, chill for at least two hours to let the flavors mingle. Serve chilled or room temperature.

Enjoy!

This recipe was provided by Marat, who resides in Leeds, UK. Marat is the raw enthusiast behind the website RawPublic, where he features daily raw food recipes and tips for a healthier lifestyle. Marat’s favorite thing about about raw foods is eating 100% raw; he says he is full of energy and passion for life!