I love recipes that make a small batch of yumminess. These dreamy vegan* muffins are belly-filling ..read more

Raw Pumpkin Pie Balls Ingredients: 1 cup raw pecans 1 cup raw almonds 10 medjool dates 3 Tablespoons raw pepitas (also known as pumpkin seeds) ½ cup pumpkin (fresh or canned) 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon, ground * ½ teaspoon nutmeg, ground * ¼ teaspoon ginger, ground * ¼ teaspoon cloves, ground * Instructions: In the food processor, pulse almonds, pecans, pepitas and spices together until it forms a fine meal.  Add the dates and continue to pulse with the nuts until well mixed. Add in the pumpkin and pulse until a dough starts to form as a ball in the food processor.   Roll  the dough into balls b ..read more

ALMOST RAW RECIPE:  Tortilla Lime SoupI’ve never been a big fan of soup. But, in the past I found that a nicely prepared Chicken Tortilla Soup was crave-worthy.  Then again, once I moved to a ‘whole-food, plant-based’ lifestyle, I gave up eating my favorite soup.  So when I accidentally happened upon this recipe from Dr. Steven Gundry’s book “The Plant Paradox Cookbook” all of that changed. The big healthy dose of L-I-M-E juice in this recipe makes this soup truly magnificent. You can choose to keep the soup vegan (and by adding the optional avocado and cilantro), or you may choose to add so ..read more

rawfoodbetsy: Raw Chipotle Sauce If you love sauce, then you’re gonna fall crazy-in-love with this Raw Chipotle Sauce. Seriously!!!!! Since making it I’ve put it on my salads, in my burritos and tacos, gobs on my veggie burger, and I have even slathered it over steamed veggies and rice.  I’m telling you, there ain’t nothing this sauce can’t be paired with….except maybe your morning Smoothie.  ingredients: ¾ cup cashews, soaked for 1 hour in hot filtered water, then drained ½ cup unsweetened nut milk (I used homemade almond milk) 2 Tablespoons lemon juice ¼ teaspoon sea salt 2 teaspoons mapl ..read more

GUNDRY’S GREEN SMOOTHIEMy new favorite smoothie of late - from Dr. Steven Gundry’s book “Plant Paradox”, which is a fascinating read.  Just throw all the ingredients into your Vita-Mix blender and enjoy!Ingredients:1 cup romaine lettuce 1 cup baby spinach1 - 3 mint leaf sprigs, with stem½ avocadoJuice of 1 lemon1 individual pack of Stevia½ cup ice cubes1 cup filtered waterInstructions:Place all of the ingredients in a Vita-Mix blender and blend until smooth. You can add more ice cubes or water to create the smoothie consistency you like.Looking for more delicious raw food recipes ..read more

Peanut Butter Cacao Nib Cookie BarsI needed a packable cookie bar F-A-S-T.  Something which would satisfy my husband’s sweet tooth and provide him energy and whole-food nutrition.  These easy-to-make Peanut Butter Cacao Nib Cookie Bars are just that. Even newbies can feel like a pro in the kitchen making these cookie bars because all you need is a food processor – and there’s no baking needed.Ingredients:1 cup shredded coconut1 cup Hazelnuts1 cup Medjool dates, pitted and soaked4 Tablespoons extra virgin coconut oil, melted¼ teaspoon vanilla bean powder (you can substitute vanilla extract)2 ..read more

Creamy Avocado DressingCreamy Avocado DressingThis recipe for Creamy Avocado Dressing is just about as easy as making your morning bowl of oatmeal with almond milk. Only five ingredients: avocado, cucumber, olive oil, honey and vinegar. Like you, I greatly prefer homemade salad dressings over bottled, but many people are clueless about how super easy it is to create salad dressings in their own kitchen. I’m hoping this recipe changes that for you.  You’re gonna love this dressing on your fresh green salad tonight. Ingredients:1 avocado, peeled and pitted½ cucumber (about 1 ½ cups)1/3 cup ext ..read more

Caesar salads are wonderful - but unless it is “veganized” it’s off limits for this whole-food ..read more

Maple MuffinsIt’s FINALLY raining here on the Central Coast (California) today and for the next couple of days.  That means instead of playing pickleball at the tennis courts, I’m in the kitchen doing some serious vegan baking.  The vegan cornbread is still in the oven, but these Maple Muffins just came out.  And they smell wonderful! They’re kissed with the maple syrup and sweet potato puree. This muffin recipe is from “The Happy Herbivore” book by Lindsay S. Nixon which has over 175 delicious fat-free and low-fat vegan recipes.Ingredients:1 ½ cup whole wheat pastry flour2 teaspoons baking ..read more

Banana Hemp Cacao Nut Butter Spread ..read more