It has been our experience that the
greatest obstacle for most people when first approaching this diet is
simply not knowing what to eat. But you'll find
that there is no end to the variety of delicious taste combinations
and living foods available. As you first transition away from cooked
food don't worry about creating the perfect meal plan, just eat as much
as you crave as long as it is raw. Eventually your palette will become
more discerning and your body will know what it needs.
Here are some of our favorite quick and easy recipes that can get you
started on the raw food path. Also see the links below for our products
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Sweet
dishes
Carob Treat
2 cups avocado
2 cups dates
1/2 cup carob powder
3 Tbsp. Agave nectar or honey(optional)
Water, as needed for consistency
Blend all ingredients in a food processor or heavy-duty blender. You
may also use a food processor. Add the avocado first, then the dates,
then the rest of the ingredients. Use water, if needed, to reach desired
consistency.
Lemon Pudding
2 cups avocado, mashed
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 lemon whole, without seeds
2 cups pitted dates
2 Tbsp Agave nectar or honey (optional)
Peel lemons with a knife. Cut them in half and slice. Remove seeds as
you encounter them. Blend the lemon flesh with the mashed avocado, dates,
and lemon juice. If desired, add some Agave nectar or honey.
Cashew Pudding
1 cup cashews (soaked for about an hour)
3/4 cup orange juice
1 cup dates or figs
Blend all ingredients, or put into a food processor. Add some additional
orange juice if necessary. Consistency should be creamy.
Nut & Honey Smoothie
1 Banana (pre-frozen without skin)
Handful of frozen blueberries
2 Tbsp Raw almond or cashew butter
1 tspn Agave nectar or Honey
Use just enough water or nut milk in order to blend until the consistency
is thick and creamy
Caramel Cream
1 1/2 c walnuts (soaked overnight)
About 8 unsulphered dried-apricots (soaked)
Cinnamon and or Nutmeg to taste
Just enough water to blend
Great poured over a fruit salad!
Fudge (Borrowed from "Sunfood Cuisine"
by Frederic Patenaude)
1 cup soaked cashews
1/2 cup pitted dates
1/2 cup soaked raisins
2 Tbs. carob powder
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup ground flax seeds
1/2 cup walnut pieces
Blend soaked cashews, dates, raisins, carob powder, and water together
in food processor or heavy-duty blender. Pour into a bowl. Pour in the
pre-ground flax seeds (you will have to grind more than a 1/2 cup at
a time unless you have a coffee grinder). Stir flax in with the “chocolate”
mixture along with the walnut pieces. Spread in a rectangular tin, then
freeze for a few hours. Cut in rectangles, then serve!
Savory
dishes
Raw Hummus
1 1/4 cup Sunflower seeds (soaked overnight)
3/4 cup walnuts or almonds (soaked overnight)
2 Tbsp. of Raw Tahini
About 10 pitted black Olives OR 5 Sun-dried tomatoes
Small handful of fresh parsley
1 clove Garlic OR 2 pieces Scallion
1 Tbsp Cumin powder
Squeeze juice of 1/2 a Lemon
Cilantro Flakes (optional)
Blend together, adding a little water as needed
Sun-dried tapenade
1 cup soaked sun-dried tomatoes
about 12 green olives
2 Tbsp. olive oil
Blend (use a little water if needed to blend)
Add a few Tblsps. raw sunflower seeds and blend
quickly again to add a crunchy quality.
Raw Marinara (Borrowed
from "Living on Live Food" by Alissa Cohen)
2 1/2 c Tomatoes
12 Sun-dried tomatoes, soaked
1/4 cup Olive oil
4 cloves garlic
3 Dates, pitted and soaked
2 Tbspn Parsley
1/8 tsp Cayenne pepper
1 tsp salt
Blend until Smooth
NY Patties (Borrowed
from "Living Cuisine" by Renee Underkoffler)
1 c sunflower seeds soaked
1 c pumpkin seeds soaked
2 cups chopped broccoli
1 c chopped red onion
1 clove garlic
1 cup parsley
1 1/2 Tbspn oregano
1 1/2 Tbsp fennel seeds
2 tsp pepper
1/4 c lemon juice
2 Tbsp olive oil
1-2 tsp salt
Blend in food processor and form into small patties
Dehydrate at 108 for 12-20 hrs
