Half-Baked Pumpkin Pie (Allergy-Free!)

Makes one 9-inch pie Contains no: gluten, dairy, soy, sugar, eggs Even people with food allergies can have pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving! This healthy version uses fresh roasted pumpkin with all the traditional spices, creamed with cashews in a festive no-bake crust. Topped with fresh “whipped” cashew cream. One caveat: it doesn’t hold its shape [...]

Carrot, Parsnip and Cranberry Salad with Tahini-Ginger Sauce

Serves 4-6 A colorful salad for any autumn or holiday spread. Ginger and tahini add depth of flavor to an otherwise simple salad. SAUCE 1/4 cup tahini (sesame butter) 3 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1/2-inch piece peeled fresh ginger, minced 1-3 drops liquid stevia extract or 1 teaspoon honey Pinch salt SALAD 3 [...]

Heirloom Gazpacho with Cumin-Scented Pine Nut Cream

Serves 4-6 Heirloom tomatoes mixed with all the right ingredients make a refreshingly vibrant raw soup for Indian summer. This is a traditional Spanish soup served chilled or room temperature; my addition of creamy pine nut sauce adds body and richness. Cooking Technique: Heirlooms make this soup extra flavorful, but can be expensive. To offset [...]

Massaged Kale with Apple, Pine Nuts and Creamy Tahini Dressing

Serves 2 Soft, creamy kale with a crunch of apple and toasty pine nuts makes a perfect accompaniment to any meal. Tahini adds a touch of ethnic flair. Don’t worry… you don’t need to be a licensed massage therapist to make this fabulous raw salad. Cooking Tip: Eating vegetables raw is one of the best [...]

Green Ginger-Peach-Lemongrass Smoothie

Serves 1-2 This Southeast Asian-inspired smoothie will get you out of the “same-old same-old” smoothie rut. Using sweet spices and roots adds flair and flavor, but also nutrition: Both ginger and lemongrass excel at boosting digestive fire and immunity. Cooking Tip: Although pricey, I recommend a Vita-Mix high-speed blender for making smoothies. My motto is [...]

Zucchini “Spaghetti” with Bolognese Sauce

Serves 4 This easy meat sauce is served over raw zucchini strands rather than spaghetti noodles. You can also make a lasagna out of thinly sliced zucchini or yellow squash. Do anything you want with it, just promise me you won’t put it over pasta (even whole wheat pasta is highly processed and lacking nutrients). [...]

Raw Cauliflower Couscous Tabouli

Serves 6 Traditional Lebanese taste, without the wheat! Add chopped walnuts for a little protein. A cooked version can be made with quinoa to replace traditional bulgar wheat couscous, if desired. Nutrition Tip: Never underestimate the nutritional power of herbs! Adding even a small amount of fresh herbs and spices to any dish can boost [...]

Chocolate Scream (with variations!)

Makes 1 quart For chocolate lovers only, this dairy-free, sugar-free delight has a much lower impact than commercial ice creams (even the dairy-free varieties). Using raw cocoa powder insures you can even take advantage of its famed anti-oxidant properties. 2 cups cashews or macadamia nuts, soaked in water to cover 30 minutes, drained 2 cups [...]

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