“No-Cream” Cream of Asparagus Soup
May 22, 2010 by Alison
Filed under Appetizers and Snacks, Healthy Recipes, Side Dishes, Soups, Stews, Stocks and Broths
Serves 4 Who says a chilled soup can’t be heart-warming? This sweet, seasonal soup uses traditional ingredients with a simple addition of avocado to cream and thicken. Asparagus is a seasonal vegetable, best bought at the peak of the season (spring and late summer) at your local farmers’ market. Cooking Tip: Instead of guessing where [...]
Shrimp Bisque (gluten-free, dairy-free)
March 8, 2010 by Alison
Filed under Appetizers and Snacks, Fish and Seafood Dishes, Healthy Recipes, Soups, Stews, Stocks and Broths
Serves 4 A cold, foggy coastal day… in Colorado! This creamy, warming shellfish soup has hints of paprika and a mild kick of cayenne at the end. Full of chowdery fish flavor, yet is dairy- and gluten-free. Cashew cream is used to thicken – no heavy cream and flour. Cooking Tip: The shells of shellfish [...]
Half-Baked Pumpkin Pie (Allergy-Free!)
November 14, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Desserts, Healthy Recipes, Holiday Foods, Raw Foods
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 [...]
Chocolate Scream (with variations!)
August 2, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Desserts, Healthy Recipes, Raw Foods, Smoothies and Shakes
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 [...]
Vanilla Scream (with variations!)
July 27, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Desserts, Healthy Recipes, Raw Foods, Smoothies and Shakes
Makes 1 quart This is my basic dairy-free ice cream recipe. It’s rich and satisfying… but better yet… YOU decide how much sweetener to use. Experimentation with maple or brown rice syrup is encouraged. I’ve found that a combination of cashews and oat milk make the richest and creamiest dairy-free ice creams without starches, gums [...]
Strawberry Scream
July 27, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Desserts, Healthy Recipes, Raw Foods, Smoothies and Shakes
Makes 1 quart A variation on my basic Vanilla Ice Cream recipe, this fruity frozen cup brings a smile to anyone who loves sweet, fresh berries in the summertime. Of course, any kind of local, fresh and seasonal berry (or a combination) can be used. 2 cups cashews or macadamia nuts, soaked in water to [...]
