Raw Chocolate Fondue and Fruit Dippers

Serves 6-8 Tempering chocolate? Forget it… Just whip up this healthy dessert fondue in a food processor! Raw cocao is an unprocessed form of chocolate that boasts high levels of anti-oxidants and minerals. It is unheated cocoa that hasn’t gone through the trails and tribulations of processed bars and confections. Find raw cacao nibs and [...]

Grain-Free Raw “Stir-Fry” with Parsnip Rice

Serves 4 Get a stir-fried taste without the “fry”. This mock Asian raw stir-fry replaces rice with pulsed parsnips. The addition of tahini and a little extra honey help to balance any bitter, raw flavors. Nutrition Tip: Massaging fibrous or hearty vegetables breaks them down and “wilts” them slightly without cooking. This saves precious nutrients [...]

Politically Incorrect Nutrition: Meats, Fats and Raw Foods

This week, I’d like to introduce two of my favorite cookbooks that are always within arm’s reach. These books support the diet piece to my 7 Core Principles to Lasting Health, my natural  “healthstyle” that supports optimal wellness. The diet includes foods that are right for your individual body, which may include local meats, good [...]

Raw Jicama Salad with Curried Macadamia Dressing

Serves 4 Warming curry spices counter the clean crispness of jicama in this simple, flavorful, all-season salad. The sweet, tropical taste of macadamia nuts and coconut water bring it all together. Served with an edible green sprout garnish. Cooking Tip: Jicama (HIH-kuh-ma) is a sweet, watery root native to Mexico. Its crisp, refreshing taste is  [...]

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 [...]

Raw Pad Thai

Serves 4 Fresh young coconut meat replaces conventional rice noodles in this sweet and spicy Thai dish. Don’t be frightened just cause you’ve never opened a coconut — It’s easier than you think and the directions are listed in step-by-step format below. SAUCE 1-inch-piece fresh ginger, peeled 4 pitted dates, soaked for 10 minutes if [...]

Fresh Fennel and Baby Spinach Salad with Honey-Miso Vinaigrette

Yield: 6 servings VINAIGRETTE 1 tablespoon blond (light) miso 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2-inch piece ginger, peeled and minced 1 shallot, finely diced 2 teaspoons honey 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 tablespoon water 2 tablespoons olive oil Splash tamari SALAD 1 fennel bulb, sliced 4 scallions, white and tender green [...]

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