Romaine Salad with Grapefruit and Poppyseed Dressing
July 30, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Healthy Recipes, Raw Foods, Salads and Salad Dressings
Yield: 4-6 servings Dressing 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup 2 tablespoons white wine or champagne vinegar 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 shallot, minced 1/4 cup walnut or grapeseed oil 1 teaspoon poppyseeds Salad 1 head romaine leaves, washed and chopped 1 red grapefruit, chopped 1/2 avocado, sliced 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts Blend all of the [...]
Garlicky Apple-Walnut Dressing
July 30, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Healthy Recipes, Raw Foods, Salads and Salad Dressings, Sauces
Yield: about 1 cup This simple, easy dressing whips up in minutes and can be used over salads or meats, or can be kept at a thicker consistency for use as a dip for fruits, veggies or meat satays. 3/4 cup walnuts, raw or toasted 2 cloves garlic, whole 1/2 apple, cored and rough chopped [...]
Galaxy Shake
July 27, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Appetizers and Snacks, Breakfast/Brunch, Desserts, Healthy Recipes, Raw Foods, Smoothies and Shakes
Serves 1 adult or 2 kids This high energy, high protein smoothie keeps ‘em going for the long haul. Great for breakfasts, afterschool snacks or a pre-game power boost. Rich carob, almond butter and a splash of mint will get them on their way! 1 cup whole milk, soy milk or nut milk 1/2 cup [...]
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 [...]
Raw Sprouted Zucchini-Raisin Bread
July 27, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Appetizers and Snacks, Breads and Baked Goods, Breakfast/Brunch, Grains and Legumes, Healthy Recipes, Holiday Foods, Raw Foods, Side Dishes, Vegetarian/Vegan Dishes
Makes 4 small loaves Making your own raw, dehydrated bread is easy, and doesn’t take much time on your part. Grains, on the other hand, need about 2 days for soaking and sprouting (instructions below) and dehydration can take up to 12 hours. Plan two days ahead, and utilize overnight soaking, sprouting and dehydrating. If [...]
Pineapple-Date Ambrosia
July 26, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Desserts, Ethnic Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Raw Foods, Salads and Salad Dressings, Side Dishes
FROM ANTIINFLAMM (NS) Serves 6-8 Anti-Inflammatory Foods: Pineapple, Mint, Coconut Choose fresh, whole pineapple for this healthy dessert salad. Bromelain, the anti-inflammatory enzyme in pineapple, is only effective when eaten raw; canned pineapple is heated and destroys the enzymes. If sensitive to dairy, the yogurt can be omitted. 1 cup European-style plain, unsweetened yogurt 4-6 [...]
Green and Gold Salad with Cinnamon-Lemon Syrup
July 26, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Healthy Recipes, Raw Foods, Salads and Salad Dressings
Serves 4 This recipe written by Alison Anton was published in Natural Solutions magazine for an article on inflammation. A sweet-spiced dressing balances bitter and tangy flavors in this alkalizing salad. Serve it on a platter to display its colorful hues and textures. DRESSING 3 tablespoons unfiltered honey, softened if hard 2 teaspoons lemon zest [...]
