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Post by Susan on April 19, 2010

I often get asked where I get my inspiration for my raw food recipes. Honestly, it comes from my past food life. My classical french cooking, gourmet wine pairing, foie gras eating, life. I love food. I love all kinds of food. While my love of food hasn’t diminished, my priority is now for healthy,…

BBQ Crackers the Raw Food Way
BBQ Crackers the Raw Food Way

People often ask, “What is the one raw food item that you wouldn’t want to be without?”. For me, it is flat bread and crackers. I always make sure that there is a batch in the cupboard. I never wait for the first batch to be gone before starting a new one. Coming up with…

Sun Dried Tomato Spread Two!
Sun Dried Tomato Spread Two!

As promised on Tuesday, here is part two of the Sun Dried Tomato Spread Recipe! I am all about quick and easy raw food recipes, and it doesn’t get any quicker and easier than this. By simply taking a half of a cup of the spread recipe posted Tuesday, adding a little water and a…

Strawberry Banana Treats for the Kids!
Strawberry Banana Treats for the Kids!

There are two raw food recipe questions that come up often. One is, what do I do with the left over pulp when I make nut milks, and the second, do you have any raw food recipes for kid’s snacks. I thought I would tackle both of them with the same recipe! Using the dehydrated…

Stuffed Mushrooms
Stuffed Mushrooms

I am often asked where I get my inspiration when I am creating raw food recipes. I have a pretty extensive background in food. It is what got me in trouble with “traditional” food in the first place. Too many gourmet meals full unhealthy ingredients. Even though I eat 90-100% raw, I still love gourmet…

Cacao Ganache Raspberry Tart
Cacao Ganache Raspberry Tart

Want a quick, beautiful, gourmet raw food dessert recipe that tastes like heaven? Throw together this little tart and your guests will be impressed. Start with a quick ganache, throw in some raspberries and a little nut crust and with in minutes, you have this beautiful dessert.     We will be announcing the contest…

Tarragon Mushroom Tart
Tarragon Mushroom Tart

I am entertaining this weekend and I want to knock the socks off of my non-raw food friends. They will be feasting on this Tarragon Mushroom Tart raw food recipe! It is easy, nutritious and very gourmet with it’s combination of mushrooms, white wine and tarragon. One of my favorites! This one is a must…

Rawmazing Doughnut Holes
Rawmazing Doughnut Holes

I remember when I first started experimenting with raw food recipes, I came across a raw food recipe for “doughnut holes”. That was a few years ago. Today, I decided to revisit the concept and wanting something that really reminded me of a cinnamon doughnut hole, threw together this quick version. Made with Brazil nuts…

Spicy Veggie Raw Food “Stir Fry”
Spicy Veggie Raw Food “Stir Fry”

The most important raw food recipes that I have in my collection are for quick and easy main dishes that really satisfy. Wanting something a little spicy and a lot flavorful. I threw some ingredients in the food processor. Tasting as I went along, I came up with one of my favorites to date. Starting…

Cacao Walnut Macaroons
Cacao Walnut Macaroons

I love the combination of chocolate and walnuts. This raw food recipe combines those two flavors and gives you health benefits to boot! Cacao is full of anti-oxidants, magnesium, iron and fiber. It contains many essential minerals. Cacao contains serotonin, dopamine and phenylethylamine, which help reduce depression and can create a feeling of well-being. Cacao…