Corn Fritters with Hatch Green Chile
If at first you don’t succeed; try, try again. Boy, were we ever trying with these. I was so determined to make corn fritters that I was driving everyone nuts with the whole project. I don’t know why it became such a mission for me, except for the fact that I just plain love corn. There are many cultures that look down on corn as something only fit for animals and others that use it as a base for everything. We fall into the second category, much to our detriment. Because you can’t find very much out there in the processed food world that our culture reigns over, that doesn’t…
Cinnamon Raisin English Muffins
From the very beginning of my journey into ‘raw’ I had my issues with raw breads. Someone just wasn’t getting it right. No matter what they did, those ‘loaves’ were coming out stiff and slimy or flat and tasteless as cardboard. I defied anyone to actually label these concoctions ‘bread’. Oddly, as much as anyone defended it, I could tell by the look on their faces that they were not entirely convinced I was wrong. They just didn’t want to admit it. Ultimately, I quickly identified this as an area that demands all the help it can get. And that’s why I was so pleasantly surprised at these raw cinnamon…
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Raw Barbecue Vegetable Skewers
Ah, summertime! Somehow these long, languid months have long been associated with the smoky smell of barbecue. Probably because when it get’s hot, we take our cooking outside to keep the house from turning into an oven. Not that the guy at the grill ever looks anything but uncomfortable. (Now there’s a problem we don’t have as raw chefs: the heat is kept to a minimum. Even the dehydrator doesn’t make much of a dent in room temperature.) But what happens when you eat raw but want that nostalgic barbecue taste? Why, we have a raw barbecue, of course! Face it: like so many foods, good barbecue is all in…
Jalapeno Cheese Stuffed Poppers with ‘Bacon’
Healthy raw vegan snacks and treats don’t have to be boring. And there’s no reason why you can’t adapt all your favorites. Sure, there are things that just seem impossible, but I’m here to tell you, that’s not true. Every recipe can be adapted. Sure, it might not be exactly the same, but sometimes it’s more about flavor profiles that an exact replica. Take these jalapeno poppers, for instance. Usually breaded, fried and full of animal products, our jalapeno poppers are the beyond healthy alternative to the calorie laden variety we’re used to. I guarantee you won’t miss the old poppers with these yummy little treats. For anyone that worries…
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Bacon, Bacon, Bacon…Well, Not Really Bacon
Sweet and smokey, this crispy vegan bacon is sure to please.
Fruit Skewers with Tamarind Sauce
To date, I’d never prepared anything using fresh tamarinds before. Previously I used tamarind paste to make the sauce for this recipe and that was ‘fresh’ out of a package. It doesn’t take a brain surgeon to know that wasn’t all as raw as it was supposed to be. Yes, I cheated. So I vowed to take the high road this time and make it all from scratch. Little did I know what I was getting myself in for. We picked up a box of fresh tamarinds at Whole Foods and I set about preparing them for the final feast. Unfortunately, what I read on the box completely commiserated with…
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Oatmeal Super Antioxidant Bites
Oatmeal is a quick and easy go to option for a nutritious breakfast, but it can also be the most fun. Pairing deliciously with just about any fruit, seed or nut, you can create your own wonderful combination to fit your lifestyle needs. Oatmeal is a naturally gluten free option that isn’t just for breakfast anymore. The first flavor I experimented with was “Nutella”. The scent of hazelnuts and chocolate transports me to my cousin Vita’s house on Staten Island. She would give us all a spoonful of the creamy spread and we would go outside on the stoop and eat our treat. Our chocolate hazelnut bite is a healthy…
Watermelon Sashimi & Forbidden Rice
Watermelon sashimi is the new summertime favorite in our house. Watermelon is in season from late spring into late fall. This sweet, juicy fruit is great on it’s own or wonderfully complimented with a variety of savory herbs and spices. In this recipe we use Japanese sashimi as an inspiration to show the versatility of using dehydrated watermelon. When creating healthy raw options we try not to mimic meat, instead we try to inspire you to satisfy your nutritional needs with raw vegan food. So while watermelon will never replace fish for instance, once you try our sashimi, you’ll never want those bland and boring little vegetable rolls ever again.…
Babaganoush Dip
This raw eggplant tahini dip tastes like babaghanoush and hummus had a baby.
Heirloom Tomatoes & Zucchini Spaghetti
Coming from an Italian heritage, it’s super easy to eat raw or vegan. While we are known for our breads, meats and cheeses, fresh fruits and vegetables are also a staple in an Italian home. Of course, no Italian kitchen is complete without tomatoes. I’m growing several varieties, and I’ll eat a tomato like an apple, no accoutrements necessary- but herbs make everything better! Here on the farm we have a lot of fresh Italian herbs growing everywhere. It all reminds me of my childhood in New York. The peppery scent of oregano triggers memories of my grandfather’s roof garden. He put it in and on everything. Until I started…
