Pineapple Salad with Jerk Plantain Chips
We eat a lot of salads around here and I love fruit dressing. So it seemed like a good idea to try and make a dressing using pineapple. The acid content isn’t as high as lemon, lime or vinegar, making it a super light alternative for people looking for something a bit milder. This is a simple recipe, but you will need to soak the rice from 24-48 hours. If you use forbidden rice, it will not sprout but will open up and soften. If you use purple rice, it will sprout but won’t get soft. As a matter of fact, no other rice will get soft the way Forbidden…
“Braised” Brussel Sprouts with Cranberry Vinegar
I know, I know, a lot of you are not fans of brussel sprouts. Well around here they are a popular side dish that are scoffed up in moments. Like with everything we make around here, most of our dishes come from cravings. While out shopping I saw the balsamic brussel sprouts sitting in the deli counter and I was hungry. I figured a little cheat wouldn’t hurt, but as I stood in line to order, I noticed how wilted they looked. The lone cranberry sitting on top was dark and barely recognizable. The food looked sad to me, even the color started to look a bit unappetizing and I…
Stuffed Poblano Peppers with Avocado Whip
Keeping with our winter warming trend, I decided to make a more hearty dinner using poblano peppers. Okay, normally this recipe would have just about everything we wouldn’t post on this site. But that shouldn’t stop us from adapting any meal to fit our raw-vegan sensibilities. I chose the poblano peppers because it’s heat index is mild to medium once warmed in the dehydrator. With a flavor more reminiscent of a jalapeno, I thought it would make the perfect pepper for anyone trying to make this at home. Don’t fret if you don’t like any spice, this recipe with work with bell peppers too. And for those of you who…
Thai Coconut Soup
This is the soup I’ve been wanting to make. Ridiculously quick and easy, this soup will warm you up on a cold day. I made this Thai Coconut Soup in the dehydrator, but as Marie informed me, you can heat it on the stove as long as you check the temperature while heating to keep it raw. This is one of my favorite soups and I have to apologize for the photo, it sucks. But it shouldn’t be a reflection on the delicious flavor of this soup. I was hungry and too impatient to keep taking photos when all I wanted to do was eat. I warned Marie that I…
Blood Orange & Black Cherry Couscous
Summer fruits and light and fluffy couscous makes for a delicious salad.
