Archive for the ‘Recipes’ Category

Raw Kale Salad

Posted on May 3rd, 2010, by Aleece

I made this salad for a special dinner the other night and it was a big hit. I was attending my first dinner with other board members of the HERA Womens Cancer Foundation – a great organization dedicated to cutting edge ovarian cancer research, as well as increasing awareness and education about ovarian cancer. So, I [...]

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Homemade dogfood that you can eat too

Posted on May 3rd, 2010, by Aleece

I made my first recipe for Tiger tonight. After all I’ve learned about the significant flaws and nutritional hazards of the mainstream human food production system, I became even more disturbed at what the state of the animal food production system must be. And I really think Tiger would enjoy eating real home-cooked meals. I thought about [...]

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Nut Seed Brittle

Posted on April 29th, 2010, by Aleece

I learned this recipe in class and have made it multiple times, every time to rave reviews! Healthy and yummy.
What you need

1/2 cup maple syrup
2 cups sunflower seeds
1 cup cashews, coarsely chopped
1 cup almonds, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup sesame seeds
1/2 cup flax seeds, 1/4 cup ground
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
1 orange, zested

How to make it
Note: Soaking [...]

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Macadamia Nut Cheese

Posted on April 16th, 2010, by Aleece

I’ve had a recipe for macadamia nut cheese bookmarked for about a year, but never got around to making it. I was going to make it tonight, but when I pulled it up – I realized that it instructs you to leave the nuts in a warm, dark spot for more than 24 hours. Hmmm. [...]

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Red Quinoa – It’s what’s for breakfast!

Posted on March 27th, 2010, by Aleece

I was in Moab last weekend running a half marathon to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and stumbled upon a great little natural cafe on Main Street – Love Muffin Cafe. My mom and I had a fabulous baked tofu sandwich with vegetables and ginger but what really struck my eye was the red [...]

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Raw Celery Soup

Posted on March 22nd, 2010, by Aleece

Remember the first day of school when your mom packed your lunch and sent you off to the schoolbus? I experienced the grown-up version of that today. The first time since I attended college. Today, I started the Certified Natural Chef Training Program at Bauman College. What an amazing day.  We get to cook and eat [...]

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Bhindi Masala Soup: A New Spin on Leftovers

Posted on March 3rd, 2010, by Aleece

I went out with a friend last night to India’s Pearl and wanted to try something new. I chose Bhindi Masala – okra cooked with onions, tomatoes and spices. I envisioned something akin to the wonderful vegetable casserole dish I had while with my parents in Istanbul. What I got was a dish so salty that [...]

Ten Healthy Toppings for Vanilla “Ice Cream”

Posted on February 17th, 2010, by Aleece

I find that the difference between a good meal and a heavenly meal is frequently the toppings. The few extra minutes required to make a special home-made sauce, or to chop up a few nuts or fresh herbs, will enable both your guests and your tastebuds to reap the rewards.
Tonight, I had one of those [...]

Oat-Date-Nut Bars

Posted on February 4th, 2010, by Aleece

I based this on a recipe from Ethnic Vegan, but didn’t want to boil all the nutrients out of the dates. So instead of adding a bunch of unnecessary sugar, I took a lesson from my raw diet friends and pulsed them in the food processor with some agave nectar.  These were delicious treats – similar [...]

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Sweet Potato Fries

Posted on January 28th, 2010, by Aleece

I enjoy fries just as much as the next person. But I’m trying to make healthier versions. This one was a fresh, new experiment and turned out quite well.
What you need

1 sweet potato, sliced into steak-size fries
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 yellow onion, sliced thinly
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp maple syrup
2-3  tbsp hot water
1 tsp [...]

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