Raw Curried Carrot Parsnip Soup
I’ve been experimenting with making better use of my Vitamix. So, in addition to the various smoothies we make every day, I decided to create some delicious soup recipes that would be equally quick and easy to make. I’ve converted a non-raw soup recipe that I used to love, from a Moosewood Restaurant cookbook, into a raw recipe that could be made start-to-finish in my Vitamix – a flavorful curried carrot parsnip soup with the zing of ginger that would be perfect as an appetizer, before pretty much any meal (apparently eating soup before a meal tends to decrease the total amount eaten...
Read MoreRaw Vegetable Soup
I’ve been experimenting with making better use of my Vitamix. So, in addition to the various smoothies we make every day, I decided to create a delicious soup recipe that would be equally quick and easy to make. This is what I came up with – a simple soup that would be perfect as an appetizer, before pretty much any meal (I read some time ago that eating soup before a meal tends to decrease the total amount eaten during the meal, and it a great way to lose weight without having to consciously limit what you eat). Raw Vegetable Soup Recipe (serves 4) 4 cups hot water 3 medium...
Read MoreBanana Date Shakes – A Delicious Way to Start the Day
I’m a big fan of green smoothies, and most days I start the day with a berry smoothie that’s heavy on the greens. Some days, on the other hand, I feel like something different. One of my favorite green smoothies for days that I just want something quick and delicious is a Banana Date Shake. This one is so yummy that my kids are happy to drink it – even if it IS a beautiful emerald green (my daughter doesn’t tend to appreciate that in a fruit smoothie). Here’s my recipe. Banana Date Shake recipe (serves 3 large servings): Ingredients: – 4 cups cold water...
Read MoreThai Salad Recipe
This may be one of the yummiest salads in existence – be prepared to make it regularly! * 1 chopped cucumber * 1 cup chopped sugar snap peas * 2-3 cups mung bean sprouts (or lentil sprouts – either way, sprout them at home!) * 1 chopped tomato * 1 thinly sliced red or yellow bell pepper * 1/2 cup cashews roughly chopped * 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro * 1-2 tbsp lemon or lime juice * 1 tablespoon cold pressed olive oil * 1 teaspoon sesame oil * 1 1/2 teaspoons nama shoyu or soy sauce or Braggs 1) Toss sprouts, cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, cilantro, lime juice, oils and soy...
Read MoreSprouting – cheap, easy, and healthy
It’s entirely possible that your sole exposure to sprouts, thus far, has been alfalfa sprouts at salad bars and slightly slimy bean sprouts at the grocery store. You may not realize that you can make your own sprouts at home, with very little effort. What better way to enjoy fresh vegetables every day, for pennies a serving? Why sprout? Sprouts contain vitamins, minerals, protein, and enzymes, all necessary for the body to function optimally. Beyond that, sprouts deliver these nutrients in a form that is easily digested. Sprouts are also inexpensive, and deliciously fresh and...
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