I am looking forward to the July 31st Raw Food University class! It features easy, nutritious, quick meals that don’t require any fancy equipment. Several recipes contain sprouts which are a powerhouse of nutrition. See you there! www.RawFoodUniversity.com
I’m so excited that we will be teaching a class that will show you how to create some wonderful, vibrant, and hearty raw-food takes on Authentic Mexican recipes. The class is called “A Taste of Mexico” and it will be happening in South Austin on Sunday, February 27, from 2:00 to 4:30 pm.
In this class, we will make “Meat” Tamales, “Bean & Cheese” Tamales, Dessert Tamales, Stuffed Poblano Peppers & more. Attend and enjoy samples, a recipe packet and a high quality video of the recipes being prepared so that you can watch them again and again as you prepare the recipes at home. If you think you would enjoy attending this class, sign up now by clicking on the link below:
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I can’t wait to share these fun flavorful recipes with you. I hope to see you there!
Valentine’s day is a romantic occasion upon which we gift our loved ones with dairy and sugar-laden delicacies as an expression of our adoration. Perhaps the bloating, fatigue, and weight gain that follow the consumption of these treats isn’t what we mean to give our honeys. So, how else can you surprise your loved one with succulent sweets? Try these special treats!
These Fudge Cherry Bursts are an explosion of juicy flavor housed in a moist and rich fudge brownie, coated in a thin layer of hard chocolate icing, and topped off with a dusting of finely ground coconut. These mouthwatering delicacies are the perfect way to show someone you love them on Valentine’s day or any special occasion.
So, if you still have a hankering for Valentine’s sweets, or you just want to show the special person in your life how much you love them, head to the kitchen and whip up some raw chocolate goodness!
Recipe from Sweets for the Holidays online video class and recipe guide, available at Dr. Ritamarie’s Online Video Class Site . Additional gluten free dessert recipes without added oil or sweeteners are in Dessert: Making It Rich Without Oil by Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo and Chef Karen Osborne .
Makes 2 Dozen
1. Thaw and drain cherries and place on mesh screen in dehydrator at 105 for 30 minutes.
2. Process walnuts and salt in food processor with the S blade until finely ground.
3. Add the dates and process until the mixture begins to stick together.
4. Add the vanilla and cacao and/or carob powder and process until the powder is mixed in.
5. Add the water and pulse a few times.
6. Roll a tablespoon of the dough into a ball. Press your finger into the center to make a hole. Place a cherry in the hole and close the hole forming a ball. Repeat until all of the dough is used.
1. Place coconut in a jar with Just Raspberries powder or beet juice.
2. Close the jar with the lid and shake to mix the coconut and the color.
1. Whisk the coconut oil and the coconut sugar in a bowl until they are blended.
2. Add the cacao powder and whisk until it is incorporated.
3. Dip a ball in the coating and quickly drop it into the jar of colored coconut.
4. Roll it around until it is coated, and put it on a clean plate.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all of the balls are coated. You may have to whisk the
coating occasionally. If the coating starts to become solid, just put the bowl of the
coating mixture in the dehydrator for a minute or in a larger bowl of hot water and
whisk again.
6. Chill the finished treats in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
7. Enjoy!
I promised in a recent blog post to provide the recipe for the Waldorf Salad that my family enjoyed during our holiday feast, so I have listed it below. It is an awesomely nutritious and exciting addition to any Christmas table, and it’s also a satisfying lunch option on a normal day. I hope you give it a taste! Enjoy.
Ingredients
Directions: Candied Pecans
Dressing
Salad
For many people, cheese is a beloved comfort food. However, there is mounting evidence that dairy products can cause serious health problems ranging from allergies to cancer. It tastes good, but it may not be that great for your health.
Going dairy-free is an excellent way to boost your energy and find a vibrant new zest for life! It’s a great way to decrease health care costs as well.
Making the transition away from milk is pretty easy for most people. There are so many substitutes for milk these days. Typically, when you walk into a grocery store, you will find almond milk, soy milk, rice milk, hemp milk, and sometimes even coconut milk. Some of them are sweetened and some are plain. The milk substitutes even come in a chocolate flavor.
If you don’t want to buy your replacement milk, you can make it. It is fairly easy to produce your own nut milk. All you need are the right tools. Namely, a nut milk bag and a blender. You’d be surprised how simple it really is.
Healthy cheese substitutes are not so widely available. Most of the commercial non-dairy cheese substitutes are not actually dairy-free. They are usually soy-based and they contain casein. Casein is a protein found in milk. It is the most common cause of dairy allergies. So, I’m not really sure why it is included in the dairy substitutes. Some commercial cheese-substitutes are better than others, but they’re all highly processed and contain questionable ingredients such as canola oil.
Finding a healthy and nourishing cheese substitute was pretty near impossible, until now! You can learn to make your own cheese. Your home-made, dairy-free cheese substitute will be complete with probiotics to support gut health and other nutrient dense ingredients that you wouldn’t find in those commercial options.
You can enjoy sliceable, spreadable, and deliciously tangy cheese while empowering your immune system at the same time!
Our cheeses are made from raw nuts and seeds, probiotics, lemon juice, seasonings and binders such as Irish moss or psyllium husk. They are wonderfully nutritious and tasty additions to any diet.
We’ll be demonstrating our secret cheese making techniques on January 16. It will be a live class in Austin, Texas. We will also make sure it is broadcast over the internet and we will have it in the form of a video after the class. You can learn how to create our soft ricotta, our cheese ball rolled in nuts, white and cheddar cheese blocks, macadamia nut feta, swiss cheese slices, and beautiful party spread comprised of white cheese-substitute topped with pesto and sun dried tomatoes. The textures and flavors are so exciting, you won’t believe it’s dairy free!
These cheese substitutes are exquisitely beautiful and authentic! I gave two types of cheese to my dear friend and colleague Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo for Christmas. One was a block of spreadable cheese and another was firm and in the form of slices. She ate them up on chia crackers sprinkled with sunflower sprouts!
It’s amazing to enjoy the tangy creaminess of cheese, while escaping the health issues associated with dairy products. It is a wonderfully nutritious way to replenish your gut with probiotics!
We are expecting this class to be one of our most popular so far. If you cannot attend the class in person, please join us through webcast or watch the video afterwards! It’s going to be exciting!
I promised in one of my last blog posts to provide the recipe for the Apple Ginger Pie that Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo made for dessert at the end of my family’s holiday feast, so I have typed it up below. It is a wonderfully decadent and nutritious way to close any meal, and it’s a real treat on the holidays. I hope you give it a try! Enjoy.
Crust
Filling
I promised in my last blog post to provide the recipe for the Christmas Kale Salad that my family enjoyed during our holiday feast, so I have laid it out below. It is a wonderfully nutritious and light addition to any holiday table, and it’s also great for lunch on any day. I hope you try it out! Enjoy.
Ingredients
Directions 1. Shred or finely slice the kale, onion and cabbage and place in a bowl. 2. Blend tahini, lemon juice, water ginger, kelp and salt until creamy. Adjust water to if the mixture is too thick. 3. Pour dressing over vegetables and mix well to combine. 4. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
Christmas Dinner doesn’t have to be the cause of your New Years Resolution. There are a multitude of raw food recipes to choose from that would be great for any holiday, especially if some family members are on a gluten free diet. You can use these nutritious and guilt-free raw food recipes to provide your family with a delicious and satisfying Christmas meal that they won’t soon forget.
Your taste buds will be dazzled and your guests will receive the comfort and nourishment that holiday food should provide! I whipped up a wonderful Christmas dinner at my home and shared the meal with my family and my good friend and colleague Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo. Even my mother and brother, who are not that familiar with raw food, really enjoyed the meal!
Check out our slide show to see our Christmas Meal.
Three of the recipes we used in my family’s Christmas meal are going to be available in subsequent blog posts. The Christmas Kale Salad, the Apple Ginger Pie, and the Waldorf Salad are coming soon, so stay posted! The German Carob Cake is made with completely gluten-free, whole raw foods. There are no extra oils or processed sweeteners added in there. Can you believe it? To find more decadent dessert recipes that aren’t loaded with oils and agave, check out our new book, “Dessert: Making It Rich Without Oil”. The book features around 50 amazing and exotic dessert recipes that are pretty simple to create and friendly to your figure.
The rest of the recipes featured at our Christmas dinner were recipes I taught with Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo at our “Healthy Holiday Feasts Class” in November. You can view the step-by-step videos and download the recipe book by clicking the following link : http://drritamarie.com/videoclasses/holidayfeasts2010-11. You can get a special discount if you use the coupon code: BLOGVIDEOS. These recipes combined make an extravagant holiday feast, but they are by no means only for the holidays. You can make these recipes for your family any time! They will leave you feeling energized and clear-headed rather than lulling you into the food coma that usually follows a big holiday meal!
by Pamela Weems
Karen is getting her recipes ready for our raw food cheese class which is Jan 16th!! Yippee!!! Warm soup with raw vegan cheese grated on top…mmmmm. Probiotics gotten this way are wonderful.
Can’t wait! Class is from 2-4:30 pm. CST, north of Austin TX.
If you can’t make the class you can always watch it live online from anywhere in the world, or just watch the videos afterwards. Find out more here: raw foods dairyfree cheese class
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Join us on Sunday, Nov. 14 at 2:00 p.m. in South Austin to learn how to make a delicious holiday meal that leaves you feeling alive and energetic instead of bloated and tired. We’ll show you new, easy, delicious, healthy versions of traditional holiday favorites like Eggless Egg Nog, Turkeyless Turkey Loaf, Stuffing, Cranberry Relish, Potatoless Mashed Potatoes, Pumpkin Pie and more. Then, you’ll get to sample each dish. Click here for more information.
