Maple Tamari Spiced Nuts

Ingredients 1 cup raw unsalted cashews 1 cup raw unsalted almonds 1 cup raw unsalted pecans 1 cup raw unsalted walnuts 4 tablespoons tamari 4 tablespoons maple syrup ¼ teaspoon cayenne ¼ teaspoon cumin ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup nuts, finely ground for dusting Directions Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Spread…

Toasted Almond and Pepper Soup

Ingredients  1 ½ cups almonds, slivered 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup onions, coarsely chopped 1 cup carrots, peeled and sliced 4 cloves of garlic ½ teaspoon paprika 5 cups orange/red peppers, coarsely chopped 6 cups broth Directions Toast almonds over medium heat until fragrant and light golden stirring constantly. Remove from heat and let…

Chocolate Truffles

Ingredients 1 cup almonds 2/3 cup raw cacao 1/3 cup maple syrup pinch sea salt coconut flakes Directions Process almonds and raw cacao in food processor. Add maple syrup and salt. Use table spoon to scoop out and form truffles, rolling between hands. Roll in coconut flakes. Keep in freezer.

Kombucha

This makes 2 gallons (approximately 8 L) Ingredients 1 kombucha scoby 4 tablespoons organic loose leaf green tea 2 cups organic sugar 26 cups filtered water (for total recipe) 4 cups starter tea * Directions Make tea – steep loose tea in 2 L of boiling water.  Let cool to room temperature then strain tea….

Key Lime Mousse

Serves 4 Ingredients 2 ripe avocados 2 limes, juiced 6 medjool dates, pitted 1 pomegranate, seeded Directions Process avocado, dates and lime juice in food processor.  Spoon into small glasses and refrigerate. Serve with pomegranate seeds. De-seed pomegranate in a bowl of water to make life easier!  

Cashew Mylk

Ingredients 1 cup raw unsalted cashews, pre-soaked (3-12 hours) 3 cups water (filtered or spring) 2-3 medjool dates, pitted 1 teaspoon vanilla bean pinch of sea salt pinch of cinnamon Directions Blend all ingredients in high speed blender until smooth. Enjoy!      

Cashew Sour Cream

Ingredients 2 1/2 cup raw cashews, pre-soaked 7 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 cup water, or just enough to blend Directions Blend all ingredients in high speed blender until light, velvety and smooth.

Rice and Bean Taco

Makes approx 6 servings. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups brown rice, cooked 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, finely minced 1 cup vegetable broth 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Salt and freshly ground…

Liquid Gold

Please make sure all produce is organic. If it isn’t, be sure to peel it.  Makes approx 1 litre.  Ingredients 2.5 pounds carrots 2-3 Granny Smith apples 1/2 lemon chunk of ginger chunk of turmeric dash of fine black pepper Directions Wash produce and run through juicer. Add a small dash of black pepper. Drink fresh!