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Arugula Birds Nest Salad

 

Arugula Birds Nest Salad

3 cups of washed Arugula

2 strips of English cucumbers

1 tablespoon of olive oil

1 table spoon of onion powder

1 teaspoon of salt

Dash of cayenne pepper

1 table spoon of agave

 

Portobello Mushroom Cap

 

1/2 cap of Portobello mushroom

1/8 cup of olive oil

1 teaspoon of salt

Dash of cayenne pepper

1 table spoon of agave

 

Marinate the arugala in olive oil, onion powder, salt, cayenne pepper and agave

Form a bird’s nest circle with the two strips of English cucumber

Place the arugala inside the birds nest

Marinate the Portobello mushroom in olive oil and spices

Slice and place on top of the arugala in the birds nest

 

I love how this recipe matches my blog perfectly cool.

 

Raw Broccoli Soba Noodle Bowl

 

 

I love Wendi Dee because of this this meal. She sent me an email about a noodle recipe that she was raving about and wanted me to try. I tried it and added broccoli for added meatiness and crunch. Seriously it was extremely good,the noodles were seriously slurply and savory.

 

 

2 Medium Zucchinis run through a sprorooli  

One head of broccoli peeled and chopped

2 Roma Tomatoes diced

1/8 cup of Olive Oil

Salt to taste

One teaspoon of apple cider vinegar

Drizzle of agave

Mix very well and serve

 

 

 

 

Bomb Cucumber Salsa

 

Great Salsa is a little spicy,juicy and crunchy this is a simple satisfying snack that will please many palates.

 

Crunchy Cucumber Salsa

2 Roma Tomatoes washed and diced

1 Cucumber washed and diced

1 teaspoon of Salt

Dash of Cayenne pepper

1 /2 white onion diced

Mix in a medium bowl and Serve

 

Raw Corn Beef with Sliced White Onion

I was very pleased about the turn out,salty savory and satisfying.

• Raw Pecans

• Sun dried tomatoes

• Nutritional yeast

• Cayenne pepper

• Onion powder

Process all the ingredients in the food processor.

Barbaque Dip with Dried Plantain

 

In the Caribbean plantain is a staple food in our diet. I wanted to recreate it in a raw version,so I sliced the plantain very thin using a  mandolin, then I soaked it  in  olive oil and a little salt. I then dehydrated them over night. I was pleased with the turn out. I pared them with a spicy barbecue dip,the result a crunchy savory experience.

                                   

                                                  Raw Barbaque Dip smeared on sliced fennel

Salad and a Raw Salad Dressing

 

This is a salad dressing that can be smeared all over your salad without that guilty feeling.

Beautiful Raw Photography the Fruity Addition

   

   

 

 

 

Cheese and Crackers

Cheese and crackers are one of number one yummers ! My dad I have to admit has gotten me hooked on cheese and bread and cheese and crackers. When I was a child he use to break off a big piece of cheese and an equally big piece of bread and we would just wet our palate with some coke a cola. However I just couldn't continue this trend,so I made some really tasty almond crackers and dehydrated raw cheese. I have to say that these are equally tasty.

Fill Me Up Salad

I love when a salad is full of crunch,it really tricks your mind into believing that your eating a complete entree instead of a salad. This salad is filled to the brim with cashews,grapes,raisins and cranberries.

Mushroom Meat

This dish has helped me stay raw time and time again. I absolutely love marinated portabella mushrooms, a little olive oil,onion powder,chili powder and Celtic sea salt goes a long way.

When buying Portabello or portabella mushrooms which are the same thing choose the ones that are firm and have a fresh earthy smell if you choose the wet slimy ones you are choosing ones that are decomposed and spoiled. When cleaning any mushroom it is best to use a damp cloth to take dirt or any particles off,this method is preferred because mushrooms are very porous and when exposed to too much water they can become soggy.

Salmon Pate with Romaine and Lettuce and Broccoli

 

I really love making meals out of salads,another successful meal. 

Raw Salads

I love raw salads because they are vibrant alive and filled with nutrients. One key to a great salad is cutting everything the same size this helps to ensure great mouth feel and flavor.

 

These are salad bowls that I made for some clients of mine

  

This is also a salad that I have created for my customers 

Broccoli Cassarole

This dish was a winner. The cheese was heavy and creamy and the broccoli was tender. I really like the presentation of this dish,purple and yellow are great combinations when decorating a dish.

Salmon Pate and Heart Shaped Flax Crackers !

This meal is slamin ! I really enjoyed it. The salmon pate tasted so "real" and my flax cracker were really toasty and crunchy.

Hearty Meal Salads

Salads are great right? However salads are only great if they are accompanied with great toppings. Also the key to great salads are fresh crisp vegetable that are washed in cold water and are stored in the refrigerator directly after. This salad was so filling and I even created  vegetable crudites over the greens which was perfect for dipping into the raw cheese. AlsoI made a little macaroni and cheese at the side for a more filling meal. 

The salad above is a great snack because of the crunchiness of the nuts and the cauliflower, smothered in raw cheese this was a real treat.