The past three years, I’ve had the honor of making Thanksgiving dinner. Not surprisingly, I always strive to make a healthy meal that still reflects the style and aesthetic of traditional Thanksgiving cuisine. My meals are always vegetarian, but this meal was vegan (with the exception of one dessert that uses organic eggs), partially raw, [...]
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Thanksgiving Outside of the Box
Posted in Recipes, tagged desserts, raw, thanksgiving, vegetables, vegetarian on December 1, 2009 | 5 Comments »
Kale Chips (Video)
Posted in Audio/Video, Recipes, tagged kale, Recipes, snacks, vegetables on September 6, 2009 | 9 Comments »
Kale is one of my favorite vegetables. It is densely nutritious and surprisingly versatile. While I normally sauté kale, you can also bake it in the oven with a few simple ingredients to make a delicious snack food. These Kale Chips are considerably more nutritious than regular chips and still taste fantastic. Kale is also [...]
Home-Made Salad Dressings
Posted in Recipes, tagged herbs, nuts, raw, Recipes, salad, vegetables on July 20, 2009 | 21 Comments »
It’s no secret that I’m a huge advocate for salad. I eat a large salad for two meals of the day on average. But no matter the combination of vegetables, greens, and patés, salad can get a little redundant. That’s where dressing comes in. Nearly all dressings you buy in a bottle are full of [...]
Salads: More Than an Appetizer
Posted in Articles, Recipes, tagged dressing, raw, salad, tahini, vegetables on June 3, 2009 | 6 Comments »
Sometimes I resent that salads are looked at as a mere appetizer or the dinner choice of prissy weight watcher. Many tend to think of salads as bland and uninteresting. Not true! They can be unbelievably filling and satisfying while providing extraordinary nutrition. Awhile back I did a post on salads (see Salad-Making 101) that [...]
Eggs and Omelets
Posted in Articles, Recipes on June 1, 2009 | 5 Comments »
While the majority of my meals are vegan and vegetable-based, I will admit to being an avid egg eater. Eggs, especially when organic and grass-fed, are a dense source of nutrition and protein. Generally we think of “whole foods” as vegetables and whole grains, but eggs are also unprocessed. Add onions, peppers, and a leafy [...]
Raw Green Vegetable Soup
Posted in Recipes, tagged nuts, raw, soup, vegetables on May 29, 2009 | 2 Comments »
The summer is the perfect time for light, cool, refreshing meals. A raw soup, which is completely uncooked, is extraordinarily nutritious and easy to make in your blender. It’s very important to include raw vegetables in your daily diet as they still have all of their natural enzymes and nutrients intact. Heating destroys some of [...]
Whole Grain, Yeast-Free Pizza with Goat Cheese, Pesto, and Vegetables
Posted in Recipes, tagged goat cheese, pizza, Recipes, vegetables, whole grain on February 28, 2009 | 12 Comments »
I am not unlike most people: I love pizza. But because I stay away from refined grains (white bread, white flour), and processed dairy (most commercial cheeses), pizza is not a regular meal for me. I’ve been trying to perfect a healthy pizza crust recipe for some time, and find other ways to improve pizza’s [...]
Blueberry Vanilla Smoothie
Posted in Recipes, tagged almond milk, almonds, berries, cashews, nuts, Recipes, soy milk, stevia on February 26, 2009 | 9 Comments »
Smoothies have earned a reputation as a “healthy” breakfast or mini-meal, but they are typically high in sugar and low in protein, fiber, and fat. I never buy smoothies, but I make my own for breakfast every morning. When you control what goes into your smoothie, you can make it a delicious, healthy, and filling [...]
Oatty Nutty Pancakes with Blueberry Syrup
Posted in Recipes, tagged berries, cashews, oats, pancakes, Recipes on February 11, 2009 | 2 Comments »
I know it’s hard to believe, but these pancakes (and their toppings) are made without any added sugar and with all natural ingredients. Unlike most pancakes, these have protein, healthy fats, and complex carbohydrates. This way, you stay full (for a LONG time!) and don’t experience the typical post-pancake sugar crash. I’m calling them “Oatty [...]
Vegetable Purée Soup
Posted in Recipes, tagged Recipes, soup, vegetables on February 11, 2009 | 1 Comment »
There’s really nothing more comforting in winter than a bowl of soup. I love vegetable purées and I was feeling inspired. I had never done this before, so I did everything intuitively and used whatever vegetables looked good when I was shopping. Ingredients (but certainly feel free to experiment) – vegetable broth (look for organic [...]
