Make your own Coconut Milk!

Fresh coconuts have been very cheap in my neck of the woods recently, so I bought several of them and am going to make some great recipes! First and foremost, however, coconut milk! This recipe is so so simple, and you can make several varieties! Let us begin! You will need: - 1 fresh coconut … Continue reading Make your own Coconut Milk!

Cucumber Mint Celery Smoothie

  Cucumber, celery and mint are some of the best vegetables/herbs you can eat for radiant, healthy, glowing skin. So...why not make a smoothie out of it? I call this my glowing skin smoothie! Let us begin! You will need: - 2 green apples - 1 pear, fresh or frozen - 3 large sticks of celery … Continue reading Cucumber Mint Celery Smoothie

RAWmarkable Carrot Coconut Balls

This is a great snack not just for raw vegans, but everyone! The flavors are strong and perfect, and the snack is light and healthy! Be sure to save enough time for the freezing process before serving, as these balls can be rather gooey and mushy when not frozen. Let us begin! You will need: … Continue reading RAWmarkable Carrot Coconut Balls

Vegan Cauliflower Pizza

I LOVE pizza. It is just the best food on the planet. If I could eat it everyday, I would. But pizza is SO bad for you. Cheese, bread, processed meats--it's a vegan's worst nightmare, and kryptonite for just about anyone trying to eat healthy. So, I decided I had to make one up myself. … Continue reading Vegan Cauliflower Pizza

Vegan Mashed Potatoes with Mushrooms and Red Wine Gravy

I looooove mashed potatoes! And I love mushrooms, and gravy! However, I don't love the the butter, milk and extreme amounts of salt that make a perfectly good, healthy staple like potatoes into a fattening, unhealthy dish! So, I came up with my own recipe for mashed potatoes, plus an AMAZING gravy with mushrooms instead … Continue reading Vegan Mashed Potatoes with Mushrooms and Red Wine Gravy

Roasted Cabbage Steaks

This is a really simple recipe, and a great way to add more cabbage to your diet, as well as a nice change from your typical raw cabbage recipes! This recipe was so good, I ate a whole cabbage head in one sitting! So...let us begin! You will need: - 1 head of cabbage - … Continue reading Roasted Cabbage Steaks

Chipotle Paprika Roasted Parsnips

Parsnips...I had heard of them, but had never tried them. That is, until I saw some at my local market, and thought, "why not give this a try?" I had to research to see what exactly they were (other than a root vegetable) first. Are they like a potato? Like a carrot? Somewhere in between? … Continue reading Chipotle Paprika Roasted Parsnips

Spicy Jalapeno Green Olive Hummus

Another great hummus mixture! It has such a great flavor, low fat and so healthy for you! I have made this hummus both with navy beans and garbanzo beans. Navy beans a bit more creamy in texture, and garbanzo beans are drier, so the choice is up to you, both work perfectly! You can also … Continue reading Spicy Jalapeno Green Olive Hummus

Cabbage and Leek Salad with Olives and Radish

Cabbage: not everyone's favorite, but so, so good for you. I have had my issues eating cabbage in my life, and I will tell you...it's not my favorite. It is, however, one of the great members of the cruciferous vegetable family. Cabbage contains a compound called sinigrin, which as been known to carry certain cancer preventive properties … Continue reading Cabbage and Leek Salad with Olives and Radish

Lemon Cashew Cream

Lemon cashew cream can be a great substitute for an icing on cakes, cookies or cupcakes, or just to be eaten as a sweet treat on its own! There are a few simple ingredients, you just need to remember to set aside 4 hours prior to preparation to soak the cashew nuts that go into … Continue reading Lemon Cashew Cream