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Grapefruit and Pomegranate
Not a recipe. Just a pairing of some of the best tasting fruit. This pairing came from the plan to have grapefruit for breakfast, along with the need to use the pomegranate I bought. The pomegranate was so sweet, I decided to mix the arils with the grapefruit segments and it was a serendipitous match. Both these fruits are high in Vitamin C, are high in anti-oxidants, positively influence cholesterol levels and have an effect against some cancers. High in fiber, they are great for colon health. What more can you ask?The little pomegranate "seeds" are actually called arils. An aril is an outgrowth that grows to cover the seed of a plant. The aril is what is connected to the fruit, and encases the seed. Mace is the aril of the nutmeg. The fibers of cotton are the aril of the cotton seed. Just sayin'.
RAW Cranberry Relish
I thought up this version when Thanksgiving rolled around on the year I was eating RAW foods. This was delicious and very acceptable as an alternative to the terribly sweet cooked versions.Makes about 8 servings
1 bag (10 - 12 ounces) raw cranberries
½ cup honey
4 packets Sweet Leaf Stevia
1 tablespoon orange zest
¾ cup orange juice
1 tablespoon psyllium husks
2 tablespoons chia seeds
Puree cranberrues in food processor to desired consistency. Pour into a bowl and add in remaining ingredients and stir. Allow to set in refrigerator, giving time for the psyllium and chia to absorb some liquids.
A beautifully delicious breakfast of
Grapefruit Supreme and Pomegranate Arils
RAW Cranberry Relish
Guatemalan Mole in the RAW
Using an original mole recipe from Guatemala, I used most everything in the recipe, but all in RAW form and this turns out just excellent, whether made savory or sweet. In savory form I have used it over stuffed Anaheim peppers stuffed with a "cashew cheese". In sweet form it is fantastic over sliced bananas. Give it a try!Serves 2 - 3
SAVORY VERSION:
1 tomatillo, cut in quarters
½ red bell pepper, cut in chunks
¼ cup sundried tomatoes
2 dates
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons cocoa powder (RAW, preferred)
½ teaspoon (or more, to taste) ancho chile powder (or other hot chile)
¼ cup water, as needed
1½ teaspoon unhulled sesame seeds
1 tabespoon pumpkin seeds
1 inch whole Mexican cinnamon (true cinnamon), OR 1 teaspoon ground)
2 allspice berries
½ teaspoon annato powder (sold in some specialty shops)
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
If using a Vita Mix blender, place all ingredients into blender and puree until very finely ground, adding the water as needed to make a thick gravy-like sauce.
SWEET VERSION:
1 tomatillo, cut in quarters
½ red bell pepper, cut in chunks
¼ cup sundried tomatoes
½ cup dates
2 packets Sweet Leaf Stevia
1 tablespoon agave syrup
2 tablespoons olive oil (can substitute Walnut oil)
2 tablespoons cocoa powder (RAW, preferred)
½ teaspoon (or more, to taste) ancho chile powder (or other hot chile)
1 cup water, as needed
1½ teaspoon unhulled sesame seeds
1 tabespoon pumpkin seeds
1½ inch whole Mexican cinnamon (true cinnamon), OR 1 teaspoon ground)
4 allspice berries
½ teaspoon annato powder (sold in some specialty shops)
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Follow same directions. May add 2 - 3 bananas to the blender and use this as a pudding, or use the sauce over other fruit, as desired.
1 tomatillo, cut in quarters
½ red bell pepper, cut in chunks
¼ cup sundried tomatoes
½ cup dates
2 packets Sweet Leaf Stevia
1 tablespoon agave syrup
2 tablespoons olive oil (can substitute Walnut oil)
2 tablespoons cocoa powder (RAW, preferred)
½ teaspoon (or more, to taste) ancho chile powder (or other hot chile)
1 cup water, as needed
1½ teaspoon unhulled sesame seeds
1 tabespoon pumpkin seeds
1½ inch whole Mexican cinnamon (true cinnamon), OR 1 teaspoon ground)
4 allspice berries
½ teaspoon annato powder (sold in some specialty shops)
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Follow same directions. May add 2 - 3 bananas to the blender and use this as a pudding, or use the sauce over other fruit, as desired.
If using a standard blender, place all ingredients in the blender except the whole spices and seeds. Using a spice grinder or a small bullet blender with flat blade, grind the spices and seeds until very fine, then add to the blender and process undil well pureed.
Chris' Creamy RAW Tomato Basil Soup
Having fresh tomatoes on hand, and not satisfied with the recipes I found for RAW soups, I was craving the mouthfeel of a nice creamy tomato soup. I was inspired that day and made up this recipe. I love it, and have made it repeatedly since, whether on the RAW diet or not! I recommend a Vita Mix blender.
Makes 2 servings
1 large ripe tomato, cored and cut in large chunks
¼ cup sundried tomatoes
2 TB smoked sundried tomatoes, or just use 6 tablespoons regular sundried tomatoes
2 TB olive oil
½ cup basil leaves
2 sprigs of thyme, leaves stripped off and stems thrown out
1 large garlic clove, minced and soaked 5 – 10 minutes in apple cider vinegar, then drained
1 piece fresh ginger, walnut sized, peeled and sliced across the grain
½ Serrano chile pepper, seeds removed
2 small pitted dates
1 lime, juiced, or at least 2 TB of juice or more, to taste
½ tsp salt
½ tsp peppercorns
1 to 1 ½ cups almond milk (water can be used, but the almond milk imparts a creaminess)
Place all ingredients in the blender and blend until completely liquified. If your blender does not have the power to finely liquify things like whole peppercorns, pre-grind those first.
Chris' Creamy RAW Tomato Basil Soup
Brownie Bites
A lovely little indulgence when only something sweet will do. I was happy with two of these as a dessert. Lots of goodness packed in them. I used Sweet Leaf Stevia, so that is what I have tested. If you use a different brand, be aware the result may be different.Makes 25 balls, about 48 calories apiece
1 cup pecans, finely ground
1 cup dates, packed tightly
6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons agave nectar
3 packets sweet leaf stevia (or approximate)
3 tablespoons cocoa powder, for dredging
2 packets sweet leaf stevia, for dredging
Combine first 5 ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth and balled-up. Form into about 25 small balls about 1-inch in diameter, and then roll these into a mixture of the 3 tablespoons cocoa powder mixed with the 2 extra packets of stevia. Keep refrigerated.
RAW Brownie Bites
Crispy Crunchy Breakfast Mix
I love this, whether on the RAW foods or not. It is a great combination, tastes great, and is one way I can eat celery. I am not overly fond of celery, and since it is naturally very low-cal, is a good filler food.Makes three servings
½ cup raisins or craisins
½ cup nuts of choice (walnuts, almonds, pecans, Brazil nuts, hazelnuts)
1 - 2 tablespons agave syrup
1 tablespoon lime juice
½ teaspoon cinnamon
1 large apple
1 large pear, slightly under ripe
3 - 4 stalks celery
Crispy Crunchy Breakfast ingredients
Crispy Crunchy Breakfast Mix
In a food processor, place the raisins or craisins and whirr to break up a little. Add in the nuts of choice until broken and combined. Pour out into a large bowl. Quarter the apple, skin left on, take out the cores and cut into 1-inch chunks and place in the food processor. Process in 3 to 5 bursts until broken, but not mushy. You are looking for small chunks. Pour out into the bowl with the raisin/nut mixture. Repeat with the pear and add to the bowl. Cut the celery into 1-inch chunks and process similarly. Add to the bowl. Add in the lime juice, agave syrup and cinnamon and toss well to combine. Divide equally between three containers with lids. One for breakfast and two left for the next two days.
NOTES: I like to eat this with a sprinkle of Chia seeds over top. I don't add them in when making the mixture, as they will absorb any liquid and then get slimy. I don't mind that if I am going for just the chia, but in my crunchy mixture of fresh fruit and nuts, I want the crunch to predominate.