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It is 85 degrees F and I'm not feeling very hungry for dinner, so I created this fabulous triple pudding parfait. By using either fruit (fresh or frozen), or dried fruit powder, you can prepare this in almost any flavor. I chose Chocolate, Raspberry and Vanilla.This is not an exact science. If you don't have young Thai coconuts, you can use a combo of dried coconut, cashews and chia. Adjus
If you are in the NY/NJ/PA area and would like to join us at our very first Raw Vegan Meetup/Potluck, please read on, or share with your friends...READ MORE »
She drank 'em bot' up...Yes I did! Simple, easy and delicious.You can prepare many variations of this...eliminate, substitute, or add to your heart's content...Just enjoy enjoy enjoy! I used water kefir and young Thai coconut (water and meat), but you can use almond milk or any nut milk you enjoy.READ MORE »
Simply delicious! This smoothie always brings me back to my childhood and Creamsicle phase. Now I can enjoy this magnificent vanilla/orange combo...and get my greens on too! Pictured is the Creamsicle Smoothie without greens, topping the same recipe with greens. Both are equally delicious.READ MORE »
These delightful treats are so reminiscent of Fig Newtons...only better! Prepare them with a soft, chewy cookie or a crispier, crunchier cookie by altering the dehydration time. Don't have a dehydrator? Not to worry, these are delicious as is too!Sign Up...for Monthly Newsletter (Comes out May 1). Sign up now and don't miss this edition.READ MORE »
Oh, the joy of Raw Food preparation. Remember my "Award" winning recipe for Pasta & Champagne Mango Cream Sauce? (If not, check it out). I was preparing it for a demo and had some leftover "sauce." What to do? Add a few more ingredients...and make crackers! This delicious treat is a cross between cracker and roll-up. I encourage you to add other ingredients and experiment w
Sunday, April 21 @ 6pm ET, I'll be presenting a demo at Whole Foods Market in Devon, PA.If you live nearby, or know anyone who does, come on by! We'd love to see you. You'll learn how to make some incredible dishes...and get to taste them!What's on the menu?READ MORE »
Black licorice has always been a love of mine, and while sucking on licorice root is pleasant, nothing has come close to the CHEWY texture of black licorice candy. Here's my first attempt at raw "licorice" wheels. They're still in the dehydrator,and should get a bit darker and firmer than pictures. Chewy, delicious, and enough "licorice" flavor from the star-anise linge
Waldorf Style PateI participated in the Living Dynamically Wellness Expo this past weekend. On Sunday, I demoed the simple and fantastic Waldorf Sunflower Seed Pate. I served both Waldorf and Chipotle at my booth, along with lots of other RT treats. Sign Up for the Rawfully Tempting Barely Monthly NewsletterREAD MORE »
I have published How to Make Almond Milk before, but this morning, I was reminded of it's stunning simplicity. For those of you who have never tried it, I URGE you to give it a shot! I'm in Heaven as I sit here sipping one of my all time favorite beverages. All you need is a blender and either a nut milk bag, paint bag(you can get a Lowe's), or a piece of cheese cloth, doubled. READ MO
This sauce is very reminiscent of caramel topping that I used to love to drizzle over ice cream sundaes. I've recreated this luscious topping and have used it on brownies, granola bars, cookies, raw ice cream...or just licked it off the spoon. If you want the sauce to stay liquid, follow directions below. If you want it to be more solid when it dries, add melted cacao butter to recipe, apply t
Prepare this delicious dish in minutes and gently warm it in the dehydrator, or, eat as is. It's colorful, delicious and so very light. I'm due for a trip to the store and used what I had available. I would add snow peas, fresh parsley, shredded carrots and sprouts. Select your favorite veggies and create this dish your family and friends will adore.READ MORE »
What a blast taping this shoot with Eric Anzalone. Not only is he the host of the What Matter's Most Talk Show, but he is the leather biker from Village People! Come on, you guys remember "YMCA" and "Macho Macho Man." In a million years, I never dreamed that I'd be doing a show with him some day. READ MORE »
Getting ready for my exciting video shoot tomorrow for "Feed Your Soul" on What Matter's Most.. Of course, I wanted to bring along some special Rawfully Tempting cuisine. What better finger food than Mini Taco Bowls! They were relatively easy to create using silicone cupcake molds, and came out pretty darn cute! Get creative and try different shapes. I have square silicone cupcake mo
Thought you had to give up deep fried foods in order to eat healthy? You can now satisfy your cravings for crunchy onion rings and not think twice. With BBQ Zucchini Chip batter, I coated onion rings and cauliflower florets, and sent them off to the dehydrator. Oh yeah! These came out fabulous! This recipe HOTTTT-T, so adjust the ingredients to suit your taste buds. Try spreading on other veggies
In celebration of The New Year and all good things to come, RT is giving away her latest eBook, "Living Cookies," along with all of the recipes currently listed in The Recipe Boutique to 3 lucky winners. If you have not yet purchased this precious eBook, here's your chance to win it. Let's make this as easy as possible...and be sure to share this offer with your friends...GIVEA
Kamut is an ancient grain believed to have originated in Egypt. Compared to common wheat, Kamut is richer in protein and contains minerals such as magnesium, zinc, Vitamins B and E, and unsaturated fatty acids. Kamut flour has a sweet, but mild taste and can be substituted for wheat in any recipe. Kamut kernels may be sprouted and used in raw bread or cracker recipes. It can also be used as a mal
Happy New Year! My latest project was to use up some Coconut Butter/Cream I had laying around.the house. I forgot just how amazingly delicious this product is! While this recipe is definitely on the rich side, I think of it as Healthy Candy that should be eaten in moderation. The fact is, you can enjoy rich, raw decadent food and not feel guilty! This recipe is located in our January 2013 Newslett
Buckwheat is simple to sprout and takes less time than other grains because technically, once rinsed, it doesn't need to be soaked. Buckwheat is gluten free and can be a great alternative to those with a sensitivity. Once sprouted, dehydrate and grind into flour, or use whole and add a crunch to a variety of recipes. Some examples I've made are Candied Mint Buckwheat, Rum Buckwheat, Peppe
This is a quick and easy dish to prepare, and can be served either cold or gently warmed. Feel free to add your favorite garnish. Once the sauce is made, it only takes a few minutes to put this lovely dish together. Serve with your favorite raw corn chips.READ MORE »
There has been NOTHING, and I mean NOTHING compared to the love I feel every time I see my granddaughter, Charlotte. Although they live long-distance, and I don't see her often, my heart bursts with love whenever I can spend time with her. I felt so fortunate to be able to spend the holiday with not only Charli, but my 2 beautiful daughters and their husbands (and of course, W).It was a L O N
Our Holiday Newsletter contains the recipe for this versatile almond cookie. It's one of my favorites and can be prepared in many flavors, textures and variations. With just a little imagination, you can create mint, raspberry, almond, chocolate or any number of combinations. It's the holiday...time to let your inner chef shine!RT wishes you a very happy holiday season!Sign Up for Newslet
The holidays are drawing near and I wanted to surprise my family with nourishing treats. We'll also be on the road and now have some energizing snacks for us to nosh on. For sweet toothers, you may add more sweetener than what I suggested below. These are more spicy than sweet.Who says we have to eat junk on the holiday? Spend time with your loved ones and warm up with these deep chocolate/spi
This year Mom-Mom is going to "the kids" and spending Christmas with my beautiful family, including my precious 4.5 year old grand-princess!I created this living egg nog for them last Christmas, and everyone loved it. So, I'm packing my Vitamix Baby and taking it on the road. Dehydrating lots of cookies and brownies to share with my loved ones. Last year I made cranberry and egg-nog
Living Cookies mini eBook contains some of my latest gourmet cookie recipes, never before published. In addition to these unique, easy to follow recipes, you'll find explicit directions for sprouting grains and grinding your own Living Flour. It's much easier than you think, and the ability to prepare these flours in advance and keep them frozen, enables you to have them available whenever
Keeping busy trying new recipe ideas while waiting for our heat to return. Loss of heat is not due to Hurricane Sandy. However, due to all of the local devastation ere in NJ, it's been impossible to get anyone out to fix it. We're staying warm with a space heater and consider ourselves very lucky we have no serious damage. Meanwhile, my favorite comfort food in times of stress - CHIA PUDDI
Mark your calendars, and reserve your space for this amazing class. On November 17th, 2012, join us at Brad's Chip Factory where I'll be teaching an all day workshop on Southwestern Style Raw! You will leave this class knowing how to create a completely nourishing and mouth-watering feast that is sure to astound your friends and family! Raw? Plant-based? No one would ever know. Each dish i
I'm happy to say the hunt for quality organic, unpasteurized almonds has finally ended. While the USDA prohibits the sale of unpasteurized almonds, if you are diligent, there are options, and you can still find good quality almonds. You may pay a bit more, and you may have to order them online, (if you don't have a roadside almond grower nearby), but it's worth it. I want almonds that
Who knew? Sunflower seed shoots are SO easy to sprout and taste FABULOUS in smoothies, giving them a sweet, nutty flavor! Try this healthy elixir to jump-start your morning. I have to add a post on sprouting these sweeties...but it truly is one of the easiest things to sprout - provided you don't have a pesky squirrel like I did, trying to eat every batch! READ MORE »
Looking for a refreshing replacement for chocolate that still gives your mouth that happy, rich, creamy, satisfying feel? Pricey, yes, and I only had a 6-ounce bag to play with, but pili nuts are the balm!!! Oh the things I would create if I had a few pounds of these!! When mixed in a food processor or blender, the consistency is a silky smooth, ultra-creamy gift from heaven!While they are expensi
One of my favorite smoothies... that is not chocolate. I used both raw pistachios and pistachio butter in a coconut milk base. Deeeeeelicious! You could also do this in a nut milk or hemp milk base. The Living Tree Community Pistachio Nut Butter is AMAZING!!!READ MORE »
A great breakfast treat for your kids when trying to wean them off of junk cereal. It's also a great to pack in their lunch boxes. For the "big" kids, this is just a delicious and nutritious treat for any time of day. Traveling? Take this treat on the road. This is a very versatile recipe. I encourage you to pick and choose the ingredients you like, and have...and re create your own
NEW: Recipes - Looking for that extra special recipe to WOW your friends and loved ones? Here are some spectacular Rawfully Tempting recipes that are sure to please. At RT's Raw Recipe Boutique, enjoy our A La Carte Menu, and download only the recipes you find intriguing. There are hundreds of free recipes posted on this site, however, I've put additional time and energy into perfecting so
ZIPPPPPPPPPY! Lots of "Fooled You" peppers from the garden begging to be made into something yummy. This pepper is pretty cool. as it tastes a lot like jalapeno without the heat. The recipe is a lovely Popper Cheese, and since the peppers were missing heat, the cheese is not. What an awesome DIP!!! The Pepper Poppers are still in the dehydrator, but W and I both snatched one..and they we
This is the BEST oatmeal we've ever tasted. It's nothing like cooked, mushy oatmeal. The texture and flavor are fantastic. Delicious and nutritious!!!! A nice hearty breakfast when you are craving something more than a smoothie. Sticks to your ribs AND energizes! Great way to send your kids off to school!READ MORE »
When you start exploring the world of Living Food, it can seem a little intimidating. It's been over 2 years now, and as I sit here with a happy tummy and a glow of accomplishment, I have to tell you some of my thoughts... and also share my meal with you. It took me about 30 minutes to put this gorgeous meal together. Yes, some things were prepared in advance, and when you learn how and when t
NEW: Recipes - Looking for that extra special recipe to WOW your friends and loved ones? Here are some spectacular Rawfully Tempting recipes that are sure to please. At RT's Raw Recipe Boutique, enjoy our A La Carte Menu, and download only recipes you find intriguing. There are hundreds of free recipes posted on this site, however, I believe some of them I've put additional time and energ
"CREAMY," "Naked," "Chocolate," "Sensual"...are the words that come to mind as this amazing creation melts in my mouth. (Food Porn at it's finest?) I swear this is better than any "real" fudge I've ever eaten, and no sugar hangover! I kept it very simple, but it could easily be doctored up with flavor extracts such as mint or hazelnut, almo
I love the flavor of coffee, chocolate and mint, so why not put them all together in a smoothie? Oh yeah! Delightful! I happen to have fresh mint growing all over my garden, so why not use it? Just a touch of mint adds a remarkable, light tone to this fabulous breakfast!READ MORE »
Hold onto your hats ladies and gents, and hear me out on this one. No curling up your noses...promise? Sprouted chickpeas work wonders in living brownies, cookies and cakes. The texture is fantastic! Yes, their flavor can be a bit overwhelming, so you have to get creative and find ways to bring out the yummy flavor tones. Something spicy like cinnamon and nutmeg work quite well. I recently posted
Rawfully Tempting's October Newsletter is now available and contains a killer recipe for Stuffed Pattypan Squash. If you don't have squash, the stuffing also makes a great zippy dip, or topping for zucchini pasta.To receive future newsletters and blog updates, please click HERE to Sign-Up To view Newsletter Archives, see list below.READ MORE »
Quinoa is a great food. Sprouted Quinoa is even better! Ancient Incas used Quinoa as a grain. It's gluten free, and a rich source of amino acids and protein.While many people boil and eat like rice, this wonderful ingredient can be sprouted and sprinkled on salads, soups and wraps. You can also dehydrate it into lovely crunchies, which can be used in cookies, brownies and other treats, or de
Here's a quick and easy salad dressing made from sunflower seeds. Adjust the ingredients to your liking. Make it zippier, sweeter, or "dilly-er"! Yummers!READ MORE »
A dear friend of ours brought over some fresh picked raspberries. Oh, what to do....CHEESECAKE! The blend of white chocolate and fresh raspberries made my mouth water and my taste buds tingle with delight! I love these mini 4" spring form pans. Instead of one cake, I made two miniature cheesecakes and brought one to a friend's house for lunch! This way W got to have some too! Otherwise, I
Raw vegan veggie kebabs are the bomb! When I discover a good thing, I try to find multiple ways to use it. For instance, last week I posted the Spicy BBQ Zucchini Chips and because of this outrageous BBQ Sauce, the chips were jaw-dropping outrageous! Between the two of us and friends, they don't hang around long! I thought it might be interesting to create a kebab, using the same BBQ sauce on
Fermented nut cheeses can be eh...and they can be RAWlicious! This batch turned out super RAWlicious. A lot of you have asked for the recipe. I accidentally misplaced my notes and then found them, but had to decipher my own writing. This can be a daunting task. haha! Feel free to eliminate any of the ingredients you don't like. Use the base, and add your choice of herbs and spices. One should
Beans, beans, beans. We've got lentils, garbanzo beans and mung beans and it's time to do some sprouting. There are many health benefits to eating sprouts and I've read that sprouting increases enzymes up to 600%. I don't know that's true, but I do know they feel good and my body tells me what's good and what's not. It says, "Sprouts are GOOD!!!"READ MORE »
As part of my recent exploration into "my roots," I prepared fresh Horseradish. It was deeply earthy and delicious. From that recipe, I made a Horseradish Hummus/Dip, which was lighter in texture, but also fabulous. I needed some crunchy crackers... So what else? Horseradish 'n Dill Crackers, of course! The horseradish flavor turned out rather mild while the dill seems to permeate
For those of you following my blog, you know i'm on a root kick...and one of the roots my doc wants me to have a tiny bit of each day..horseradish root. I made some kick-ass horseradish, but it's really potent and I needed to come up with a milder alternative. The goal was to create a hummus, however, this could be used as a veggie dip, hummus, condiment in wraps, etc. Once you prepare the
Like many of you, I've got an over abundance of tomatoes springing out of our community garden and thought it would be nice to make a summer tomato soup with a bit of a twist from our usual. OH YUM! Just a pinch of smoked paprika gives this soup such a deep, smokey tone, our taste buds were dancing with delight! I was so involved in prep, I am not sure I got all of the ingredients written dow
