1. Mash avocado with a fork until very smooth.2. Add yogurt, tomato, cayenne. Blend until smooth. This may be done in a food processor, in a blender or with a fork.3. Add sea salt and fresh black pepper to taste.4. Serve chilled with mixed raw vegetables. Note: Best made a
1. In a bowl briskly whisk together the tahini and water until combined. It will look separated at first: just keep whisking!2. Add remaining ingredients and whisk until combined. 3. Adjust flavors to your taste. Add additional water if you want it thinner.4. Serve over grains and greens. Note: Tahini sauce
1. Slice zucchini and summer squash in discs about 1/4 inch thick. Steam with sprouts for about 5 minutes or until desired tenderness.2. Toss with tarragon, ghee and salt in a bowl.3. Serve with a lemon wedge. Note: Try fresh herbs like parsley, dill, cilantro or mint for a totally
1. In a medium saucepan, heat drained beans. Add your favorite seasonings, if desired.2. Fill a separate medium saucepan with 1-2 inches of water and bring to a boil.3. Wash and chop greens (you can use the stems, too) and add to boiling water. 4. Cook for 2-3 minutes until
1. Chop soaked wakame.2. Discard soaking water or use on houseplants for a boost of minerals.3. Place water and wakame in a soup pot and bring to a boil.4. Add root vegetables first and simmer gently for 5 minutes or until tender.5. Add leafy vegetables and simmer for 2-3 minutes6.
Preheat the oven to 400. Toss chopped cauliflower with a large 3 finger pinch of salt and enough oil to lightly coat. Spread onto a baking sheet and add halved cherry tomatoes. Roast at 400 for 12-18 minutes, flipping and stirring if necessary until lightly browned. Meanwhile, prepare the remaining
To roast the garlic: Preheat oven to 375F. Chop the top ¼ or ½ inch off thegarlic head to expose the cloves inside. Place garlic on top of a medium-size piece of parchment and drizzle with a little olive oil, salt and pepper. Wrap the garlic in the parchment, scrunching
Place cashews in large heat-proof bowl or measuring cup. Cover with boiling water and let sit 30-60 minutes (alternatively, you can let covered with room temperature water 8 hours overnight). Cashews are ready when they break apart easily with fingers. Drain cashews and blend with the salt, lemon or apple
Add all ingredients (except oil) to food processor or blender. Start to blend, slowly adding in olive oil as it’s running. Blend until smooth. Taste for salt, pepper and lemon.
Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender and blend well, adding more olive oil and/or splash of water to blend as necessary.
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