Asian Pear and Watercress Smoothie

Serves 2
An exciting deviation from strawberries and bananas, this healthy green smoothie uses the sweet and crisp flavor of Asian pear with almond butter. Watercress is a detoxifier and adds a touch of spice, but not too much to overpower. This is a sweet smoothie with all the benefits of good fats, protein and greens.

Nutrition [...]

Cleansing Grapefruit Salad with Bananas and Coconut

Serves 2
A refreshing and tangy breakfast salad with sliced banana to balance the sour flavors of seasonal grapefruit. Serve with yogurt for protein. Also makes a healthy, not-too-sweet dessert.
Nutrition Tip: Late winter and spring is the time to kick-start fat metabolism and cleanse the body to prepare for season changes. According to Ayurvedic physician, [...]

Raw Jicama Salad with Curried Macadamia Dressing

Serves 4
Warming curry spices counter the clean crispness of jicama in this simple, flavorful, all-season salad. The sweet, tropical taste of macadamia nuts and coconut water bring it all together. Served with an edible green sprout garnish.
Cooking Tip: Jicama (HIH-kuh-ma) is a sweet, watery root native to Mexico. Its crisp, refreshing taste is  reminiscent of [...]

Honey-Kissed Fennel and Orange Salad with Candied Almonds

Serves 2-4
Lemon, orange and fennel give this refreshing salad a tangy hit, while raisins and honey balance the act with their delightful sweetness. Candied almonds bring it over the top. Makes a perfect dinner party salad or appetizer. Some of the honey can be replaced with liquid stevia, if desired.

Cooking Tip: Ever wonder how to [...]

Cranberry Kombucha Smoothies with Festive Green Swirl

Serves 1-2
A perfectly festive holiday smoothie to keep you and your family healthy in the midst of candy canes, chocolate Santas, cheese popcorn and pumpkin pies. Frozen cranberries are blended with kombucha and warming spices to boost immunity and keep the “bad bugs” away. (This is a low-carb smoothie, less sweet than traditional smoothies.)

Nutrition Tip: [...]

Half-Baked Pumpkin Pie (Allergy-Free!)

Makes one 9-inch pie
Contains no: gluten, dairy, soy, sugar, eggs
Even people with food allergies can have pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving! This healthy version uses fresh roasted pumpkin with all the traditional spices, creamed with cashews in a festive no-bake crust. Topped with fresh “whipped” cashew cream. One caveat: it doesn’t hold its shape like [...]

Carrot, Parsnip and Cranberry Salad with Tahini-Ginger Sauce

Serves 4-6
A colorful salad for any autumn or holiday spread. Ginger and tahini add depth of flavor to an otherwise simple salad.
SAUCE
1/4 cup tahini (sesame butter)
3 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/2-inch piece peeled fresh ginger, minced
1-3 drops liquid stevia extract or 1 teaspoon honey
Pinch salt
SALAD
3 medium carrots, grated
1 medium parsnip, grated
2 green onions, sliced into [...]

Heirloom Gazpacho with Cumin-Scented Pine Nut Cream

Serves 4-6
Heirloom tomatoes mixed with all the right ingredients make a refreshingly vibrant raw soup for Indian summer. This is a traditional Spanish soup served chilled or room temperature; my addition of creamy pine nut sauce adds body and richness.
Cooking Technique: Heirlooms make this soup extra flavorful, but can be expensive. To offset price, [...]

Massaged Kale with Apple, Pine Nuts and Creamy Tahini Dressing

Serves 2
Soft, creamy kale with a crunch of apple and toasty pine nuts makes a perfect accompaniment to any meal. Tahini adds a touch of ethnic flair. Don’t worry… you don’t need to be a licensed massage therapist to make this fabulous raw salad.
Cooking Tip: Eating vegetables raw is one of the best ways [...]

Green Ginger-Peach-Lemongrass Smoothie

Serves 1-2
This Southeast Asian-inspired smoothie will get you out of the “same-old same-old” smoothie rut. Using sweet spices and roots adds flair and flavor, but also nutrition: Both ginger and lemongrass excel at boosting digestive fire and immunity.
Cooking Tip: Although pricey, I recommend a Vita-Mix high-speed blender for making smoothies. My motto is one [...]

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