Dill

Vegan Garlic Dill Cheese Dip

March 1, 2016 by Chris Leave a Comment

Cheese is one of those things which people will always ask about. How could you give up cheese? I would love to, but I could never give up cheese! Oh, silly people. Of course you can, because we have cashews! This yummy garlic dill “cheese dip” is an awesome snack for curling up with a book, or watching a movie, or hanging out with friends, or any other activity which might nicely be complemented by snacking. Okay, so that’ s pretty much every activity. Except for maybe jogging.

Enjoy this lovely “cheese dip” anytime, except when jogging!

Vegan Avocado Ranch Salad

October 7, 2015 by Jesse Lane Leave a Comment

One of the great advantages of salad is the opportunity to mix and math it up with whatever veggies are seasonally available. This ranch salad, inspired by the bounty of local organic farmer’s markets, can be changed up to reflect whatever greens and veggies are currently around, or whatever captures your particular fancy.

The real heart of a ranch salad is, after all, the ranch dressing. Here we have a raw vegan alternative to one of the most popular salad dressings around. With an avocado base, this is a creamy ranch salad. So take heed! if you’re the type who prefers a thinner, lighter dressing, just add more almond milk til you arrive at your own personal perfect.

Pickled Asparagus

September 16, 2015 by Danielle Johnson 2 Comments

Pickles are great. Fermented pickles are even greater! Just like with other fermented products, all that microbial activity means all sorts of benefits for your gut and overall health.

Of course, pretty much anything can be pickled.. But typically we mostly pickle cucumbers. What’s up with that? Let’s expand our horizons! What could be a better candidate than the mighty pickled asparagus? Pickled asparagus is a great source of Vitamin B6, calcium, zinc and magnesium, which is a great compliment to all that probiotic goodness.

Oh, and they taste freaking amazing. Some pickled garlic and chilis add an extra yummy kick to the probiotic snack, too.

Pistachio Crusted Cashew Cheeseball

August 13, 2015 by John and Lauren Leave a Comment

Homemade cheese is already a pretty cool thing. But homemade cheese that is raw and vegan? And covered in pistachios? That’s something pretty special. It’s like Little House on the Prairie, but nobody goes blind and everyone lives in harmony with themselves and the world around them!

Well, that might be a bit much. But at any rate, this pistachio crusted cashew cheeseball is a super fun recipe that is sure to impress your friends and family. It’s also a great recipe for proving to those skeptical friends that anything is possible in the raw vegan lifestyle. Both rustic and progressive, this recipe is a real treat.

Buffalo Cauliflower Wings With Avo Ranch Sauce

August 11, 2015 by Lisa Viger Leave a Comment

Did you know that eating spicy food might just be really good for you? As if we needed another reason to feel the burn!

Cauliflower may not have wings, but neither does a buffalo. You don’t need to eat a chicken if you’re looking to get your spice on. All you need is some crispy cauliflower, a handful of spices, and a tall glass of water (just in case!).

As any spice junky can tell you, no buffalo “wing” is complete without an equally tasty dip. And since we’re talking buffalo, it might as well be a ranch dip! Creamy and tangy with avocado and lemon, it provides a great contrast to the hot hot heat of the cauliflower.

These buffalo “wings” are a great party snack. If you’ve got a few friends coming round, you can easily scale the recipe up.

Cashew Tzatziki

February 10, 2015 by John and Lauren 1 Comment

Tzatziki is as fun to say as it is to eat. Quick to make, it’s always great for parties when friends are gathered round. And your gathered friends will have lots to talk about when they learn this cashew-based tzatziki is completely vegan and raw.

The tangy dill and lemon are balanced by the aroma of garlic, and the delicious creaminess of the blended cashews is a great replacement for yogurt. You get the digestive benefits of lemon and garlic, and the healthful fats and protein from cashews. And it’s all tied together by the dill.

Dill has a neat flavor which we usually associate with pickles. It’s a very simple way to add an exotic twist to your meals. This Mediterranean herb has been used in Greece for centuries both as a food and as a medicine. It’s now known to be anti-inflammatory a good source of antioxidants.

Tzatziki makes for a great veggie dip or as a spread.