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Curry Coconut Soup

November 7, 2015 by Christine Roseberry Leave a Comment

This soup might be raw, but that doesn’t mean it can’t also be hot! There’s nothing like the flavor combinations in That food, combining the sweet with the sour, with a healthy dose of spice thrown in for good measure. Mm mm. Ginger, cilantro, garlic, coconut… This curry coconut soup is not lacking in the flavor department.

This raw vegan soup can be enjoyed warm. Raw doesn’t have to mean cold! If you’re trying to warm your bones on a cool day, consider warming your veggies up a bit in warm water before you set to chopping them up. And of course, make sure you vary your level of chili peppers in accordance with your heat tolerance!

Probiotic Pickled Zucchini

November 2, 2015 by Danielle Johnson Leave a Comment

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Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Caramel Cups

October 22, 2015 by Amy Lyons Leave a Comment

We’re well into autumn now, and that means that Pumpkin Spice Fever is upon us! It’s in cakes, it’s in coffees, it’s in muffins. It’s everywhere! People really love the stuff. And yet, so much of the time the pumpkin spice items on the market don’t actually contain any pumpkin!

Nonsense! With these delicious vegan Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Caramel Cups, you get REAL pumpkin and REAL spice! Nothing artificial, nothing weird! Just wholesome, delicious ingredients adding up into one awesome autumn treat. Want to be the most popular house for both trick-or-treaters and their parents this Halloween? Well hand out some of these suckers!

Lemon Ginger Apple Infused Water

October 20, 2015 by Shelley Alexander Leave a Comment

Sometimes a smoothie is a little too heavy, but plain old water is just… a little too plain. Well, water doesn’t have to be plain! With a little bit of a planning ahead, you can make your very own ultra-delicious infused water. Of course, you can use pretty much whatever ingredients you like. But here’s a recipe that’s been tried and tested.

Not only is this infused water lovely to drink, but it’s full of antoxidants from the apples and lemons, it has the anti-inflammatory benefits of ginger, as well as all sorts of wonderful nutrients. And with ginger and lemon, it’s a great morning or after-dinner drink to help with digestion.

Chocolate Orange Cake

October 1, 2015 by Heidi Turunen Leave a Comment

Chocolate orange is one of history’s great combinations. Like oil and vinegar, salt and pepper, Brad and Angelina, or Batman and Robin. Sure you can have them separately and they’re perfectly good. But when you put them together, oh boy, you really bump it up a notch.

Kicking the flavor combination up yet another notch is a healthy dose of ginger. Ginger is one of the few flavors that rivals chocolate orange, so any recipe that manages to balance all three of these ambrosial flavors is a guaranteed winner.

Turmeric Ginger Cheesecakes

September 7, 2015 by Chris Leave a Comment

Getting to have cake that is actually good for you is a clear sign that you’re doing alright. With this turmeric and ginger cheesecake, there’s really nothing unhealthy to be had. But not only is it not unhealthy, it’s positively healthy!

Ginger and turmeric are actually closely related, and they’re both super powerful, safe anti-inflammatory natural medicines. Ginger has been shown to be particularly useful for helping with arthritis, while turmeric is great for asthma and auto-immune disorders affecting the skin.

Plus they’re super duper tasty! And that in an of itself is enough reason for anyone to want to get into this turmeric ginger cheesecake!

Cranberry Apple Detox Juice

August 22, 2015 by Jesse Lane Leave a Comment

Tart, sweet, crisp. Apples and cranberry is already a killer combination. But add some celery, ginger, lemon and a bit of lettuce? Oh my. Who knew detox could be so delicious?

But as the title suggests there’s more to this ambrosial beverage than sensory delight. The apples will help regulate your blood sugar. Celery is anti-inflammatory and contains lovely vitamin K. In addition to vitamin K, romaine lettuce also brings K while lemon brings the C. And of course our good friend ginger aids in the digestion, as well as being a powerful anti-inflammatory.

Juicing pulls the fiber from your fruit and veggies, leaving you with plenty of nutrients to give your digestive system a bit of a vacation. That’s why they call it a detox!

Carrot Cake with Vegan Lemon Cashew Cream

August 9, 2015 by Juliane Porter Leave a Comment

If you’re a gardener, now might be just about the right time to start pulling up some of your carrots. And what could be a better use for fresh carrots than this gorgeous carrot cake with “cream cheese” frosting? Mm.

A deliciously moist carrot cake is one of life’s great pleasures. It really is a testament to this maybe under-appreciated little root vegetable that it can compete on the same stage as chocolate cakes and fruit cakes and hold its own. And with a delectable lemon cashew frosting, you’ll be hard pressed to find a better cake anywhere.

Zucchini Rice Sushi with Mango Ginger Sesame Sauce

August 3, 2015 by Jenna Davila Leave a Comment

Lots of people think that sushi is all about fish. I wonder sometimes if those people have ever actually been to a sushi restaurant: there’s all kinds of rolls and lots of them are meat-free. But while many of the ingredients in your typical sushi are raw, it’s always got rice in it. And that’s a bit of a bummer.

But sushi is really fun to make, too! And thanks again to the magic shape-shifting powers of zucchini, you can make your own tasty yummy sushi rolls with all the stuff you love and none of it that you don’t.

Instead of soy sauce, this recipe goes with a tasty ginger mango sauce. Mango and ginger! Yum.

It takes a bit of practice to get the rolling action down, but the learning experience itself is fun! Sushi is a great meal to make with friends.

Turmeric and Mango Smoothie

July 9, 2015 by Jesse Lane 1 Comment

Yellow is considered the color of optimism and pleasure. And you’ll have plenty to feel optimistic about once you’ve harnessed the power of this pleasantly yellow smoothie!

Turmeric is a fantastic spice. It’s actually a close relative of ginger, which also shows up in this smoothie. Like ginger, turmeric is a wonderful anti-inflammatory food that has been valued for its healing properties since time immemorial. And mango — well, what needs to be said about this lovely squishy fruit? There’s hardly a fruit in the world more suited for smoothie magic.

A little bit of coconut flakes add a little bit more of that special yumminess only coconut can bring. Another smoothie for the hall of fame. And that bit of ginger with the mango — manifique!

Chinese Style Cauliflower with Orange Sauce

May 28, 2015 by Jasmine Briones 1 Comment

This interesting recipe was inspired by an unlikely source: mall food-court style “Chinese” food. It seems weird to think so now, but so many of us grew up loving the sweet taste of that orange sauce. I remember growing up thinking that deep fried chicken balls in orange sauce was a classic of Chinese cuisine.

Now we all know better, and aren’t liable to be found snacking on the fast-food variety of Asian cooking. But there is still something magical about the sweet and savory mix of that orange sauce. With this great guilt-free recipe, you can enjoy that incomparable taste without all the added sugars and other weirdness.

Rainbow Juice

May 20, 2015 by Annie Markowitz 1 Comment

A simple rule of thumb to make sure you’re getting a broad range of healthy nutrients is to make sure you’re eating lots of fruits and veggies of different colors. Lots of the disease-fighting and health-promoting properties of plants are related to the different compounds that produce the different colors.

Often times, the deeper the color of fresh whole foods, the richer they are in nutrients. So we should all try to keep our lives full of color. And what better way than by drinking it all up!

This Rainbow Juice takes all that to heart, and while it may look green once it’s in the cup, it’s made from a real rainbow of delicious fruits and veggies. This juice is full of antioxidants, anti-inflammatories, and all sorts of vitamins and minerals.

And it’s super tasty. With the spiciness coming from the jalapeño, ginger and cilantro, the kiwi adds some sweetness, and of course the tomato brings the umami. Truly well-balanced, this Rainbow Juice makes a great snack any time of day.

Kelp Noodle Pad Thai

April 5, 2015 by Jesse Lane 5 Comments

Thai food is awesome. Crisp, fresh, with a little bit of tang and sweetness, and always so colorful! With this refreshing take on an old favorite, you get all the characteristic taste of a great pad thai, all with wholesome raw ingredients!

The kelp noodles are probably the most intriguing aspect of this pad thai. Kelp is an awesome food, packing a broad spectrum of micronutrients like sodium, potassium and iodine which helps keep your thyroid in good order. It also contains all 9 essential amino acids, and all this in a low-calorie package.

Add to the kelp some tamari, tahini, ginger and miso, and you’re in for an exotic tasting treat. There is a fair amount of ingredients in here, but it’s all awesome stuff and it really isn’t too much work to get it all together. And the gorgeous medley of colors and flavors that you’ll be rewarded with makes the time spent chopping more than worth it. Kelp Noodle Pad Thai is a fantastic dish when you’re looking for a taste a little out of the ordinary!

Lemon Drop Green Smoothie

March 11, 2015 by Christine Roseberry Leave a Comment

Spring is a time of invigoration. Sleepy plants begin to wake up, and color returns to the landscape. This smoothie captures all the invigorating energy of springtime, and puts it in a cup for you to enjoy.

One of the simplest and best ways to make sure you’re getting your nutrients is to eat lots of differently colored foods. While this may be a green smoothie, like Springtime it’s actually full of colors.

Along with the green dino kale, we’ve got orange mangoes and yellow bananas. And of course, yellow zesty lemon. And to really bring it home, a healthy chunk of ginger.

Tangy and sweet like a lemon drop, this powerful smoothie will keep you healthy and glowing. And any smoothie with both ginger and lemon is bound to be exciting. A great breakfast smoothie to get you moving, or an enlivening snack to reward a day of hard work!