Mint and Parsley Pesto

I have been love, love, loving my herb garden! I use so many fresh herbs lately. I have been especially trying to find good uses for my fresh mint (other than mojitos!) This pesto is wonderful! I used it as a dressing over a large salad with romaine and chicken. Mint and Parsley Pesto 1 [...]

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Homemade Lara Bars

I buy very little processed or pre-packaged food but from time to time, especially if I’m traveling (as I was last week) I will pick up some Lara bars as portable snacks. They’re perfect because they’re not only tasty but I really dig the two or three ingredient list. Dates, nuts. Dates, nuts, citrus. Dates, [...]

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Energy Snack Bar

Energy Bars 2 cups oats 1 cup oat flour 1/4 cup chopped walnuts 1 Tbsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp kosher salt 2/3 cup agave nectar (could use honey or maple syrup) 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 flax egg (1 Tbsp flaxmeal + 3 Tbs water) 1/2 cup chopped prunes 2 Tbs raw almond butter [...]

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Raw Granola Recipe

I was experimenting and trying to create a snack bar but ended up with something that didn’t hold in bar form but clumped enough to be a perfect granola. Also, it tastes absolutely delicious so who cares you eat it by hand or spoon, right? Raw Granola Recipe 2 cups rolled oats 1/2 cup chopped [...]

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Sweet Pepper Tomato Sauce

Sweet Pepper Tomato Sauce adapted from Choosing Raw -1/4 – 1/3 cup diced tomatoes (can use fresh or canned) -1/3 red bell pepper -1 tsp olive oil -1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes -water, broth, or other liquid to desired consistency (I use very little and keep it thick) -salt, pepper, basil, parsley Mix everything in [...]

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