dessert

Raw, Vegan Carrot Raisin Walnut Cookies

May 6, 2013
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One of the nicest things about having the MCAT behind me is being able to spend a little more time in the kitchen. In the last few weeks I’ve been able to cook a little more, wean myself off the excess coffee, and get back in touch with my favorite wholesome habits. One of these [...]

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Raw Pecan Chai Bars from Amber Shea Crawley’s Practically Raw Desserts

April 29, 2013
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If you’re a fan of raw food, then the name Amber Shea Crawley will be familiar to you already. Amber (whose blog was formerly Almost Vegan) is a cookbook author, a trained raw foods chef, and an inspiring blogger living in Kansas City, MO. I featured Amber’s last book, Practically Raw, here on CR (read [...]

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Mini Raw, Vegan Almond Joy Bars

April 24, 2013
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Hi all! Thanks for the warm responses to Meghan Telpner’s interview–and her marvelous recipe for Orange Zest-Infused Stew! Are you ready for a treat? I was browsing through Food52 this week (I’m one of their columnists, but I also love getting inspired by all of the creativity on the site), and I saw this recipe [...]

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Vegan Mango Lassi. A Creamy Warm Weather Treat!

April 9, 2013
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True to form, D.C. has transitioned directly from winter to summer within a week’s time. It is 85 degrees here and sunny, and a short lunchtime walk left me sweating in my long sleeved shirt and jeans. In honor of the abrupt change of seasons, I’m featuring a sweet and cool drink: a vegan mango [...]

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Book Review: Raw & Simple by Judita Wignall. Plus, Raw, Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Walnut Cookies!

April 3, 2013
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When I was still doing nutrition coaching, I was often asked by my clients how I managed to be so creative in the kitchen. They’d tell me how hard it was for them to come up with new, inspired recipe ideas, and describe how easy it was to fall into a routine of the same [...]

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Coconut Milk Rice Pudding with Citrus and Ginger

March 7, 2013
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Greetings, friends! So excited that you liked my stuffed potato skins. It seems that the kale and sweet potato combo is universally adored in this little corner of the internet. Today’s recipe falls in a delightful place between dessert and breakfast. It’s a rice pudding that feels perfect for this time of year–creamy and filling, [...]

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No Bake Tartelettes with Raw Vegan Chocolate Ganache Filling

February 13, 2013
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I’m kind of proud of myself tonight. After five years of making and experimenting with raw foods, I have finally made my very first high raw, vegan tart. Tartelette, to be precise. And it was worth waiting, because this rich, indulgent, chocolate creation is absolutely dreamy. What is a tart, anyway? Let’s see:

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