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What's your most favourite all time recipe that you make again and again? Please share!

For me it's probably guacamole. I just love it!! Especially with garlic!

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My most-made recipe is Kate Wood's pasta sauce. It's so delicious, I can never go past it when I want something quick and satisfying. It whips up in the blender in a matter of minutes, and uses basic ingredients that I (almost) always have.

Another one I keep going back to is Alissa Cohen's recipe for Corn chowder, which is made with almond milk - I just add a big handful of parsley and some black pepper to offset the creaminess. It's so yummy, I made it two nights in a row when I first went raw. I have tried many raw soup recipes, but this one is my fave.

Glowgirl

Quick lettuce wraps and/or Nori wraps, at least twice a week.

Banana / berry / date smoothie

Any fruit eaten as a meal, just peel and eat!

Kate Wood's rough Pad Thai

I made Nomi Shannon's Gado Gado last week too and it was yummy!

When I first went raw, I ate Kate Wood's Tomato soup / Pasta sauce recipes twice a week!

pineapple,paw paw and lettuce salad..lots lately and alternating the pineapple with oranges,this is so fresh and hydrating and damn fine meal.

banana in lettuce made into a wrap

green juice,and green smoothies,sublime,yum yum..
have been putting zucchinni in my green juice lately,had never thought of it before,but it is super juicy and yummy..

paw paw in my gs rocks...bit addicted to the paw paw lately,just seems to be so soothing on my tummy!

can't wait for stone fruit and grapes,oh and berries and cherries...frooooooooooooooooooty goodness :wacko:

another i love to make,juicy ripe toms,orange,few slivers of avo and lots of green green lettuce,this is good..

Love reading your recipes Neet, they are so simple and easy, my kind of recipes.

thanks babe..yep simple is good for me... :wub:and you too know doubt with a busy family life...

Sunflower sprout sauce/yoghurt/or cheese poured over a huge bed of chopped greens and sprouts, with floating cherry tomatoes. Variations thereof...

Brett

I'm going to have to go buy sunflower seeds! Yummy! I haven't done a sunflower pate in ages.

I'm a dips girl! My fave (and most easily made) meal is a bunch of vegies and a few flax crackers with a couple of dips... my faves are guacamole with lots of garlic and a lil bit of chilli, and a pinenut and spinich dip ive been trying to perfect! so yummy and totally nutritious :) Plus at the end of the week when theres nothing in the fridge, i just chuck what i have left in the food processer and make a yummy mixed vegie dip :)

Now that is such sensible advice and I recommend this to everyone.

Katie whats in your spinach and pinenut dip?


Joss

Thanks Joss :)

Spinach and pinenut dip is pretty simple ... first i whizz up some pine nut cheeZe (about 1/2 cup pinenuts, 1/2 a lemon juiced, some crushed black peppercorns and a pinch of sea salt is the basic recipe, but sometimes i add in capsicum for a 'chedder' flavour and/or a tablespoon of tahini and various herbs and spices like black peppercorns, chilli, garlic etc)

Then, to the plain pinenut cheeZe mixture, i add a good handful or two of spinach to the food processor until its nice and green (Its best to add it bit by bit tho depending on your tastes.. I like it so i can just taste the spinach so i add in about 2 handfuls, where as simon likes it FULL of spinach so he adds in about 4 handfulls - which are much bigger then mine!)

If your pinenut cheeZe is REALLLLY thick, it helps to add a bit of pure water (about a tablespoon) to help the spinach combine better. You can always add a teaspoon of oil if you wanted to (I add in flax oil to help my lil mango's brain develop). I really like mine with a good splash of lemon juice and a decent pinch of sea salt... If your going to add in water, oil or more lemon juice, do it before you add the spinach!

The mixture comes out realllly creamy and full of flavour. Its full of good fats and is quite a hearty dip so im done after about 1/4 of a cup with a whole platefull of vegies and a couple of flax crackers, but simon can eat a whole ramikin full of this dip! 

This is definatly one of my indulgent dips and reminds me of.. ummm.. ive forgotten what its called, but its a dip made mainly of of sourcream (or greek yoghurt?) and mayo with spinach shredded in it. its normally served in a hollowed out round loaf of bread.. if youve had it before, youll know what im talking about! If now, just try this dip and youll get the idea hehe 

On a random note, if you dont like pinenuts, you can use cashews instead when making the CheeZe ... im sure some other nuts would work too, but i havent tried them! Cashew Cheeze is yummy on its own smeared on vegie rounds or crackers... i luv flax crackers, a smear of cashew cheeze (cashews, red capsicum, lemon, salt, pepper), a peice of avocado and topped with slices of cherry tomato! Really satisfying and hearty especially in winter!

Hope that helps! If thats all a bit too confusing, let me know and ill try to write up the recipe properly!

Luv Kt
xox

at the moment its probably 'zucchini fettuccini' with some basil pesto type sauce with mushrooms, raw olives, tomato and lots of greens! I love basil, I keep planting more basil, because I can't get enough of it.  -_-

oh and any salad with lots of greens and avacado!

Just love raw veggie soups, in various combinations, I use celery, cucumber, shallots, leeks, tomatoes, asparagus, pumpkin, parsley, garlic, onions, chard, silverbeet etc, blend with lots and lots of lemon juice, a little coconut oil and maybe a pinch of salt or some dulse but it doesn't really need it.  The cucumber and lemon juice work as a good base to help it blend smooth and maintain all the intense flavours that can be lost if you add too much water. 

I haven't got a name for this but here it is - I love the flavour and never tire of it - but have to admit - the speed in which it comes together is another attraction!
Spiralise a beetroot or two,
ditto carrots
maybe a zuc if in the mood
or spinach
half handful of currants
sunflower seeds,
sesame oil
cider vinegar
tahini
stir and enjoy.
Oh - I like it with nori in as well!

Hi All...  ^_^

I've sure enjoyed this thread... some great ideas!


Lately, I've been doing a water fast... so it's been very simple. 
Some of my favorite things are quite simple as well...

I love green smoothies... usually they have some fruit and spinach or other greens.  Sometimes I make a spicer veggie version... V8 flavors with plenty of zip.  I've also enjoyed trying the wonderful green smoothies shared on this site... especially some of Miss G's unique combinations.

I love lettuce wraps... I often chop bananas and top with a mango or pineapple salsa and sprouts... or zucchini topped with a more zesty tomato salsa and sprouts... I like halved cherry tomatoes with cucumber raita topped with sprouts... and other veggie/salsa combinations.  I almost always have salsa made to dip with veggies or put in wraps. 

Soups are a favorite too... carrot soup (with different flavors from ginger to cumin or dill)  I love spinach apple soup.  Soups are so convenient to take on busy days... and offer so much variety.  I also liked a soup I tried last month from the Raw Guru site... I'll put a link up for it.  (I did make it a little less sweet... with more zip)

PINEAPPLE CUCUMBER GAZPACHO:
http://www.rawguru.com/recipe68.html (http://www.rawguru.com/recipe68.html)


I eat a lot of salads... and usually try to get all the rainbow colors from fruit or veggies each day... as the colors have different nutrients.  Making a lot of different dressings and varied salad combinations keeps it interesting for me.

I usually have a nut/fruit dip made for apples and zucchini... or a pesto... or pate to put on veggies.   and to stuff mushrooms or cherry tomatoes with... which are a nice side to salads or soups.  So are crunchy raw crackers... which I am in the process of learning...

Lastly... I do have one not raw treat... I still buy from time to time... olives stuffed with almonds... I hope some company will be able to make those raw sometime... cause I love them... or maybe I'll learn how... smiles*

I must be getting hungry... it has been a fairly long fast... almost time to transition out of it... until then it sure has been fun to think of some of my favorite things to eat!  uh huh...  ^_^





   

Star,you are doing phenomonally well...fantastic,you are a true source of inspiration here...you know rp (here) sell really raw olives,my faves are the peruvian,pure unadulterated olives,in nothing,just sundried and raw!!check them out...

Hi Star,

I laughed out loud at this.  I'll let you in on a secret though - my most unique concoctions I haven't even shared.  ^_^

Last week I did a green smoothie based entirely on sprouts and herbs.  Alfalfa sprouts, sunflower sprouts, dill and Vietnamese mint.  Plus a little fruit of course.  Swamp power!

This week some of my green smoothies will have the addition of the tropical icecream I made yesterday.  Coconut flesh & water, pineapple, mango, banana, lemon & orange juice - whizzed and frozen.

I just love green smoothie alchemy in my kitchen.  But I keep the really odd ones to myself!  ^_^

miss g

Hi All... 

You guys are sooo fun!   ^_^

Thanks Neet... and wonderful to learn about the peruvian olives... I look foward to trying them!

Miss G... you're the guru of green smoothies... your recipes and ideas have taken my green smoothie making to a new level...  Here's to Swamp Power!

One of my faves lately is Storm and Jinjee's tabouli but I substitute cauli for the almonds to make it a bit lighter and put it on top of zucchini pasta- this has given me my parsley/coriander fix, lol. Often for the kids we'll make a basil pesto and use this with it. In thinking, I might make it tomorrow with some dulse in it, that is sounding gooood.
We have also been into flax crackers, have made some with dulse flakes, and some with the pinenut cheese and onion. These are the kids favourite. I also really enjoy Alissa Cohens 'Burger Bun' recipe made into crackers which Panda told me about, and I've changed the recipe around a little to use dill instead of the other herbs on occasion. But this last week we have been very focused on the crackers.

Rabbit

I am not into pond slime. I do love some bananas in my gs, but I hate anything that turns brown.


Joss
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Yes, agreed Joss - I chucked a strawberry into a gs the other morning. It tasted alirght but the colour was very unappealing - not the bright, crispy, green beauty i like!

swamp power .. pond slime ... you guys make me laugh!!!!! LOL
now back to the serious stuff.....

Sunflower Pesto:  a dip, a spread or dressing, an all round favourite - especially if people are coming over!

soak sunflowers
blend with garlic, lotsand lots of basil leaves, squeeze lemon juice, pinch some salt, then pour a little sunflower oil as its all blending to get a really smooth consistency. Too easy

ps. stuff small mushrooms with this for a great appetiser

Oksy - I hope you're not saying that there is no seriousness in the swamp power & pond slime.... that they are purely whimsical....  ;)

I went back to basics a couple of times this week with the mighty gs....

Blender full of baby spinach
2 x frozen bananas
Juice of 2 oranges
1 x mango
A leedle water

Greener than green, and words can not describe the delight of the taste and texture.  Sheer beauty.

Speaking of serious stuff (for me)..... I am off for some SERIOUS mermaid activity.....

miss g

Enjoy your frolick at the beach Miss Giggles! I will be thinking of you. The beach is such a centering and beautiful place.

Isn't it wonderful that Australian mango's are back in season? Just LOVE them!!!
Sheryl

Hi All...  ^_^

Hey Miss G... Guru of green smoothies and other magical things... that gs looks delish!  I'm putting it on the menu for the weekend... smiles*

Hope the surf and sun has been perfection for mermaid activity...  :mellow:

If its Green, its got to be serious business!!

another super foliage smoothy to the rescue:
spinich
handful of wheatgrass
oranges
goji berries
and sweet pineapple

Miss G, see you out in the surf .. Ill be wearing a purple bikini top with matching tail :)

Oksy - a purple tail.... how exquisite.  I have just realised that my mermaid wear is the same colour as my favourite food group.  Cacao.  Yep, chocolate bikini bottoms.  Now that will shock a few people.  ^_^

Star - It is a lovely gs.  I think it is the kind of recipe that I would make for anybody a little shy of the green smoothie - a gs virgin if you will.  Very mild, and totally delicious.  I had a similar one tonight for dinner, but I used rocket and added some dill.  Much stronger in taste because of the rocket - the spinach one is lovely and mild.

Sheryl - I agree, nothing quite compares to being by (and in) the ocean - for me, anyhoo.  Mermaiding was delightful.  The water is still very brisk.  I do prefer my oceans a little less fresh than my fruit & veg.  ^_^   Still, it was sublime, and I can never tire of salty skin. 

I declare the season of traipsing sand through the apartment officially open.....

miss g

p.s.  Mangoes!  My goodness - so good, so many, so reasonably priced.  I am giddy.  I'm looking at 4 of the babies now.  Ahem, just quietly, I think I'll go back for more tomorrow...

Hi All...  ^_^

Hey Oksyoks...  That smoothie looks great too!  When I get some more wheatgrass... I am going to try it!  Mermaids surely have a sense of fashion and green smoothies...

Hey Miss G... I made that very tasty gs... this morning.  Mmmm.... absolutely set the day in smiles!  And, thumbs up on dill in smoothies... something I hadn't tried until your inspired creations...  Swamp Power Rules!

Wishing you both sunny days... with sand traced steps and magical thoughts...  ^_^

Can I infer by this comment that you do your mermaiding activities topless, like all true mermaids?

Joss

 ^_^

I see now that what I wrote could be interpreted exactly that way Joss.  Especially with my 'shock' comment, which actually referred to me having clothing that was the same in colour as my fave food group.

Ah, no..... I have a matching bikini top, but it is only part cacao, and part sky blue.  Fear not, even as a mermaid, my cardie muffins have a little 'house' each.  ^_^

miss g

Somehow that disappoints me Miss Giggles. I like my mermaids in the traditional 'topless' way.

Alas.The Little Mermaid has made wearing tops fashionable among mermaids.

Have you read the Ruth Park children's book about mermaids? I read it when I was working in a boarding school in Tasmania. I can't remember the name, but I found it a fascinating read.

Joss

It was called My Sister Sif and focused on the relationship with 2 sisters and the sea. Both were born to a mermaid and both had to choose between an earthly life and a life living as a mermaid.

Perhaps these young ladies were related to you?


joss

Look in the kids section of your local library.

You are up late Miss giggles.

Joss

A treat for special occasions: Raw Chocolate Mousse with Raspberry and Goji berry Coulis

For Mousse:

Raw cacao nibs

Soaked(over-night) sunflower seeds

Soft sun-dried apricots

Sufficient water

Blend to mousse-like consistancy, chill in fridge if so desired.

For Fruit Berry Coulis:

Soaked Goji Berries

Sufficient Raspberries / water

Blend, pour over mousse; buon appetite! ^_^