Cool Vegetable and Kvass Soup
Recipe Author: Beautiful on Raw
This unique take on the traditional Russian fermented drink – Kvass – will not only introduce you to a new flavor, but will also give you the benefits of fermented veggies: consuming them helps prevent the overgrowth of pathogenic bacteria in your colon while replenishing the friendly kind.
Tomato Basil Borsch
Recipe Author: Beautiful on Raw
This tomato borsch, full of raw goodness, has no rivals among cooked soups. If you're tired of raw salads, this soup offers a creative way to enjoy your health promoting vegetable juices, your greens and your veggies as never before.
Cucumber Rolls with Garlicky Beets Filling
Recipe Author: Beautiful on Raw
An eye-catching appetizer for a potluck or just for snacking. Easy way to eat beets, which are especially good for cleansing at this time of the year.
Sesame Kale Salad
Recipe Author: Beautiful on Raw
Resolving to become healthy in the New Year can start on new years’ eve. A refreshing salad that doesn’t require much time to put together will allow you to feel good about your resolutions and get a head start in reaching your health goals.
Whimsical Turkey 'n Stuffing Salad
Recipe Author: Beautiful on Raw
Who said that raw foodists don’t eat turkey and stuffing for Thanksgiving? Surely they do. Here’s what you get when you don’t have expectations: the stuffing that won’t cause a post-Thanksgiving meal nap, and the turkey that will make every guest, big and little, smile.
Persimmon Nut Cheese Delight
Recipe Author: Beautiful on Raw
This recipe uses Hachiya (Japanese) persimmons, which are very soft when fully ripe. They are combined with macadamia nuts to make a filling meal, which can be as humble or as festive as you prefer.
Quinoa Tabouli
Recipe Author: Beautiful on Raw
Quinoa is a seed of the Chenopodium Quinoa plant, grown widely in South America. It’s a good source of magnesium, phosphorus, iron and calcium for vegans and vegetarians, and boasts a wide array of essential amino acids.
Sprouted Chickpea Spread
Recipe Author: Beautiful on Raw
The ultimate party dish, our raw hummus is made of garbanzo beans, just like the traditional hummus, except the beans are sprouted, and uncooked. Perfect with raw crackers and vegetables crudités.
Veggie Wraps with Plum Ginger Sauce
Recipe Author: Beautiful on Raw
Fresh plums make a great base for sauce or salad dressing. Their sweet and lightly sour taste complements any neutral-flavor fruits and veggies.
Tzatziki
Recipe Author: Beautiful on Raw
Inspired by my recent travels, the traditional Greek appetizer offered here has been adapted for the raw food diet. It is not only delicious, but versatile as well: eat as a meal, spread on crackers, or use as a veggie dip.