
Kale Crunch
Recipe Author: Beautiful on Raw
Sometimes crunchy is the texture we crave. Kale crisps fill this need beautifully. Eat without guilt and share with the kids.

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.

Creamy Leek Soup
Recipe Author: Beautiful on Raw
In many parts of the country this soup, served slightly warm, will be very appropriate at this time of the year. Leftover soup can also double as a dip or salad dressing.

Tomato and Watermelon Thyme Salad
Recipe Author: Beautiful on Raw
Tomatoes and watermelon – the flavorful gifts of the end of summer – find union in this surprisingly satisfying and refreshing salad.

Day Lily Buds with Wood Sorrel Pesto
Recipe Author: Beautiful on Raw
Don’t we all love it when our food comes from our own backyard? On the menu today are highly nutritious wild edible plants: day lilies and wood sorrel.

Patriotic Bird Bites and Poppers
Recipe Author: Beautiful on Raw
Here are some ideas for any 4th of July party you may be hosting or attending. These finger foods are sure to delight any crowd.

Portobello Open Sandwiches
Recipe Author: Beautiful on Raw
Portobello mushrooms never fail to give us the “grounded” feeling we sometimes seek, and their earthy flavor reminds us that spring is on its way.

Banana Fig Tart
Recipe Author: Beautiful on Raw
Take advantage of the prime fig season to make a delicious banana fig tart, which tastes even better when shared with family and friends.

Russian-Style Layered Mushroom Salad
Recipe Author: Beautiful on Raw
Tired of traditional salads? This recipe puts a whole new spin on the salad theme. The idea for this festive layered salad comes from Russian cuisine. Traditional Russian salad recipes often include herring, boiled potatoes and mayonnaise. But this healthy variation is chock full of raw goodness. Instead of cooking vegetables, use them in their raw state. Let mushrooms be the substitute for herring and have the avocados stand in for potatoes—more tastily, too! No mayo, either—instead, a nut-based dressing.

Nick's Salad
Recipe Author: Beautiful on Raw
My husband, Nick, has been making this salad for us on a daily basis for many years, and I still love it! I came up with the dressing just last month, and I think it really makes a great combination. The trick to this salad is to mince all the ingredients as finely as possible. This mixes the flavors in the best way.