GORILLAFOODLivingandEatingOrganic,Vegan,andRaw
GORILLAFOODLivingandEatingOrganic,Vegan,andRaw
AARONASH
ARSENALPULPPRESS
VANCOUVER
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Includesindex.ISBN978-1-55152-471-9
1.Rawfoods.2.Rawfooddiet—Recipes.3.Vegancooking.4.Cookbooks—I.Title.
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ContentsAcknowledgments
Introduction
GorillaFood:Organic,Vegan&Raw
Breakfasts
Breads,Crackers,Crêpes&Nuts
Sauces,Goos,SweetCreams,Cheez&Spreads
Appetizers&Snacks
Salads&Soups
Mains
Desserts
Drinks
Index
Ibowtoallthosewhohaveremindedmetofindjoyintheserviceofhumanityandtothosewhohaveremindedmethatserviceisapathtoliberation.
Ifeelblessedtobeservingthisfood.
Acknowledgments
Iamhonoredtosharetheserecipes,manyofwhicharefavoritesfromtheGorillaFoodmenu.Theystemfromaloveforbeingveganandajoyforsharingfoodwithothers.Theycomethroughfriendship,travel,synchronicity,andmagic.
IgivealifetimeofthanksforalloftheamazingandinspiringpeoplewhohavebeenapartofandremainGorillaFoodfamily.
Ihopeyouwillenjoytheserecipesandcreateuponthem.Ialsobowdeeplytoallofmyteachers.OneLove!
A
Introduction
sI’vebeencompilingtheserecipes,it’sallowedmetoreflectonthetimesinwhichtheywerecreatedandtheexperiencesI’vehadwith
them.GoingthroughmyoldrecipejournalshasremindedmeofwhatI’velearned,whereI’vebeen,allthegreatpeopleI’vemet,andallthatI’veeatenonthisjourneyofdiscoveringthesedifferentfoods.
ThemissionofGorillaFoodistoencourageandpromotepeacethroughfoodaswellasthroughholisticsuperchargedhealthandnutrition,environmentalandsocialactivism,economics,arts,andculture.TheideaforGorillaFood,andmyambitiontomakeithappen,startedin1996whenIwastwentyyearsoldandjustdiscoveringthegreatwideworldofraw,vegan,andorganicfoods.Atfirst,Iwasespeciallyenthusiasticaboutthevibrancyoffresh-pressedjuicesandfeltthewholeworldneededtoknowabouttheirhealthbenefits.Ibecameeagertostartajuicebarandtocreateacommunityhubforsocialinteractionandforsharingholisticinformation.Afteryearsoftravel,studies,experiences,andexperiments,thatideaforthesmalljuicebarhascometobe,andit’snowblossomedintoGorillaFood,whereweservejuicesandsomuchmore.
IfeelblessedthatIhavebeenabletoserveandlearnfromsomanyamazingpeople.I’vegottentodosummerfestivalvendingandtraveltoothercountriestocaterforvariousgroups,yogaretreats,andindividuals.I’veworkedincollaborationwithfriendsonothercafésandrestaurants.Thisservicehasbeenajoyandajourney!
ItseemslikebothyesterdayandalifetimeagothatIwasjokinglycallingit“GuerrillaFood”because,atfirst,whenIcouldn’taffordtoopenarestaurantspace,Iserved,catered,anddeliveredrawfoodsprivatelyfroman“underground”a.k.a.“guerrilla”kitchen.Iwouldemailweeklymenustocustomers,whocouldeitherhaveitdeliveredorpickuptheirordersthemselvesatthesmallgarden-levelsuiteofthehouseIhadrented.
Withthesupportofmanyamazingcustomersandthroughword-of-mouth,morepeoplefoundoutaboutit,andbitbybititgrewtobecomeasmalltakeawaywindowinthedowntowncoreofVancouverthatin2006operatedfortwoyears.Thenwemovedtoalargersit-downspacetwodoorsawaywherewe’vebeenoperatingasasmallcaférestaurantsince2007.ThereisanentirecommunityofusworkingtogethertocreatethenextphaseoftheGorillaFooddream.
Thisbookisagreatpartofthatdream.Thankyouforbeingapartofit!Ihopeitwillencourageyoutodiscoverthehealthbenefitsoftheraw
veganlifestyle,andthatyouwillenjoymakingtheserecipesforyourselfandforothers.Ithasbeensuchajoycreatingthesefoodsforourloyalcustomersoverthepastfewyears,singin’anddancin’inthekitchenallthewhile.Andnowit’smyjoytosharetheGorillaFoodexperiencewithyou!
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GorillaFood:Organic,Vegan&Raw
resh,naturalfoodsarewhathumanshavealwayssurvivedandthrivedon.Weusedtoeatonlyorganicfood—whichwasthenknownsimplyas“food.”
It’sonlyinthelastfewgenerationsthatwehavebeeneatingfoodsthathavebeenboxed,bagged,orcanned;itiswiserandhealthierforallofusthatweeatonlygood,wholesomefoodthatcomesfromtheworld’sbiggestproducesupplier:MotherEarthandhermightygardeners!GorillaFoodispartofamassiveculturalshifttowardfresh,natural,veganfoods.
OrganicThisisthecentralfoundationofGorillaFood—westandfororganicfood!Weuseonlyorganicingredientsbecauseofthecleanandvitallivingandgrowingtechniquesusedtocultivatethem,resultinginproducethatishealthierandbetter-tasting.Organicfoodisalsooftengrownbyreally,reallyamazingpeople—IsometimeswonderifalltheamazingorganicfarmersIknowaddmagictotheircrops,oriftheamazingfoodtheygrowputsthemagicintothem!
Ioncereadaboutastudyconductedongorillasinwhichzookeepersofferedthembothorganicandnon-organicbananas.Thegorillaswouldfirstselecttheorganicbananasandeatthemwiththepeelon;whenitcametothenon-organiconesthough,theywouldpeelanddiscardtheskinbeforeeatingthem.Smartmonkeys!
(Source:OrganicConsumersAssociation:organicconsumers.org/Organic/bananas022403.cfm)
Tomeetthehighestorganicfoodstandards,certifiedgrowersandfarmersmust
provetheyfollowsustainablefoodproductionmethods—somethingweshouldallsupport!Theypayattentiontowheretheirseedscomefrom,wheretheirwatercomesfrom,whatkindofinputstheyaddtothesoil,andhowclosetheyareinproximitytotoxinsfromotherfarms.TheyalsooftenhaveadeepappreciationforEarthandhowshesustainsus.Witheverypennywespendontheirproducts,wevoteforourcollectivefuture;wearesayingyestothecreationofpeaceandharmonyandsustainability.Supportlocalorganicfarmerstoprotectthefutureofourplanet,ourcommunities,andfuturegenerationstocome.Goorganic!
Whichcamefirst,theseedorthetree?
Howmanyvegansdoesittaketoscrewinalightbulb?Idon’tknow,butwheredoyougetyourprotein?
VeganThewordvegancomesfromvegetus,aLatinwordmeaning“livelyorvigorous.”Veganfoodsarederivedfromingredientsfreefromanimalsuffering.Veganismcreatespeaceonmanylevels.Thebenefitstoeatinglifeforce-filled,organic,vegan,andrawfoodsarenumerous:•Youwillfindyourselfinaworldsurroundedbypeace,energy,compassion,sustainability,andgoodflavors.•Youwillbenourishedwithhealthful,Earth-andanimal-loving,cruelty-freefood—anddon’tforgetpesticide-free,fungicide-free,insecticide-free,synthetic-free,andradiation-free—foodthatisalive,colorful,beautiful,nutritious,andlight-filled!
Thereisplentyofscientificevidenceendorsingtheadvantagesofeatingadietfullofraw,organicfruits,veggies,seeds,andnuts.Organic,vegan,andrawfoodsarebeneficialforthetreatmentofarthritisandfibromyalgia;theyhelptopreventdiet-relatedcancersandcardiovasculardisease,andplayaroleinpreventing,treating,andevenreversingtype-2(adultonset)diabetes,andtheycanbehelpfulforweightloss.
Eatingfruits,vegetables,seeds,andnutsisoneofthebestwaystomaintainanoptimumpointofhealth,feedingyourbodywithanabundanceofenergy,phytonutrients,fiber,essentialfats,proteins,vitamins,andwhole-foodsynergy.
RawIfmanyelementsoffoodsandtheirnutritionalqualities(forexample,enzymeactivity,oils,minerals,vitamins,andotherphytonutrients)aredestroyedbyair,oxygen,andlight,howaboutblastingthemwithintenseheatandmolecularmanipulationfrommodern-dayovens,stoves,ormicrowaves?Whatdoesthatdo?
GorillaFood’srawfoodcuisineismadefromplant-basedfoodingredientskeptintheirmostlively,whole,naturalstate.Therawandlivingfoodculinaryartformgenerallyallowsforfoodprocessingandheatinguptoapointof117°F(47°C).Thisisthetemperatureconsideredtobeaheatthreshold,preventingexcessivedamagetonutrients.
I’vehearditsaidthateveryplantisamedicineforsomething,whetherthehealingqualitycomesfromitsbeauty,flower,smell,root,bark,leaf,orseed.Plants,intheirmanyvarieties,forms,andpreparations,assistwiththeholisticwell-beingofourphysical,mental,andemotionalhealth.GorillaFoodbelievesinmedicinalplantfoodcuisine:fresh,simple,andreal.
LivingfoodsApartofrawfoodscuisineisthelivingfoodaspect,whichfocusesonourfoodbeingalive,growing,andfeedinguslifeforce,whichcomesfromsproutingseeds,nuts,andgrains;culturingfruitsorveggies;makingnutandseedcheezes;andmakingfermenteddrinkslikerejuvelac,kombucha,kefir,andwine.
Manypeopleclaimtofeelcleanerandclearerinmindandbodyfromeatinglivingfoods.Personally,IfeelmoreconnectedtoEarthandreality...somethingthatI’veheardtermedthe“Gaiamatrix”;Ithinkit's“theForce.”Environmentalbonuspoints:wecouldaffordtofeedeveryoneontheplanetifallourdietswereplant-based.Inthetruerawfoodsdiet,thereisnopackagingandnowaste—andnoenergyisneededtocook.
“Untilheextendsthecircleofhiscompassiontoalllivingthings,manwillnothimselffindpeace.”—AlbertSchweitzer,Frenchphilosopher,physician,andmusician(NobelPeacePrize,1952)
Ioftenwonderiftheviolenceweinflictonanimalsdesensitizesustoit,ordoesitreflecttheviolencewecauseourselvesandourhumanfamily?Arewesobarbaricthatwecankillananimal,stealherbabies,andstealhermilkanddrinkitorfermentitandeatitonasandwichforlunchasifnoharmhasbeendone?Someofusprofitfromthis,someofuspayforthistobedone.
“Aslongasmenmassacreanimals,theywillkilleachother.Indeed,hewhosowstheseedsofmurderandpaincannotreapthejoyoflove.”—Pythagoras
“Myrefusingtoeatfleshoccasionedaninconveniency,andIwasfrequentlychidedformysingularity,but,withthislighterrepast,Imadethegreaterprogress,forgreaterclearnessofheadandquickercomprehension.Flesheatingisunprovokedmurder.”—BenjaminFranklin
“Thegreatnessofanationanditsmoralprogresscanbejudgedbythewayitsanimalsaretreated.”—MahatmaGandhi
InternationalItalItalderivesfromtheword“vital,”butbeginswith“I”tosignifytheunityofthespeakerwithallofnature.Italcuisineisbelieved,intheRastafarimovement,toconnectuswithnature.TherearedifferentinterpretationsofItalregardingspecificfoods.Thegeneralprincipleisthatfoodshouldbenaturalorpure,andfromtheearth.
ManyfollowersoftheItaldietarestrictvegansbecausetheybelievehumansarenaturallyvegetarian(basedonhumanphysiologyandanatomy).Theydonotconsiderdairyproductsnaturalforhumanconsumption(andmanydonoteatsaltaswell).ManyRastafariansbelievethatweallshareLivity,orlifeenergy.TheintentofanItaldietistoincreaseLivity.Italisbasedinpartonthebeliefthatmeatisdead,andconsumingitwouldthereforeworkagainstLivity.
GivethanksforLivity!
TothekitchenHereareafewtipstosetupyourkitchenright,sometechniquesthatwillgive
youahead-startwithyournewequipment,andsomebasicingredientsforyourfridgeandpantry.
ToolsProperlysettingupyourkitchenisthebestwaytosupportyourselfifyouwanttointegrateorganic,vegan,rawfoodsintoyourlife.Havefunaswegooverthedifferenttoolsthatyoumaywanttoacquire.
1.FoodProcessorAlthoughIuseablendermoreoften,afoodprocessoristhefirsttoolthatIwouldtakeifIhadtochoosejustonemachineforthedesertisland.Itcandoalmostallofwhatablendercando,andmore.(Youcanfindafoodprocessorinanydepartmentstoreandmostkitchenstores.Ifyouwanttorecycleorareonabudget,youmightbeabletopickoneupatathriftshoporyardsale.)Varyingsizecapacities,qualities,andpowersarewhatdifferentiatethewidearrayofmanufacturersormodels.Eachincludedifferentattachmentsthatallowforvariedthicknessesinslicingordifferentshredsandshapes.Usuallytherewillbeans-blade(namedafteritsshape),aslicingdisc,andashredding(grating)disc.Thes-bladeattachmentcanbeusedforpuréeing,chopping,andblending.Thedifferentdiscattachmentsaregreatforshreddingandslicinglargeramountsofingredientsandallowustoworkfasterthanwecanwithourhands.
2.BlenderTheblenderisusedalmostasmuchasthefoodprocessor.Thereisalargevarianceinqualitybetweenbrandsandtypesofblenders;thehigherpoweredonescreatecreamierandsmoothertexturesthantheaveragedepartment-storeblender.
Ilikeonebrand,theVita-Mix,bestbecause,inadditiontoitssuperpower,ithasatamperstick.Thisisawandthatallowsyoutostiryouringredientswhilethemachineisrunningandnothavetoworryaboutgettingaspoonorscrapercaughtinthedangerouslyhigh-speedblade.
3.DehydratorDehydratorsareprettybasicandcanevenbemadeathome.I’veseenseveralhome-builtmodelsthatworkgreat.Solardehydratorsareagoodoptiontoo.Thedehydratorhelpstocreaterawandlive-foodversionsofbreads,cookies,crisps,
andcandies.Youcanalsowiltfoodsbydryingthemforjustalittlewhile,sothatwhenyoumarinateveggiesorfruits,theywilldrawinmoreofthemoistureandtheflavorsofthemarinade.
Withthedehydrator,youcancreatevaryingtexturesandformsbyevaporatingmoisturefromfoods.Forthesakeofartordisplay,youcansculptandshapethesehealingfoodswhiletheydry.
Adehydratorissimilartoanoven,exceptthatitcanberegulatedtoamuchlowertemperature.Similartobaking,themachineevaporateswateroutoffood,butmuchmoreslowly.(Itcantakebetween12and96hoursinsteadof45minutesto3hoursinanovenathighertemperatures.)Adehydratorisbasicallyaboxwithshelvestoholdmesh-bottomedtrays.Ithasaheatsourceandafanthatmovestheairout,blowingawaytheevaporatingmoisturefromthefood.
WhenIfirststartedmakingmorerawfoods,Ididn’thaveaproperdehydrator,soIwouldturnmygasoventothelowesttemperature(whichwas150°F[66°C])andholdthedooropenwithawidemetalspoon.Thiswasdangerous,butitallowedmetodomyfirstsprouted-breadexperiments.ThingsweremuchsaferonceIgotanelectricdehydrator!
Itisbesttodehydratemostfooditemsonthemeshscreensbecausetheyallowmaximumairflowandwillhelptodrythemoutquickly.Whendehydratingthinbatters,youcanuseparchmentpaper(whichshouldbethrownawayaftereachuse)oryoucanusethenon-stickParaFlexxsheetsthatcomewiththeExcaliburdehydrator.
Whatdoyoucallamilitantvegan?Lactoseintolerant.
TheadvantagetotheExcaliburbrandisthatithasafanatthebackthatallowsforanevenairflowoverallthetrays.Somemodelshaveafanatthebottomoftheunitandblowfromunderneath,whichmeansthetrayshavetobeswitchedfromtoptobottomtoachieveevenlydriedfood.
4.JuicersAjuicerseparatesthefiberfromthewater(orjuice)offruits,herbs,orvegetables.Therearedifferentstylesofjuicersthatseparatethesepropertiesindifferentways.Whenpurchasingajuicer,thereareseveralthingstothinkabout:Howgoodisthequalityofthejuiceitproduces?Howeasyisthejuicertoclean?
Howmuchjuiceisleftinthepulp?Howloudisit?Howexpensiveisit?Somejuicerswillseemexpensive,buttheyareworththeinvestmentifyou
considertheincreasedquantityofjuiceyoucanobtainbynotthrowingawaystill-wetpulp.Thisissomethingyoutradeoffwiththecheaper,lower-qualityjuicers.
Somejuicersarebetterfordifferenttypesoffruitsorveggies.Centrifugaljuicersarethecheapesttobuy.Theyareeasytoclean,juicerootsandfirmfruitswell,butdonotdogreenleavesatall.Theyarealsousuallytheloudestofthejuicersandthejuicehasafasteroxidizationrate.
Ahydraulicpresswillgiveyouthemostjuiceperweightofproducewiththedriestpulp.Itwillalsogiveyouthehighestqualityjuicebecause,bypressingtheproduce,youarenotexposingittoasmuchairasthespinningcentrifugal-stylejuicer.However,thepressisslower:itisatwo-stageprocessconsistingoffirstshreddingtheproduceandthenplacingitinaclothtofilterthejuiceoutwithahigh-pressuresqueeze.
Augur-stylejuicersaremid-rangeinprice,easytoclean,andquiet.Theydoallfruits,veggies,andleafygreenswell.Theyareeitherhorizontalorverticalandhaveacorkscrewaugurthatfirstdrawstheplantin,thensqueezesitthroughthechannel,forcingthejuicethroughascreenandseparatingoutthepulp.
TheGreenStartwin-gearjuiceristhebestall-roundjuicerformebecauseitdoeseverythingverywell,includingfruits,veggies,leafygreens,nutbutters,andsorbets.Thetwo-gearsystemshredsandsqueezesthejuicethroughametalscreenandthepulpouttheotherendintoacatcher.
Acitrusjuicercancomeinmanualorelectric,andbeusedbothasapressorareamer.
Note:Thesooneryoudrinkjuiceafterjuicingit,thebetter,becauseitwillquicklydeteriorateandbecomeoxidized.
Whydidthechickencrosstheroad?BecauseColonelSanderswaschasinghim.
5.SpiroolislicerThisisagreattooltohavewhenpreparingfoodstoreplacepasta.ThereareafewbrandssimilartotheSpiroolislicers;theyallturnfirmveggies,roots,andfruitsintolongstrandsthatresemblespaghetti,fettuccini,orlinguininoodles.Wecallthese“New”dles.
6.MandolineThisisaveryusefultool,butbecareful,itcanalsobeverydangerous!Amandolinecancutanalmostinfinitevarietyofshapesandsizesofproduce.Itcanhelpprocessquitealotoffoodinashortamountoftime,too,andwithouttoomuchclean-up.
“Vegetarianfoodleavesadeepimpressiononournature.Ifthewholeworldadoptsvegetarianism,itcanchangethedestinyofhumankind.”—AlbertEinstein
7.KnivesAchef’sknifeortwoaregreatforbasicchopping,dicing,mincing,andall-rounduse.Paringknivesallowformoreprecisioncutsorpeeling,carving,andcleaningsmallblemishesorbruisesonfruitsandveggies.Aserratedknifecanbehandytohavetoo,tomakecertaincuts.
8.Othergoodtools:•Acoffeegrinderisgreatforpulverizingseeds,nuts,spices,anddryherbs.Ihavenotfoundabettertoolforpowderingcacaonibs.•Measuringspoonsandmeasuringcupsforbothliquidanddryingredients.•Springformpansarereallygoodformakingrawpies.•Athermometersoyoucandeterminewhatthe117°F(47°C)thresholdtemperaturefeelslike.•Aveggiepeelerforcleaningfruitsandveggiesthatcanalsobeusedforshapingthemormakingshavings,whicharegreatforsaladsorasgarnish.•Flippers,turners,scrapers,spoons,spreaders,mixingbowls,andmicroplanesarealsousefulaidstocreativefoodprep.
9.WaterfilterTherearemanyconsiderationswhenitcomestowater.Ifyouaregoingtogotoalltheeffortofoptimizingyourdiet,thenyoushouldconsiderfilteringyourwateratthetaptoremovechlorineandotherharmfulelements.
Whilethebestsourceofwaterisspringwater,bubblingfresh,cold,andstraightfromdeepintheground,it’snotalwaysavailable.Iliketouseacarbon-blockwaterfiltertoremovethewidearrayofunwantedelementssuchassyntheticchemicals,bacteria,viruses,andpharmaceuticalsthatcyclethroughmunicipaltapwater.
Makeapointtoconnectwithyourlocalwatersource.ThisisanotherwaytoembraceEarth’suniversalenergygrid!
IngredientsThisiswhatthedishesaremadeof—it’swhatit’sallabout!Ifyoustartoutwithgreatingredients,you’llendupwithgreatfood.TheonesIuseinthisbookarenotoutoftheordinary;I’vepurposelychoseningredientsthatareeasilyavailable.Farmers’marketsandhealthfoodstoresarestockedwithamazingrawfoodstaples.Theyarethebestplacestoshop!Whenchoosingingredients,consider:•Theirbackstory:Wheredidtheseingredientscomefrom?Whogrewthem?Why?•Whataretheirmedicinalproperties?Whataretheirflavors?•Whatdifferenttexturescanbecreatedfromthem?•Whatseasonisit?Whatisripenow?•Whatdoesmybodywant?Whatdomyguestswant?•Whatcolorsareright?
“NowIcanlookatyouinpeace;Idon’teatyouanymore!”—FranzKafka,whileadmiringfishinanaquarium
Thefiveflavorsarespicy,sweet,salty,sour,andbitter.Mixingdifferentflavorsisagoodwaytoensurethatyourdiethasvariety.Strengtheneachflavortomatchorcontrastwithanother.Ifyouexperimentwithdifferentcombinations,itwillleadtomanyjoyfulmeals!
Thisisalistofingredientsthatwillbeusedintherecipestohelpyoushopatthemarketandstockupyourpantry.
Freshproduce:ApplesAvocadosBananasBasilBeets:redoryellowBlackberriesBroccoliBurdockCabbage:purpleorgreenCarrotsCauliflower
CeleryChardCilantroCollardgreensCucumberDaikonDandeliongreensDatesGarlicGingerKale:green,lacinato,Siberian,etc.LemonsLettuce:greenleaforromaineOnions,yellowOrangejuice/orangesParsley:green,curlyParsnipsPeppers,bellPineappleRadishesSpinachSprouts:alfalfa,clover,sunflower,etc.Squash:butternut,kabocha,redkuri,etc.SunchokesStrawberriesTomatoesWatercressZucchini
Oilsandvinegar:ApplecidervinegarCacaobutterCoconutoilFlaxseedoil
OliveoilSesameoil
Nuts:AlmondsBrazilnutsCashewsHazelnutsMacadamianutsPecansPistachiosWalnuts
Seeds:ChiaseedsBuckwheatFlaxseedsHempproteinpowderHempseedsQuinoa:whiteorredPeanutsPinenutsPumpkinseedsSesameseedsSunflowerseeds
Driedfruits:CoconutflakesDriedcherriesGojiberriesGoldenberriesMangosOlives,sun-driedblackPineapple
RaisinsSun-driedtomatoes
Seaweedsandalgaes:DulseNorisheetsSeapalmfrondsSpirulinaWakame
Superfoods,spices,anddryherbs:AçaíberrypowderAllspiceAstragalusBayleavesBlackpepperCacaonibs,powder,orpasteCamucamupowderCarawayseedsCardamomCarobCayennepepperChamomileChilipowderCinnamonCloves,wholeorpowderedCoriander,groundCumin,groundCurrypowderFennelseedsGingerpowderItalianherbs,dried(parsley,basil,oregano,rosemary)JuniperberriesMacapowder
Nutmeg,wholeorgroundPaprikaPeppermintRooibosRosehipsSalt:HimalayanSarsaparillarootSt.John’sWortStaranisepods,wholeSteviaTurmericpowderVanillapowder
AnoteonmeasurementsAttherestaurant,weuseascaleformanyoftherecipes(sowecanbeprecisewith“measurements),butsincemostpeopleinNorthAmericadonothavescaleshandyathome,wehaveroundedingredientsupordownalittleoncertainmeasurements.Youareencouragedtoexperimentwiththeflavorsoftherecipesandmakethemyourown.
Breakfasts
BrazilianBlackberryGrawnolaTherearemanyantioxidantsinthisparticularlypurplebreakfast.WhilestayinginacabinonacoldanddampWestCoastisland,Ireallyenjoyedpouringwarmwateroverthegrawnolatosoftenandwarmit.Whendehydrating,Itestittoseewhenthealmondsandcashewsarefullycrunchyanddry;thenIknowit’sdone.
2cups(500mL)buckwheat1½cups(375mL)sunflowerseeds¾cup(185mL)almonds½cup(125mL)pumpkinseeds⅜cup(90mL)cashews3cups(750mL)Brazilnuts½cup(125mL)gojiberries11dates,pitted3bananas2½cups(625mL)blackberries1¼cups(310mL)blueberries1tbspaçaíberrypowder
1.Inalargebowl,soakbuckwheat,sunflowerseeds,almonds,andpumpkinseedstogetherovernightandrinsewellbeforeusing.
2.Inanotherbowl,soakcashewsseparatelyovernightandrinsewellbeforeusing.
3.Inathirdbowl,soakBrazilnutsseparatelyovernightandrinsewellbeforeusing.
4.Inthemorning,inasmallbowl,covergojiberriesinwaterforapproximately1hourtoplumpthemupandhydratethem.
5.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processBrazilnutstoafineflakyconsistencyandthenaddtoalargemixingbowlwithallotherrinsedseedsandnuts.
6.Draingojiberriesandaddthemtotheseedsandnuts.
7.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,blenddates,bananas,blackberries,blueberries,andaçaíberrypowderintoasmoothsaucinessandaddtothenutandseedmix,stirringtogetherthoroughly.
8.SpreadthemixontoParaFlexxsheetsanddehydrateat108°F(42°C)for8–12hoursorovernight.
9.Flipoverontomeshsheetsandcontinuetodehydrateatthesametemperaturefor2–3moredaysuntilalmondsandcashewsarefullycrunchyanddry.
Makes6cups(1½L)
CinnamonAppleGrawnolaIloveeatingthisinabowlwithslicedbananas,apples,andberries—andwithaStrawberryBlissUp!Shake(p.235)pouredovertop.
2cups(500mL)buckwheat1½cups(375mL)sunflowerseeds¾cup(185mL)almonds½cup(125mL)pumpkinseeds½cup(125mL)cashews¾cup(185mL)Brazilnuts¾cup(185mL)coconutflakes15dates,pitted2tbsphempproteinpowder1tbspgroundcinnamon1tbspmacapowder1tspvanillapowder½tspsalt2apples,cored
1.Inalargebowl,soakbuckwheat,sunflowerseeds,almonds,andpumpkinseedstogetherovernightandrinsewellbeforeusing.
2.Inaseparatebowl,soakcashewsovernightandrinsewellbeforeusing.
3.Inanotherbowl,soakBrazilnutsovernightandrinsewellbeforeusing.
4.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,chopBrazilnutstoamediumfineconsistencyandaddtoothernutsandseeds,includingcashews.
5.Addcoconutflakestothemix.
6.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processdates,hempprotein,cinnamon,maca,vanilla,salt,andapplestoasmoothsaucinessandthenaddtotheseedandnutmix.Byhand,stirtogetherthoroughly.
7.Spreada½-in(1-cm)thicklayerofthemixonParaFlexxsheetsanddehydrateat108°F(42°C)for8–12hoursorovernight.
8.Flipoverontomeshsheetstocontinuetodehydrateatthesametemperaturefor2–3moredays,untilthealmondsandcashewsarecrunchy.
Makesabout9cups(2⅛L).
Clove&OrangeZestGrawnolaIliketohavebananaandpearsliceswithvanilla-infusedalmond(orhemp)sylk(p.238or239)withthisfillingstarttotheday.
2cups(500mL)buckwheat½cup(125mL)almonds⅓cup(80mL)pumpkinseeds1cup(250mL)sunflowerseeds1cup(80mL)quinoa¼cup(60mL)choppeddriedapricots⅔cup(160mL)raisins¼cup(60mL)gojiberries7dates,pitted1tbsphempproteinpowder1tsporangezest1tspmacapowder¾tspgroundcinnamon¼tspsalt1pinchgroundcloves
1.Inalargebowl,soakbuckwheat,almonds,andpumpkinandsunflowerseedstogetherovernight,andrinsewellbeforeusing.
2.Inaseparatebowl,soakquinoafor4–6hoursinwaterandrinsewellbeforeusing.Addtorinsedbuckwheatmixture.
3.Inanotherbowl,coverandsoakapricots,raisins,andgojiberriesinwaterfor1–3hours,anddrainbeforeusing.Reservethesweetsoakingwater.
4.Inalargebowl,combinesoakedfruitswithbuckwheat,seeds,andnuts.
5.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processdates,hempprotein,orangezest,macapowder,cinnamon,salt,andclovesintoasmoothpaste.Addsoakingwater,asneeded,tothinoutthepaste.Pourintobowlwithseed,fruit,andnut
mix,andmixtogetherwell.
6.SpreadwetgrawnolaonParaFlexxsheetsanddehydrateat108°F(42°C)overnight.Flipoverontomeshsheetstodehydrateatthesametemperatureforanother2–3days.
Makes6cups(1½L)persheet.
FruitSaladwithCashews,HempSeeds&HempSeedNogurtThisissupercleansing,hydrating,andfullofvitamins!Duringmyfirstsummersasavegetarian,mymealsmusthavebeeneightypercentfruitsalad.
1apple,coredandchopped1–2bananas,sliced1pear,coredandchopped½cup(125mL)slicedstrawberries⅓–½cup(80–125mL)peeledandchoppedcitrus(orange,grapefruit,pomelo,
etc.)⅓–½cup(80–125mL)mixedberries(blackberries,blueberries,Saskatoonberries,etc.)1–2cups(250–500mL)choppedseasonalfruit(peaches,nectarines,kiwis,plums,etc.)½cup(125mL)cashews
⅓cup(80mL)hempseeds1tbsplemonjuice⅓–½cup(80–125mL)HempSeedNogurt(p.92)1.Inabowl,tossfruitswithcashews,hempseeds,andlemonjuice.
2.ServewithHempSeedNogurtonthesideordrizzledovertop.
Makes2servings.
Walnut&BananaPancakesPancakesareaninstantportalintochildhoodforme.Mygrandpa,Jim,wasthemainbreakfastchefaroundthesummercabin.Hewasalwaysreadyatthegriddle,settomakemoreordersforthekids.Unfortunately,thesearen’tthekindofpancakesyoucanwakeupandspontaneouslydecidetomake!ServewithyourchoiceofSweetCreams(p.92-93)and/orFruitCompotes(p.95).
1½cups(375mL)buckwheat1cup(250mL)sunflowerseeds1tbspflaxseeds2apples,coredandchopped6bananas,sliced1¼tbspgroundcinnamon¼tspsalt2tbspcoconutflakes½cup(125mL)choppedwalnuts
1.Soakbuckwheatandsunflowerseedsovernightorforatleast6hours,rinsingwellbeforeusing.
2.Inablenderorcoffeegrinder,grindflaxseedstoapowderandsetasideinabowl.
3.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processbuckwheatandsunflowerseedstoacreamypeanutbutterconsistency.Pourintoabowl.
4.Inafoodprocessor,processapples,bananas,cinnamon,andsalttoapuréeandaddtothebowl.
5.Addthegroundflaxseeds,coconutflakes,andwalnutstothedough,andmixeverythingthoroughlybyhand.
6.OnParaFlexxsheets,formroundpancakesbyhand(4persheet)anddehydratethemat108°F(42°C)for8–12hours.Flipoverthepancakesontomeshsheetsandcontinuetodehydrateatthesametemperatureforanother4–8hours,untiltheoutsideisdrybuttheinsideisstillmoist.
Makes7–8pancakes.
MorningCurryCrêpesYoucanactuallyhavethesecrêpesanytimeoftheday,buttheymakeagreatlatebreakfastonaslowandeasyweekend.Thespiceswillgetyouchargedandfeelingblessedfortheday!PlatewithaservingofBasicGreens(p.120)drizzledwithCitrusMintDressing(p.72)oranyotherdressingyoulike.
1GingerTomatoCrêpe(p.54)¾cup(185mL)CurryVeggies(p.165)2–3tbspGreenCoconutCurryDressing(p.73)¼cup(60mL)Guacamole(p.78)⅔cup(160mL)sprouts(alfalfa,clover,radish,sunflower,etc.)1.PlaceCurryVeggiesincenterofcrêpe.
2.DrizzlewithGreenCoconutCurryDressing.
3.DrizzlewithGuacamole.
4.Fillwithsprouts.
5.Foldthebottomofthecrêpeuptowardthetop.Thenfoldthetwosidesintowardeachother,androllupthecrêpe.Layonaplatewithflapsdown.
Makes1serving(multiplyingredientstoservemore).
BreakfastBurritoThisisagreatbiteatanytimeoftheday.Experimentwithdifferentsaladfillingsorsavorygoos.YoucouldservethiswithabedofBasicGreens(p.120)andasideofHempSeedNogurt(p.92)fordippingordressing.
1CeleryBasilCrêpe(p.53)⅓cup(80mL)DillyBrazillyCreme(p.89)1cup(250mL)TossedandTenderizedDeepGreens(p.134)3tbspSuper-FoodDressing(p.74)2tbspchoppedChiliAlmonds(p.56)½avocado,sliced
¾cup(185mL)sprouts(alfalfa,clover,radish,sunflower,etc.)1.Incenterofcrêpe,spreadagenerousstripofDillyBrazillyCreme.
2.Inamixingbowl,tosstheTossedandTenderizedDeepGreensandSuper-FoodDressingtogether.
3.MoundthedressedDeepGreensincenterofcrêpe.
4.SprinklecrushedChiliAlmondsoverDeepGreens.
5.Layerwithavocadoslices.
6.Topwithsprouts.
7.Foldthebottomofthecrêpeuptowardthetop.Thenfoldthetwosidesintowardeachother,androlluptheburrito.Layonaplateflapsdown.
Makes1serving(multiplyingredientstoservemore).
Breads,Crackers,Crêpes&Nuts
BrazilNut&OliveCrustyBreadI’mhappyforthiscreation!Thecoconutflourgivesitthefeelofshortbreadinthemouth.
3cups(750mL)Brazilnuts1½mediumzucchinis,chopped1sweetbellpepper,chopped1cup(250mL)choppedparsley2tbsplemonjuice1¼cups(310mL)coconutflour¾cup(185mL)pittedsun-driedblackolives1.Inabowl,soakBrazilnutsovernightorforatleast12hoursandrinsewellbeforeusing.Reserve1cupofsoakingwater.
2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,puréezucchinis,bellpepper,parsley,andlemonjuicetoapaste.Setasideinabowl.
3.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,blendBrazilnutstoapaste,addingabitofthesoakingwaterifneededtokeepthemixfromstickingtothesidesoftheprocessor.
4.Addcoconutflourand2cupswatertothenutsandblenduntilsmooth.Addtopuréedveggies.
5.Chopolivescoarselyandthenaddthemtotheveggieandnutsinthemixingbowl.Mixwellbyhand.
6.Spreadmixture(about¼–½-in[½–1-cm]thick)onParaFlexxsheetsandmarkbreadsliceswiththedullsideofaknife(around4crackersx4crackers).
7.Dehydrateat108°F(42°C)for8–12hoursorovernight.
8.Flipoverontomeshsheetsandcontinuetodehydrateatthesametemperatureforabout36hoursoruntilcompletelydry.
Makes16crackers.
VeggieFlaxBreadWiththisrecipeideaIwasoriginallyaimingtocreateaflaxtortilla,butitdidn’tturnoutthatwayafterall.Instead,itbecameamainstaysandwichontheGorillaFoodmenu.
¼cup(60mL)sun-driedtomatoes2cups(500mL)water3½cups(830mL)wholeflaxseeds1½cups(375mL)choppedonions6–8celerystalks1tbsphempproteinpowder1tspsalt3tbspoliveoil1.Inabowl,soaksun-driedtomatoesin2cupsofwaterovernightorforatleast1hour.Reserve1½cups(375mL)soakingwater.
2.Inablenderorcoffeegrinder,grindtheflaxseedsintopowder.Setasideinabowl.
3.Inafoodprocessorwithashreddingdisc,shredhalftheonionsandhalfthecelery.Addtogroundflaxseeds.
4.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,puréethesun-driedtomatoesandremainingonions,celery,hempprotein,andsalt.
5.Pourinoliveoilandslowlyaddsun-driedtomatosoakingwatertothinmixture.Pourintogroundflaxseedsand,usingyourhands,squeezethemixthoroughlytocreateastickydough.
6.Spreadevenlyabout¼-in(½-cm)thickonParaFlexxsheetsandcutinto4even-sizedslicespersheet.
7.Dehydrateat108°F(42°C)for8–16hours.
8.Flipoverontomeshsheetsandcontinuetodehydrateatthesametemperatureforapproximately3hoursoruntilthetophascrustedover,butbreadisstillmoist.
Makes8slices.
CurrySquashBreadOnedayIcamebacktoGorillaFoodwithalargefoodprocessorthatwehadbeensavingupfor,andIwasitchingtotryitout.Theweekendbeforeatthefarmers’market,somebeautifulsquashhadcaughtmyeye,andIhadnoplansforityet,soIcameupwiththisrecipe.Itwasawinnerrightaway.Thetrickiskeepingitmoist:flipitoverasearlyaspossibleandmonitoritoften.
½cup(125mL)buckwheat⅓cup(80mL)driedmango½cup(125mL)wholeflaxseeds(forgrinding)2cups(500mL)choppedwintersquash(butternut,kabocha,hubbard,etc.)½sweetbellpepper,cutinto1-in(2½-cm)pieces½mediumzucchini,cutinto1-in(2½-cm)pieces⅔tspsalt1tbspcurrypowder1pinchgroundcayenne⅓cup(80mL)wholeflax1.Inabowl,soakbuckwheatovernightorforatleast6hoursandrinsewellbeforeusing.
2.Inabowl,soakdriedmangofor½–2hoursandrinsewellbeforeusing.
3.Inablenderorcoffeegrinder,grind½cupflaxseeds.Setaside.
4.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,puréedrained,soakedmango.
5.Addrinsedbuckwheattothemangopuréeandblendtoacreamypeanutbutterconsistency.Setaside.
6.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,puréesquash,bellpepper,zucchini,salt,andspices.
7.Addthebuckwheatmixandwholeandgroundflaxseedstothesquashpurée.Processfurtheruntilwellmixed.
8.Spreadthemixabout¼-in(½-cm)thickon2ParaFlexxsheetsandcutinto4evenslicespersheet.
9.Dehydrateat108°F(42°C)for8–12hoursorovernight.
10.Flipoverontomeshsheetsandcontinuetodehydrateuntilthetophascrustedover,butbreadisstillmoist.
Makes8slices.
Strawberry,Goji,Chia&FlaxBreadYougottalovestrawberryseason;therearesomanytoeatevenwhenyourbellyisfull!
2tbspgojiberries¾cup(185mL)gojiberries(tomixwithraisins)¼cup(60mL)raisins⅓cup(80mL)hazelnuts2cups(500mL)wholeflaxseeds1cup(250mL)chiaseeds⅓apple2bananas5cups(1¼L)slicedstrawberries⅛tspgroundnutmeg¾tspgroundcinnamon½tspmesquitepowder1.Inabowl,coverandsoak2tbspgojiberriesinwaterfor1–2hours.
2.Inanotherbowl,coverandsoak¾cupgojiberriesandraisinsinwaterfor1–2hours.Reserve⅝cup(150mL)soakingwater.
3.Inanotherbowl,coverandsoakhazelnutsinwaterfor1–2hoursandrinsebeforeusing.
4.Inablenderorcoffeegrinder,grindflaxseedsintoapowder.Setasideinalargebowl.
5.Chophazelnutsintocoarsebutsmallpiecesandaddtogroundflaxseeds.
6.Stirchiaseedsintoflaxandnuts.
7.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,purée2tbspgojiberries,raisinandgojisoakingwater,apple,bananas,strawberries,nutmeg,cinnamon,andmesquite.Addtoflax.
8.Addthe¾cupgojiberriesandraisinsandcombineallingredientsthoroughly.
9.Spreaddoughevenly,about¼-in(½-cm)thick,onParaFlexxsheetsandcutinto4even-sizedslicespersheet.
10.Dehydrateat108°F(42°C)for8–12hoursorovernight.
11.Flipoverontomeshsheetsandcontinuetodehydrateatthesametemperatureuntilthetophascrustedover,butbreadisstillmoist.
Makes8slices.
ChiaToastWithitssubtleflavor,thislightbutdenseseedcrispmakesgreattoasttoputtoppingson.
5cups(1¼L)chiaseeds2½bananas1tsplemonjuice¾tspsalt1.Inabowl,soakchiaseedsin12cups(3L)waterfor1–3hours.
2.Withaforkorapotatomasher,mashbananaswithlemonjuiceandsalt.Whensmooth,combinethoroughlywithchiaseeds.
3.Spreadmix¼–½-in(½–1-cm)thickonParaflexxsheetsandscorewiththedullsideofaknife,3crackerswideby3crackershigh.
4.Dehydrateat108°F(42°C)for12–16hours.
5.Flipoverontomeshsheetsandcontinuetodehydrateatthesametemperatureforanother24hoursoruntilcompletelydry.
Makes9crackers.
ChiaSeaCrispsAsupersimple-to-make,dense,andnutritiousseedcrispthatyoucansnackonanytime,useasthebaseofanopen-facedsandwich,orbreakintopiecestoservecanapéson.
½cup(125mL)slicedwakameseaweed1¾cups(415mL)chiaseeds4cups(1L)water¼tspsalt1.Inabowl,mixallingredientstogetherandletsitfor3hours.
2.Spreadthemixtureabout½-in(1-cm)thickonParaFlexxsheetsanddehydrateat108°F(42°C)overnightorfor8–12hours.
3.Flipoverontomeshsheetandcontinuetodehydrateatthesametemperatureforanadditional12–24hours,oruntilfullydryandcrispy.
4.Breakintorandompiecesorcarefullybreakorcutthesheetintosquaresorrectangles.
Makes1sheet(numberofcrispswillvary).
CinnamonAppleFlaxCrackersIlovethesubtlesweetnessofthesecrackers.I’vealwayshadafondnessforcinnamonraisintoast,andtheseremindmeofit!
⅜cup(90mL)sesameseeds1cup(250mL)sunflowerseeds4cups(1L)flaxseeds1⅓cups(315mL)raisins1cup(250mL)raisins11dates,pitted⅜tspgroundcinnamon3apples,cored1.Inabowl,soaksesameseedsandsunflowerseedsovernightorforatleast6hours.Rinsewellbeforeusing.
2.Inaseparatebowl,soakflaxseedsfor4–6hours.
3.Intwoseparatebowls,soakeachportionofraisinsfor2–4hours.
4.Tothebowlwithflaxseeds,addrinsedsunflowerandsesameseedsand1⅓cup(315mL)raisins.
5.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,purée1cupraisins,dates,cinnamon,andapples.Pourintotheseedsandmixthoroughly.
6.Spreadseedmixabout¼-in(½-cm)thickonParaFlexxsheetsand,withthedullsideofaknife,mark18crackershapespersheet.
7.Dehydrateat108°F(42°C)for12–16hours.
8.Flipoverontomeshsheetsandcontinuetodehydrateatthesametemperatureforanother36–48hours.
Makes54crackers.
Toptobottom:GingerNoriCrackers(p.46),VeggieChiliCrackers(p.52),TomatoHerbFlaxCrackers(p.51),ChiaSeaCrisps(p.42)
EasternBunnyCrackersIcreatedtheseeastern-spicedcrackersjustbeforeEasteroneyearwhilepackingupforalongweekend.Thisisanexampleofhowdehydratingcanbeagreatwaytopreserveanabundance(orexcess!)offood.
½cup(125mL)pumpkinseeds½cup(125mL)Tahini(p.69)1cup(250mL)choppedcauliflower¾cup(185mL)choppedtomatoes2tbsplemonjuice½tspgroundcumin¼tspgroundcayenne¼tspgroundturmeric¼tspblackpepper½tspsalt¾mediumzucchini½sweetbellpepper1mediumcarrot1.Inabowl,soakpumpkinseedsfor4hoursandrinsewellbeforeusing.
2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,puréeallingredientsexceptzucchini,bellpepper,andcarrot.Emptyintoabowl.
3.Inafoodprocessorwithashreddingdisc,shredzucchini,bellpepper,andcarrot.Addtothebowlwithotheringredientsandmixtocombinewell.
4.Spreadbatterabout¼-in(½-cm)thickonParaFlexxsheetsand,withthedullsideofaknife,mark18crackershapespersheet.
5.Dehydrateat108°F(42°C)for8–12hoursorovernight.
6.Flipoverontomeshsheetsandcontinuetodehydrateatthesametemperatureforanother12–24hoursoruntilcrispy.
Makes18crackers.
GingerNoriCrackersThesemightbemyfavoritecrackers.Eventhoughthey’reAsian-inspired,they’regreatwithGuacamole(p.78).
4cups(1L)SunnyGingerPâté(recipebelow)1rawsheetofnoriseaweed1.SpreadSunnyGingerPâtéabout¼–½-in(½–1-cm)thickonParaFlexxsheetsand,withthedullsideofaknife,mark18crackershapespersheet.
2.Blendnorisheetinablender(usingthetamper)untilpowdered.Sprinkle1tbspofnoripowderontothebatter.
3.Dehydrateat108°F(42°C)for10–13hours.
4.Flipontomeshsheetsandcontinuetodehydrateatthesametemperatureforanother30hours.
Makes18crackers.
SunnyGingerPâté3½cups(830mL)sunflowerseeds1¼cups(310mL)raisins1cup(250mL)choppedginger5garliccloves1½zucchinis,roughlychopped6carrots,roughlychopped1½tspsalt
1.Inabowl,soakseedsovernightorforatleast6hoursandrinsewellbeforeusing.
2.Inaseparatebowl,soakraisinsfor20–60minutes.
3.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,mincegingerandgarlic.Addzucchinis,carrots,andsalt,andprocessuntilfinelyminced.Emptyintoalargebowl.
4.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,puréeraisinsandaddtoveggiemix.
5.Inafoodprocessor,processrinsedseedsintoapaste.Addthemtoveggiemixandmixeverythingverywellbyhand.
Makes4cups(1L).
Sesame&WalnutPestoCrackersThisisagreatwaytopreserveproduce,suchasthelastofyourbasil,attheendofthesummergardeningseason.
6cups(1½L)walnuts1cup(250mL)Tahini(p.78)1garlicclove4cups(1L)freshbasilleaves3cups(750mL)choppedsweetbellpeppers1cup(250mL)choppedsunchokes2½cups(625mL)choppedtomatoes4largeor7smallkaleleaves,chopped1mediumzucchini,chopped¾tspsalt1.Inabowl,soakwalnutsfor4hoursorovernightandrinsewellbeforeusing.
2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processwalnutsintoapaste.AddtoabowlwithTahini.
3.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,mincegarlic.Addrestofingredientsandpurée.AddtowalnutandTahiniandmixtocombinewell.
4.SpreadacrossParaFlexxsheetsand,withthedullsideofaknife,mark18crackershapespersheet.
5.Dehydrateat108°F(42°C)for12–16hours.
6.Flipoverontomeshsheetsandcontinuetodehydrateatthesametemperatureforanother24–30hoursuntilcrispy.
Makes36crackers.
TomatoGingerCraxYoucanservetheseasthebasetoanappetizer(seep.101),withasalad,orusethemtoscoopadip(seepp.75-82).
2cups(500mL)sunflowerseeds1½cups(375mL)almonds1¼cup(310mL)raisins1cup(250mL)choppedginger5garliccloves8cups(2L)choppedkale1½zucchinis,roughlychopped1stalkcelery,chopped6carrots,roughlychopped1¾tspsalt2cups(500mL)choppedtomatoes1.Inabowl,soakseedsandalmondsovernightorforatleast6hoursandrinsewellbeforeusing.
2.Inaseparatebowl,soakraisinsforaround20minutes–1hour.
3.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,mincegingerandgarlic.Addthekale,zucchini,celery,carrots,andsalt,andprocessuntilallarefinelyminced.Addtomatoesandcontinueuntilpuréed.Pourintoalargebowl.
4.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,puréeraisinsandaddtotheveggiemix.
5.Inafoodprocessor,processrinsedseedsandalmondstonearlyapasteconsistency.Addthemtoveggiemix.Combineingredientsuntilwell-mixed.
6.Spreadthebatterabout¼-in(½-cm)thicktotheedgesofParaFlexxsheetsand,withthedullsideofaknife,mark18crackershapespersheet.
7.Dehydrateat108°F(42°C)for12–18hours.
8.Flipoverontomeshsheetsandcontinuetodehydrateatthesametemperatureforanother24hoursoruntilcrispy.
Makes36crackers.
TomatoHerbFlaxCrackersIrememberhowamazedIwasbythetextureofsoakedflaxseedswhenIfirstlearnedhowtomakeflaxcrackers.Thereareendlessflavorpossibilities.Muchbetterthanabagoffriedpotatochips!
6cups(1½L)flaxseeds6cups(1½L)water4cups(1L)ItalHerbTomatoSauce(p.66)1½tspsalt
1.Inabowl,soakflaxseedsinwaterfor4–6hours,untilallthewaterisabsorbed.
2.AddTomatoSauceandsaltandmixtocombinewell.
3.Spreadflaxmix¼-in(½-cm)thickonParaFlexxsheetsand,withthedullsideofaknife,mark16crackershapespersheet.
4.Dehydrateat108°F(42°C)forabout12hours.
5.Flipontomeshsheetsandcontinuetodehydrateatthesametemperatureforanother24hoursoruntilcompletelydry.
Makes32crackers.
VeggieChiliCrackersDehydratedcrackerskeepwelliftheyaredriedcompletely.Makeplentyinadvancesoyou’llalwayshavesomeonhand.
½cup(125mL)buckwheat3cups(750mL)sunflowerseeds1⅓cups(310mL)flaxseeds5cups(11/4L)choppedkale5cups(11/4L)choppedcollards4–5carrots,chopped½redbellpepper,chopped3celerystalks,chopped1½mediumzucchinis,chopped2½tspsalt1tbspgroundchiliseasoning½–¾tspgroundcayenne
1.Inabowl,soakbuckwheatandsunflowerseedsinwaterovernightorforatleast6hoursandrinsewellbeforeusing.
2.Incoffeegrinderorblender,grindflaxseedstoapowder.
3.Infoodprocessorwiths-blade,puréekale,collards,carrots,peppers,celery,andzucchini.Emptypulpymixintoabowl.
4.Infoodprocessor,blendbuckwheatandsunflowerseedswithsaltandspicesintoacreamypeanutbutterconsistency.Addtoveggiemix.
5.Addgroundflaxandcombinewell.
6.Spreadmix¼-in(½-cm)thickonParaFlexxsheetsandscorecrackerswiththedullsideofaknife(4crackerswideby4crackershigh).
7.Dehydrateat108°F(42°C)forabout12hours.
8.Flipoverontomeshsheetsandcontinuetodehydrateatthesametemperatureforanother36hoursoruntilcompletelydry.
Makes32crackers.
CeleryBasilCrêpesHere’sarawsavorycrêpe(ortortilla)thatcanbefilledwithveggiesandsaucestomimicaburrito.Youcanalsouseittowrapupasaladorasaneatingutensilforotherdishes,suchastheGreatGorillasalad(p.132).
1½–2mediumcarrots,chopped1celerystalk,chopped2tbspHempSeedBasilPesto(p.80)⅔cup(160mL)choppedavocado2tbsplemonjuice½tspsalt1cup(250mL)water
1.Inablender,puréeallingredients.
2.PourontoParaFlexxsheetsandspreadintotwocircles,eachabout¼-in(½-cm)thick.Dehydrateat108°F(42°C)for8–16hours.
Makes2crêpes.
SavoryTomatoCrêpesYoucanfillthesecrêpeswithanendlessvarietyoffillings;tryspreadingwithOliveTapenade(p.76)andfillingwithsproutsandBasicGreens(p.120)tossedinLemonHerbFlaxDressing(p.73).Theyaregreatatanytimeofday.
2cups(500mL)ItalHerbTomatoSauce(p.66)3tbspgroundflaxseeds⅔cup(160mL)Guacamole(p.78)1.Inablender,puréeallingredientsuntilsmooth.
2.PourontoParaFlexxsheetsandspreadintotwocirclesabout¼-in(½-cm)thick.Dehydrateat108°F(42°C)for8–16hours.
Makes2crêpes.
GingerTomatoCrêpesThisstartedoutasadryingexperimentattherestaurantthatwentintothedehydratorthedaybeforeaone-dayholiday.Wereturnedthenextdaytoanewpliabletexturetoworkwith.Youcanfillthesecrêpeswithanendlessnumberofingredients!
½cup(125mL)sun-driedtomatoes⅛garlicclove¾-in(2-cm)pieceginger1tbspchoppedonions1cup(250mL)choppedtomatoes½tspsalt1date,pitted2tbspflaxseeds½cup(125mL)choppedavocado
1.Coverandsoaksun-driedtomatoesinwaterforatleast2hours.Reserve1cup(250mL)ofsoakingwater.
2.Inablender,blendallingredientsplus1cup(250mL)soakingwateruntilsmooth.
3.PourontoParaFlexxsheetsandspreadintotwocircleabout¼-in(½-cm)thick.Dehydrateat108°F(42°C)for8–16hours.
Makes2crêpes.
TomatoSesameCrêpesThesecrêpesaredelicateandhaveaniceflavor.FillthemwithBasicGreens(p.120)tossedwithyourchoiceofdressing.
2cups(500mL)choppedtomatoes2tbsplemonjuice¼tspsalt3tbspsesameseeds½tspgroundcayenne½headlettuce(romaine,curlygreenleaf,curlyredleaf,etc.)
1.Inablender,puréeallingredientsuntilsmooth.
2.PourontoParaFlexxsheetsandspreadintotwocirclesabout¼-in(½-cm)thick.Dehydrateat108°F(42°C)for8–16hours.
Makes2crêpes.
BreakfastNutsIcan’tbelieveit’snotmaple!You’vegottomakelotsofthese,becauseit’shardtonoteatthemallbeforethey’reready.
2cups(500mL)pecans1cup(250mL)walnuts2bananas1tspgroundcinnamon⅜tspsalt3dates,pitted1tspmacapowder
1.Inabowl,soakpecansandwalnutstogetherfor4hoursorovernightandrinsewellbeforeusing.
2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processbananas,cinnamon,salt,dates,andmacapowderuntilpuréed.
3.Inabowl,blendnutswithpuréeuntilwell-mixed.
4.SpreadcoatednutsonParaFlexxsheetsanddehydrateat108°F(42°C)forabout3daysoruntilcrispy.
5.Oncedried,breakintosegments.
Makes3cups(750mL).
ChiliAlmondsAsupergreatsnackorcrunchyadditiontoanydish.WhenIfirststartedtheGorillaFoodtake-awaywindow(averysmallspacewithlimiteddehydratorcapacity),IhadtwocustomerswhowouldbuyalloftheChiliAlmondswhenevertheycould—whoevergottherefirst.Wecouldn’tkeepup,astheytakesolong(5days!)tofullydry.Isuggestmakingtheminbigbatches!
4cups(1L)almonds⅜cup(90mL)choppedonions2–3garliccloves3tbspchoppedshallots13dates,pitted1tspgroundcayenneorThaichilies2½tspsalt½–1cup(125–250mL)lemonjuice
1.Inabowl,soakalmondsovernightandrinsewellbeforeusing.
2.Inthefoodprocessorwithans-blade,processallingredientsexceptalmondstoasmoothpaste.Pourpasteontorinsedalmondsandmixthoroughly.
3.SpreadcoatedalmondsonParaFlexxsheets,oneortwoalmondsthick,anddehydrateat108°F(42°C)for8hoursorovernight.
4.Flipalmondsoverintoabowl,breakthemupbyhand,andplaceonmeshsheets.Continuetodehydrateatthesametemperatureforabout4moredaysoruntiltheyarecrunchyandfullydry.
Makes4–4½cups(1–1⅛L).
ChillyDillWillyPistachiosTheseareanotheroneofmymostfavoritesnacksever!
3cups(750mL)pistachios⅜cup(90mL)pistachios3–4sprigsfreshdill⅓clovegarlic¼mediumzucchini,chopped⅔sweetbellpepper,chopped1tspsalt⅜tspgroundcayenne4tbsplemonjuice
1.Inabowl,soak3cups(750mL)pistachiosovernightorforatleast5hoursandrinsewellbeforeusing.Placeintoabowl.
2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,blendrestofingredientstoapasteandpouroverthepistachios.Tosstomixwell.
3.SpreadcoatedpistachiosonParaFlexxsheetsanddehydrateat108°F(42°C)for8hoursorovernight.
4.Spreadonmeshsheetsandcontinuetodehydrateatthesametemperaturefor2–3daysoruntilcrunchy.
Makesabout3¼cups(810mL).
top:CurriedPumpkinSeeds(p.59),right:ChiliAlmonds(p.56),bottom:PestoWalnuts(p.61)
CurriedPumpkinSeedsThesearegoodasasnackontheirownorasatoppingforsaladsorsavorydishessuchastheRawmein“New”dles(p.148).
2½cups(625mL)pumpkinseeds1carrot,chopped1–2kaleleaves½tspsalt2tspcurrypowder1pinchcayennechilipowder2tsplemonjuice⅓cup(80mL)orangejuice¼sweetbellpepper1tbspwater
1.Inabowl,soakpumpkinseedsovernightorforatleast4hours,andrinsewellbeforeusing.Placeinabowl.
2.Inablender,addrestofingredientsandblenduntilsmooth.Pouroverpumpkinseedsandmixthoroughly.
3.SpreadcoatedseedsthinlyandevenlyonParaFlexxsheetsanddehydrateat108°F(42°C)for8hoursorovernight.Spreadonmeshsheetsandcontinuetodehydrateatthesametemperaturefor3moredaysoruntildry.
Makes2½cups(625mL).
ChunkyMonkeyTrailMixAhugebagofthismixoncegotmethroughathree-weeksurfingtripwhenIdidn’thavemuchaccesstofood.
1½cups(375mL)cashews1cup(250mL)Brazilnuts¾cup(185mL)pistachios⅔cup160mL)pecans¾cup(185mL)sunflowerseeds½cup(125mL)walnuts¾cup(185mL)almonds9dates,pitted1tbspcacaopowder,forrollingdatesin1⅓cups(315mL)raisins½cup(125mL)gojiberries1¼tspgroundcinnamon1cup(250mL)cacaonibs
1.Inabowl,soakcashewsovernightorforatleast4hoursandrinsewellbeforeusing.
2.Inaseparatebowl,soakBrazilnutsovernightandrinsewellbeforeusing.
3.Inathirdbowl,soakallotherseedsandnutstogetherovernightandrinsewellbeforeusing.
4.Placeallseedsandnutsonmeshsheetsanddehydrateat108°F(42°C)for3–4daysuntilalmondsandBrazilnutsaredryandcrunchy.
5.Chopdatesandrollinadustingofcacaopowder.
6.Inalargemixingbowl,tossnuts,seeds,anddateswithrestofingredientsuntilwell-mixed.
Makes9–10cups(2¼–2½L).
PestoWalnutsSometimesI’lleattoomanyofthese—butthey’resogood!They’redeliciousanddenselypackedwithnutrition!
4cups(1L)walnuts¾–1cup(185–250mL)HempSeedBasilPesto(p.80)½tspsalt
1.Inabowl,soakwalnutsovernightorforatleast6hoursandrinsewellbeforeusing.
2.AddPestoandsalttowalnutsandmixthoroughly.
3.SpreadcoatedwalnutsevenlyonParaFlexxsheetsanddehydrateat108°F(42°C)for8hoursorovernight.Spreadontomeshsheetsandcontinuetodehydrateatthesametemperaturefor3moredaysoruntildry.
Makes4cups(1L).
Traveler'sMixThisisanothergoodcombinationoffruitsandnuts.It’samazingtolearnaboutthenutritionalqualitiespackedintoeachingredientandwhateachisgoodfor.
¾cup(185mL)cashews⅓cup(80mL)Brazilnuts1cup(250mL)almonds⅓cup(80mL)sunflowerseeds⅓cup(80mL)pumpkinseeds½cup(125mL)gojiberries½cup(125mL)mulberries⅓cup(80mL)raisins8dates,pittedandchopped
1.Inabowl,soakcashewsovernightorforatleast4hoursandrinsewellbeforeusing.
2.Inaseparatebowl,soakBrazilnutsovernightandrinsewellbeforeusing.
3.Inathirdbowl,soakalmonds,sunflowerseeds,andpumpkinseedstogetherovernightandrinsewellbeforeusing.
4.Placeseedsandnutsonmeshsheetsanddehydrateat108°F(42°C)for3–4daysuntilalmondsandBrazilnutsaredryandcrunchy.
5.Inalargemixingbowltossnutsandseedswithrestofingredientsuntilwell-mixed.
Makes3½cups(830mL).
Sauces,Goos,SweetCreams,Cheez&Spreads
top:CashewAlfredoSauce(opposite);bottom:ZucchiniHummus(p.75)
CashewAlfredoSauceWhenIwassixteen,IstartedworkinginanItaliankitchenasadishwasher.LearninghowtomaketheAlfredosaucewasoneofmyfirstdistractions.Thankstocashews,IrealizedIdidn’twanttousedairyanymore.IcouldpeacefullygetalltheoilsandcreaminessIwantedfromdifferentseedsornutsinsteadoffromanimals.Thissaucecanbetossedwith“New”dlestomakeveganlinguiniandcanbeusedinmanyotherrecipes.
1cup(250mL)cashews½garlicclove1tbsplemonjuice⅓tspsalt⅛tspgroundblackpepper½cup(125mL)water¼cup(60mL)finelymincedparsley
1.Inablender,puréeallingredientsexceptparsleyuntilcreamyandsmooth.Pourintoabowlandsetaside.
2.Inabowl,addparsleytocashewcreamandstiruntilwell-mixed.
Makes1¼–1½cups(310–375mL).
GreenCashewCoconutCurrySauceThankgoodnessforThaicuisine!It’sbeenastaplethathelpedinspiremyloveforeatingItal.Spiceitupabitmoreorlessdependingonyourpreference.ThisonemakesagreattoppingfortheDelhiDoublerBurger(p.160)anddeliciouslydressestheCurryVeggieNiceBowl(p.164).
⅔cup(160mL)choppedcilantro⅝cup(150mL)coconutflakes¼cup(60mL)cashews½tspsalt2tbsplemonjuice½garlicclove1-in(2½-cm)pieceginger½tspgroundcayenne½cup(125mL)water
1.Inablender,processallingredientsuntilsmooth.
Makes1cup(250mL).
ItalHerbTomatoSauceAftermakingrawtomatosaucesforthefirsttimeandseeinghoweasyitwas,IwonderedwhyIhadbeengoingthroughallofthetroubleofstewingthetomatoesdown.Thiswassomuchbetterandmorerefreshing.ServewithLasagna-nanda(p.146),ItalVeggiePizza(p.157),andmuchmore.
¼cup(60mL)sun-driedtomatoes1garlicclove½celerystalk2½tspdriedmixedItalianherbs(parsley,basil,oregano,rosemary)⅓tspsalt2½cups(625mL)choppedtomatoes
1.Soaksun-driedtomatoesinwaterovernightorforaround2hoursuntilsoft.
2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,mincegarlic,celery,herbs,andsalt.
3.Adddrainedsun-driedtomatoesandpuréewell.Pourintoalargebowlandsetaside.
4.Inafoodprocessor,processfreshtomatoestoasaucyandslightlychunkyconsistency.Addtosun-driedtomatopasteandmixuntilwell-combined.
Makes3cups(750mL).
Nice'n'SpicySesameChiliSauceThissauceremindsmeofacertainboxedmacandcheeseforsomereason.It’swayspicierandwaybetter,though!
⅜cup(90mL)sesameseeds¾cup(185mL)water2tbsplemonjuice1tspsalt1½tspgroundcayenne⅜cup(90mL)sesameoil
1.Inablender,puréeallingredientsexceptoiluntilcreamy.
2.Addoilandblendjustuntilsmoothandincorporated.
Makes1½cups(375mL).
SouthernFireHotSauceLevelsofspicetolerance,I’velearned,varyalot.It’sagoodexampleofhowweallhaveourownperceptionsandexperiencesofthesamething.UsethisfierysauceonSpicyZucchiniChips(p.108)oronaSouthernFireVeggieBurger(p.163).
¾cups(185mL)choppedtomatoes2tbspsesameseeds¼tspsalt¼tspgroundcayenne
1.Inablender,puréeallingredientsuntilsmooth.
Makes¾cup(185mL).
OhMyGadoPeanutSauceWheneverImakethissauce,Ithinkofmytwogoodbrothers,RickandLongLife,bothofwhomenjoymakingspicypeanutsoup.Youcanuselimeinsteadoflemonjuice,orspicethisupordownwithmoreorlesscayenne.ThinitoutwithtwicethecarrotjuiceandwatertomakewhatIcallSelectahSauce.UseonPeanutSelectahPizza(p.155)orinOhMyGado-GadoNiceBowl(p.166)½cup(125mL)junglepeanuts*
½date,pitted4–8sprigsfreshcilantro¼tspsalt⅛–¼tspcayennechilipowder¼cup(60mL)carrotjuice2tbspwater¼-in(½-cm)pieceginger2tsplemonjuice
1.Inablender,puréeallingredientsuntilsmooth.
Makes2–4servings.
*JunglepeanutsareanheirloomstrainofpeanutsthatcomefromEcuador.Theyareagoodsourceofproteinandhealthyoils.Ifnotavailable,substituteregularrawpeanuts.
TahiniDrizzleThissaucewasdesignedfortheFalafelWraps(p.168)butitalsogoesnicelytossedwiththeBasicGreens(p.120)orTossedandTenderizedDeepGreens(p.134).
1¾cup(80mL)sesameseeds1½tbsplemonjuice⅔cup(160mL)water⅛tspsalt⅓tspgroundcumin⅓tspgroundpaprika½date,pitted1pinchgroundcayenne¼cup(60mL)mincedparsley
1.Inablender,puréeallingredientsexceptparsleyuntilsmooth.
2.Stirparsleyintothesauce.
Makes1–1¼cups(250–310mL).
TahiniThisMiddleEasternstaplehasbecomeaWesternone,too.Thesharperthefoodprocessorblade,theeasieritistobreakthroughtheshellsofthetinysesameseeds.
3cups(750mL)sesameseeds
1.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processseedstoacreamyconsistency.Iftheyheatupbeforefinishing,placeinthefridgetocoolandthencontinuetoprocessagainuntilcreamy.
Makes3cups(750mL).
WalnutCheezCrumble(opposite)
WalnutCheezCrumbleIt’ssosimplebutsogood!Thisoriginatedasapizzatoppingandcametofindahomeinafewotherrecipesafterthat.Tossitonanydishasalargecomponentorsimplyuseasagarnish.
1½cups(375mL)walnuts(forsoaking)1½cups(375mL)walnuts2tspsalt
1.Inabowl,soak1½cupswalnutsforabout1hourandrinsewellbeforeusing.
2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,pulse-processdrywalnutsandsaltwiththesoakedwalnutsuntilcrumbly.
Makes2½–3cups(625–750mL).
SaltyMangoConcoctThisisagoodoff-seasonreplacementforfreshmango,orforwhenyou’rewaitingforyourmangostoripen.ItisusedintheOceanWrap(p.172)andtheInternationalMakirolls(p.171),andcouldalsobeservedasasweetaccompanimentinasaladoronaveggieburger.
1cupdriedmangoslices¼tspsalt
1.Inabowl,soakmangosfor2hoursinenoughwatertosubmerge.
2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processmangosandsalttoapurée.
Makes¾cup(185mL).
CitrusMintSaladDressingMmmmint—oneofmyfavoritesmellsandflavors!Useonyourchoiceofgreens.
2tbspgrapefruitjuice½cup(125mL)orangejuice2tbsplemonjuice2–3sprigsfreshmint¼tspsalt1pinchgroundcayenne1½tbspflaxoil1½tbspoliveoil
1.Inablender,processallingredientstoasmoothconsistency.
Makes1cup(250mL).
GingerAvocadoDressingThisisasweetcreamysaladdressingthatcomplementsmanydifferentdishessuchastheCashewAlfredoZucchiniLinguini(p.144)orLasagna-nanda(p.146).
½cup(125mL)orangejuice2tspfinelychoppedginger1pinchsalt½tbspflaxoil½avocado
1.Inablender,puréeallingredientsuntilsmoothandcreamy.
Makes¾cup(185mL).
GreenCoconutCurryDressingThisisgoodnotonlyasasaladdressing,butalsoonapizzaorveggieburger;itcanalsobeusedasasoupbase.Makeitthicker(uselesswater)andyou’vegotGreenCoconutCurrySauce.
¼cup(60mL)cilantro¼cup(60mL)coconutflakes¼cup(60mL)cashews¼tspsalt1tbsplemonjuice¼–⅓garlicclove¼–⅓-in(6–8-mm)pieceginger¼tspgroundcayenne⅜cup(90mL)water
1.Inablender,usingthetamper,blendallingredientsuntilsmooth.
Makes¾–1cup(185–250mL).
LemonHerbFlaxDressingThisisalightsimpledressingtousewhenyouwanttofullyappreciatethesaladgreensfortheirtasteandtexture.Itisalsogoodformarinatingveggies.
3tbsplemonjuice3tbspHempSeedBasilPesto(p.80)3tbspflaxoil3tbspoliveoil⅜tspsalt2tbspwater
1.Inablender,processallingredientsuntilsmoothandcreamy.
Makes⅞cup(210mL).
Super-FoodDressingOneofthegreatthingsaboutmakingyourowndressingsisthatyoucanaddnutritionalsupplementslikesuper-foodpowderstothem,asinthisdressing.
⅓cup(80mL)cilantro¼cup(60mL)lemonjuice2tbspparsley½-in(1-cm)pieceginger¼–⅓avocado1cup(250mL)water1tbsphempseeds1tbsphempproteinpowder2tbspalmonds¼tspcamucamupowder2tbspgojiberries¼tspsalt1pinchgroundcayenne¼tspspirulina¼tspgroundturmeric¼tspaçaípowder
1.Inablender,processallingredientsuntilsmoothandcreamy.
Makes2cups(500mL).
WalnutCilantroDressingIliketousethisdressingontheItalVeggiePizza(p.157)oroverabowlofTossedandTenderizedDeepGreens(p.134).
¾cup(185mL)walnuts1cup(250mL)orangejuice⅓cup(80mL)choppedcilantro¼tspsalt¼mediumzucchini,chopped
1.Inablender,processallingredientsuntilsmoothandcreamy.
Makes2cups(500mL).
ZucchiniHummusThefirstlivehummusIevermadewaswithsproutedchickpeas.Mystomachwasn’tkeenonthechickpeas,butIwasintothetahini.ThenexttimeImadeit,Itriedtoreplacethechickpeaswithsoakedalmonds,thenzucchini,whichIlikedforitscreaminessandmildflavor.ThishummusisliketheclassicMiddleEasternversioninitsversatility:itcanbeusedasaspread,dip,ordressing.
¾cup(185mL)sesameseeds3garliccloves⅓cup(80mL)coarselychoppedparsley3½tbsplemonjuice⅓tspsalt1–1½zucchinis,roughlychopped
1.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processseedsuntiltheyreachtheconsistencyofsmoothpeanutbutter(tahini).Setasideinabowl.
2.Inafoodprocessor,mincegarlicwithans-blade.
3.Addparsley,lemonjuice,salt,andzucchinisandblenduntilcoarselychopped.
4.Addtahinitofoodprocessorandblendallingredientstogetheruntilsmoothandcreamy.
Makes2cups(500mL).
BasicOliveTapenadeAsuperyummy,richspreadforcrackers,breads,andsandwiches.
1½garliccloves2cups(500mL)sun-driedblackolives,pitted1pinchgroundcayenne2tbspoliveoil
1.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,mincegarlic.
2.Addolives,cayenne,andoliveoilandprocesstoachunkytexture.
Makes1¾cups(415mL).
MonkeyTapenadeIcaneatthisinandonalmosteverything:veggieslices,crackers,breads,salads.It’soneofmyfavoriteflavorslately.
½garlicclove¼cup(60mL)choppedparsley¼redbellpepper1cup(250mL)sun-driedblackolives,pitted1pinchgroundcayenne1tbspoliveoil¼–⅓cup(60–80mL)RaisinChutney(p.81)1.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,mincegarlic.
2.Addparsleyandbellpeppersandmince.
3.Addolives,cayenne,oliveoil,andRaisinChutneyandprocesstoaspreadablepaste,leavingjustabitoftexture.
Makes1⅓cups(315mL).
GuacamoleEverydayisgreatwhenithasguacamole.Givethanksforalltheavocadofarmersintheworld!
2–3avocados2tbsplemonjuice¼–⅓tspsalt
1.Inabowl,mashtogetheravocado,lemonjuice,andsaltwithaforkorapotatomasheruntilcreamy.
Makes1cup(250mL).
SalsaThepuréeddatesweetensthisjustabit—I’dsayit’sthesecrettothissalsa.
1date,pitted½tspsalt¼tspgroundcayenne3tbsplemonjuice½–⅔cup(125–160mL)choppedyellowonions2cups(500mL)choppedtomatoes½cup(125mL)mincedcilantro
1.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processdate,salt,andcayenne,thenslowlyincorporatelemonjuicetoblenduntilsmooth.
2.Addonionsandtomatoesandpulse-processthemintoachunkysauce(orchopordicethembyhandandadd).Pourintoamixingbowl.
3.Stircilantrointosalsaandmixtocombinewell.
Makes2½cups(625mL).
HempSeedBasilPestoIliketohavepestoaroundforitsgreatflavorandrichness.It’snutritiousandanexcellentsourceofhealthyfat.UseinLemonHerbFlaxDressing(p.73),PrimoPestoWraps(p.106),Kunda-LinguiniRising(p.144)orsimplytossedwith“New”dles(p.148).
1–2garliccloves3cups(750mL)freshbasilleaves½cup(125mL)walnuts¼tspsalt2tbsphempseeds2tbspoliveoil2tbsplemonjuice
1.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,mincegarlic.
2.Addbasilandprocessuntilfinelyminced.
3.Addrestofingredientsandprocessintoaspreadablepaste.
Makes1cup(250mL).
RaisinChutneyAversionofoneofmyfavoritesaucesever,madebyRickLetwinka,mybroandteacher.ForatimeIworkedinhisrestaurantandonhisfarm,theHeliotropeinRegina,Saskatchewan.
1cup(250mL)raisins¼cup(60mL)water½cup(125mL)applecidervinegar¼cup(60mL)choppedfreshginger2garliccloves
1.Inabowl,soakraisinsinwaterandapplecidervinegarfor1–4hours.
2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,puréeallingredientsuntilsmooth.
Makes1¾cups(415mL).
AppleChutneyThiswarmingandfreshchutneyisagoodaccompanimenttomanydifferentfoods;tryitwithCurryVeggieNiceBowl(p.164)anddon’tmissitonCircaLocoTops(p.104)too.
1apple,cored⅛tspgroundcumin1pinchgroundcoriander⅛tspgroundturmeric1pinchgroundcloves1pinchgrounddriedginger⅛tspsalt
1.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,pulse-processallingredientsuntilmixisstillslightlychunkybutnearlypuréed.
Makes½cup(125mL).
OceanPâtéThispâtécontainssomeexcellentbuildingblocksforthebody.AtGorillaFood,weserveitintheOceanWrap(p.172).It’sreallygoodservedonasalad,too.
½cup(125mL)sunflowerseeds½cup(125mL)walnuts4celerystalks1½mediumcarrots1cup(250mL)choppeddulse¼tspspirulina2tbsphempseeds
1.Inabowl,soaksunflowerseedsandwalnutsforatleast6hoursorovernightandrinsewellbeforeusing.
2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processsoakedseedsandwalnutswithrestofingredientsuntilthepâtéisfinelyminced.
Makes2cups(500mL).
FreshKetchupAclassictogowiththeburgers,’causewhat’saveggieburgerwithoutketchup?!
¼cup(60mL)sun-driedtomatoes⅛garlicclove¾-in(2-cm)pieceginger1tbspchoppedonions⅛tspsalt½–1date,pitted1cup(250mL)choppedfreshtomatoes
1.Inablender,processallingredientstoasmoothconsistency.
Makes1cup(250mL).
CoconutLemonButterDavid,oneofGorillaFood’sgreatchefs,andIwerepreparingtocateraOneLove,OneYogaeventonenight,andcameupwiththisrecipeatthelastminute.ItwasmuchenjoyedandfinishedoffthemealperfectlywiththeCircaLocoTops(p.104).
1cups(250mL)coconutflakes1½tbsplemonjuice1pinchsalt1pinchgroundcayenne2–3tbspcoconutoil
1.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processallingredientsexceptforcoconutoiluntilsmooth.
2.Addcoconutoilandmixuntiljustcombined.
Makes1cup(250mL).
ThaiWrapPâtéBlessupAnnieJubbforteachingmetomakeseedpâté!ThiscanbeusedintheThaiFreshWraps(p.107),onasalad,orasaspreadinasandwichoroncrackers.
1cup(250mL)sunflowerseeds2tbspraisins¼garlicclove¾–1carrot,chopped¼mediumzucchini,chopped4cups(1L)kaleand/orcollards,chopped(youcanuseanyleftoverstemsandleavesfrompreparingthewrappersfortheThaiFreshWrap[p.107])¼tsp
salt
1.Inabowl,soakseedsforatleast6hoursorovernightandrinsewellbeforeusing.
2.Inaseparatebowl,soakraisinsfor2hoursorovernightinthefridge.
3.Inthefoodprocessorwithans-blade,processseedsuntilcrumblybutabitsticky.Placeinabowl.
4.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,mincegarlic.Addcarrot,zucchini,kale/collards,andsalt,andprocessuntilsmooth.Addtoseeds.
5.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,puréeraisins.Addtoveggieandseedmixandcombineduntilwell-mixed.
Makes1½cups(375mL).
WalnutChiliPâtéThispâtécomesfromGreenTacoFusionFridaysinthedaysoftheGorillaFoodtake-awaywindow.
⅞cup(210mL)sunflowerseeds⅔cup(160mL)walnuts1celerystalks,chopped¼zucchini,chopped⅜cup(90mL)choppedcilantro¼cup(60mL)choppedparsley1tbsplemonjuice⅜tspsalt¼tspgroundcayenne⅜tspchilipowder⅛tspgroundcumin⅛tspgroundcoriander
1.Inabowl,soakseedsandwalnutsfor6–8hoursorovernightandrinsewellbeforeusing.
2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processseedsandwalnutsuntilcoarsebutsticky.Placeinabowl.
3.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processrestofingredientsuntilsoupy,thenaddtoseedandnutmixandcombineuntilwell-mixed.
Makes1¾cups(415mL).
Herb&CashewCreamCheezThisoneisgreatasadipforeveryvegetablethatIcanthinkof!
1cup(250mL)cashews¼mediumzucchini,chopped1½tbspHempSeedBasilPesto(p.80)¾cup(185mL)choppedcilantro¼tspsalt2tbsporangejuice
1.Inabowl,soakcashewsfor2–5hoursandrinsewellbeforeusing.
2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processallingredientsuntilcreamy.
Makes1½cups(375mL).
SunnyGarlicRawcottaIcan’thelpbuteatafewscoopsofthiswheneverImakealasagna.
3¼cups(810mL)sunflowerseeds2garliccloves⅞tspsalt⅞cup(310mL)oliveoil
1.Inabowl,soakseedsfor½–4hoursandrinsewellbeforeusing.
2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,mincegarlic.
3.Addseeds,salt,andoliveoil.Processuntilseedsarestickybutstillalittlechunky.
Makes4cups(1L)orenoughfor1lasagnarecipe(seep.146).
BlueberryCreamCheezSocreamy!Sofresh!AsweetfillingforaberrycrêpeorasaspreadfortheCinnamonAppleFlaxCrackers(p.43).ThisalwaystakesmebacktothecreamcheeseatthebagelshopIfrequentedgrowingup.
⅔cup(160mL)cashews4–5dates,pitted1tbspcoconutoil1¼cups(310mL)blueberries
1.Inabowl,soakcashewsfor2–4hoursandrinsewellbeforeusing.
2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processallingredientsuntilwhippedintoacream.
Makes1½cups(375mL).
DillyBrazillyCreamDillhassuchaunique,freshflavor.Thisisagreatspreadforasandwich,noriroll,orcrêpe.
1cup(250mL)Brazilnuts¾–1mediumzucchini,chopped6sprigsfreshdill½sweetbellpepper⅜tspsalt¼cuplemonjuice
1.Inabowl,soakBrazilnutsfor2hoursorovernight.
2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processallingredientsuntilsmooth.
Makes1¾–2cups(415–500mL).
top:AlmondButter;bottom:JunglePeanutButter
AlmondButterSeedandnutbuttersaregreattohavepre-preparedtosavetime.They’renutritiousandaddacreaminesstosauces,dressings,anddips.
2cups(500mL)almonds
1.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processalmondstoacreamy,smoothconsistency.Iftheyheatupbeforefinishing,placeinthefridgetocoolandthencontinuetoprocessagainuntilcreamy.
Makes1¾–2cups(415–500mL).
JunglePeanutButterJunglepeanutsareanheirloomvarietythatcomefromEcuador.Theyareagoodsourceofproteinandhealthyoils.
2cups(500mL)junglepeanuts
1.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processpeanutstoacreamy,butterconsistency.Iftheyheatupbeforefinishing,placeinthefridgetocoolandthencontinuetoprocessagainuntilcreamy.
Makes1¾–2cups(415–500mL).
HempSeedNogurtAsupernourishingsaucewithalittletartness,thisisagreatreplacementfordairyyogurtorsourcream.Servewithsomethingsweetorasacontrasttoaspicy,savorydish.
4tbsphempseeds½cup(125mL)water1date,pitted2tbsplemonjuice
1.Inablender,puréeallingredientsuntilwell-blendedandcreamy.
Makes¾–1cup(185–250mL).
VanillaCashewCreamUsethiscreamonafruitsalad,asafrosting,oranywhereelseyou’dwanttofindsweetcreamystuff!
2cups(500mL)cashews9dates,pitted½cup(125mL)water1½tspvanillapowder
1.Inabowl,soakcashewsfor2–6hoursandrinsewellbeforeusing.
2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processcashewswithrestofingredientsuntilverysmoothandcreamy.
Makes2¼cups(530mL).
FruitCompoteSyrupsThesecanbeusedtoreplacesyruponPancakes(p.30)ortodecorateanydessertsuchaspieorcheezcake.Nosugarneeded!Use2–3tbsplesswatertomakethemthicker(likeajam).They’regoodforthewinterwhenfruitchoicesarenotasbountifulasinthesummer.They’realsogreatinsqueezebottlestouseforcoloraccentingoredibledecorativedesigns.
Chooseanyofthefollowingflavorcombinations:½cup(125mL)driedgojiberries+1cup(250mL)water½cup(125mL)driedfigs+1cup(250mL)water½cup(125mL)driedmangos+2cups(500mL)water6dates,pitted+1cup(250mL)water
½cup(125mL)driedapricots+1cup(250mL)water½cup(125mL)driedgoldenberries+½cup(125mL)water½cup(125mL)driedpineapple+1½cup(375mL)water½cup(125mL)choppedfreshstrawberries+1cup(250mL)water½cup(125mL)freshblueberries+1cup(250mL)water1.Inseparatebowls,soakfruitsinspecifiedquantitiesofwaterfor30–60minutes.
2.Inblender,puréeeachbowloffruitandwaterseparatelyuntilliquefied.
Eachmakesbetween¾–1½cups(185–375mL).
AvocadoFrostingIfyou’reeverinneedofrichveganchocolatefrosting,hereisyourgo-torecipe!Superdelishandcreamy.
4dates,pitted2tbspcoconutoil¼tspvanillapowder1½avocados½cup(125mL)cacaopowder
1.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processdatesandcoconutoiltoasmoothtoffee-likeconsistency.
2.Addallotheringredientsandprocessuntilcreamyandsmooth.
Makes1cup(250mL).
GojiCoconutFrostingThisfrostingismyfavoriteontheCinnamonAlmondCrunchCookies(p.189).Itsuniquecolorisbeautifulandeye-catching.
1⅔cup(410mL)coconutflakes3dates,pitted¼cup(60mL)gojiberries3tbspcoconutoil
1.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processallingredientsexceptcoconutoiltoasmoothcream.
2.Addoilandprocessuntilsmooth.
Makes1¾–2cups(415–500mL).
SpicedCashewCreamFrostingThisisnotonlythefrostingfortheCarrotCake(p.216),butitcanalsobeusedoverfruitsalads,cookies,pancakes,oranyotherdesserts!TherecipemakesexactlyenoughforoneCarrotCake.
2cups(500mL)cashews9dates,pitted½cup(125mL)water⅛tspgroundnutmeg¼tspgroundcinnamon⅛tspgroundcloves
1.Soakcashewsfor2–6hoursandrinsewellbeforeusing.
2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processcashewswiththedates,water,andspicesuntilsupersmoothandcreamy.
Makes2¼cups(530mL).
WalnutCreamFrostingWeusethisfruit-sweetenedfrostingontheOrangeWalnutSpicecookies(p.194).
1cup(250mL)walnuts3tbsporangejuice⅜tspgroundcinnamon5dates,pitted
1.Inabowl,soakwalnutsfor2hoursandrinsewellbeforeusing.
2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,blendallingredientsuntilcreamyandsmooth.
Makes1¼cups(310mL).
FreshCherryAvocadoMousseAsmyfriendfarmerFredsays,“IprayI’llseeanothercherryseason!”Get’emwhileyoucan,astheseasoncomesandgoesquickly!Serveinabowlasacobblerfilling,pourintoapiecrust,oruseforlayeringinaparfaitglass.
1½cups(375mL)cherries,pitted¼tsporangezest⅜cup(90mL)orangejuice½-in(1-cm)pieceginger1–1½avocados
1.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,blendallingredientsuntilcreamyandsmooth.
Makes2cups(500mL).
DarkCherryAvocadoMousseThisisgreatonitsownorasalayerinparfaitglasses.
⅓–½cup(80–125mL)driedcherries1pinchdriedorangezestpowder2–3dates,pitted1tbsporangejuice¾tspgratedginger1–1½avocados
1.Inabowl,soakcherriesin½cup(125mL)waterfor1–2hours.Reservesoakingwater.
2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processthesoakedcherriesandsoakingwaterintoapaste.
3.Addallotheringredientsandblenduntilsmoothandcreamy.
Makes1½cups(375mL).
Appetizers&Snacks
VeggieStackers,center(opposite);CucumberFalafelTops(p.102)
VeggieStackersAgreatitemforfingerfood,asasnack,orevenalightmeal.
6TomatoHerbFlaxCrackers(p.51)orothercrackerofyourchoice6VeggieBurgerPatties(p.158)¾cup(185mL)Guacamole(p.78)6cucumberslices
¾–1cup(185–250mL)JahMakinCurrySauce(p.164)orFreshKetchup(p.83)1.Breakupcrackerssotheyarejustabitbiggerthanburgerpatties.
2.Centeraburgerontopofeachcrackeranddollopwithguacamole.
3.Setcucumberslicesontopofguacamole.
4.Dollopsauceorketchupontopofcucumberslices.
Makes6servings.
CucumberFalafelTopsThesemakegreatfingerfoodforpartiesorasasnack.
6(¾-in([2-cm])thickcucumberslices2tbsp–¼cup(60mL)ZucchiniHummus(p.75)2tbsp–¼cup(60mL)MonkeyTapenade(p.77)6FalafelBalls(p.169)
6tspTahiniDrizzle(p.69)6tspSalsa(p.79)
1.Withaspoon,scoopseedsoutofeachcucumberslicetocreateahollowedoutcenter,leavinga“bowl”.
2.Dollop1–2tspofZucchiniHummusintoeachcucumberslice.
3.Dollop1–2tspofMonkeyTapenadeontop.
4.SetaFalafelBallintohummusandtapenade.
5.Drizzlethefalafelballwithtahini.
6.Garnisheachwith1tspofsalsa.
Makes6tops.
SauerkrautCulturedfoodsareagoodwaytogiveyourselfahealthydoseofbeneficialbacteria.Theenzymesandbacteriainculturedcabbagewillenhancelife-forceandaidinthecleansingandmetabolicfunctionsofthebody.
3tspsalt3headsgreenand/orredcabbage,shredded
1.Inalargebowl,sprinklesaltovercabbage.
2.Squeezeandkneadcabbagerepeatedlyuntilitreleasesitsjuices;whenyoupushdownonit,thecabbageshouldbesubmergedintheliquid.
3.Addcabbageandjuicestoafermentationcrockandplaceweightstonesontoptokeepcabbagesubmergedinliquid.Coverwithlidandfillcrockwithwater.
4.Leavetositatroomtemperaturefor11days;re-fillcrockwithwaterasnecessary.Giveyourgrowingculturepositiveenergyasoftenaspossible.
Makesapprox.15cups(3¾L).
CircaLocoTopsThesedelicioustriangleswilldriveyoucrazy!Theywerealast-minutecreation(alongwithCoconutLemonButter,p.83)foracateringjob,butnowImaketheseonaregularbasisbecausethey’resogood.
⅓cup(80mL)CoconutLemonButter(p.83)1pieceCurrySquashBread(p.36),cutinto4or8triangles½cup(125mL)AppleChutney(p.81)1.Spreadbutterontobreadtriangles.
2.Topeachtrianglewithapproximately1tbspchutney.
Makes1serving(4–8tops).
Olive&LoveVeggieFreshWrapsTheserollsareservedatGorillaFoodwithRaisinChutney(p.81).It’satoppick.
3collardgreenleaves⅜cup(90mL)BasicOliveTapenade(p.76)⅜cupZucchiniHummus(p.75)6redbellpepperstrips(about½in[1cm])
6cucumberstrips(about½in[1cm])1½cups(375mL)sprouts(alfalfa,clover,sunflower,etc.)
1.Washcollardleavesandcuteachleaffromitsthickcenterstem,leaving2pieces;youwillhave6collardwrappers.
2.Place1tbspoftapenadeand1tbsphummusontoeachcollardleaf.
3.Placeastripofbellpepperandcucumberand¼cup(60mL)sproutsacrossthetapenadeandhummus.
4.Rolleachleafuptightlylikeacigar.
Makes6wraps.
PrimoPestoWrapsHereisanotherversionofacollardleafwrap.TheHempSeedBasilPestoisrichinhealthyfatsandprimoflavor.Thisisaquickandconvenientwaytogetmoregreensintoyourlife.
3collardgreenleaves⅜cup(90mL)HempSeedBasilPesto(p.80)6(½-in[1cm])tomatostrips6(½-in[1cm])cucumberstrips1½cups(375mL)sprouts(alfalfa,clover,sunflower,etc.)salt,totaste
1.Washcollardleavesandcuteachleaffromitsthickcenterstem,leaving2pieces;youwillhave6collardwrappers.
2.Placea1-tbspdollopofpestoontoeachcollardleaf.
3.Placeastripoftomatoandcucumberand¼cup(60mL)sproutsacrossthepestoandsprinkleapinchofsaltovertop.
4.Rolleachleafuptightlylikeacigar.
Makes6wraps.
ThaiFreshWrapsThesehaveremainedago-todishformefrombeforeIstartedtherestaurant.Theyarearawinterpretationofsome“freshrolls”thatIlovedfortheirtamari-friedtofuandchutney.
3collardgreenleaves½–⅔cups(125–160mL)ThaiWrapPâté(p.84)2cups(500mL)SesameSeasonedColeslaw(p.122)½cup(125mL)RaisinChutney(p.81)1.Washcollardleavesandcuteachleaffromitsthickcenterstem,leaving2pieces;youwillhave6collardwrappers.
2.Place1tbspofpâtéontoeachcollardleaf.
3.Place⅓cup(80mL)coleslawontopâté.
4.Rolleachleafuptightlylikeacigar.
5.Garnisheachrollwith1tbspchutney.
Makes6rolls.
Salt&VinegarZucchiniChipsThesearegreattotossonasalad,orforsnacking.
2mediumZucchinis,washedandstemmed,slicedlengthwise1tbspoliveoil1tbspapplecidervinegar⅔tspsalt
1.Withaknifeormandoline,orinafoodprocessorwithaslicingdisc,cutzucchiniintohalf-moonslices.Placeinalargebowl.
2.Tosszucchiniwithoil,vinegar,andsaltuntilcombinedwell.
3.Spreadzucchinionameshsheetanddehydrateat108°F(42°C)forabout24hoursoruntildried.
Makes8servings.
SpicyZucchiniChipsZucchinichipswereoneofthefirstexperimentsImadewhenIgotadehydrator.They’renicetohavearoundasaspicysnackorsprinkledoversalad.
2mediumzucchinis,washedandstemmed,slicedlengthwise1tbspoliveoil1⅓tbspapplecidervinegar2tbspSouthernFireHotSauce(p.67)½tspsalt
1.Withaknifeormandoline,orinafoodprocessorwithaslicingdisc,cutzucchiniintohalf-moonslices.Placeinalargebowl.
2.Tosszucchiniwithoil,vinegar,hotsauceandsaltuntilcombinedwell.
3.Spreadzucchinionameshsheetanddehydrateat108°F(42°C)forabout24hoursoruntildried.
Makes8servings.
SuperSisterSavoryKale,Cashew&HerbChipsIwassosurprised—butstoked—tohavemysistercallmeuponedaytorequestkalechips.Itassuredmethattheworldisgettingbetterandbetter!
10packedcups(2½L)roughlychoppedandstemmedkale1½cups(375mL)CashewAlfredoSauce(p.65)½tspsalt1tbsplemonjuice
1.Inabowl,tosskalewithrestofingredientsuntilleavesareevenlycovered.
2.Spreadkaleleavesonameshsheetanddehydrateat108°F(42°C)forabout24hoursoruntildried.
Makes6–8servings.
Cashew&HerbTomatoKaleChipsI’vehadmanyfunspellsmakingkalechips,andthisistheresultofoneofthosetimes.It’ssoeasytoeatbigbowlsofthesewhenyouhavethemaround!
1cup(250mL)cashews1tspsalt⅛tspgroundblackpepper1½garliccloves½cup(125mL)water2tbsplemonjuice2½tspdriedItalianherbs(parsley,basil,oregano,rosemary)10packedcups(2½L)roughlychoppedandstemmedkale
1.Inablender,puréeallingredientsexceptkaleuntilwell-blendedandcreamy.
2.Inabowl,tosskalewithpuréedingredientsuntilevenlycovered.
3.Spreadkaleleavesonameshsheetanddehydrateat108°F(42°C)forabout24hoursoruntildried.
Makes6–8servings.
PW'sSavoryKaleChipsKale,spirulina,andhempareallconcentratedsourcesofprotein,makingtheseanextragreatsnackforbuildingthebodyafterexercise.
10packedcups(2½L)roughlychoppedandstemmedkale½tspsalt3tbsplemonjuice2tbspoliveoil⅜tspcayennechilipowder⅛tspgroundcuminseed¼tspspirulina
¼tspmacapowder½tsphempproteinpowder
1.Inabowl,tosskalewithrestofingredientsuntilleavesareevenlycovered.
2.Spreadkaleleavesonameshsheetanddehydrateat108°F(42°C)forabout24hoursoruntildried.
Makes6–8servings.
Samosas
top:AppleChutney(p.81);bottom:Samosas
Indianfoodwasastapleinmytransitiontoavegandiet.Evenafteralltheseyearsofrawfoods,IstillhavefainturgestobuyasamosawhenI’minthecheckoutlineatSweetCherubim,along-standingvegetarianhealthfoodstoreinVancouver.
⅓cup(80mL)raisins2⅓cups(580mL)choppedcauliflower1medium-largezucchini,chopped
⅓cup(80mL)choppedparsnips1–2collardleaves⅓cup(80mL)choppedsweetbellpeppers⅓cup(80mL)choppedcilantro¾cup(185mL)groundflaxseeds2½tbsplemonjuice⅛tspgroundcayenne1pinchgroundblackpepper¼–½tspgroundcoriander¼–½tspgroundturmeric1pinchgroundcloves1tspgroundcuminseeds1pinchgroundnutmeg1tspsalt⅜tspgroundcardamom3tbsporangejuice
1.Inaabowl,soakraisinsfor1–2hoursin½cup(125mL)water.
2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processallingredientsexceptforraisins.Addtoabowlandstirinraisinsbyhand.
3.Shapeeachsamosabyhandorwithascoopormold(about¼–⅓cup[60–80mL]each)ontomeshsheetsanddehydrateat108°F(42°C)for12–18hours,untiltheoutsideiscrustybutthecenterisstillmoist.
Makes18samosas.
Salads&Soups
CaptainKraut&theAlmondExperience
IrememberhowexcitedIwaswhenIfirstboughtafermentationcrock.ThisisarecipethatImadeearlyon,whenexperimentingwithdifferentculturedpreparations.
2cups(500mL)sauerkraut(makeyourownorbuyanunpasteurizedorganicbrand)3tbsporangejuice
1–2tbspoliveoil⅓cup(80mL)sproutedalmonds(seep.131)2tbspsesameseeds
1.Tossallingredientstogetherinabowl.
Makes1–2servings.
Carrot&DaikonHempSeedTossAsimplesaltedveggietossthatisacolorfulandnutritiouselementinamaki(nori)roll(p.171)oranyotherdish.
2carrots,shredded1(3–4-in[8–10-cm])longdaikon,shredded3tbsphempseeds2–3tspsesameoil¾tspsalt
1.Tossallingredientstogetherinabowl.
Makes1–2servings.
EastCoastWestCoastSaladThisoneisinspiredbyasaladIusedtoenjoyatRadhainVancouver.SaltyEastCoastseaweedmeetsfreshWestCoastproduce.
1apple,cored1celerystalk½cup(125mL)choppedfennel¼–⅓cup(60–80mL)choppedsunchokes⅓cup(80mL)choppeddaikon¼–½cup(60–125mL)chopped(½-in[1-cm])dulse⅛tspsalt1tbspapplecidervinegar1–2cups(250–500mL)BasicGreensMix(p.120)1.Withaknifeormandolineorinafoodprocessorwithaslicingdisc,chopapple,celery,fennel,sunchokes,anddaikon.
2.Inalargebowl,tosstogetherwithdulse,salt,andvinegar.
3.Onaplate,layabedofgreensandthentopwithappleanddulsemix.
Makes1–2servings.
BasicGreensMixThecontentsofthissaladcanvarythroughouttheyear,dependingonwhatisinseason.Mixandmatchfordifferenttastesandtexturesandenjoywithanyofthedressings,sauces,orgoosinthisbook.Addsprouts!Addolives!Addassortedveggies!Wrapyourgreensinanorisheetoracrêpe,orservethemoncrackers.Leafygreensaresomeofthemostimportantandnutritiousfoodstoeat—soeatlots!
2–4cups(½–1L)tenderleaves(kale,lettuce,chard,spinach,watercress,sprouts,herbs,flowers,etc.)1.Chop,tear,andcombineanyassortmentofediblegreens.
Makes1–2servings.
Carrot,Arame,Lime&PineNutSaladMmm-mm,sonourishing!WhenIcreatedthis,Iwasinspiredbyaseaweedsaladthatafriendbroughttoadinnerpartyonce.It’stotallydifferent,yetitstillsatiatesmydesireforthatsalad.ArameisakindofseaweedoftenusedinJapanesecuisine;youcanfinditinAsianmarkets.
1cup(250mL)dryarame3tbsplimejuice½tspsalt2cups(500mL)shreddedcarrots½cup(125mL)slicedcelery⅜cup(90mL)pinenuts2tbspsesameoil
1.Soakarameinwaterforabout1hour.Drainandrinselightly.
2.Tossallingredientstogetherinabowl.
Makes2–4servings.
BasicColeslawMixThisisafresh,hydrating,colorfulcoleslawthatyoucanaddotherseasonalveggiesto.Youcanusethismixinmanydifferentrecipesordishes.ItalwaysremindsmeofthebigbatchesofcabbageIwouldseebesidethegiantwoksinOBKitcheninRegina,afavoriteChinesetake-outrestaurantIwenttoasakid.
2carrots,washedandtrimmed2cups(500mL)roughlychoppedgreencabbage1¼cups(310mL)roughlychoppedredcabbage
1.Inafoodprocessorwithashreddingdisc,shredcarrots.
2.Inafoodprocessorwithaslicingdisc,slicebothcabbages.
3.Tossallingredientsinalargebowluntilcombinedwell.
Makes4–5cups.
Variation:SesameSeasonedColeslawToBasicColeslawMix,add:
1tspsalt¼cup(60mL)sesameseeds1tbspsesameoil
1.Addsalt,seeds,andoiltocoleslawandtossallingredientsuntilcombinedwell.
JungleSlawThisisanotherlong-standingfavoriteatGorillaFood.
⅔cup(160mL)choppedavocado⅓cup(80mL)RaisinChutney(p.81)5cups(1¼L)SesameSeasonedColeslaw(p.122)1.Inalargebowl,mashavocadowithafork.Stirinchutneyuntilwell-combined.
2.Tosscoleslawandaddtoavocadoandchutney.Mixallbyhanduntilwell-combined.
Makes4servings.
GadoMarinatedVeggiesAnycombinationofvegetablesworkswellwiththissimplesaltandoilmarinade.Usewhateverisinseason.
1cup(250mL)chopped(bite-sized)broccoli1cup(250mL)chopped(bite-sized)cauliflower1cup(250mL)chopped(bite-sized)redbellpeppers1tbspsesameoil¼–½tspsalt
1.Inamixingbowl,tossallingredientsuntilcombinedwell.
Makes3cups(750mL).
"Seazer"SaladIhaveanoldroommate(whomIlove)whowillnotbepleasedwiththenameofthissalad,butplease—Imeannodisrespecttotheoriginal!
6–8cups(1½–2L)coarselychoppedortornromainelettuce½cup(125mL)CashewAlfredoSauce(p.65)½–1tspspirulinapowder
2norisheets,cutinto1-in(2½-cm)squares
1.Inalargebowloronaplate,tosslettucewithcashewsauce.
2.Sprinklewithspirulinapowder.
3.Sprinklenorisquaresoversalad.
Makes2servings.
RyceRicewasagreatdishformetolearnhowtoreplicatebecauseIusedtolovesomanyrice-centriccuisinesbeforeshiftingtoarawfooddiet.
½–1cup(125–250mL)peeledandchoppedparsnips¾–1cup(185–250mL)choppedbroccoli
1(6–9-in[15–23-cm])daikon,peeledandchopped1½carrots,peeledandchopped1celerystalk,chopped⅓mediumzucchini,chopped½cup(125mL)sesameseeds¾tspsalt2tbspsesameoil
1.Cutallvegetablestoaconsistentsizeforfoodprocessor(about1–2-in[2½–5-cm]pieces).
2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,pulse-processallveggies,seeds,salt,andoiltoanapproximatelyrice-sizedconsistency.
Makes4servings.
GrainlessTabouliAfreshandtastytakeonaclassicMiddleEasternsalad.
1⅓cups(315mL)choppedtomatoes⅔cup(160mL)choppedcucumber½cup(125mL)packedparsley,minced1½tbsplemonjuice⅜tspsalt1½tbspoliveoil
1.Inalargebowl,combinetomatoes,cucumber,andparsley.
2.Addlemonjuice,salt,andoliveoilandmixuntilallingredientsarecombinedwell.
Makes2½cups(625mL).
SproutedQuinoaTabouliThisisalivealternativetothecookedbulgurwheatintraditionaltabouli.
½cup(125mL)quinoa1cup(250mL)GrainlessTabouli(above)¼tspsalt
1.Inalargebowl,soakquinoaovernightorforatleast4–6hoursandrinsewithfreshwaterinacolander.Leavetosprouttailsoverthenextseveralhoursto2days,rinsingevery8hours.
2.Tosssproutedquinoawithtabouliandsalt.
Makes1–2servings.
SproutedQuinoa,Tomato&OliveMedleyServeonabedofBasicGreens(p.120)withascoopofZucchiniHummus(p.75).
1cup(250mL)quinoa¼cup(60mL)sun-driedtomatoes¼cup(60mL)choppedcelery⅜cup(90mL)pittedsun-driedblackolives¼tspsalt2tbsplimejuice
1.Inalargebowl,soakquinoaforabout4hoursandrinsewell.Leavetosprouttailsoverthenextseveralhoursto2days,rinsingevery8hours.
2.Soaksun-driedtomatoesinwaterforabout2hours,untilsoftened.
3.Dicetomatoes.
4.Julienneolives.
5.Inalargebowl,tossallingredientstogetheruntilcombinedwell.
Makes1–2servings.
SproutsThisisthebasicwaytomakemostsprouts.
1tbsp—1cup(15–250mL)seeds,nuts,orlegumes1.Soak1partseedsin2partswaterfortheappropriateamountoftimeaccordingtoeachseed(seetablebelow).
2.Drainandrinsewellwithfreshwater.
3.Youcansproutinabowl,jar,colander,orsproutingdevice.Rinsewellevery8–12hours,untilatailstartstogrowfromtheseedorbean.
Seedorbean: Hourstosoak: Daystosprout:Adzukibean 12–15 3–5Alfalfa 6–8 3–5Almond 8–12 1–3Buckwheat 6–8 1–2Chickpea(Garbanzo) 6–8 3–5Clover 6–8 2–3Fenugreek 12–15 2–3Lentil(Brown,Green,Red) 8–12 1–3Mungbean 12 3–5Quinoa 4–6 1–3Sesame 6–8 1–2
TheGreatGorillaWhenIusedtomakethisformyself,everyonekeptaskingmewhatIwaseating—that’showthissuperheartysaladcametobeonthemenuatGorillaFood.Ilovetoeatitrolledinnorisheets.
1½cups(375mL)BasicGreensMix(p.120)4tbspSuper-FoodDressing(p.74)¾–1cup(185–250mL)JungleSlaw(p.123)1½cups(375mL)TossedandTenderizedDeepGreens(p.134)½–1cup(125–250mL)sprouts(alfalfa,clover,sunflower,etc.)4tbspThaiWrapPâté(p.84)8–12pittedsun-driedblackolives
3–4tbspchoppedChiliAlmonds(p.56)1.Onaplate,placeabedofbasicgreensanddrizzledressingovertop.
2.Inabowl,tosstogethercoleslawanddeepgreensandlayerontopofbasicgreens.
3.Addsprouts,pâté,andolivesovertop.
4.Sprinklewithalmonds.
Makes1–2servings.
Tossed&TenderizedDeepGreensAcoreoftheGorillaFooddiet!Thisrecipeprovidesyouwithawidevarietyofgreens,alongwiththeirmineralsandchlorophyll.Anythingthat’sinseasoncanbeusedinthissalad.Itisdeliciousasis,withadressing,orasanaddedelementinanynumberofdishes.
3buncheswashedandstemmeddarkleafygreens(kale,chard,beetgreens,spinach,collard,etc.)½–1tspsalt2–3tbsplemonjuice1mediumzucchini1redbellpepper2–3tbspmincedonions
1.Withaknife,cutgreensintosmallribbons.
2.Inalargebowl,combinegreenswithsaltandlemonjuice.
3.Handsqueezegreenstotenderizeuntiltheytakeonawiltedorsteamed-likequality.
4.Medium-dicezucchiniandbellpepperinto½-in(1-cm)nibletsandtosswithonionsandgreens.
Makes3–6cups(¾–1½L).
Guacamole&GreensWeusethisasalayerinsandwichesattherestaurant.It’salsogreatasasaladonitsown.Youcanserveitwithcrackers(pp.41-52)orcutnorisheets.
2½cups(625mL)TossedandTenderizedDeepGreens(p.134)½cup(125mL)Guacamole(p.78)1.Inabowl,tossingredientsuntilcombinedwell.
Makes2–3cups(500–750mL).
bottom:WaterWisdomSalad(facing);top:InternationalMaki(p.171)
WaterWisdomSaladSoakingthesaltyseaweedinsweetcarrotjuicewasatipIpickedupfromaseaweedharvesteronce.Thatwasagreatgift!Thishasbeenafavoriteformanypeopleovertheyears.
1–1½apples1–1½carrots¼-in(½-cm)pieceginger¾cup(185mL)cutortorn(1-in[1½–cm]pieces)mixedseaweeds(nori,wakame,dulse,seapalm,etc.)⅓cup(80mL)coarselychoppedhazelnuts¼cup(60mL)sesameseeds
2tbspsesameoil4cups(1L)TossedandTenderizedDeepGreens(p.134)1.Pressapples,carrots,andgingerthroughajuicerandpourjuiceintoalargebowl.
2.Soakseaweed,hazelnuts,andsesameseedsinjuiceforatleast1hour.Seaweedwilldoubleinsizeafterbeingsoaked.
3.Stirinsesameoil.
4.Addgreensandtossuntilcombinedwell.
Makes2–4servings.
DreamyCreamAvocadoCarrot&BasilSoupOneofthefirstrawsoupsIevermadewascarrotandavocadosoup,whichisveryrefreshingonahotsummerday.TopeachbowlwithalargepinchofCarrot&DaikonHempSeedToss(p.118).YoucanservethiswithVeggieFlaxBread(p.35)andadollopofZucchiniHummus(p.75)ontheside.
3carrots,chopped¾–1cup(185–250mL)packedfreshbasil¼cup(60mL)walnuts2tbsphempseeds1tbspoliveoil2tspflaxoil¼–½cup(60–125mL)choppedavocado½tspsalt1tbsplemonjuice3cups(750mL)water
1.Inablender,processallingredientsuntilsmooth.
Makes2–4servings.
ChiliVerdeSoupIlovehowcleanthissouptastes,andyoucanuseanytypesofgreenstomixitup.It’sagoodwarmingsoupwithspicesforthewinter.
3mediumkaleleaves5mediumlettuceleaves1celerystalk1tbsplemonjuice⅛tspgroundcayenne¼tspgroundcumin2tbspchoppedmango¼tspsalt1cup(250mL)water
1.Inablender,processallingredientsuntilsmooth.
Makes1–2servings.
GreenGardenSoup
WehaveanamazingfairygodmotheratGorillaFoodwholikestodrinkherfood.Thisisoneoftheflavorsthathasbecomeastandardinheralkalizingdiet.Youcanusetomatoeswithfreshherbsinsteadofthetomatosauceifyoudon’thaveanyprepared.
2largehandfulsmixedgreens(kale,lettuces,chard,collards,spinach,etc.)½cup(125mL)ItalHerbTomatoSauce(p.66)2–3tbspchoppedavocado
¼tspsalt1cup(250mL)water¼cup(125mL)Salsa(p.79)1.Inablender,processallingredients(exceptsalsa)untilsmooth.
2.Serveinabowlwithsalsainthecenterforflavor,color,andtexture.
Makes1–2servings.
Mains
CashewAlfredoZucchiniLinguiniWheneverIspinzucchiniinto“New”dles,”IthinkbacktomyfirstrestaurantjobatCasaItaliawhereIlearnedhowtotossfettuccininoodlesinapan.Samethinghere,onlybetter!
3–4zucchinis,washedandtrimmed1cup(250mL)CashewAlfredoSauce(p.65)1.CentereachzucchiniinaSpiroolislicerandspininto“New”dles.
2.Chop“New”dlestoshortenthelength.
3.Inalargebowl,tossthe“New”dleswellbyhandwiththesauce.
Makes2–4servings.
KundaLinguiniRisingRaiseupyourlife-force!
2–3mediumzucchinis,washedandtrimmed⅓cup(80mL)HempSeedBasilPesto(p.80)¾–1cup(185–250mL)ItalTomatoHerbSauce(p.66)1cup(250mL)TossedandTenderizedDeepGreens(p.134)¾cup(185mL)WalnutCheezCrumble(p.71)2–3tbspBasicOliveTapenade(p.76)1.CentereachzucchiniinaSpiroolislicerandspininto“New”dles.
2.Chop“New”dlestoshortenthelength.
3.Inalargebowl,toss“New”dleswithpesto.
4.Topwithtomatosauce,thenaddgreens.
5.TopwithWalnutCheezandgarnishwithtapenade.
Makes3servings.
JRawk'sXmasSpaghettiOneyear,Imadethisespeciallyforaregularcustomer,Mr.J.Rawka,whenwewereclosingovertheNewYear’sbreak.Hewasworriedaboutwhathewouldeatwithoutus.It’snowoneofmyfavorites!
2–3mediumzucchinis,washedandtrimmed2tbsplemonjuice⅛tspsalt1pinchgroundcayenne1tbsplucumapowder2tbspHempSeedBasilPesto(p.145)2tbspoliveoil¼cup(60mL)pinenuts½cup(125mL)choppedblacksun-driedolives1.CenterzucchiniinaSpiroolislicerandspintheminto“New”dles.
2.Chop“New”dlestoshortenthelength.
3.Inalargebowl,toss“New”dleswithremainderofingredients.
4.Servemoundedonaplateorinapastabowl.
Makes2servings.
Lasagna–nandaBlisslasagna!Thisisreallygoodfreshorcold,butalsowhenyouwarmitfor1–3hoursinthedehydrator.
3–4mediumzucchinis,washedandtrimmed4½cups(1L+125mL)ItalHerbTomatoSauce(p.66)3½–4cups(830mL–1L)shreddedcarrots1cup(250mL)HempSeedBasilPesto(p.80)2⅔cups(630mL)TossedandTenderizedDeepGreens(p.134)5cups(1¼L)SunnyGarlicRawcotta(p.88)2½cups(625mL)WalnutCheezCrumble(p.71)1.Witheitheraknife,mandoline,orfoodprocessorwithslicingdisc,thinlyslicezucchinislengthwaysintoalasagna-noodleshape.
2.Layer½of“New”dlestoevenlycoverbottomofa13x9-in(33x23-cm)lasagnapan,overlappingthemslightly.
3.Spread1½cups(375mL)tomatosauceover“New”dles.
4.Coverwith½ofcarrots.
5.Drizzle½ofpestoovercarrotsandspreadevenly.
6.Coverwith1⅓cups(315mL)greens.
7.Spread½ofRawcottaovergreens.Usewethandstospreadandkeepfromsticking.Pressslightlytosetlayers.
8.Pourandspreadanother1½cups(375mL)tomatosauceoverRawcottalayer.
9.Addanotherlayerof“New”dlesevenlyovertomatosauce,overlappingthemslightly.
10.Cover“New”dleswithanother1⅓cups(315mL)greens.
11.Drizzlerestofpestoevenlyovertop.
12.Spreadrestofshreddedcarrotsovertop.
13.SpreadrestofRawcottaevenlyovertop.Usewethandstospreadandkeepfromsticking.Pressdownfirmlytosetlayers.
14.Spreadrestoftomatosauceovertop.
15.SprinkleWalnutCheezevenlyovertopand,withwethands,firmlypresseverythingdowntosetlayers.
16.Cutintosquares.
Makesabout10servings.
Rawmein"New"dles
Thesespicy“New”dlesarefulloffresh,liveenzymes!Theycanbeservedinabowljustastheyareorincombinationwithotherfoods.
3mediumzucchinis,washedandtrimmed3cups(750mL)SesameSeasonedColeslaw(p.122)3cups(750mL)TossedandTenderizedDeepGreens(p.134)1½–1¾cups(375–415mL)Nice’n’SpicySesameChiliSauce(p.67)1.CentereachzucchiniinaSpiroolislicerandspininto“New”dles.
2.Chop“New”dlestoshortenthelength.
3.Inalargebowl,toss“New”dleswithrestofingredientstocombinewell.
Makes2–4servings.
SeaVeggieFettucciniwithMacadamiaCreamSauceThefirsttimeImadethiswaswithsomefriendswhobroughtbuckwheatcrackersmadefromasourdoughculturethathadbeenpassedonandkeptaliveforover100years.Weserveditontopofthosecrackers.SometimesImakethiswitharameseaweedinstead.
1½cups(375mL)seapalmfronds¾cup(185mL)MacadamiaCreamSauce(opposite)⅓–½cup(80–125mL)juliennedbasilleaves½–⅔cup(125–160mL)choppedcherrytomatoes1.Inabowl,soakpalmfrondsinwateruntilsoftenedandplump,about½–2hours.Drainanddiscardwater.
2.Inabowl,toss“New”dlesincreamsauce.
3.Garnishwithbasilandtomatoes.
Makes2servings.
SeapalmfrondsarefoundontheruggedPacificcoastofNorthAmerica.Youcanbuythemonlineandinsomespecialtyorhealthfoodstores.
MacadamiaCreamSauceOtherthansomeofmyfavoritepeople,macadamianutsarepossiblythegreatesttreasurefromthelanddownunder!
1cup(250mL)macadamianuts½–1garlicclove1–2tbsplemonjuice½tspsalt⅓cup(80mL)water
1.Inabowl,soaknutsfor2–4hoursandrinsewellbeforeusing.
2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processallingredientsuntilsmoothandcreamy.
Makes¾cup(185mL).
SunnyBuckwheatPizzaCrustsThiscrustisagreatbaseforanypizza.Iliketoputsauceonandleaveitforacoupleofhoursbeforeeatingitsothecrustwillsoften.
4cups(1L)buckwheat3¾cups(935mL)sunflowerseeds⅔cup(160mL)flaxseeds4carrots3½tbspdriedItalianherbs(parsley,basil,oregano,rosemary)3½tspsalt
1.Inabowl,soakbuckwheatandsunflowerseedsovernightorforatleast6hours,rinsingwellbeforeusing.
2.Inablenderorcoffeegrinder,grindflaxseedstoapowder.
3.Inafoodprocessorwithagraterdisc,shredcarrots.
4.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processbuckwheat,sunflowerseeds,herbs,andsalttoacreamy,peanutbutterconsistency.Pourintoamixingbowl.
5.Addshreddedcarrotsandgroundflaxseedsandmixthoroughlybyhand.
6.Hand-form4round(about13-in[33-cm]diameter)pizzacrustsontoParaFlexxsheets.
7.Mark6or8slicesoneachpizzawiththebackedgeofaknife,scoringonlyhalfwaydeepintothecrust.
8.Dehydrateat108°F(42°C)for8–12hours.
9.Flipthemoverontomeshsheetsanddehydrateatthesametemperatureforanother24–36hoursoruntilcompletelydry.
Makes4(13-in[33-cm])crusts.
MauiWauiPizzaItusedtobeallabouttheHawaiian,butnowit’sallabouttheMauiWaui!
1SunnyBuckwheatPizzaCrust(p.152),pre-scoredintoslices1–1¼cup(250–310mL)ItalHerbTomatoSauce(p.66)4cups(1L)TossedandTenderizedDeepGreens(p.134)1cup(250mL)WalnutCheezCrumble(p.71)1cup(250mL)choppedpineapple1.Spreadtomatosauceevenlyoverentirepizzacrust,totheedges.
2.Distributegreensevenlyovertop.
3.SprinkleevenlywithCheez.
4.Withwethands,presstoppingsdowntoset.
5.Leavethecrusttosoftenforafewhoursbeforecuttingor,withcare,cutintopieces.
6.Sprinklepineappleovertop.
Makes1(13-in[33-cm])pizza.
MoreRawkin'OlivePizzaThisisarawkin’pizza!IliketoenjoyitwithabigscoopofGuacamole(p.78)onit.
1SunnyBuckwheatPizzaCrust(p.152),pre-scoredintoslices1cup(250mL)ItalHerbTomatoSauce(p.66)4cups(1L)TossedandTenderizedDeepGreens(p.134)1cup(250mL)WalnutCheez(p.71)⅜–½cup(90–120mL)BasicOliveTapenade(p.76)⅜–½cupcrushedChiliAlmonds(p.56)1.Spreadtomatosauceevenlyoverentirepizzacrust,totheedges.
2.Distributegreensevenlyovertop.
3.SprinkleevenlywithCheez.
4.Withwethands,presstoppingsdowntoset.
5.Leavethecrusttosoftenforafewhoursbeforecuttingor,withcare,cutintopieces.
6.Oneachpiece,garnishwithabout1tbspeachoftapenadeandalmonds.
Makes1(13-in[33-cm])pizza.
PeanutSelectahPizzaThispizzagoesgreatwiththeJungleSlaw(p.123).
1SunnyBuckwheatPizzaCrust(p.152),pre-scoredintoslices1–1¼cup(250–310mL)ItalHerbTomatoSauce(p.66)4cups(1L)TossedandTenderizedDeepGreens(p.134)1cup(250mL)WalnutCheez(p.71)¾–1cup(185–250mL)GadoSelectahSauce(seeOhMyGadoPeanutSauce,p.68)2–3tbspmincedcilantro
1–2tbspcrushedjunglepeanuts1.Spreadtomatosauceevenlyoverentirepizzacrust,totheedges.
2.Distributegreensevenlyovertop.
3.SprinkleevenlywithCheez.
4.Withwethands,presstoppingsdowntoset.
5.Leavethecrusttosoftenforafewhoursbeforecuttingor,withcare,cutintopieces.
6.DrizzleGadoSelectahSauceovertopofeachpiece.
7.Sprinklewithcilantro,thentopwithpeanuts.
Makes1(13-in[33-cm])pizza.
PestoPizza
ThispizzaisaperennialfavoriteformanycustomersatGorillaFood.
1SunnyBuckwheatPizzaCrust(p.152),pre-scoredintoslices1–1¼cups(250–310mL)ItalHerbTomatoSauce(p.66)⅔–¾cup(160–185mL)HempSeedBasilPesto(p.80)1cup(250mL)WalnutCheez(p.71)6tomatoslices
1.Spreadtomatosauceevenlyoverentirepizzacrust,totheedges.
2.Withafork,splatterpestoovertop,inpatches.Then,withoutmixingitintotomatosauce,spreadpestoevenlyovertop.
3.SprinkleevenlywithCheez.Pressdowntoset.
4.Carefullyfollowingthepre-scoredlines,cutintopieces.
5.Topeachpiecewithatomatoslice.
Makes1(13-in[33-cm])pizza.
Variation:ItalVeggiePizzaReplaceHempSeedBasilPestowith4cups(1L)TossedandTenderizedDeepGreens(p.134)andomittomatoslices.
Makes1(13-in[33-cm])pizza.
VeggieBurgerPattiesIoncehadacustomerwhohadmanyfoodallergies,butshecouldeatthesepatties.TheyeventuallybecameapopularThursdayspecialatGorillaFood’stake-awaywindow.
1½cups(375mL)walnuts⅜cup(90mL)sunflowerseeds3tbspflaxseed3–4celerystalks½redbellpepper,chopped½cup(125mL)choppedonions2carrots,chopped⅔cup(160mL)chopped(2-in[5-cm])tomatoes¾tspsalt1tbsphempproteinpowder2tbsphempseeds
1.Soakwalnutsandsunflowerseedsinwaterovernightorforabout6hoursandrinsewellbeforeusing.
2.Inablenderorcoffeegrinder,grindflaxseedsintoapowder.
3.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processcelery,bellpeppers,onions,carrots,tomatoes,salt,andhempproteinintoasoupypurée.Pourintoalargebowl.
4.Inafoodprocessor,processwalnutsandsunflowerseedswithjustenoughofveggiepuréetocreateapaste.Addtorestofveggiepurée.
5.Addhempseedsandgroundflaxseedsandmixthoroughlybyhand.
6.Formmixtureinto⅓cup(80-mL)pattiesontomeshsheets.
7.Dehydratefor18–24hoursat108°F(42°C)untiltheoutersurfacesaredriedbutpattiesarestillmoistontheinside.Flipthemoverafterabout12hourstospeedupthedryingprocess.
Makes15burgers.
DelhiDoublerBurgerwithVeggieFlaxBunSomegreencurrysauceandabedofdressedveggiesmakethisanourishingmeal.
½sliceVeggieFlaxBread(p.35),cutinhalf2greenlettuceleaves(romaine,butter,etc.)¼cup(60mL)CurryVeggies(p.165)2VeggieBurgerPatties(p.158)2tbspFreshKetchup(p.83)1tomatoslice
3tbspGreenCashewCoconutCurrySauce(p.65)2–3cucumberslices1–2tbspshreddedradish1–2tbspshreddedgoldenbeets1.Set¼sliceofflaxbreadontoaplate.
2.Addgreenlettuceleaffaceup,toformabowl.
3.Placecurriedveggiesinsidelettuceleaf.
4.Placeburgerpattyfirmlyontop.Add1-tbspdollopofketchup.
5.Stackanotherburgerpattyontop,thenaddanother1-tbspdollopofketchupandatomatoslice.
6.Dollopcurrysauceovertomatoandplacecucumberslicesontop.
7.Topwithshreddedradishandbeets.
8.Placealettuceleafoverthetoporsimplyleanitagainsttheburger.
9.Topwith¼sliceofflaxbread.
Makes1burger(1serving).
GOVeggieBurgerwithVeggieFlaxBunIlikethisoneinthelettuce-leafbun,andifI’mextrahungry,Iaddtheflaxbread.
½sliceVeggieFlaxBread(p.35),cutinhalf2greenlettuceleaves(romaine,butter,etc.)¼cup(60mL)shreddedcarrots2VeggieBurgerPatties(p.158)¼cup(60mL)FreshKetchup(p.83)1tomatoslice
¼cup(60mL)Guacamole(p.78)2–3cucumberslices1–2tbspshreddedradish1–2tbspshreddedgoldenbeets1.Set¼sliceofflaxbreadontoaplate.
2.Addgreenlettuceleaffaceup,toformabowl.
3.Placeshreddedcarrotsinsidelettuceleaf.
4.Placeburgerpattyfirmlyontop.Add1-tbspdollopofketchup.
5.Stackanotherburgerpattyontopandaddanotherdollopofketchup.
6.Addtomatosliceanddollopwithguacamole.Addlayerofcucumberslices.
7.Topwithradishandgarnishwithbeets.
8.Placealettuceleafoverthetoporsimplyleanitagainsttheburger.
9.Topwith¼sliceofflaxbread.
Makes1burger(1serving).
PestoPrimoVeggieBurgerswithVeggieFlaxBunThisisanourishingandrichflavorfulburgerfilledwithfreshveggiesandhealthyoils.
½sliceVeggieFlaxBread(p.35),cutinhalf2greenlettuceleaves(romaine,butter,etc.)¼cup(60mL)shreddedcarrots3–6tbspHempSeedBasilPesto(p.80)2VeggieBurgerPatties(p.158)1tomatoslice
2tbspFreshKetchup(p.83)2–3cucumberslices1–2tbspshreddedradish1–2tbspshreddedgoldenbeets1.Set¼sliceofflaxbreadontoaplate.
2.Addgreenlettuceleaffaceup,toformabowl.
3.Placeshreddedcarrotsinlettuceleaf,thendolloppestoovertop.
4.Addburgerpattyfirmlyovertopthenaddanotherdollopofpestoandatomatoslice.Addadollopofketchup.
5.Stackanotherburgerpattyontop,thenaddanotherdollopofpesto.Addcucumberslices.
6.Topwithradishandgarnishwithbeets.
7.Placealettuceleafoverthetoporsimplyleanitagainsttheburger.
8.Topwith¼sliceofflaxbread.
Makes1burger(1serving).
SouthernFireVeggieBurgerwithVeggieFlaxBunThisistheclassic—withalittlebitofextraspice!
½sliceVeggieFlaxBread(p.35),cutinhalf2greenlettuceleaves(romaine,butter,etc.)¼cup(60mL)shreddedcarrots3–4tbspSouthernFireHotSauce(p.67)2VeggieBurgerPatties(p.158)¼cup(60mL)Salsa(p.79)1tomatoslice
¼cup(60mL)Guacamole(p.78)2–3cucumberslices1–2tbspshreddedradish1–2tbspshreddedgoldenbeets1.Set¼sliceofflaxbreadontoaplate.
2.Addgreenlettuceleaffaceup,toformabowl.
3.Placeshreddedcarrotsinlettuceleafanddresswithhotsauce.
4.Placeburgerpattyfirmlyontopandadddollopofsalsa.
5.Stackanotherburgerpatty,andaddanotherdollopofsalsa.
6.Placetomatosliceontop,andadddollopofguacamole.Addcucumberslices.
7.Topwithradishandgarnishwithbeets.
8.Placealettuceleafoverthetoporsimplyleanitagainsttheburger.
9.Topwith¼sliceofflaxbread.
Makes1burger(1serving).
JahMakinCurrySauceThisrecipewasoriginallycreatedforacateringeventaspartofthesauceforaCaribbean-styleveggieandRycedish.ItisalsogooddollopedovertheVeggieStackers(p.101).
¼cup(60mL)choppedpineapple½-in(1-cm)pieceginger¾cup(185mL)choppedtomatoes1pinchgroundclove1pinchgroundcoriander1cardamompod1pinchgroundcumin2–3tbspfreshchoppedcilantro1pinchgroundallspice½tspsalt1pinchgroundcayenne1tbsporangejuice
1.Inblender,puréeallingredientsuntilsmooth.
Makes1cup(250mL).
CurryVeggieNiceBowlThisisoneyoucanlettheseasonsdictatebyaddingpeas,beans,bokchoy,varioussprouts,orwhateverotherveggiesareinseason.
2cups(500mL)Ryce(p.126)3–4cups(750mL–1L)CurryVeggies(p.165)½-⅔cup(125–160mL)GreenCashewCoconutCurryDressing(p.65)1cup(250mL)sprouts(alfalfa,clover,sunflower,etc.)1.Inabowl,placeamoundofRyce.
2.SurroundtheRycewithcurryveggies.
3.Dollopdressingovertop.
4.Garnishwithsprouts.
Makes2servings.
CurryVeggiesThesemarinatedveggiescanbeeateninaNiceBowl(p.opposite),asasalad,asabji(curry),orafillingforawrap.Trychanginguptheingredientsseasonallywithwhatisavailableinthegardenoratthefarmers’market.
5cups(1¼L)TossedandTenderizedDeepGreens(p.134)2⅔cups(660mL)SesameSeasonedColeslaw(p.122)1cup(250mL)GreenCashewCoconutCurrySauce(p.65)½cup(125mL)choppedredbellpepper¼cup(60mL)slicedJerusalemartichokes1cup(250mL)broccoliflorets1.Inamixingbowl,tossallingredientstogetherthoroughly.
Makes4–6servings.
OhMyGadoGadoNiceBowl
Thisisatoasttomyfriend,LongLife!
1cup(250mL)Ryce(p.126)½cup(125mL)TossedandTenderizedDeepGreens(p.134)¾cup(185mL)SesameSeasonedColeslaw(p.122)¾cup(185mL)GadoMarinatedVeggies(p.124)⅓cup(80mL)OhMyGadoPeanutSauce(p.68)¾cup(185mL)sprouts(clover,alfalfa,sunfloweretc.)1–2tbspchoppedjunglepeanuts1.InabowlplaceamoundofRyce.
2.SurroundRycewiththreesectionsconsistingofgreens,coleslaw,andmarinatedveggies.
3.PourpeanutsauceovertheRyce.
4.Garnishwithsproutsandchoppedpeanuts.
Makes1serving.
FalafelWrapWefirstservedtheseon“FusionFridays”duringGorillaFood’searlydays.IremembercomingupwiththeideaofusingpumpkinandsunflowerseedsinfalafelballsandknowingtheywouldbesupergreateventhoughIhadn’teventriedthemyet.Igivethanks!
1romainelettuceleaf3–4tbspZucchiniHummus(p.75)5–6FalafelBalls(p.169)3–4tbspTahiniDrizzle(p.69)3–4tbspGrainlessTabouli(p.128)1.Placelettuceleafonaplate.
2.Spreadalayerofhummusovertop.
3.Setfalafelballssidebysideintothehummus.
4.Spreadtahinievenlyoverfalafelballswithoutcoveringthemcompletely.
5.Spreadtaboulievenlyovertop,leavingotheringredientsvisible.
6.Serveasanopen-facewrap.
Makes1serving.
FalafelBallsSproutedseedfalafelballs!TheseareinspiredbytheinternationalMiddleEasternfavorite.Falafelballsaregreattohavearoundasatapa,snack,orcanapé,totossintoasalad,orforFalafelWraps(p.168).
2cups(500mL)sunflowerseeds½cup(125mL)pumpkinseeds2zucchinis3½carrots1tspsalt3tspgroundpaprika2tbsp+1tspgroundcumin½cup(125mL)wholeflaxseeds1.Soaksunflowerandpumpkinseedstogetherfor6hoursorovernightandrinsewellbeforeusing.
2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processsoakedseedstoastickyconsistency.Emptyintoabowl.
3.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processzucchini,carrots,salt,paprika,andcumin.Addtoseedmix.
4.Inablenderorcoffeegrinder,grindflaxseedsintoapowder.Addtothebowlandmixtogetherwell.
5.Byhandorwithanicecreamscooper,form1-tbspfalafelballsandplaceonmeshsheets.Dehydrateat108°F(42°C)for16–20hours,untilfalafelballsaredryontheoutsidebutstillmoistontheinside.
Makes60balls.
GreenTacoYoucanalsoservethisleaf-wraptacowithasliceofVeggieFlaxBread(p.35).
1romainelettuceleaf¼cup(60mL)WalnutChiliPâté(p.87)3–4tbspGuacamole(p.78)¼cup(60mL)Salsa(p.79),lightlystrained1.Placelettuceleafonaplate.
2.SpreadChiliPâtéacrosscenterofleaf.
3.Topevenlywithguacamole,leavingpâtévisible.
4.Topwithsalsa,leavingguacamoleandpâtévisible.
5.Foldleafinhalf,toresembleatacoshell.
Makes1taco.
InternationalMakiAsavegan,IappreciateJapanesecuisinealot!ThisrecipeisinspiredbytraditionalJapanesemaki(rolledsushi).
1norisheet2tbspSaltyMangoConcoct(p.71)1–2lettuceleaves¼cup(60mL)SunnyGingerPâté(p.46)3redpepperstrips(about½-in[1-cm])wide2–3cucumberstrips(about½-in[1-cm])wide2–3avocadostrips(about½-in[1-cm])wide⅓cup(80mL)Carrot&DaikonHempSeedToss(p.118)½cup(125mL)sprouts(alfalfa,clover,sunflower,etc.)1.Onadrysurface,layoutnorisheet.Spreadmangooverbottom¼.
2.Coverwithlettuceleaves,leavingabout2in(5cm)attopofnorisheetuncovered.
3.Filllettucewithamoundedlayerofpâté.
4.Alongsidethepâté,placepepper,cucumber,andavocadostrips.
5.Topwithcarrotanddaikonmixandaddlayerofsprouts.
6.Withabowlofwaterbesideyou,rollnorisheetupcarefully,makingsureeverythingistightinside.Moistenthetop2-in(5-cm)sectionofnorisheetasifanenvelope.Finishrollingsobothsidessticktogether.Makesureitissealed,usingmorewaterifnecessary.
7.Cutintoabout8piecesorleaveasfullorhalfwraps.
Makes1roll(or8pieces).
OceanWrapAsavoryrollthatyoucancutintobite-sizedpiecesorserveasalargerwrap.
1norisheet2tbspSaltyMangoConcoct(p.71)1–2lettuceleaves¼cup(60mL)OceanPâté(p.82)2–3redpepperstrips(about½-in[1-cm])wide3cucumberstrips(about½-in[1-cm])wide2–3avocadostrips(about½-in[1-cm])wide⅓cup(80mL)Carrot&DaikonHempSeedToss(p.118)½cup(125mL)sprouts(alfalfa,clover,sunflower,etc.)1.Onadrysurface,layoutnorisheet.Spreadmangooverbottom¼.
2.Coverwithlettuceleaves,leavingabout2in(5cm)attopofnorisheetuncovered.
3.Filllettucewithamoundedlayerofpâté.
4.Alongsidethepâté,placepepper,cucumber,andavocadostrips.
5.Topwithcarrotanddaikonmixandaddlayerofsprouts.
6.Withabowlofwaterbesideyou,rollnorisheetupcarefully,makingsureeverythingistightinside.Moistenthetop2-in(5-cm)sectionofnorisheetasifanenvelope.Finishrollingsobothsidessticktogether.Makesureitissealed,usingmorewaterifnecessary.
7.Cutintoabout8piecesorleaveasfullorhalfwraps.
Makes1roll(or8pieces).
S'weedasCurryVeggieMakiIfirststartedmakingtheserollsonatriptoAustralia,wherethelocalswouldtellme,“Theserollsaresweetas,mate!”Servewithyourchoiceofdipsordressings.
1½cups(375mL)TossedandTenderizedDeepGreens(p.134)¾cup(185mL)SesameSeasonedColeslaw(p.122)3–4tbspGreenCashewCoconutCurrySauce(p.65)2norisheets
1.Inalargebowl,tossthegreensandcoleslawwithcurrysauce.
2.Dividemixinhalfanddistributeevenlyoneachnorisheet,leavingabout2-in(5cm)attopofnorisheetuncovered.
3.Withabowlofwaterbesideyou,rollnorisheetupcarefully,makingsureeverythingistightinside.Moistenthetop2-in(5-cm)sectionofnorisheetasifanenvelope.Finishrollingsobothsidessticktogether.Makesureitissealed,usingmorewaterifnecessary.
4.Cuteachrollinto8pieces.
Makes2servings(16pieces).
LivityLoveSimplepleasures!Ifyoustartwithgreatingredients,youwillhavegreatresults.Fresh,ripe,andjuicy!
1sliceVeggieFlaxBread(p.35)orCurrySquashBread(p.36)2tbspGuacamole(p.78)8–10thincucumberslices(ormore,ifmadesuper-thinwithamandoline)3–4tomatoslices
1cup(250mL)sprouts(alfalfa,clover,sunflower,etc.)1largelettuceleaf
1.Cutsliceofbreadinto2trianglesandplacethemsidebyside.
2.Oneachpiece,placeadollopofguacamoleandspreadevenly.
3.Ononepieceonly,placealayerofcucumberslices,thentopwithtomatoslices.
4.Toptomatoeswiththicklayerofsproutsandcoverwithlettuceleaf.
5.Cutotherpieceofbread(withjustguacamoleonit)inhalfsothatwhenyouplaceitontopandcutthrough,thesandwichwon’tgettoosquished.
6.Placethetwohalvesofbreadontopoflettuceandcutthroughtothebottomofsandwich.
Makes1serving.
MainSt.MonkeyAflavorful,fillingsandwichfullofrichandjuicyingredients.
1sliceVeggieFlaxBread(p.35)orCurrySquashBread(p.36)2–3tbspMonkeyTapenade(p.77)2–3tbspGuacamole(p.78)8–10thincucumberslices(ormore,ifmadesuper-thinwithamandoline)3tomatoslices
1cup(250mL)sprouts(alfalfa,clover,sunflower,etc.)2tbspZucchiniHummus(p.75)1.Cutsliceofbreadinto2trianglesandplacethemsidebyside.
2.Ononepieceonly,layeradollopoftapenadeandspreadevenly.
3.Addlargedollopofguacamoleandspreadevenly.
4.Topwithlayerofcucumberandtomatoslices.
5.Addthicklayerofsprouts.
6.Onotherpieceofbread,spreadalargedollopofhummusevenly.Cutthispieceinhalfsothatwhenyouplaceitontopandcutthrough,thesandwichwon’tgettoosquished.
7.Placethetwohalvesofbreadontopandcutthroughtothebottomofsandwich.
Makes1serving.
SunnyGorillaAflavorfulandlivelyfavorite!
1sliceVeggieFlaxBread(p.35)orCurrySquashBread(p.36)¼–⅜cup(60–90mL)SunnyGingerPâté(p.46)⅓cup(80mL)Guacamole&Greens(p.135)8–10thincucumberslices(ormore,ifmadesuper-thinwithamandoline)1cup(250mL)sprouts(alfalfa,clover,sunflower,etc.)1lettuceleaf
1.Cutsliceofbreadinto2trianglesandplacethemsidebyside.
2.Coverbothhalveswithpâté.
3.Ononepieceonly,spreaddollopofGuacamole&Greens,thenaddcucumberslices,coveringbreadentirely.
4.Addlayerofsprouts,thentopwithlettuceleaf.
5.Addthicklayerofsprouts.
6.Cutotherpieceofbreadinhalfsothatwhenyouplaceitontopandcutthrough,thesandwichwon’tgettoosquished.
7.Placethetwohalvesofbreadontopandcutthroughtothebottomofsandwich.
Makes1serving.
Desserts
BlissButterfliesUsebeautifulwalnuthalvessothesebutterfliesliveuptotheirname!
1recipeVanillaFudge(p.187)¼–⅓cup(60–80mL)GoldenCaramel(p.183)12–16walnuthalves1.Withacookiecutter,stampafloweroranyothershapeintothefudge.Youcanpresstogetheranyleftoverchocolateandcutout1or2moreshapes.)2.Roll1tspcaramelintoaballforeachpieceoffudge.
3.Presswalnuthalfintocaramel,thensquishitdowntostickincenteroffudge.
Makes12–16pieces.
ChocolateCherryBombsIlovethegingerandthelittlebitsofchewydriedcherriesinthesetruffles.
⅜cup(90mL)shreddedcacaobutter¾cup(185mL)cacaonibs½cup(125mL)cashews16dates,pitted¼tspvanillapowder1¼tspdried,powderedginger½cup(125mL)choppeddriedcherries2tsphempseeds1.Meltcacaobutterinabowlusingthewarmthofthedehydratorat108°F(42°C)orbyfloatingametalbowlcontainingcacaobutterinanotherbowlofhottapwater(likeadoubleboiler).
2.Inacoffeegrinder,grindcacaonibstoafinepowder.
3.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,blendcashewstoacreamy,butteryconsistency.Placeinabowl.
4.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processmeltedcacaobutter,dates,vanilla,andgingertoatoffee-likeconsistency.
5.Addcacaopowderandblenduntilsmoothandcombinedwell.
6.Adddriedcherriesandhempseedsandblenduntiljustmixed.Addcashewbutterandmixwell.
7.Hand-roll1-tbspportionsintoballsandchilltoset(3–4hours).
Makesapproximately16balls.
ChocolateFudgeThisrecipetakesmebacktothestartofaseriousjoyinmakingchocolate!
⅜cup(90mL)shreddedcacaobutter¾cup(185mL)cacaonibs17dates,pitted1.Meltcacaobutterinabowlusingthewarmthofthedehydratorat108°F(42°C)orbyfloatingametalbowlcontainingcacaobutterinanotherbowlofhottapwater(likeadoubleboiler).
2.Inacoffeegrinder,grindcacaonibstoafinepowder.
3.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,blenddatesandmeltedcacaobutteruntilwellmixed.
4.Addcacaopowderandblenduntilsmoothandcombinedwell.
5.FormamoundofchocolatefudgeontoaParaFlexxsheetandlayanothersheetovertopofit.Presstheslabflatusingarollingpinorpressdownonitwithacuttingboard.
6.Chilltoset(3–4hours).
7.Sliceinto12–16squares.
Makes12–16fudgesquares.
ChocolateNutLogLastsecond,rushingoutthedoortoanevent,chocolatecraving,ohno,notmuchtime,a-ha!Foodprocessor,ingredients,goodvibrations,pen,paper,here,blessed!
¾cup(185mL)almonds3tbsphempseeds¾cup(185mL)raisins¼cup(60mL)sesameseeds1tbspcacaobutter3tbspcoconutoil2½tbspcarobpowder½cup+2tbsp(135mL)cacaopowder½tbspmacapowder½tspvanillapowder16dates,pitted1.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processallingredientsuntilmixturestartstosticktogether.
2.Removefromprocessorandrollintoalogform.
3.Chilltoset(3–4hours)beforeslicingintorounds.
Makes12–16servings.
JunglePeanutButterCupsIoftenover-indulgeonthesebecausethey’resogood!Thisrecipemakesoneserving,butyoucanmakeasmanyasyouwouldlike.
1tbspVanillaFudge(p.187)2tspJunglePeanutButter(p.91)1.Portionandpressfudgeintosemisphereorsaucer-shapedlatexform.Pressflatandchilltoset(3–4hours),thenpopoutofthemold.
2.Putpeanutbutterinapastrybagandsqueezerosebudontochocolate.
Makes1JPBcup.
OrangeEssenceTrufflesAcreamy,densetrufflewithacitrusessence.
1tbsporangezest¼cup(60mL)shreddedcacaobutter¾cups(185mL)cacaonibs17dates,pitted1tbspcoconutoil2tspvanillapowder1pinchsalt2–3tbspcacaopowder(fordusting)1.Dehydrateorangezestonmeshsheetsat108°F(42°C)8–12hoursorovernight.
2.Inablender,processdriedzesttoapowder.
3.Meltcacaobutterinabowlusingthewarmthofthedehydratorat108°F(42°C)orbyfloatingametalbowlcontainingcacaobutterinanotherbowlcontaininghottapwater(likeadoubleboiler).
4.Inacoffeegrinder,grindcacaonibstoafinepowder.
5.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,combinedateswithmeltedcacaobutter,orangezest,oil,vanilla,andsalt.Processtoatoffee-likeconsistency.
6.Addcacaopowderandblenduntilthoroughlymixedandtoffee-likeagain.
7.Using1tbspofmixturepertruffle,hand-rollintoballsandthenrollincacaopowder.
Makesapproximately16truffles.
GoldenCaramelOneday,Isetouttomakewhitechocolatebutendedupwithagoldensurprise.UsethisinBlissButterflies(p.178).
3tbspshreddedcacaobutter8dates,pitted1.Meltcacaobutterinabowlusingthewarmthofthedehydratorat108°F(42°C)orbyfloatingametalbowlcontainingcacaobutterinanotherbowlofhottapwater(likeadoubleboiler).
2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,blenddatesandmeltedcacaobuttertoatoffee-likeconsistency.
3.Leaveatroomtemperaturetosetandtoallowforoptimumspreadability.
Makes⅔cup(160mL).
MacaChocoroonsThesechewytreatsarenicetohavearound—ifyoucankeepthemaround!
¼cup(60mL)shreddedcacaobutter¾–1cup(185–250mL)cacaonibs18dates,pitted1½cups(310mL)coconutflakes2½tspmacapowder1.Meltcacaobutterinabowlusingthewarmthofthedehydratorat108°F(42°C)orbyfloatingametalbowlcontainingcacaobutterinanotherbowlofhottapwater(likeadoubleboiler).
2.Inacoffeegrinder,grindcacaonibstoafinepowder.
3.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,blendthedatesandthemeltedcacaobutteruntilcombinedwell.
4.Addcacaopowderandprocessuntilthoroughlymixed.
5.Inabowl,tosscoconutflakeswithmacapowder.
6.Addcacaoanddatepuréetococonutandmacamixandcombinethoroughlybyhand.
7.Hand-form2-tbspportionsintoballsorhaystacksandchilltoset(3–4hours).
Makes16chocoroons.
ProteinOrbsYoucanmakethesewithdrynutstoo(i.e.,don’tsoakthem);ifso,theycanbestoredlonger.
1cup(250mL)walnuts¼cup(60mL)pumpkinseeds¼cup(60mL)hempseeds2tsphempproteinpowder½cup(125mL)coconutflakes¼cup(60mL)cacaonibs7dates,pitted1tbspcoconutoil½cup(125mL)coconutflakes(forrollingorbsin)1.Inabowl,soakwalnutsandseedsfor4hours;rinsewellwithfreshwaterbeforeusing.
2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processwalnutsandseedsuntiltheyarecoarsebutalittlesticky.Placeinalargebowl.
3.Addhempseeds,hempprotein,and½cup(125mL)coconutflakesandcombinewell.
4.Inacoffeegrinder,grindcacaonibstoafinepowder.
5.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processdatesandoiltoasmoothandtoffee-likeconsistency.Addtonutandseedmix.
6.Addcacaonibpowderandmixbyhanduntilwellblended.
7.Formballswith2-tbspscoops,thenrollin½cup(125mL)coconutflakestofinish.
Makes18orbs.
VanillaFudgeThisisabaserecipeformanydifferentchocolateoptions(seeStep6below).Experimentwithdifferentvarietiesofvanillatofindthekindyoulikebest.
¾cups(185mL)shreddedcacaobutter¼cup(60mL)cacaonibs17dates,pitted1½tspvanillapowder1tbspcoconutoil1.Meltcacaobutterinabowlinthewarmthofthedehydratorat108°F(42°C)orbyfloatingametalbowlcontainingcacaobutterinanotherbowlcontaininghottapwater(likeadoubleboiler).
2.Inacoffeegrinder,grindcacaonibstoafinepowder.
3.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processdateswithmeltedcacaobutter,vanilla,andoiltoasmoothtoffee-likeconsistency.
4.Addcacaopowderandprocessuntilthoroughlymixedandtoffee-likeagain.
5.Flattenbetween2ParaFlexxsheetswitharollingpinorbypressingwithacuttingboard.
6.Chilltoset(3–4hours)beforecuttingintoshapes(seeBlissButterflies,p.178).Youcanalsoworkwithitwhilethechocolateisstillsoftorutilizealatexmold(seeJunglePeanutButterCups,p.181),orrollitintoatruffle.
Makesapproximately12–16pieces.
AlmondPecanCookiesThisrecipeevolvedoutofthePeaceCookies(p.195).MyfavoritewaytoenjoytheseistofrostthemwithChocolateFudge(p.180).
1⅓cups(315mL)almonds1cup(250mL)sunflowerseeds1cup(250mL)pecans9dates,pitted2tbspcoconutoil1½tbspgratedcacaobutter2½bananas1.Inabowl,soakalmonds,sunflowerseeds,andpecanstogetherovernight(8–12hours)andrinsewellbeforeusing.
2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,blenddates,oil,andcacaobuttertogethertoatoffee-likeconsistency.
3.Addbananasandblenduntilsmoothandcombinedwell.Pourintoalargebowl.
4.Inafoodprocessor,processnutsandseedstoastickyconsistency.Addtodatesandbananamixandcombinewellbyhand.
5.Form⅓-cup(80-mL)cookiesonmeshsheetsanddryovernightat108°F(42°C).Flipthemoverandcontinuetodehydrateatsametemperatureforanother24–48hours,dependingondesiredtexture:softandchewyorcrunchy.
Makes18cookies.
CinnamonAlmondCrunchCookiesIliketosnackonthebatterwhilemakingthesecookies.Ithinkthey’remorenutritiousthanmostbreakfastcereals,soIsayit’sokaytohavethemforbreakfast!
1¼cup(310mL)sunflowerseeds1cup(250mL)almonds½cup(125mL)pumpkinseeds2cups(500mL)coconutflakes1⅓cups(315mL)raisins½cup(125mL)gojiberries8dates,pitted1tspgroundcinnamon½tspsalt1⅓tbspcoconutoil2bananas,sliced1⅔cups(410mL)coredandchoppedapples1.Inabowl,soakseedsovernightandrinsewellbeforeusing.Sunflowerseedsandalmondscanbesoakedtogether,butthepumpkinseedsshouldbesoakedseparately.
2.Inaseparatebowl,soakraisinsandgojiberriesforatleast2hours.
3.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,coarselyprocesssunflowerseedsandalmondsjustuntilstickybutstillalittlecoarse.Addtoalargebowlwithpumpkinseeds,coconutflakes,raisins,andgojiberries.
4.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processdates,cinnamon,salt,andcoconutoiltoatoffee-likeconsistency.
5.Inafoodprocessor,processbananastoasmoothsauce.Addtothebowl.
6.Inafoodprocessor,puréeapples,thenaddtothebowlandmixtocombinewell.
7.Form⅓-cup(80-mL)cookiesonmeshsheetsanddehydrateat108°F(42°C)for12–18hours.Flipthemoverandcontinuetodehydrateatsametemperatureforanother24–30hours.
Makes18cookies.
ChocoHalvaForawhileIwaseatingsomuchofthistreatthatIstartedtogethotflashes.You'llhavetoeatalotforthattohappen,though!
½cup(125mL)cacaonibs2cups(500mL)sesameseeds10dates,pitted2tbspcoconutoil1.Inacoffeegrinder,grindcacaonibstoafinepowder.
2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processsesameseedsintotahini.Placeinabowlandsetaside.
3.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,blenddatesandcoconutoiltoatoffee-likeconsistency.
4.Addcacaopowderandblenduntilfullymixed.
5.Addtahinibackinandprocessuntilevenlyblended.
6.Pressmixtureintoaspringformpanandchilltoset(3–4hours).
7.Cutinto8triangularslices.
Makes8servings.
GoldenHalvaSimplicityatitsbest!
2½cups(625mL)sesameseeds11dates,pitted1.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,blendsesameseedsintotahini.Setasideinabowl.
2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,blenddatestoatoffee-likeconsistency.
3.Addtahinibackinandmixwelluntilevenlyblended.
4.Pressflatina10-in(25-cm)springformpanandchilltoset(3–4hours).
5.Cutinto8triangularslices.
Makes8serving.
GorillaBiscuitsThesesweettreatswerenamedasatributetothegreatNYCpunkband.
4dates,pitted1tbspcoconutoil1tspgroundcinnamon9bananas,sliced4½cups(1L+125mL)coconutflakes1.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processdates,coconutoil,andcinnamontoatoffee-likeconsistency.
2.Addafewbananaslicestothinoutthepaste,thenaddmoretothinitoutfurther.Pourintoalargebowl.
3.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,blendrestofbananas,inbatches,intoapurée.Pourintothebowl,stirringevenlyintodatemix.
4.Addcoconutflakesandmixthoroughlybyhand.
5.Spreadmixtureonto1or2meshdehydratorsheets,¼–½-in(½–1-cm)thick.
6.Stampoutshapeswithacookiecutterorscore6x6-in(15x15-cm)squareswiththedullsideofaknife.
7.Dehydrateat108°F(42°C)for36hours.Flipthemoverandcontinuetodehydrateatsametemperatureforanother24hoursoruntilfullydry.
Makes24–36biscuits.
SuperStarBarsWhynotmakeyourownwholefoodenergybarsinsteadofbuyingthemandthrowingawaythepackaging?Thesearegreatfortravelingorasanafter-exercisesnack.Youcanaddanyadditionalsuper-foodandproteinpowderstoyourtaste.
½cup(125mL)almonds1cup(250mL)sunflowerseeds⅓cup(80mL)pecans¼cup(60mL)gojiberries⅓cup(80mL)choppeddriedapricots4dates,pitted¼tspsalt1tbspcoconutoil1apple,cored2bananas2tbsphempproteinpowder1tspmacapowder1.Inabowl,soakalmonds,seeds,andpecansinwaterfor8–12hoursorovernightandrinsewellbeforeusing.
2.Inaseparatebowl,soakgojiberriesandapricotsfor1hour.
3.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processalmonds,seeds,andpecansuntilmincedandsticky.Setasideinabowl.
4.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processdates,salt,andcoconutoiltoatoffee-likeconsistency.
5.Addapple,bananas,hempproteinandmacapowder,andpurée.Addtobowl.
6.Addgojiberriesandapricotsandmixtocombinewell.
7.Spreadmixture¼–½-in(½–1cm)thickonParaFlexxsheetsanddehydrateat108°F(42°C)for12–16hours.
8.Flipoverontomeshsheetsandcontinuetodehydrateatthesametemperatureforanother24hoursoruntildry.
Makes12bars.
OrangeWalnutSpiceCookiesAftermanyyearsofmakingthese,Istillloveeatingthem.AlthoughIleavethemchewy,theyremindmeofmygrandpa’sgingersnapcookiesthathealwayshadaround(eventhoughtheycontainnoginger).
3cups(750mL)walnuts1cup(250mL)sunflowerseeds1cup(250mL)raisins15dates,pitted3½tspgroundcinnamon½tspgroundnutmeg1½tspgroundallspice¾cup(185mL)orangejuice1.Inabowl,soakwalnutsandsunflowerseedsovernightorforatleast6hoursandrinsewellbeforeusing.
2.Inaseparatebowl,soakraisinsfor1–2hours.
3.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processdates,spices,andorangejuiceintoapaste.Setasideinalargebowl.
4.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processnutsandseedstoacoarsepasteandaddtodatemix.
5.Addraisinsandmixbyhanduntilcombinedwell.
6.Form⅓-cup(80-mL)cookiesandplaceontomeshsheetsanddehydrateat108°F(42°C)for12–18hours.Flipthemoverandcontinuetodehydrateatthesametemperatureforanother12–18hours,untiltheyhaveattaineddesiredconsistency.
Makes16cookies.
PeaceCookiesThere’snothinglikesweet,freshpecans,especiallyinthesecookies!
1½cups(375mL)pecans¾cup(185mL)almonds8dates,pitted3tbspcoconutoil1.Soaknutsfor8–12hoursorovernightandrinsewellbeforeusing.
2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,blenddatesandcoconutoiltoatoffee-likeconsistency.Setasideinabowl.
3.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processnutstoacoarsebutstickytexture.Addtodatemixandcombinewellbyhand.
4.Portioninto¼-cup(60-mL)scoopsandformintowideflatcookiesonameshsheetanddehydrateat108°F(42°C)for12–16hours.Flipthemoverandcontinuetodehydrateatsametemperatureforanother12–36hours,untiltheyhaveattaineddesiredtexture.
Makes9cookies.
RawkLuvaThisonegoesouttoMaria!
PastrySheets:2cups(500mL)walnuts4dates,pitted¼cup(60mL)flaxseeds¼tspgroundcinnamon1cup(250mL)water1.Inabowl,soakwalnutsfor4hoursorovernightandrinsewellbeforeusing.
2.Inablender,processallingredientsuntilsmooth.
3.Dividebatterbetween2ParaFlexxsheetsandspreadevenlyouttotheedgesDehydrateat108°F(42°C)for8–12hoursorovernight.
4.Flipthemoverontomeshsheetsandcontinuetodehydrateatsametemperatureforanother4hours.
CreamFilling:1½cups(375mL)walnuts7dates,pitted½tsppowderedvanilla¼tspgroundcinnamon2tbsplemonjuice1.Inabowl,soakwalnutsfor4hoursorovernightandrinsewellbeforeusing.
2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processdates,vanilla,cinnamon,andlemonjuiceintoapaste.
3.Addwalnutsandprocessuntilsmooth.
Toassemble:1cup(250mL)walnuts,finelychopped2PastrySheets(above)1¾cups(415mL,or1recipe)CreamFilling(above)1.SpreadCreamFillingevenlyonthetwopastrysheets,outtotheedges.
2.Sprinklewalnutsovertop.
3.Cuteachsheetinto4strips(youwillhave8intotal).
4.Layer7stripsontopofoneanotherwithfrostingsideupontop,andlaststripwithfrostingfacingdown.
5.Presslightlyonstack,thencarefullycutintotrianglesordiamonds(likebaklava,theGreekandMiddleEasterntreat).
Makesapproximately8servings.
TwoBerryGoodnessCashewIceCreamSweet,frosty,fruity,andcreamy—veganicecreamisthebest!
1cup(250mL)cashews2tbspgojiberries6dates,pitted⅜cup(90mL)coconutoil2¼cups(530mL)choppedstrawberries½tsppowderedvanilla1cup(250mL)water1.Inablender,processallingredientsuntiloilhasmeltedandmixtureissmooth.
2.Pourintoabowlandfreeze,orchurninanicecreammakeraccordingtomanufacturer’sdirections.
Makes2–4servings.
ChocolateCoconutIceCreamIt’ssohardtohaveonlyalittleofthisicecream—it’slikebeingakidagain!Youngcoconutsarewhiteandcone-shaped;theycanbefoundinmanyAsiangroceryandhealthfoodstores.Thefleshofthecoconutgetsthickeranddryerasitmatures;whenstillyoung,it’ssoft,andthecoconutwaterissweetandrefreshing.
1cup(250mL)freshyoungcoconut“meat”1¾cups(415mL)youngcoconutwater½cup(125mL)cacaonibs7dates,pitted¼cup(60mL)coconutoil1.Inablender,processallingredientsuntiloilhasmeltedandmixtureissmooth.
2.Pourintoabowlandfreeze,orchurninanicecreammakeraccordingtomanufacturer’sdirections.
Makes2–4servings.
ChocolateHempciclesThesehavebeenasummertimehitwhenwe’veservedthemattheMr.Freshboothatmusicfestivalsovertheyears.
½cup(125mL)cacaonibs9dates,pitted⅜cup(90mL)hempseeds½cup(125mL)coconutoil2tbspcacaobutter1¼cups(310mL)water1.Inblender,processallingredientsuntiloilhasmeltedandmixtureissmooth.
2.Pourintopopsiclemolds.
3.Placeapopsiclestickintoeachmoldandfreeze.
Makesapproximately6servings.
LemonAvocadoIceCreamLetthisrefreshingtreatsoftenslightlybeforeserving.
2bananas1½tbspchiaseeds8dates,pitted⅜cup(90mL)coconutoil3avocados¾tspspirulina½cup(125mL)lemonjuice1.Inablender,processallingredientsuntiloilhasmeltedandmixtureissmooth.
2.Pourintoabowlandfreeze,orchurninanicecreammakeraccordingtomanufacturer’sdirections.
Makes2½cups(625mL).
OrangeAvocadoIceCreamSweetsubtleflavorswithacreamy,smoothtexture.Letsoftenslightlybeforeserving.
2½bananas½cup(125mL)coconutoil11dates,pitted1vanillabean2–3avocados1½tsporangezest1.Inablender,processallingredientsuntiloilhasmeltedandmixtureissmooth.
2.Addavocadoandblenduntilcombinedwell.
3.Pourintoabowlandplaceinfreezeruntilfrozen(3–4hours).
Makes2½cups(625mL).
PeachCoconutIceCreamI’venoticedthatsweetpeacheshaveamuchmoreamazingflavorwhenthey’reripenedwhilestillonthetree.
2cups(500mL)youngcoconutmeat3tbspcoconutoil3dates,pitted2½cups(625mL)choppedpeaches½cups(125mL)choppedstrawberries½banana
1.Inablender,processallingredientsuntiloilhasmeltedandmixtureissmooth.
2.Pourintoabowlandfreeze,orchurninanicecreammakeraccordingtomanufacturer’sdirections.
Makes5cups(1¼L).
StrawberryCashewIceCreamThebetterthestrawberries,thebettertheicecream.Praisetocreamycashews!
1cup(250mL)cashews7dates,pitted2½cups(625mL)strawberries½tsppowderedvanilla⅜cup(90mL)coconutoil¾cup(185mL)water1.Inablender,processallingredientsuntiloilhasmeltedandmixtureissmooth.
2.Pourintoabowlandfreeze,orchurninanicecreammakeraccordingtomanufacturer’sdirections.
Makes4cups(1L).
DarkCherryIceCreamCakeIcecream+cake=givingthanks!
Cakebase:3½cups(830mL)coconutflakes8dates,pitted1.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,blenduntildatesandcoconutarefinelygroundandsticktogether.
2.Pressmixtureflatandevenlyacrossthebottomofa10-in(25-cm)springformpan.
3.Chilltoset(3–4hours).
IceCreamFilling:⅔cup(160mL)pitteddriedcherries6bananas6dates,pitted⅜cup(90mL)coconutoil1½cups(375mL)cashews⅜tspvanillapowder1.Inabowl,soakcherriesfor3–4hours.
2.Inablender,blendallingredientsuntilsmooth.
3.Pourandspreadovertopofcakebaseinspringformpanandfreezetoset.
Makes1(10-in[25-cm])cake.
BasicPieCrustCanyouimagineallthenewfillingsyoucantryinthiscrust?Forastart,trythoseonpages206-08!
⅔cup(160mL)almonds1cup(250mL)sunflowerseeds5–6dates,pitted2tbspcoconutoil¼tspsalt1⅓cups(315mL)shreddedcoconut1.Inabowl,soakalmondsandsunflowerseedsfor½–4hoursandrinsewellbeforeusing.
2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,pulse-grindnutsandseedsuntilsticky.Placeinabowlandsetaside.
3.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,blenddates,coconutoil,andsaltuntilsmooth.Addtobowl.
4.Addshreddedcoconutandmixwellbyhand.
5.Pressdoughevenlyintobottomof10-in(25-cm)springformpan¾ofthewayupthesides.
Makes1(10-in[25-cm])pie.
ApplePieThisisafreshtakeonGrandma’sclassic!
Crust:⅓cup(80mL)almonds⅔cup(160mL)sunflowerseeds4dates,pitted¼tspsalt1tbspcoconutoil1⅓cups(315mL)coconutflakes1cup(250mL)cashews1.Inabowl,soakalmondsandseedsfor½–2hoursorovernightandrinsewellbeforeusing.Toletthemsproutlonger,justrinseevery8–12hoursforacoupleofdays.
2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,pulsealmondsandseedsuntilstickybutstillalittlecrunchy.Setasideinabowl.
3.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processdates,salt,andcoconutoiluntilsmooth.Addtobowlalongwithshreddedcoconutflakes.
4.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,pulse-grindcashewsuntilnotquitepowderedbutcrumbly.Addtobowlandcombinewellbyhand.
5.Pressdoughevenlyinto10-in(25-cm)springformpanandchilltoset(3–4hours)whileyoumakethefilling.
Filling:7–8apples,cored3½–4bananas½cup(125mL)choppedstrawberries½cup(125mL)coconutoil½tspgroundcinnamon¼tspgroundnutmeg3dates,pitted½–¾tspgroundcinnamon(forgarnish)
1.Inafoodprocessorwithaslicerdisc,sliceapplesthinly.Setasideinabowl.
2.Inablender,processbananas,strawberries,coconutoil,cinnamon,nutmeg,anddatesuntiloilhasmelted.Pouroverapplesandmixthoroughly.
3.Addapplemixturetopiecrustandchill(3–4hours),untilset.
4.Removefromthespringformpanandcarefullyslideontoaplate.
5.Dustthetopofthepiewithcinnamon.
Makes1(10-in[25-cm])pie.
BlueberryMangoFruitPieLovingthesummertimeblues!
Crust:1recipeBasicPieCrust(p.203)Filling:1½–2cups(375–500mL)driedmangos1⅓cups(315mL)water5–6bananas3dates,pitted¾–⅞cup(185–210mL)coconutoil2¼cups(530mL)blueberries1½cups(375mL)blueberries,forlayering½cup(125mL)blueberries,forgarnish2–4tbspshreddedcoconut,forgarnish1.Inabowl,soakdriedmangosinwaterfor½–1hour.Reservesoakingwater.
2.Inablender,processmangoswithreservedsoakingwateruntilsmooth.Setasideinabowl.
3.Inblender,processbananas,dates,andcoconutoiluntilsmooth.
4.Add2¼cups(530mL)blueberriesandblenduntilsmooth.Stirintomangopurée.
5.Pour⅓offillingintopiecrust,thenlayer1½blueberriesontotop.
6.Pourrestoffillingovertopoftheberriesandchilltoset(3–4hours).
7.Garnishwithmoreblueberriesandshreddedcoconut.
Makes1(10-in[25-cm])pie.
BlueberryPeachPieThispieissosummeryandjuicy!There’sjustashorttimeeachyearwhenthefruitsareinseasontoenjoythisone.
Crust:1recipeBasicPieCrust(p.203)Filling:4dates,pitted⅝cup(150mL)coconutoil¼tspvanillapowder3½–4bananas7–8cups(1¾–2L)slicedpeaches5cups(1¼L)blueberriespeachslices,forgarnishblueberries,forgarnish1.Inablender,processdates,coconutoil,vanillapowder,andbananasuntiloilisincorporatedandmixtureissmooth.
2.Arrange½ofthepeachesoverpiecrust.
3.Pour¼ofdate-bananasauceoverpeaches.Swirlpanabittoletsaucefillinthecracks.
4.Layer½oftheblueberriesovertop.
5.Pouranother¼ofdate-bananasauceoverblueberries,thentopwithrestofpeaches.
6.Addanother¼ofthedate-bananasauceandtopwithrestofblueberries.
7.Pourrestofdate-bananasauceontopofblueberries.
8.Garnishwithafruitdecorationofyourchoosing.(Iuseapeachsliceandacoupleofblueberriesoneachpieceorarrangepeachesandblueberriesinamandaladesign.)9.Chilltoset(3–4hours).
Makes1(10-in[25-cm])pie.
Otheroptions:a)Portionfillingintobowlswithcobblercrust(layeringinthesamemethodasthepie).Chilltoset(3–4hours).b)Pourbananacreamoverabowlofchoppedpeachesandblueberriesandstir.Servechilled.
ChocolateHempSeedPieThiswasadivinegift—oneofthosetimeswhenImadeit,loveditfromthefirstbite,andnevertweakeditonce.
Crust:1recipeBasicPieCrust(p.203)Filling:⅞cup(210mL)cacaonibs17dates,pitted¾cup(185mL)hempseeds¼cup(60mL)+3tbspcoconutoil¼cup(60mL)cacaobutter2⅝cups(650mL)water2tbspcoconutflakes,forgarnish2tbspcacaonibs,forgarnish1.Inablender,placeallingredientsandblenduntiloilisincorporatedandmixtureissmooth.
2.Pourintopiecrustandrefrigeratetoset(3–4hours).
3.Carefullyremovefromspringformpanandslidepieontoalargeplate.
4.Garnishwithsprinklesofcoconutflakesandcacaonibs.
Makes1(10-in[25-cm])pie.
CoconutCreamPieThispiehasalwaysbeenonGorillaFood’ssecret-special-requestmenubecausetheyoungcoconutsareusuallynotorganic,andwedon’tusuallyusethemforthatreason.Ilovethisone,though;it’ssosimple!
Crust:2½cups(625mL)coconutflakes9dates,pitted2tbspcoconutoil¼tspsalt1.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processcoconutflakestoanoilyflourtexture.Setasideinabowl.
2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,blenddates,oil,andsalttoatoffee-likeconsistency.
3.Addcoconutflourbackinandprocessuntilcombinedwell.
4.Pressdoughintoa10-in(25-cm)springformpanandchilltoset(3–4hours)whileyoumakethefilling.
Filling:3cups(750mL)youngcoconutmeat13dates,pitted¾cup(185mL)coconutoil1tbsp+2tsplemonjuice¼tspsalt1cup(250mL)coconutwater1.Inablender,processallingredientsuntiloilisincorporatedandmixtureissmooth.Pourintopiecrustandchilltoset(3–4hours).
Makes1(10-in[25-cm])pie.
LemonAvocadoPieThispie—sofresh,light,andcreamy—haslongbeenahitatGorillaFood.
Crust:2cups(500mL)coconutflakes1cup(250mL)Brazilnuts9dates,pitted2tbspcoconutoil1.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processcoconutandBrazilnutstoanoilyflourtexture.Setasideinabowl.
2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,blenddatesandcoconutoiltoatoffee-likeconsistency.
3.Addnutmixbackinandprocessuntilcombinedwell.
4.Pressdoughintoa10-in(25-cm)springformpanandchilltoset(3–4hours)whileyoumakethefilling.
Filling:16dates,pitted3½–4bananas3tbspchiaseeds¾cup(185mL)coconutoil5–7avocados1½tspspirulina⅞cup(210mL)lemonjuice1.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processdatestoatoffee-likeconsistency.
2.Inblender,processbananas,chiaseeds,andoiluntiloilhasmelted.
3.Combinebothmixesinafoodprocessortothinoutanddissolvedates.
4.Addavocadoandspirulinaandcombineuntilverycreamy.Addlemonjuiceandkeepprocessinguntilcombinedwell.
5.Pourintopiecrustandchilltoset(3–4hours).
Makes1(10-in[25-cm])pie.
PumpkinPieGivingthankseveryday!
Crust:½cup(125mL)Brazilnuts½cup(125mL)pecans2cups(500mL)coconutflakes9dates,pitted2tbspcoconutoil1.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processnutsandcoconutflakesuntiloilyandflour-like.Emptyintoabowlandsetaside.
2.Inafoodprocessor,blenddatesandoiltoatoffee-likeconsistency.
3.Addnutandcoconutmixbackinandprocessuntilcombinedwell.
4.Pressflatandevenlyinto10-in(25-cm)springformpanandchilltoset(3–4hours)beforefilling.
Filling:6dates,pitted¾cups(185mL)coconutoil2¾tsppumpkinpiespices(cinnamon,ginger,nutmeg,allspice)3½–4bananas4cups(1L)pumpkin,cutinto1–2-in(2½–5-cm)cubes1.Inablender,processdates,oil,spices,andbananasuntiloilhasmeltedandmixtureissmooth.
2.Addpumpkinandblenduntilsmooth.
3.Pourintopiecrustandchilltoset(3–4hours).
Makes1(10-in[25-cm])pie.
CheezcakeCrustThiscanbeusedasthebaseforanycheezcake.
2cups(500mL)coconutflakes8dates,pitted1.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,blenduntildatesandcoconutsticktogether.
2.Pressflatandevenlyacrossbottomofa10-in(25-cm)springformpan.
3.Chilltoset(3–4hours).
Makes1(10-in[25-cm])pie.
BlueberryCheezcakeThesharperthefood-processorblade,thecreamierthiswillbe.Youcanalsomakeitinablender.
Crust:1recipeCheezcakeCrust(p.212)Filling:9dates,pitted2tbspcoconutoil1½cups(375mL)coconutflakes4cups(1L)cashews4½cups(1L+125mL)blueberries½cup(125mL)blueberries,forgarnish2–4tbspshreddedcoconut,forgarnish2–4tbspcashews,forgarnish1.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,blenddatesandoiltoatoffee-likeconsistency.
2.Addcoconutflakesandcashewsandblenduntilbuttery.
3.Addblueberriesandblenduntilsmooth.
4.Pressmixtureintopiecrust.Garnishwithberries,shreddedcoconut,andcashews,thenchilltoset(3–4hours).
5.Removefrompananddecoratethesideswithadditionalcashews.
Makes1(10-in[25-cm])pie.
StrawberryCheezcakeNaturallysweet,naturallycolored,naturallybeautiful.
Crust:1½cups(375mL)cashews1½cups(375mL)coconutflakes9dates,pitted2tbspcoconutoil⅜tspsalt1.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,blendallingredientsuntilcombinedwellanddatesarewell-minced;themixtureshouldsticktogether.
2.Pressflatandevenlyacrossthebottomofa10-in(25-cm)springformpanandchilltoset(3–4hours)beforefilling.
Filling:8dates,pitted3tbspcoconutoil4cups(1L)cashews½cup(125mL)orangejuice1¾cups(415mL)choppedstrawberrieshandfulslicedstrawberrieshandfulcashews1.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,blenddatesandoiltoatoffee-likeconsistency.
2.Addcashewsandprocessuntilbuttery.
3.Addstrawberriesandorangejuiceandprocessuntilsmooth.
4.Pourintopiecrust.Garnishwithstrawberriesandcashewsandchilltoset(3–4hours).
5.Removefromspringformpananddecoratethesideswithadditionalcashews.
Makes1(10-in[25-cm])pie.
PersimmonCheezcakeImisspersimmonseasonassoonasit’sover—that’showmuchIlovethem!(Note:Hachiyapersimmonsmustbefullyripe—theinteriorshouldbecompletelysoftandsquishy—beforetheycanbeeaten;otherwisethey’reunpleasantlyastringent.)Crust:
1recipeCheezcakeCrust(p.212)Cake:2cups(500mL)cashews10–11dates,pitted5–6tbspcoconutoil⅛tspsalt½tspvanilla2½cups(625mL)choppedHachiyapersimmon(nice’n’ripe!)1.Soakcashewsfor2–4hoursinwaterandrinsewellbeforeusing.
2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processdates,oil,andsalttoatoffee-likeconsistency.
3.Addcashewsandvanillaandprocessuntilsmooth.
4.Addpersimmonsandprocessuntilcombinedwell.
5.Pourintopiecrustandspreadevenly.
Topping:1½cups(375mL)choppedHachiyapersimmons(nice‘n’ripe—seenoteattop)1.Inablender,puréepersimmons,thenspreadevenlyovercake.
2.Chilltoset(3–4hoursorovernight).
Makes1(10-in[25-cm])cake.
CarrotCakeCarrotcake—andnoflour?!Thisonewasinspiredbyastar-shapedcakemyfriendIzumimadeforabeachpicniconce.
Crust:½cup(125mL)raisins1½cups(375mL)cashews1.Inabowl,coverraisinswithwaterandsoakfor½–2hours.Reserve½cup(125mL)soakingwaterforfrosting.
2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processcashewstoanalmostpowderconsistency,butstillcrumbly.Setasideinabowl.
3.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,puréeraisins.Addtobowlandmixthoroughly.
4.Pressevenlyintobottomofa10-in(25-cm)springformpan.Setaside.
Cake:1cup(250mL)raisins15dates,pitted¼cup(60mL)coconutoil⅛tspgroundnutmeg1½tspgroundcinnamon⅛tspgroundstaranise⅛tspgroundcloves10–12carrots1.Inabowl,coverandsoakraisinsfor½–2hours.
2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,puréedates,oil,andgroundspices.Setasideinabowl.
3.Inafoodprocessorwithashreddingdisc,shredcarrots.Addtobowl.
4.Addraisinsandmixbyhanduntilcombinedwell.
5.Pressintopiecrustandchill(2hours)toset.
6.Carefullyremovefromspringformpanandslideontoalargeplatetofrost.
Frosting:2cups(500mL)cashews9dates,pitted⅛tspgroundnutmeg¼tspgroundcinnamon⅛tspgroundcloves½cup(125mL)raisinsoakingwater
raisins,togarnish(optional)staranisepods,togarnish(optional)1.Soakcashewsfor½–4hoursandrinsewell.
2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processcashews,dates,spices,andwateruntilverysmoothandcreamy.Setasideinabowl.
3.Withafrostingknife,spreadcashewmixturesmoothlyandevenlyoverentirecake.
4.Garnishwithraisinsandstaranisepods.
Makes1(10-in[25-cm])cake.
ChocolateMangoPuddingThiscreamywhipservesasapudding,aparfaitlayer,orafruitcobblerfilling.
2dates,pitted1tbspcoconutoil¼cup(60mL)cacaobutter2bananas3cups(750mL)choppedfreshmangos1.Inablender,processdates,oil,cacaobutter,andbananasuntiloilmelts.
2.Addmangosandblendjustuntilsmooth.
3.Chilltoset(3–4hours).
Makes3½cups(830mL).
ChocolateStrawberryMangoPuddingThissubtlyflavoredsweetcreamservesasapudding,aparfaitlayer,oracobblerfilling.
2dates,pitted1½tbspcoconutoil¼cup(60mL)cacaobutter1banana1cup(250mL)choppedstrawberries2cups(500mL)choppedfreshmangos1.Inablender,processdates,oil,cacaobutter,andbananauntiloilmelts.
2.Addstrawberriesandmangosandblenduntilsmooth.
3.Chilltoset(3–4hours).
Makes3½cups(830mL).
CobblerCrustThisisasimplebaseforacobblercrustthatyoucanusewithanynumberoffillings.Thecobblerfillingrecipesthatfollowonp.220areinspiredbymymom’sfruitcrisps.Cobblersarelikeapie,butthefillingsdon’thavetosetasstiffly.
1cup(250mL)almonds2cups(500mL)sunflowerseeds6–7dates,pitted½tspsalt2tbspcoconutoil1.Inabowl,soakalmondsandsunflowerseedsfor2hoursorovernightandrinsewellbeforeusing.
2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processalmondsandseedsuntilstickybutalittlechunky.Setasideinbowl.
3.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,blenddates,salt,andoiluntilsmooth.Addtobowlandmixbyhanduntilwellcombined.
Makes4–6servings.
FreshCherryVanillaCobblerFillingYoucanuseanyofthemanyvarietiesofsweetcherriesforthisseasonaltreat.Serveinabowlasacobblerfillingorachunkypudding,oruseasalayerinaparfaitglass.
5cups(1¼L)pittedfreshcherries1½bananas2dates,pitted¼cup(60mL)coconutoil½cup(125mL)cashews¼cup(60mL)pittedfreshcherries(forblending)⅛tspvanillapowder1.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,pulsethecherriesuntildiced(oruseaknife).Setasideinabowl.
2.Inablender,processallotheringredientsuntilsmooth.
3.Pouroverdicedcherriesandstirtocombinewell.
Makes4–5cups(1–1¼L).
MangoCoconutParfaitAlternatingwithshreddedcoconut,layerthiscreamy,fruitymixtureintoabeautifulglasstocreateadeliciousparfait.Itcanalsobeservedasapuddingoracobblerfilling.
2dates,pitted⅜cup(90mL)coconutoil2bananas3¾cups(935mL)choppedfreshmangos½cup(125mL)coconutflakes1.Inablender,processdates,oil,andbananasuntiloilmelts.
2.Addmangosandcoconutflakesandblendjustuntilsmooth.
3.Chilltoset(3–4hours).
Makes4servings.
Drinks
Note:Iliketousefrozenberriesandbananasalmostalwaysinmyblendedsmoothiesandshakesbecauseitmakesthemcold,thick,andextracreamywithouthavingtouseice.Letyourbananasripentotheperfectsweetspottedstage,thenpeelthemandbreakthemupinto1–2-in(2½–5-cm)piecesbeforeyoufreezethem.
BCBlueSmoothieThereareseveralcropsthatGorillaFood’shomeprovinceofBritishColumbiapridesitselfonforgrowingwell,andblueberriesareoneofthem.
1–3tbsphulledhempseeds1–1¼cups(250–310mL)orangejuice2freshorfrozenbananas½cup(125mL)freshorfrozenblueberries1.Inablender,processallingredientsuntilsmooth.
Makes1serving.
BCBlue,Green&BlueSmoothieAgoodstarttotheday!Youwouldhardlyknowthatthereiskaleinthemix;thisisasweetwaytogetmoregreens.
1tbsphulledhempseeds1–1¼cups(250–310mL)orangejuice3–4kaleleaves2freshorfrozenbananas½cup(125mL)freshorfrozenblueberries½tspspirulina(optional)
1.Inablender,processallingredientsuntilsmooth.
Makes1serving.
BerryBerryBerryGreenSmoothieAfruitysmoothiewithgreensandlotsofantioxidants.
⅓cup(80mL)freshorfrozenblueberries1⅓cups(315mL)freshorfrozenstrawberries⅓cup(80mL)freshorfrozenblackberries½tspaçaíberrypowder
2largeor4–5smallkaleleaves1–1¼cups(250–310mL)water
1.Inablender,processallingredientsuntilsmooth.
Makes1serving.
Helio-TropicSmoothieTurntothesunandgivethanks!
11-in(2½-cm)thickpineappleround2–3freshorfrozenbananas2–4kaleleaves1–1¼cups(250–310mL)orangejuice
1.Inablender,processallingredientsuntilsmooth.
Makes1serving.
Issa'sElectroLemonadeSmoothieGorillaFoodhasafairygodmotherandthisisafavoriteofhers.
2lemons,peeled1½apples,cored3tbspflaxoil¼tspsalt1–1¼cups(250–310mL)water
1.Inablender,processallingredientsuntilsmooth.
Makes1serving.
Mooney'sGojiZestSmoothieAre-mixedsmoothiefromafestivalwherewehadaboothonesummer.
½apple2freshorfrozenbananas½lemon,peeled¼tsplemonzest1tbspgojiberries1–1¼cups(250–310mL)water
1.Inablender,processallingredientsuntilsmooth.
Makes1serving.
SimpleGreenSmoothieIlovehowfreshthisoneis!
1½apples2–5kaleleaves¾cup(185mL)choppedfreshorfrozenstrawberries2tbspcoconutoil1–1½cups(250–310mL)water
1.Inablender,processallingredientsuntilsmooth.
Makes1serving.
StrawberryElectric#9SmoothieFilledwithenergyand,yes,electricity!
1½freshorfrozenbananas½cup(125mL)choppedfreshorfrozenstrawberries3tbspgojiberries1½tspmacapowder1tspvanillapowder½tspdriedorangezestpowder1–1¼cups(250–310mL)water
1.Inablender,processallingredientsuntilsmooth.
Makes1serving.
StrawberryFieldsSmoothieOnecoulddrinkthissmoothieforever.
1½bananas½cup(125mL)choppedfreshorfrozenstrawberries1–1¼cups(250–310mL)orangejuice
1–2tbsphempseeds
1.Inablender,processallingredientsuntilsmooth.
Makes1serving.
StrawberryZingSmoothieZip-a-dee-do-da!
1½bananas½cup(125mL)choppedfreshorfrozenstrawberries1–1¼cups(250–310mL)orangejuice
1(½–1-in[1–2½-cm])pieceginger1–2tbsphempseeds
1.Inablender,processallingredientsuntilsmooth.
Makes1serving.
CherryBerryElectroLemonadeThiswassomethingweservedatagreatfundraisingeventwithOneYogaforthePeopleandJuliaButterflyHillbenefitingVinyasaYogaforYouth.Thatwasfun!Whatanhonorandblessingtoserve!
½cup(125mL)pittedandchoppedfreshcherriesordriedcherries,soaked½cup(125mL)freshorfrozenblueberries½date,pitted
1tbspgojiberries⅛tspsalt⅜cup(90mL)lemonjuice1¼cups(310mL)water
1.Inablender,puréeallingredients,exceptwater.Pourintoalargepitcher,thenaddwaterandstirtocombinewell.
Makes1serving.
'TistheSeasonSmoothieOneyear,duringaNewYear’sbreak,Imainlydrankthisgreensmoothieforaweekofcleansing.'Twasajollygoodseason!
4–6cups(1–1½L)seasonalgreens(kale,collards,lettuce,parsley,spinach,etc.)1½apples,coredandchopped
2tbspflaxoil1celerystalk,chopped1–1¼cups(250–310mL)water
1.Inablender,processallingredientsuntilsmooth.
Makes1serving.
GreenGloryJuiceSweet,greenliquidforenlightenment.
1½–2apples,coredandchopped½small–⅓largelemon,peeled1(1-in[2½-cm])pieceginger4celerystalks¼–⅓bunchparsley5kaleleaves5seasonalgreenleaves(collardleaves,lettuceleaves,radishtops,etc.)1.Pressallingredientsthroughajuicer.
Makes1serving.
RawkitFuelJuiceEnjoythisjuiceandyou’llexperienceliftoff!
2–3apples,coredandchopped8carrots1(½–1-in[1–2½-cm])pieceginger
1.Pressallingredientsthroughajuicer.
Makes1serving.
RootsTonicJuiceRootsgiveusaconnectiontotheEarth!
⅓–½mediumbeet1(1-in[2½-cm])pieceginger14–6-in(10–15-cm)burdockroot8carrots¼cup(60mL)sunchoke(a.k.a.Jerusalemartichoke)1.Pressallingredientsthroughajuicer.
Makes1serving.
SeasonalGreenJuiceDrinkinggreenjuiceisoneofthebestthingsyoucandoforyourbody.Itmaytakesomegettingusedto;thefirsttimemyfriendLesleyservedmeastraightgreenjuice,ittookmeallafternoontogetthroughit.NowIsometimesdrinkquartsatatimeandloveit.
1(1-in[21/2-cm])pieceginger4–5celerystalks½lemon,peeled1cup(250mL)choppedparsley4–5kaleleaves8–10seasonalgreenleaves(kale,chard,dandelion,collards,cilantro,etc.)⅓–½cucumber
1.Pressallingredientsthroughajuicer.
Makes1serving.
SweetMagentaJuiceSmoothlikesylk.Maycauseinstantwake-upandheightenedsenses!
2apples5carrots⅓–½mediumbeet1(½-in[1-cm])pieceginger(optional)
1.Pressallingredientsthroughajuicer.
Makes1serving.
TropicalTwistJuiceThejuiceformerlyknownastheCitrusSlinger.
1(1-in[2½-cm])thickpineappleround¾cup(185mL)orangejuice11-in(2½-cm)pieceginger3–4carrots
1.Pressallingredientsthroughajuicer.
Makes1serving.
Caro-banan-anandaShakeIalsocallthistheHippieShake.
2–3freshorfrozenbananas3tbspcarobpowder¼cup(60mL)almonds(dryorsprouted)
1.Pressallingredientsthroughajuicer.
Makes1serving.
Note:Iliketousefrozenbananasalmostalwaysinmyblendedsmoothiesandshakesbecauseitmakesthemcold,thick,andextracreamywithouthavingtouseice.Letyourbananasripentotheperfectsweetspottedstage,thenpeelthemandbreakthemupinto1–2-in(2½–5-cm)piecesbeforeyoufreezethem.
BlackberryBlazeShakeWehavealotofblackberriesintheVancouverarea.They’resogoodtoloaduponinsummer,andwefreezethemforuseduringwinter.MakethisaBlueberryBlazebyusingblueberriesinstead.
2–3freshorfrozenbananas¼cup(60mL)almonds(dryorsprouted)1date,pitted1–3tbsphempseeds1tbspcoconutoil1¼cups(310mL)water¾–1cup(185–250mL)freshorfrozenblackberries(orblueberries)1.Inablender,processallingredientsuntilsmooth.
Makes1serving.
OhMy!ChocoChiaShakeI’vetriedbutIjustcan’tseemtoputthisshakedownuntilit’sfinished.
2tbspchiaseeds2tbspcacaopowder⅛tspvanillapowder2tbspcashews1¼cups(310mL)water3dates,pitted1–1½freshorfrozenbananas
1.Inablender,processallingredientsuntilsmooth.
Makes1serving.
ChocoBerryGorillaShakeThehintofberriesaddssomefreshfruitinesstothischocolateshake.
2–3bananas½cup(125mL)freshorfrozenblueberries,strawberries,oranyotherberries¼cup(60mL)cacaonibs
¼cup(60mL)almonds(dryorsprouted)1date,pitted1–3tbsphempseeds1tbspcoconutoil1cups(280mL)water
1.Inablender,processallingredientsuntilsmooth.
Makes1serving.
ChocoGorillaShakeEverydayatGorillaFood,thisshakecausespeopletohavethebestdayever,overandover!
2–3freshorfrozenbananas¼cup(60mL)cacaonibs¼cup(60mL)almonds(dryorsprouted)1date,pitted1–3tbsphempseeds1tbspcoconutoil1¼cups(310mL)water
1.Inablender,processallingredientsuntilsmooth.
Makes1serving.
HempnoticShakeHempcanhelpsavetheworld.It’soneofthemostunderusednaturalresourcesontheplanet.
2–3freshorfrozenbananas1⅛cups(280mL)water¾cup(185mL)hempproteinpowder¼cup(60mL)almonds(dryorsprouted)1date,pitted2–3tbsphempseeds
1.Inablender,processallingredientsuntilsmooth.
Makes1serving.
HempstarDelightShakeWhenIwasgrowingup,therewasalwayseggnogduringtheholidayseason.Thisreciperemindsmeofthatwarmfestivefeeling.
2–3freshorfrozenbananas1⅛cups(280mL)water1–2tbsphempproteinpowder¼cup(60mL)almonds(dryorsprouted)1date,pitted2–3tbsphempseeds1(½–1-in[1–2½-cm])pieceginger⅛tspgroundnutmeg¼tspgroundcinnamon
1.Inablender,processallingredientsuntilsmooth.
Makes1serving.
StrawberryBlissUp!ShakeAblissing!MyfavoriteshakeontheGorillaFoodmenu—it’slikeicecream.
¼cup(60mL)almonds(dryorsprouted)1date,pitted1–3tbsphempseeds1½freshorfrozenbananas½cup(125mL)choppedfreshorfrozenstrawberries1¼cups(310mL)water½–1tspvanillapowder1tbspcoconutoil1–2tspmacapowder¼–½tspspirulina
1.Inablender,processallingredientsuntilsmooth.
Makes1serving.
StrawberryCloudShakeCreamy,sweet,andsubstantial!Thebetterthestrawberries,thebettertheshake.IlovetopourthisortheStrawberryBlissUp!(above)overmygrawnola.
¼cup(60mL)almonds(dryorsprouted)1date,pitted1–3tbsphempseeds1½freshorfrozenbananas½cup(125mL)freshorfrozenstrawberries1¼cups(310mL)water
1.Inablender,processallingredientsuntilsmooth.
Makes1serving.
Leo'sLalalandCardamom&CarrotSylkSunsetBoulevardbreakfastwithL.G.Thissylkydrinkhassweetsynchronicity.
1cup(250mL)carrotjuice½cup(125mL)water¼cup(60mL)almonds(dryorsprouted)2–3cardamompods
1.Inablender,processallingredientsuntilsmooth.
Makes1serving.
CashewauNaturelSylkTrythisunsweetenedmylkovergrawnola.
¼cup(60mL)cashews1½cups(375mL)water
1.Inablender,processallingredientsuntilsmooth.
Makes1serving.
CashewChocolateSylkAddmoreorlesscashewstomakeitthinnerorthicker.
¼cup(60mL)cashews1½cups(375mL)water2dates,pitted2tbspcacaopowder
1.Inablender,processallingredientsuntilsmooth.
Makes1serving.
CashewVanillaSylkCool,it’srefreshing;warm,it’slikepudding.
¼cup(60mL)cashews1½cups(375mL)water1date,pitted½tspvanillapowder
1.Inablender,processallingredientsuntilsmooth.
Makes1serving.
AlmondSylkWhenyoumakeyourownathome,it’sfreshandtherearenocartonstothrowaway.
¼cup(60mL)almonds(dryorsprouted)1¾cup(415mL)water
1.Inablender,processallingredientsuntilsmooth.
Makes1serving.
AlmondChocolateSylkAchocolatevariationoftheAlmondSylkabove.
¼cup(60mL)almonds(dryorsprouted)1¾cup(415mL)water2tbspcacaopowder
1.Inablender,processallingredientsuntilsmooth.
Makes1serving.
AlmondVanillaSylkIlikethiswithwarmwateronGrawnolawithfruit.
¼cup(60mL)almonds(dryorsprouted)1¾cup(415mL)water½tspvanillapowder
1.Inablender,processallingredientsuntilsmooth.
Makes1serving.
HempauNaturelSylkAsimple,frothyblendfromoneofthemightiestofplantfoods.Agoodbaseforacreamysoup,dressing,orsaucetoo.
5tbsphempseeds1¾cups(415mL)water
1.Inablender,processallingredientsuntilsmooth.
Makes1serving.
HempChocolateSylkNottoolongago,thisdrinkwouldhavebeenillegalinCanadaandtheUS.It’sgotsuper-foodsloadedupinyourglass!
¼cup(60mL)hempseeds2tbspcacaopowder1¾cups(415mL)water2dates,pitted
1.Inablender,processallingredientsuntilsmooth.
Makes1serving.
HempVanillaSylkIlovehemp,butIhavesomuchappreciationforvanilla,too.Togetheratlast!
1¾cups(415mL)water¼cup(60mL)hempseeds1date,pitted¼tspvanillapowder
1.Inablender,processallingredientsuntilsmooth.
Makes1serving.
WarmChaiThesespicescanbesoakedinajarofwaterinthesuntomakeasun-teabrew,oryoucaninfusetheminwarmwater.EitherenjoythissimplespiceddigestiveteaonitsownoruseittoreplacethewaterinanyoftheVanillaSylks(pp.237-39)tomakevanillachailatte.
2½tbspwholecardamompods3tbspfennelseeds1tspwholecloves2½tbspcinnamonbarkchips2tbspdriedgroundginger¾tspgroundnutmeg¾tspgroundblackpepper8cupswater
1.Placecardamon,fennel,cloves,andcinnamonbarkinacoffeegrinderorhigh-poweredblenderandprocesstoalmostapowder.Stirintoabowlwithginger,nutmeg,andpepper.Emptyintoalargeglassjarandtopwithwater.
2.Setjarindirectsunlight(e.g.,onawindowsillorcountertop)for8–24hours.Storeintherefrigerator.
Makes8cups(2L).
Dark&SpicyHotChocolateThis,onachillydayornight,makeseverythingalright.Ifitfeelsgoodforthespirit,doyouthinkit’sworthalittledeviationfromtherealraw?
2tbspcacaopowder3dates,pitted2tbspchiaseeds¼cup(60mL)hempseeds¼tspgroundcinnamon⅛tspgroundcayenne1tbspcoconutoil½tspvanillapowder1⅝cups(400mL)hotwater
1.Inablender,processallingredientsuntilsmooth.
Makes1serving.
EarthResonanceTeaThisspiceblendcametogetherforaneventwedidwithmusicianandsoundartistDavidHickey.
½cup(125mL)rooibostea⅜cup(90mL)peppermintleaves1tbsprosehips2tbspdriedSt.John’sWort1tbspsarsaparillaroot1tbspstevialeaf1tspgroundnutmeg1tspvanillapowder1tspgroundcinnamon¼tspgroundginger¼tspgroundcayenne2tbspmacapowder1tbsp+2tspcarobpowder1tspastragaluspowder2tspdriednettleleaves
1.Inabowl,mixallingredientstogether.
2.Useabout1½tspofmixpercupofhotwater.
Makes1½cups(375mL).
GoodnessGraceHotCacao!Trytoputthiscreamygoodnessdown.Ihaveahardtime.Ihopeitwarmstheheart!
1heapingtbspcacaopowder1tbspcacaobutter1tspcoconutoil¼tspvanillapowder2–3dates,pitted⅓cup(80mL)cashews1½cups(375mL)warmwater
1.Inablender,processallingredientsuntilsmooth,creamy,andfrothy.
Makes1serving.
HotXocolatThismineral-richdrinkisinspiredbythechocolatecultureofMexico.ThereisalonghistoryofcacaodrinkinginMesoamerica;researchandtastingcouldfillhoursofenjoyableinvestigation!
3dates,pitted2½cups(625mL)hotwater2tbspcacaopowder⅓cup(80mL)sesameseeds⅛tspgroundcinnamonpinchgroundcayennepinchsalt2tbspchiaseeds
1.Inablender,processallingredientsuntilsmooth,creamy,andfrothy.
Makes1–2servings.
Index
AlmondButter,91AlmondChocolateSylk,238AlmondPecanCookies,188AlmondSylk,238AlmondVanillaSylk,238AppleChutney,81ApplePie,204–05AvocadoFrosting,96
BasicColeslawMix,122BasicGreensMix,120BasicOliveTapenade,76BasicPieCrust,203BCBlueSmoothie,222BCBlue,Green&BlueSmoothie,222BerryBerryBerryGreenSmoothie,223BlackberryBlazeShake,232blenders,15BlissButterflies,178BlueberryCheezcake,213BlueberryCreamCheez,89BlueberryMangoFruitPie,206BlueberryPeachPie,207BrazilNut&OliveCrustyBread,34BrazilianBlackberryGrawnola,24–25breads,34–41BreakfastBurrito,32BreakfastNuts,55burgers,158–63
CaptainKraut&theAlmondExperience,116–17Caro-banan-anandaShake,231Carrot&DaikonHempSeedToss,118CarrotCake,216–17Carrot,Arame,Lime&PineNutSalad,121Cashew&HerbTomatoKaleChips,109CashewAlfredoSauce,65CashewAlfredoZucchiniLinguini,144CashewauNaturelSylk,237
CashewChocolateSylk,237CashewVanillaSylk,237CeleryBasilCrêpes,53CheezcakeCrust,212cheezcakes,212–15cheezes,71,88–89CherryBerryElectroLemonade,227ChiaSeaCrisps,42ChiaToast,41ChiliAlmonds,56ChiliVerdeSoup,139ChillyDillWillyPistachios,57chips,108–11ChocoBerryGorillaShake,233ChocoGorillaShake,233ChocoHalva,190ChocolateCherryBombs,179ChocolateCoconutIceCream,198ChocolateFudge,180ChocolateHempSeedPie,208ChocolateHempcicles,199ChocolateMangoPudding,218ChocolateNutLog,181ChocolateStrawberryMangoPudding,218ChunkyMonkeyTrailMix,60chutney,81CinnamonAlmondCrunchCookies,189CinnamonAppleFlaxCrackers,43CinnamonAppleGrawnola,26CircaLocoTops,104CitrusMintSaladDressing,72Clove&OrangeZestGrawnola,27CobblerCrust,219cobblers,parfaitsandpuddings,218–220CoconutCreamPie,209CoconutLemonButter,83coleslaws,122–23cookies,188–89,192,194–95crackersandcrisps,42–52crêpes,31–32,53–54CucumberFalafelTops,102CurriedPumpkinSeeds,59CurrySquashBread,36–37CurryVeggieNiceBowl,164CurryVeggies,165
Dark&SpicyHotChocolate,240DarkCherryAvocadoMousse,98DarkCherryIceCreamCake,202
dehydrators,15–16DelhiDoublerBurgerwithVeggieFlaxBun,160DillyBrazillyCream,89DreamyCreamAvocadoCarrot&BasilSoup,138
EarthResonanceTea,241EastCoastWestCoastSalad,119EasternBunnyCrackers,45
FalafelBalls,169FalafelWrap,168fiveflavors,20foodprocessors,15FreshCherryAvocadoMousse,98FreshCherryVanillaCobblerFilling,220FreshKetchup,83frostings,96–97FruitCompoteSyrups,95FruitSaladwithCashews,HempSeeds&HempSeedNogurt,28–29
GadoMarinatedVeggies,124GingerAvocadoDressing,72GingerNoriCrackers,46–47GingerTomatoCrêpes,54GOVeggieBurgerwithVeggieFlaxBun,161GojiCoconutFrosting,96GoldenCaramel,183GoldenHalva,191GoodnessGraceHotCacao!,241GorillaBiscuits,192GorillaFoodrestaurant,9–10grawnola,24–27GrainlessTabouli,128GreatGorilla,The,132–33GreenCashewCoconutCurrySauce,65GreenCoconutCurryDressing,73GreenGardenSoup,140–41GreenGloryJuice,228GreenTaco,170Guacamole,78Guacamole&Greens,135
HelioTropicSmoothie,223HempauNaturelSylk,239HempChocolateSylk,239HempSeedBasilPesto,80HempSeedNogurt,92HempVanillaSylk,239HempnoticShake,234
HempstarDelightShake,234Herb&CachewCreamCheez,88HotXocolat,242hummus.SeeZucchiniHummus
icecream,198–202ingredients,choosing,19InternationalMaki,171Issa’sElectroLemonadeSmoothie,224Italfoods,14ItalHerbTomatoSauce,66ItalVeggiePizza,157
JRawk’sXmasSpaghetti,145JahMakinCurrySauce,164juicers,16–17juices,228–31JunglePeanutButter,91JunglePeanutButterCups,181JungleSlaw,123
ketchup.SeeFreshKetchupkitchenequipmentandtools,15–19.SeealsospecificequipmentKundaLinguiniRising,144
Lasagna-nanda,146–47LemonAvocadoIceCream,199LemonAvocadoPie,210LemonHerbFlaxDressing,73Leo’sLalalandCardamom&CarrotSylk,236livingfoods,13LivityLove,174
MacaChocoroons,184MacadamiaCreamSauce,151MainSt.Monkey,175mandoline,18MangoCoconutParfait,220MauiWauiPizza,153measurements,22MonkeyTapenade,77Mooney’sGojiZestSmoothie,224MoreRawkin’OlivePizza,154MorningCurryCrêpes,31mousses,98
Nice’n’SpicySesameChiliSauce,67nutbutters,91nutsandnutmixes,55–62
OceanPâté,82OceanWrap,172OhMyGadoGadoNiceBowl,166–67OhMyGadoPeanutSauce,68OhMy!ChocoChiaShake,232Olive&LoveVeggieFreshWraps,105OrangeAvocadoIceCream,200OrangeEssenceTruffles,182OrangeWalnutSpiceCookies,194organicfoods,11–12
pancakes,30pantryingredientslist,21parfaits.Seecobblers“pasta”dishes,144–50pâtés,82,84–5,87PeaceCookies,195PeachCoconutIceCream,200PeanutSelectahPizza,155PersimmonCheezcake,215PestoPizza,156–57PestoPrimoVeggieBurgerswithVeggieFlaxBun,162PestoWalnuts,61pies,203–12pizza,152–57PrimoPestoWraps,106ProteinOrbs,185puddings.SeecobblersPumpkinPie,211PW’sSavoryKaleChips,110–11
RaisinChutney,81rawfoods,13RawkLuva,196–97RawkitFuelJuice,229Rawmein“New”dles,148–49RootsTonicJuice,229Ryce,126–27
S’weedasCurryVeggieMaki,173saladdressings,70,72–74Salsa,79Salt&VinegarZucchiniChips,108SaltyMangoConcoct,71Samosas,112–13sandwiches,174–76sauces,64–69,151,164Sauerkraut,103SavoryTomatoCrêpes,53
SeaVeggieFettuciniwithMacadamiaCreamSauce,150SeasonalGreenJuice,230“Seazer”Salad,125Sesame&WalnutPestoCrackers,48SesameSeasonedColeslaw,122shakes,231–35SimpleGreenSmoothie,225smoothies,222–27SouthernFireHotSauce,67SouthernFireVeggieBurgerwithVeggieFlaxBun,163SpicedCashewCreamFrosting,97SpicyZucchiniChips,108Spiroolislicer,18SproutedQuinoaTabouli,128SproutedQuinoa,Tomato&OliveMedley,129sproutingchart,131StrawberryBlissUp!Shake,235StrawberryCashewIceCream,201StrawberryCheezcake,214StrawberryCloudShake,235StrawberryElectric#9Smoothie,225StrawberryFieldsSmoothie,226Strawberry,Goji,Chia&FlaxBread,38–39StrawberryZingSmoothie,226SunnyBuckwheatPizzaCrusts,152SunnyGarlicRawcotta,88SunnyGingerPâté,46SunnyGorilla,176Super-FoodDressing,74SuperSisterSavoryKale,Cashew&HerbChips,109SuperStarBars,193SweetMagentaJuice,230sylks,236–39
tabouli,128Tahini,69TahiniDrizzle,69tapenades,76–77ThaiFreshWraps,107ThaiWrapPâté,84–85’TistheSeasonSmoothie,227TomatoGingerCrax,49TomatoHerbFlaxCrackers,51TomatoSesameCrêpes,54Tossed&TenderizedDeepGreens,134Traveler’sMix,62TropicalTwistJuice,231TwoBerryGoodnessCashewIceCream,198
VanillaCashewCream,93VanillaFudge,187veganfoods,12–13VeggieBurgerPatties,158–59VeggieChiliCrackers,52VeggieFlaxBread,35VeggieStackers,101
Walnut&BananaPancakes,30WalnutCheezCrumble,71WalnutChiliPâté,87WalnutCilantroDressing,74WalnutCreamFrosting,97WarmChai,240waterfilters,19WaterWisdomSalad,137wraps,104–07,168,171–73
ZucchiniHummus,75
AARONASHisthefounderofGorillaFood,anorganic,vegan,rawfoodrestaurantindowntownVancouver,Canadathatissettoopennewlocationsinfall2012.HewasapersonalcheftoMike-DoftheBeastieBoyswhenhelivedinLosAngeles.Aaronisalsoanin-demandcatererforhigh-profileeventsaroundNorthAmerica.