Mar 13, 2014

Creamy Asparagus Soup with Cashew Dill Cream (dairy-free)

Spring is in the air, at least for those of us on the West Coast! With the season’s fresh produce making its way to markets, I’ve been enjoying a simple dairy-free asparagus soup that I think you’re going to love. The creamy, herb-infused raw cashew-dill topping adds a delicious touch, but don’t worry, if you’re allergic to cashews, the soup is just as delightful without it! Did you know that asparagus is a powerhouse for gut health? It’s an excellent source of inulin, a type of prebiotic fiber that feeds beneficial gut bacteria like bifidobacteria and lactobacilli. A thriving gut microbiome means better nutrient absorption, enhanced immunity, and protection against harmful pathogens.

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Jan 24, 2014

Gluten-Free Brown Rice Flour Tortilla Recipe

Making your own gluten-free brown rice flour tortillas is so simple! With just a few ingredients you can make healthier tortillas at home. My recipe is egg-free and xanthan gum-free as well. I use a cast iron tortilla press to quickly press all of the tortillas, and then I cook them in a hot cast iron skillet on my stovetop. If you don't own a tortilla press you can roll the dough in between two pieces of parchment paper using a rolling pin. I've made so many versions of this recipe to try to figure out the best method for getting flexible tortillas.

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Jan 01, 2014

Cucumber Kale Cleanser  (aka "Green Juice")

There’s something deeply symbolic about sipping a vibrant green juice at the start of a new year. It’s not just a beverage—it’s a reminder that each nourishing choice we make has the power to shift our energy, brighten our cells, and support the path back to wholeness. This is one of my favorite green juice recipes. It's mild, refreshing, and even kid-approved—my children absolutely love it. Try serving it in a beautiful glass with a stainless steel or glass straw to make the experience feel special. Whether you’re beginning a new healing protocol or simply adding more plant power to your day, this juice is a gentle and energizing way to begin.

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Raw Thai Wraps with Cilantro-Pumpkin Seed Pâté
Apr 16, 2013

Raw Thai Wraps with Cilantro-Pumpkin Seed Pâté and a Dipping Sauce

We have a garden full of vibrant, tender collard greens right now—lush, green leaves that inspired me to create these nourishing raw wraps filled with pumpkin seed pâté and served with a gingery cashew butter dipping sauce. These wraps are a refreshing, plant-powered meal that’s naturally grain-free, gluten-free, and full of flavor and texture. Even my children enjoy them! Well—my 8-year-old thinks they're just okay, and the littlest one prefers to nibble on the pâté and cucumber strips, but the rest of the gang devours them with delight.

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Creamy Almond Kale Smoothie
Oct 25, 2012

Creamy Almond Kale Smoothie

If there was one thing you could do right now to improve your health would you do it? Eating raw cruciferous vegetables daily might be our saving grace in this increasingly toxic world. Cruciferous vegetables will upregulate or "produce" the enzymes your body needs to eliminate environmental toxins and properly metabolize estrogen.

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Sep 14, 2012

How to Roast Beets ~ The Easy Way!

Roasting beets softens their earthy flavor and brings out a wonderful sweetness. This way of preparing beets is so simple that you'll probably never go back to steaming, pressure cooking, or roasting in foil. All you need is a baking dish with a lid.

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Chicken Fajita Salad with Spicy Avocado Dressing Paleo
Aug 28, 2012

Chicken Fajita Salad with Spicy Avocado Dressing

When summer's produce is in abundance we like to create meals that revolve around it, like this one. If you are vegan or vegetarian you can substitute cooked blacked beans or sautéed tempeh for the chicken. I think you'll find the Spicy Avocado Dressing rather addicting!

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Nightshade-Free Cucumber-Radish Salsa
Aug 14, 2012

Nightshade-Free Salsa

The other week I was picking my daughter up from art camp and another mother came up to me to let me know the changes in her health that came about after following our Elimination Diet years ago. She said that she looks and feels so different now and is not the person she used to be....in a good way. She was beautiful and her skin was glowing!

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