Practically Raw

129 Pages·2014·1.85 MB·English

by  Amber Shea Crawley

Praise for Practically Raw The recipes on offer
here are exciting and flexible, and you’ll also find
they are very doable for even the most novice
cook. With money-saving tips, nutrition advice,
information on special ingredients, equipment
and techniques, pantry lists, and directions for
cooked options, this book is a wonderful entry
into enjoying the raw food lifestyle … practically.
—R J , T R C
USSELL AMES HE AW HEF
Beautiful and immensely helpful. The perfect cookbook for
omnivores leaning toward veganism, as well as vegans leaning
toward raw foods.
—V
EGAN.COM
For anyone wanting to become more comfortable and familiar
with the charms and benefits of a plant-based diet, look no
further than Practically Raw.
—M K M K A
ATTHEW ENNEY, FOUNDER OF THE ATTHEW ENNEY CADEMY
Amber’s approachable style to eating raw makes it easy for
anyone to start making raw foods in their kitchen. Her recipes
are inventive, balancing both raw and cooked foods, with an
emphasis on health but never sacrificing taste. You’ll find the
recipes in Practically Raw are deliciously divine.
—C M , T B C B B
HRISTY ORGAN HE LISSFUL HEF, AUTHOR OF LISSFUL ITES
Amber’s easy-to-follow recipes make this healthful cuisine easy,
joyfully approachable, and a veritable feast for the palate.
Whether you’re a raw food neophyte or have been enjoying
this healthy lifestyle for years, Amber’s fresh perspective is
nothing less than “rawsome.” Her Cocoa Corruption Smoothie
is addictive.
—D B C V U V
YNISE ALCAVAGE, AUTHOR OF ELEBRATE EGAN AND RBAN EGAN
It’s a raw food free-for-all! Amber takes the stress out of
uncooked preparations, making delicious results accessible to
everyone. Guiding cooks through the world of raw vegan food
with gentle instructions and helpful hints all along the way,
you’ll want to get into the kitchen as soon as you open the
cover.
—H K Mr S V V D
ANNAH AMINSKY, AUTHOR OF WEET EGAN AND EGAN ESSERTS
I have been impressed with every single recipe in this book I
tried. Practically Raw is a book for anyone who likes to eat
good food that doesn’t take forever to make. I would
recommend it to every person interested in adding more raw
and vegan foods into their lives.
—E R , U T S
VA AWPOSA NCOOKING101.COM AND FOUNDER OF HE UNCOOKING CHOOL
To Matt

Contents
Foreword by Matthew Kenney
Introduction
RAW, PRACTICALLY
MILKS & SMOOTHIES
Almond Milk
Coconut Milk
Hempseed Milk
Maple-Cinnamon Pecan Milk
Basic Green Smoothie
Berries-Over-Greens Smoothie
Superfood Smoothie Infusion
Tropic Thunder Smoothie
Purple Pearberry Smoothie
Cherry Mash Smoothie
Peaches ’n’ Creamsicle Smoothie
Mango Lassi
Hemp Horchata
Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Smoothie
Apple Pie Smoothie
Cocoa Corruption Smoothie
BREAKFAST & BRUNCH
Breakfast Banana Split
Le Matin Parfait
Coconut Yogurt
Continental Crunch Granola
Date-Nut Crumble
Morning Mushroom Scramble
Chia Porridge with Blueberries
Cold-Pressed Café au Lait
Apple Pie Oatmeal
Biscuits and Sausage Gravy
Flaxjacks with Miso-Maple Butter
Parisian Street Crêpes
BREADS & CRACKERS
Rosemary-Garlic Bread
Naansense Bread
Banana Bread Squares
Apple-Cinnamon Raisin Bread
Nut and Seed Flatbread
Buckwheat Oat Biscuits
Basic Flax Crackers
Mediterranean Herbed Crackers
Graham Crackers
Zesty Corn Tortilla Chips
CHEESES, SPREADS & SAUCES
Basic Nut Cheese
Mexican Cheddar Cheese
Olive Tapenade–Stuffed Cheese
Balsamic-Fig Pistachio Cheese
Christmas Cheese Ball
Nacho Cheese Sauce
Garlicky Guacamole
Garden-Fresh Salsa
Mango Chutney
Basil-Parsley Pesto
Almond Butter
Coconut Butter
Chocolate Silk Ganache
Vanilla Bean Crème
Strawberry Coulis
Espresso Reduction
Raspberry Jam
KALE CHIPS
Naked Kale Chips
Smokin’ Hot Kale Chips
Cheesy Chili Kale Chips
Hummus Kale Chips
Sour Cream and Onion Kale Chips
Curried Kale Chips
Pizza Kale Chips
Chocolate Kale Chips
Coconut-Vanilla Kale Chips
Maple-Pecan Kale Chips
HUMMUS
Base Hummus Recipes:
Classic Chickpea Hummus
Zucchini Hummus
Cashew-Macadamia Nut Hummus
Flavored Hummus Recipes:
Lemon-Garlic Hummus
Kalamata Olive Hummus
Red Pepper Hummus
Marinated Mushroom Hummus
Ethiopian-Spiced Hummus
Sun-Dried Tomato–Pesto Hummus
Smokin’ Hot Hummus
Italian Herb Hummus
Curried Indian Hummus
Tex Mex Hummus
SOUPS & SALADS
Butternut Squash–Chipotle Soup
Cream of Mushroom Soup
Curried Carrot-Coconut Soup
Chilled Watermelon Soup
Avocado Cream Soup
Red Pepper–Pistachio Bisque
Matt’s Salad Sprinkle
Taco Salad Supreme
Hummus Amongus Salad
Kale-Tahini Salad
Greek Taverna Salad
Insalata di Trattoria
Spinach Salad with Asian Ginger Vinaigrette
MAIN DISHES
Spaghetti alla Marinara
Spinach-Walnut Pesto Pasta
Caprese-Olive Bruschetta
Athenian Deli Wraps
Almond Butter–Sesame Noodles
Mushroom-Nut Burgers
Indian Tartlets with Tomato Chutney
Open-Faced Nutty Butter Sandwiches
Deconstructed Sushi Bowl
Sopes con Mole Poblano
Spanish Garden Paella
Stuffed Peppers with Sunseed Hash
Vegetable Korma Masala
California Cranberry-Citrus Wild Rice
Crunchy Kimchi Wraps
Fiesta Taco Roll-Ups
Vermicelli with Pecan Cream Sauce
Primavera Pesto Pizza
Italian Sausage Pizza
Cantonese Veggie Stir-Fry
SIDES & SNACKS
Sides:
Simple Seasoned Mushrooms
Moroccan Grated Carrot Toss
Cauliflower “Rice” Pilaf
Marinated Broccoli and Red Pepper
Homestyle Applesauce
Quick Curried Cauliflower
Snacks:
Mesquite Candied Pecans
Curry-Glazed Cashews
Baklava Nut Medley
Cocoa-Dusted Almonds
Road Trip Trail Mix
Chewy Pear Chips
Build-Your-Own Energy Bars
Rainbow Fruit Salad
DESSERTS
Chocolate–Almond Butter Cookies
Famous Five-Minute Blondies
Crunchy Salted Cashew Cookies
Chocolate-Covered Cookie Dough Truffles
White Chocolate–Coconut Fudge Bites
Raw Chocolate Bar
Caramel-Fudge Brownies
Cinnamon Crumble Coffee Cakes
Raspberry Lemon Mousse Tart
Warm Apple-Walnut Cobbler
Banana Cream Pie
Sugared Doughnut Holes
Almond Butter–Banana Ice Cream
Classic Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Strawberry Cheesecake Gelato
Just-Like-Grandma’s Banana Pudding
Spiced “Pumpkin” Spooncream
Coconut “Rice” Pudding
MENUS & RESOURCES
Menus
Resources
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Index