Wednesday, September 27, 2006

Sweet Almond Milk

Ingredients:
  • 1 c almonds
  • 5 c pure water
  • 1-2 Tbs honey
  • 3 pitted dates (optional)
  • banana (optional)
  • dash of olive oil and dash of sea salt for extra taste/nutrition
Directions:

Soak nuts overnight; drain and let sit in colander for 1-3 hours. Combine ingredients and blend in food processor or blender.

HELPFUL HINTS:
This milk is great for kids of all ages! It can be added to dressings, soups, smoothies, desserts and cereals, or make milk shakes with frozen bananas and a little carob powder.

Watermelon Smoothie

Chunk watermelon and blend. So easy!

Italian Soup

Ingredients:
  • 1 avocado, peeled and stoned
  • 4 tomatoes
  • handful of basil
  • 1/4 of a cup of cold pressed olive oil
Directions:

Blend all ingredients. If it's too thick add some freshly made tomato or cucumber juice.

Storm's Raw Tabouli (YUMMY!)

Ingredients:
  • one bunch cilantro
  • one bunch parsley
  • one bunch green onions
  • two tomatoes
  • one avocado
  • half a cup of raw almonds
  • cold-pressed olive oil
  • unrefined sea salt
  • raw honey
  • half a lemon
Directions:

Chop up cilantro, parsley, green onions, avocados and tomatoes in a bowl. Blend almonds to a fine flour in blender and add to bowl. Add the juice of half a lemon, a tablespoon of olive oil, a tablespoon of honey, and a teaspoon of salt. Change it up each time by adding a different vegetable/herb like corn, broccoli, or fresh basil, or a different spice like Italian or Mexican seasonings. Serves 3.

Bok Choy Slaw

Chop up and put in a bowl:
  • 4 bunches Bok Choy
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 2 avocados
  • 1/2 bunch cilantro
Dressing:
  • 4 tablespoons raw tahini
  • 2 tablespoons raw honey
  • 1/8 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • herbs and spices (experiment with what you have available)
  • salt to taste with unrefined sea salt