Here’s a cool treat that’s simple and sweet – perfect for a hot summer day! These raw avocado cakes require no baking, and all the ingredients are totally natural and vegan! Robin’s Food has put together a fun video tutorial to show you how you can make these mini desserts in a matter of minutes. Check it out and give these babies a try next time you’re craving a summer…
If you’re craving pasta but looking for a recipe that’s a little lighter than the typical marinara sauce, avocados might be your answer! You can create a delicious avocado sauce quickly and easily with a few ingredients and a food processor. The result is a colorful, healthy and yummy twist on traditional pasta! If you want to get even healthier, you can always use zucchini noodles instead of regular pasta…
Aside from the fact that they are pretty expensive, or that one in 3 is either too raw or half spoiled, avocados are actually pretty great. You can eat them raw, stick them in a salad, use them instead of butter in your baking, smush them into a smoothie, turn them into ice-cream (or face cream)—you can even use them to make dips. With a little bit of imagination, an avocado can…
With the clock running down on dinner, a bunch of sweet potatoes about to go bad, a somewhat limited amount of ingredients at my disposal, and a hungry mother to feed, I had to really dig deep into my creative gene pool last night. (Not to mention I was coming off a failure of a Kenyan-inspired ugali dish the night prior.) So the pressure was on and if I may, I’d…
What’s creamy, vegan buttery and delicious…and can be used in recipes ranging from savory to sweet? The incredible avocado. Avocado is one of nature’s most perfect foods. It is high in B vitamins, but also contains a nice amount of potassium and vitamin K. Avocados are great sliced and placed on sandwiches or salads, chopped and used as a garnish on top of a main dish, blended into a savory sauce, or…
I love avocados. But I have to say, I like my avocados on the firm side. When they get too soft, I don’t love them as much. I developed this recipe for avocados that have become too soft to cut up and use in recipes…(but yet haven’t turned brown). This sauce is a cinch to make and only has a few ingredients. Here are some ideas on how to use the…
Guacamole is thought to have originated in Aztec, Mexico, evolving from whatever was available locally. Most people I know adore the rich, fatty, creaminess of avocado and feel delighted to see it show up at meal times. Avocados are laden with health benefits, so it is no wonder that they rank at the top of every discerning health seekers menu. I’ve written a whole article about the health benefits of…
Does the world need another massaged kale salad recipe? Without a doubt! One can’t have enough kale. Even my kids have fallen under its spell. They love Brendan Brazier’s sour cream kale chips, but they also love this salad. Couple weeks ago I invited a friend over for dinner and made this salad to accompany our mains. My friend watch with amusement as my husband, kids and I fought over…
Libido is a Freudian term describing the force or psychic energy behind human action; especially the sexual urge or as some might put it passion, sexual appetite, instinct or drive, “the hots”, randiness, mojo (how I personally refer to it thanks Austin Powers) or erotic desire. Freud had a very precise and thorough process of psychoanalysis laid out for all the stages and manifestations of libido throughout the lifecycle and…
Here’s another Meatless Monday recipe to tantalize your taste buds and get you cooking this cruelty-free meal in your kitchen. This week’s Meatless Monday recipe is contributed by our friend, Leigh-Chantelle from Viva la Vegan! a website with a large range of vegan recipes that focuses on positive information, education and vegan outreach. Ingredients: 2 zucchinis (courgettes), diced 2 carrots, diced 2 stalks of celery, sliced ¼ pumpkin, diced…
Hi! Here’s another Meatless Monday recipe to tantalize your taste buds and get you cooking this cruelty-free meal in your kitchen. This week’s Meatless Monday recipe is contributed by our friend, Leigh-Chantelle from Viva la Vegan! a website with a large range of vegan recipes that focuses on positive information, education and vegan outreach. Ingredients: 2 avocados 1 carrot, grated dash of lemon juice sprinkle of cracked black pepper Method:…