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Hot Carob Drink

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  Mmmm hot carob!  Have you tried it?  If not, you might be surprised to know that it is a creamy, dreamy sweet drink-- like cocoa, but creamier and without the bitterness.  And without caffeine. And without theobromine. And, as I discovered, it helps to settle a wonky tummy (otherwise known as 'diarrhea'). Without creating the reverse 'issues' (i.e., constipation). Or, that is what it did in this household. I am not a medical practitioner, just someone looking for a possible help for a problem and finding many indications that a hot carob drink can 'do the trick'. See this article in Healthline , for example. Please check it out with your own health provider. I have baked with carob powder (muffins, cakes, cookies, bliss balls) and carob chips, but hadn't checked out the hot drink. I like it better than cocoa (hot chocolate). THE SIMPLE RECIPE FOR 1 CUP OF HOT CAROB DRINK: For one mug of hot carob: Slowly heat a cup of non-dairy milk on the stove until it

Living Brownies Recipe (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

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Below you will find the original recipe demo'd at the Cooking Class.  But there are probably 100s of Raw Vegan Brownie Recipes online now.   Carob is always more healthful to choose than cocoa.  Cocoa / cacao contains the stimulant theobromine and the samecaffeine you find in coffee.  Cocoa also has quite a lot of fat in it. *Melt about ½ T. Coconut Oil and 5 Cocoa Butter Disks over hot water.Put the following into a Food Processor: *1/2 tsp. Celtic Sea Salt *1 C. Medjool Dates (NO pits!) *1 C. Nuts (I use ½ C. soaked Almonds, ½ C. Pecans) *1/3 C. Raw Cacao Powder OR 1/6 C. Raw Cacao & 1/6 C. Raw Carob Powder OR 1/3 C. Raw Carob *1/2 tsp. Organic Vanilla *Coconut Oil and Cocoa Butter (melted) *Shot of Maple Syrup: Optional Method : When completely mixed together into a homogenous glob, dump into a small pan (4-5”) and press until evenly distributed. You can press dried cranberries,coconut shreds etc. into the top, or “ice” it with frosting made f

Fresh V8-ish Juice (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

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If you ever wondered how to use all that arugula to best effect: Put the following through your Juicer or Blend Up In Your Blender: *Small Basket of Grape or Cherry Tomatoes (very ripe) *6 Stalks Celery , cut in 1/4s *4 Carrots *Handful of Spinach *1/3 Bunch of Cilantro *Handful of Arugula *2 Cloves Garlic *2 Lemons , peeled and seeded If using a Nut Mylk/Juice Bag to strain the juice, do that into a large pitcher. Pour Juice back into Blender.   ADD: *1 T. Olive Oil *1 T. Raw Honey * Celtic Sea Salt and freshly ground Black Pepper to taste Blend until slightly emulsified (20 seconds). Pour into glasses and add a grating of Pepper (to taste) -Recipe and Demo by Cynthia

Zucchini Sausage Patties (Vegan)

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Zucchini Sausage and Tofu Scramble COMBINE in Bowl or Food Processor: 2 C. Cooked Short-Grain Brown Rice 2 C. Whole Wheat Bread Crumbs (or Rolled Oats) 1 C. organic Firm Tofu, mashed 2 T. Lemon Juice 1 T. Nutritional Yeast 2 Large Zucchini, shredded ½ tsp. Marjoram 1 tsp. Basil ½ tsp. Salt 1 T. Mrs. Dash Original OR Pepper to taste (cayenne, black, chipotle, your choice) Let stand and cool. FORM into finger-sized sausages. If too wet, add some fine bread crumbs so the sausages hold together, but not so dry that they crumble apart PLACE on well-greased cookie sheets BAKE at 450 F on Upper rack for 15 to 20 minutes. SERVE alongside Tofu Scramble , if desired. Recipe by Wyona Hertwig

Barley-Pecan Burger Recipe (Vegan)

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Barley Pecan Burger -- doesn't look the greatest, but it's the best-tasting burger, bar none! Cook 1 C. Pot Barley in 4 C. Water until plump Let cool.   Blend together: • ½ C. Cooked Barley with 2 Cloves Garlic • 1 Raw Onion, 2 T. Caflib (Roasted Chicory) • 1 T. Marmite or Savorx (Vegan Beef Seasoning) In a Large Bowl, blend together:   • 6 C. Dry Crumbs,  *2 C. coarse-grind Pecans or Walnuts • the other half of the Cooked Pot Barley • FORM into Burgers the size of your palm and place on a well-greased Cookie Sheet • BAKE at 450 F for 15 to 20 minutes on Upper Oven Rack • OPTIONAL Seasoning: Mrs.Dash Original and or Cajun Recipe & Demo by Wyona Hertwig

Cashew Mayo Recipe (Gluten-Free, Vegan) (May 6, 2012 class)

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In a Blender, Whiz together the following: • 2 C. Water, 2 C. Raw Cashews • ½ C. Sunflower or Grapeseed Oil (or 1/4 C. melted Coconut Oil) • 1 T. Chicken-Style Seasoning (No MSG) • 1 T. Onion Powder • 2 T. Xanthum Gum Powder • ½ C. Lemon Juice • OPTIONAL: Use Cajun Seasoning. Freezes well. Recipe and Demo by: Wyona Hertwig And for a delicious RAW Cashew Mayo recipe by raw chef,  Russell James, click HERE . MORE GREAT MAYO RECIPES ON THIS SITE: Sunflower Seed- Cashew Mayo Quick Cashew Mayo Tofu Mayo

BBQ Sauce Recipe (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

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In a Blender, Whiz together the following: 3 Tomatoes,  ½ C. Brown Sugar 1 Onion,  ½ C. GF Soy Sauce or GF Tamari  1 tsp. Mesquite Powder 1 tsp. Mrs. Dash Original 2 T. Tapioca Starch 2 tsp. ground Chia seed May be used as a Raw Condiment on Burgers or Cooked and Stored. Check out the Tofu and Veggie Recipe that uses BBQ Sauce Recipe and Demo by Wyona Hertwig

Rice-Nut Burgers (Gluten-Free, Vegan)

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Rice & Nut Burgers with Baby Bela mushrooms on top COOK the following until plump (about 40 min.): 2 C. Short-Grain Brown Rice in 4C. Water In food processor/blender: COARSE-CHOP: 2 C. Raw Nuts ADD the Rice & Nuts above in a Mixing Bowl with: 1 C. Brown Rice Flour ½ C. Tapioca Flour ½ C. Corn Flour Next, in a Blender WHIZ: ½ C. Water 1 Raw Potato 2 Onions 2 Cloves Garlic ½ C. GF Soy Sauce/Tamari 2 T. Caflib (Roasted Chicory) ½ C. Tomato Juice ADD contents of the Blender to the Rice-Nut Mixture and form into Patties. Place on a well-greased cookie sheet. BAKE at 450 F for about 30 Minutes. Serve with a Brown (vegan) Gravy/Sauce or Tomato Sauce Recipe & Demo by Wyona Hertwig

Cauliflower-Cashew Casserole

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Luscious Cauliflower-Cashew Casserole • Parboil OR Steam 1 Minute 6 C. Cauliflower florets (or broccoli florets) • Add 2 coarsely grated Carrots • Add 2 stalks Celery, finely chopped (or mushrooms, as in the photo) In Blender, whiz the following until smooth: 2 C. Water,  1 Onion,  ½ C. Sunflower Seed Oil 2 T. Chicken Style Seasoning (no MSG) 1 T. Mrs. Dash Original 2 T. Corn Starch 2 C. Raw Cashews   In a well-greased baking dish arrange vegetables. • Pour Cashew Cream over vegetables • SPRINKLE on Dry Roasted Cashews • BAKE at 375 F. for about 20 minutes • SERVE with a Green Salad Recipe & Demo by: Wyona Hertwig