Superfood Cacao Avocado Tartlets

I whipped up some Superfood Cacao Avocado Tartlets for a dinner party tonight. They are made with avocado for creaminess, and sweetened with superfoods: lucuma, carob, stevia since I'm watching my sugars (no syrups and need low-glycemic). Added in spirulina, which is why the pudding's a bit green. The crust is made with raisins, cacao, pink sea salt, and cashews. Topped with goji berries and vanilla sauce. Delicious way to detox in the summertime with whole, unprocessed, local, seasonal, nutritious, rawfood goodness!

By |August 17th, 2013|Desserts, RECIPES, Snacks & Side Dishes, Super Foods, Superfood, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole Foods|Comments Off on Superfood Cacao Avocado Tartlets

Vegan Protein Pudding

I whipped up this Protein Pudding at my client's home by using what he had on hand in his fridge and cabinets. Since he had no vanilla extract and no cacao powder, I used his flavored vegan protein powders instead. He did have half of a banana, 2 avocados, coconut water, and stevia powder. So, I made this Protein Pudding by blending together sweet banana, creamy avocado, chocolate and also vanilla protein powders, electrolyte coconut water, and non-caloric stevia powder. And it was delicious! Though I've personally stopped using all protein powders (instead I'm using only whole foods), this gluten-free, vegan pudding is an easy way to up your protein intake today. Happy Meatless Monday!

By |July 29th, 2013|Desserts, Gluten Free, RECIPES, Snacks & Side Dishes, Super Foods, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole Foods|Comments Off on Vegan Protein Pudding

Tapenade and Candied Onion Stuffed Red Cabbage

Cabbage leaves are great to use as 'shells' to stuff with my favorite fillings to create different hand helds. Olive Tapenade, Candied Onions, Chiffonade Green Cabbage fill a beautiful purple cabbage leaf and adds crunch. Recipes and video included.

Chocolate Collard Leaves

Chocolate covered collard green leaves inspired by my Cheddar Kale Chip recipe I discovered back in Portland, OR, in 1995 or so. Another delicious way to eat greens!

Kale, Avocado, Sprouts

A super easy salad to make, this is my go to when traveling. Made by massaging avocado into torn leaves of kale and then adding a squeeze of lemon to soften the leaves, and then tossing in sprouts. Full of vitamins, minerals, chlorophyll, and antioxidants to combat travel stress (including time zone changes, sitting on airplanes, and l

Delicious Living Magazine, Ani’s Raw Asian Power

Grab a copy of the April 2011 issue of Delicious Living Magazine - Raw Power with 6 raw food East West Fusion recipes for a taste of "Ani's Raw Food Asia", available everywhere May 10, 2011.

Mexican Style Jicama ‘Rice’ & Kanga’s Birthday Cake:

It was Kanga's 8th birthday, so I hosted a ladies' luncheon and made her a special cake....

Sprouted Wild Rice with Corn and Tomato

A recipe for wild rice, which is actually an aquatic seed, rather than a grain. Toss together wild rice, tomato, cilantro, corn, garlic, and jalapeno.

Cauliflower Mash + Mushroom Gravy

Cauliflower is one of my favorite vegetables. It's beautiful, comes in white, green, and purple varieties, and works wonderfully processed into a mash. This is my version of mashed potatoes. Serve with a gravy on it's own, or alongside your favorite recipe.

Simple Rosemary Oregano Noodle Salad

Here's a super fast and easy recipe I made the other day when I had very little time to eat, but needed a break from my computer for a few short minutes. I didn't feel like a green salad, and wanted something a bit more substantial.