Ani’s Raw Food Essentials: Tomato Chili with Taco Nut Meat

This is a book trailer for my latest book Ani's Raw Food Essentials. In it, I show you how easy it is to make a delicious, fast, raw food Tomato Chili with Taco Nut Meat, from pages 145-146. Video TRT: 4 min, 42 sec Tomato Chili with Taco Nut Meat (bean-free) Makes 4 servings A vegetable chili made with chopped tomatoes, bell peppers, celery, mushrooms, and corn kernels. Spiced with cumin, and oregano for a real chili flavor similar to the cooked bean version. Top with Taco Nut Meat for an added layer of texture and south west flavor. 3 cups tomatoes, chopped 1 cup red and green bell pepper, chopped 1/4 cup celery, chopped 1/4 cup yellow onion, chopped 1/3 cup mushroom, chopped, any type 1/3 cup corn kernels 1 teaspoon garlic, minced 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 batch Taco Nut Meat, below Place all ingredients into a mixing bowl, and mix well. Scoop about 1/3 of the mixture into blender and puree. Scoop puree back into mixing bowl. To serve, scoop into 4 serving bowls. Top with Taco Nut Meat, and enjoy. Taco Nut Meat Makes about 1 cup   Walnuts are ground and spiced with cumin and coriander to make this taco flavored nut meat crumble. Use it to top salads, soups, and inside wraps to add taco flavor and texture. 1 cup walnuts 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon cumin, ground 2 teaspoons coriander, ground 1 teaspoon Braggs or Nama Shoyu 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, to taste Place walnuts into food processor, and process into small pieces. Add remaining ingredients, pulse to mix well. Will keep for [...]

By |April 29th, 2013|Ani's Cooking Show, VIDEOS|6 Comments

Women of the Green Generation

I was invited to speak on a panel with superstars Rachelle Carson Begley (married to Ed Begley), Sophie Uliano (author), Izabella Miko (actress), Carly Harrill (writer), Karen Stewart Brown (fashion), Kris Willey, and Alexandra Spunt (author) in Culver City, CA at the Women of the Green Generation event.

By |June 10th, 2011|Book Signings, NEWS & EVENTS, Talks, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Women of the Green Generation

Ani at AuLac in Fountain Valley

Last Saturday, I was invited to speak at AuLac, my favorite raw restaurant in Fountain Valley, CA. The goal for my new book is to take the mystery out of raw food prep, and to help everyone become their very own home raw food chef. Raw foods prep can be easy, fast, and doesn't need to cost a ton of money.

By |May 20th, 2010|Book Signings, NEWS & EVENTS, Talks|Comments Off on Ani at AuLac in Fountain Valley

Ani’s Raw Food Essentials at Erewhon Natural Foods

...one of my favorite actors and directors Vincent Gallo. He directed and acted in Buffalo '66 (1998) with Christina Ricci, who I love too. I attended high school in Buffalo, and enjoyed watching this fi

By |May 9th, 2010|Book Signings, NEWS & EVENTS, Talks|Comments Off on Ani’s Raw Food Essentials at Erewhon Natural Foods

Ani’s Raw Food Essentials at Book Soup

Friday evening was the first stop along my book tour for Ani's Raw Food Essentials. Book Soup arranged a special and very early drop shipment of my books to be delivered 3 weeks early. Official sale date isn't until June 1st. So, Book Soup is where I got to see my new book in person. It's always super exciting to hold a c

By |May 9th, 2010|Book Signings, NEWS & EVENTS, Talks|Comments Off on Ani’s Raw Food Essentials at Book Soup

Ani’s Raw Food Essentials Tour Day 1+2

...photos from my book tour day 1+2 in Hollywood, CA taken by Tyler Golden

By |May 8th, 2010|Book Signings, NEWS & EVENTS, Talks, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Ani’s Raw Food Essentials Tour Day 1+2

Health & Fitness Magazine

Raw Energy raw food article in the UK's Health & Fitness Magazine in the May 2010 issue featuring 3 recipes from Ani's Raw Food Essentials: Mediterranean warp with red pepper houmous Pad Thai with kelp noodles Brazil nut and banana pancakes with blueberry syrup

By |May 3rd, 2010|Article, PRESS|Comments Off on Health & Fitness Magazine

For Dogs: Kanga’s Sweet Potato Treats

I made a batch of Kanga Dog Treats for my Rhodesian Ridgeback canine companion. She loves these, and asked me to share the recipe with you here on my blog so other dogs could also enjoy these treats. It's important to keep your dog's gums and teeth healthy, especially if they aren't crunching on dry kibble. These easy to make, crunchy treats will help remove plaque and freshen dog breath. Your dog may not be used to these at first. Just like other new foods, you may need to teach pooch how to eat them by taking a bite out of one first, then giving it to pooch to try. Dogs always love what they see us eating. Especially when accompanied by yummy, delicious sounds. Kanga is a dessert dog. She hates water and baths. She was rewarded after her lavender bath today with these treats, and was very happy. I realize this is a recipe section where I list food for people. The good thing about raw food is that even treats for dogs could easily be enjoyed by humans. Many times, friends have come over and said "your dog eats better food that I do!" And this is so true, since Kanga eats organic, local, seasonal, and many times stuff that I eat. I joke that she's my compost bin, eating up all my leftovers. Kanga Dog Treats (page 241 of Ani's Raw Food Kitchen, the Kanga dog food chapter) 2 large sweet potatoes, sliced 1/2 inch thick Place sweet potatoes on dehydrator trays, and dry at 104 degrees F for 12 hours, or until completely dry.

Expo West Day 1

Expo West is always a great place to find new products and the best of friends. The largest natural products show in the world was last weekend in Anaheim, CA.

By |March 16th, 2010|Expo West, NEWS & EVENTS|Comments Off on Expo West Day 1

Ani’s Raw Food Kitchen Featured on Boing Boing

Read Ani's full feature on BoingBoing.net.

By |May 21st, 2007|Article, PRESS|Comments Off on Ani’s Raw Food Kitchen Featured on Boing Boing