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Vegan Gluten-Free Ravioli

What's your favorite #RawFood pasta recipe? We made this delicious Ravioli in Ani's Raw Food Certification Course Level 1 this weekend in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA with summer squash pasta, cashew herb cheese, cherry tomato ravioli, and fresh Italian herbs. All ingredients from the Saturday morning Farmers' Market up the street....local, seasonal, fresh,nutritious, and super delicious. Wheat-free and gluten-free pasta filled with vegan nut cheeze. 100% good for you and the planet. Great way to detox while feasting.

By Ani Phyo|September 23rd, 2013|Ani's Raw Food Essentials, Ani’s Raw Food Desserts, Ani’s Raw Food Kitchen, Gluten Free, Main Dishes, RECIPES, Super Foods, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole Foods|Comments Off

Ani’s Raw Food Certification Courses

I'm offering my final 2013 series of Ani's Raw Food Certification Courses in September in Santa Monica, CA. Level 1: September 20, 21, 22. Friday 3pm to 6pm. Saturday 8am to 4pm. Sunday 10am to 2pm. Level 2: September 27.28.29. Friday 3pm to 6pm. Saturday 8am to 4pm. Sunday 10am to 2pm. Level 3, Teacher Training: September 29, 30, October 1st. Sunday 4pm to 6pm. Monday 10am to 4pm. Tuesday 10am to 2pm. My inspiration for creating these courses is to help people learn how simple, quick, and easy raw food preparation can be! It's all about delicious and nutritious recipes made using a handful of easy to find ingredients. Complexity is added with sauces and plating. To support a healthy diet and lifestyle, we need to know how to make our own food, quickly! In my courses, I also discuss lifestyle topics including fitness, natural beauty, organic and eco-green living, healthy detox, weight loss, and much more. And for those interested in launching their own business, writing a book, and or creating a show, I talk about business strategy, entrepreneurship, marketing strategy, and keys to building your brand. I hope you can join me in September for one or all 3 of my courses! It's a really fun course, and a great way to detox feasting on the best raw food ever!! For more information, please visit my course page.

By Ani Phyo|August 20th, 2013|Ani's Raw Food Essentials, Ani’s Raw Food Desserts, Ani’s Raw Food Kitchen, Ani’s Ready Mixes, Beauty, Desserts, Dressings & Salads, Drinks, Events, Farmers' Market, Fitness, Gluten Free, Green Living, Health, LIFESTYLE, Main Dishes, NEWS & EVENTS, NEWS & EVENTS PAGE, RECIPES, Snacks & Side Dishes, Soups, Super Foods, Superfood, Travel, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole Foods|Comments Off

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 Ani Phyo|August 17th, 2013|Desserts, RECIPES, Snacks & Side Dishes, Super Foods, Superfood, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole Foods|Comments Off

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 Ani Phyo|July 29th, 2013|Desserts, Gluten Free, RECIPES, Snacks & Side Dishes, Super Foods, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole Foods|Comments Off

Weight Loss & Health Coaching

I recently spent a few days with Kyra and Billy at their home in beautiful Carmel Valley, CA to help Kyra with her weight loss and health goals. I left Kyra with 2 days of recipes and a couple new exercise regimens that will help build her muscle mass while accelerating her fat burning. BACKGROUND: Kyra had been struggling with her weight since she turned 40. She lives a clean life, is mostly vegetarian and eats fish a couple times a week, and is in tune with healthy living. Kyra goes to the gym several times a week, and takes long walks almost daily. She travels for work about 2 weeks each month, and wanted an easy plan for preparing her own food when not at home. Plus, she wanted to be able to balance out the excess food and drink across the rest of her life with healthier detoxing foods made at home. Kyra needed refinement to her regimen to up her health results. Her man Billy, on the other hand, is not as health conscious. His diet consists of primarily animal products, and it's been a struggle to get him to even taste the healthier foods Kyra makes. SHOPPING AND PANTRY: First, I helped to clear out Kyra's fridge and pantry. Next, we went to the local co-op, where I taught her to shop for ingredients and produce. We also went to Earthbound Organic's Farm Stand, which was full of amazing veggies and fruits. MY FOOD PROGRAM FOR KYRA: I replaced all of Kyra's protein powders with whole, unprocessed foods like quinoa, buckwheat, sea vegetables, dark leafy greens, with occasional eggs and fish. To offset her intense sugar cravings, I upped her protein intake, [...]

By Ani Phyo|July 17th, 2013|Beauty, Farmers' Market, Fitness, Green Living, Health, LIFESTYLE|1 Comment

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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.

By Ani Phyo|May 6th, 2013|Ani's Cooking Show, Dressings & Salads, Gluten Free, Main Dishes, RECIPES, Snacks & Side Dishes, Super Foods, Uncategorized, Vegan, Vegetarian, VIDEOS, Whole Foods|8 Comments

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