Monday, December 23, 2013

Raw Gingerbread cookies


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Are you also experiencing the christmas stress? I spent three hours in kitchen preparing my christmas raw sweets, not being able to clean up afterwards. Fortunately I have a great, thoughtful boyfriend, that did it for me. I wish you all have such helping and loving partner. 


Christmas is a time of love, happiness, thoughtfulness.. but for most of us, it's just time of stress, spending money, overeating and drinking. Forget the money, forget the food and alcohol and just spend time with your family and friends, love and share, enjoy the holidays. Make small things to please you r beloved ones, prepare some healthy sweets, bowl of fresh fruits or something that will make them smile. Christmas shouldn't be about money, it should be about showing love and gratitude.


If you feel stressed and overwhelmed, just stop right there in the middle of what you're doing. Stop and sit down, clear your mind and enjoy yourself. Nothing is more important then your health and as we know, stress is not good for us. So don't let the holidays to make you going crazy over a spoiled pie or christmas dinner, smile and forget. People that care about you will always enjoy your spoiled pie. 

Merry Christmas my dear readers and try my raw gingerbread recipe! Yes, they're as delicious as they look! Sweet, soft and christmasy.



Raw Gingerbread cookies

2 1/2 cups pulp from coconut milk or almond flour
1 1/2 cup fresh dates, pitted
1 Tbs cinnamon
1/2 tsp pure vanilla powder or 1/2 vanilla stalk
1/3 tsp ground ginger
pinch of nutmeg

gingerbread cutters

Place all ingredients in a food processor and process until you get a formable dough. Freeze for at least 2 hours. Stir on a table and use your cutters to create gingerbread men or other shapes. If you're too lazy or stressed by the christmas pressure, just form into balls, they'll be delicious in any shape! Place in freezer at least for 3 hours to firm up.




Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Raw Marinated Mushroom Sauté with Green Salad and Mustard Dressing


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Couple of mushrooms, bed of green salad, some seasoning and a festive dinner is ready. It's that simple.  I hear often that preparing raw vegan dishes is too difficult and takes way too much time. But really, how much time does it take to make a bowl of fresh salad? Making raw desserts may need some practise, but as soon as you get on the track you'll find it much easier then actual baking, believe me.


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Raw Marinated Mushroom Sauté with Green Salad and Mustard Dressing

makes about 2 portions

Marinated mushrooms:
3 cups champions or portabello mushrooms, sliced
1/3 cup fresh rosemary, chopped
2 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
3 Tbs tamari

Salad:
2 cups leaf lettuce, chopped
2 cups radicchio/italian chicory, chopped 
1 cup arugula 
1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
1/2 cup leak, chopped

Dressing:
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup mustard seeds
1 Tbs agave nectar or other sweetener
pinch of black pepper and himalayan salt
squeeze of one lime 

To make the mushroom sauté: mix all ingredients in a bowl and place in fridge for couple of hours. 
To make the dressing: place all ingredients in a high speed blender and blend until smooth.
To make the salad: Mix all ingredients in a bowl and pure over with the dressing. Place on a plate and top with the mushroom sauté. 


Friday, December 6, 2013

Raw Saffron Lucia Cookies


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There are a lot of traditions in Sweden linked to food, especially around holidays. One of them is eating Lucia saffron buns or in swedish Lussebullar on 13th december. My boyfriend enjoys this tradition very much even though he doesn't use to eat bread and baked goods, so I decided to make a raw twist on this traditional swedish recipe. 


Saffron is a spice loaded with vitamins like vitamin C, magnesium, iron, potassium and vitamin B6. These relate to the body for blood sugar regulation, calcium absorption and carbohydrate metabolism, as well as the healthy formation of tissues, bones and sex hormones. Vitamin C fights infection, iron purifies the blood and potassium helps balance fluids in the cells. 



The recipe is very simple, using a few ingredients and the result is absolutely delicious. Perfect for Christmas to enjoy sweets in a healthy and sinless way. The cookies are completely sugar free, gluten free and raw vegan! 


Raw Saffron Lucia Cookies

2 cups pulp from coconut milk or almond flour
1 1/2 cup fresh dates, pitted
1/2 tsp saffron
1/2 tsp pure vanilla powder or 1/2 vanilla stalk

2 Tbsp raisins 

Place all ingredients except the raisins in a food processor and process until you get a formable dough. Form to S shape or simply to a small balls and decorate with raisins. Place in freezer at least for 3 hours to firm up. You can store them in fridge. Enjoy!