Rawvolution: Gourmet Living Cuisine

by Amsden, Matt

• ISBN13: 9780060843182
• ISBN10: 0060843187
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-07-15
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publications

Summary

Following a vegan, raw foods diet does not mean you have to give up your favorite delicacies or condemn yourself to a life of celery and carrot sticks. As renowned raw foods chef Matt Amsden reveals in this vibrant, inspiring book, raw cuisine represents the discovery and innovative use of luscious natural ingredients. From imaginative new dishes such as cactus salad, onion bread, and spirulina pie, to tantalizing variations on everything from pizza, tacos, and cookies, to the signature "Big Matt with Cheese," Amsden's mouthwatering recipes feature soups, sauces, salads, appetizers, entrees, and even desserts. More than a cookbook, RAWvolution is the indispensable, all-inclusive guide to the many powerful benefits of raw food. Beginning with his personal account of "How I Went Raw," Amsden shares essential advice, information, and encouragement for adopting a raw foods lifestyle. His delectable recipes are organized by type, level of difficulty, and what equipment, if any, is necessary in their creation. Accessible to both beginners and experienced cooks, RAWvolution addresses everyone from vegetarians who want to take the next step in natural cuisine, to those who simply want to diversify and improve their everyday diet. There has never been a more important time to incorporate raw foods into your lifestyle. Raw, vegan cuisine is making news daily, providing healthy and nutritious alternatives that are changing lives. Best of all, raw food can be delicious. There is no need to sacrifice flavor for bland and boring "health" food. Enliven your senses and taste buds instead with rich, living cuisine.

Table of Contents

My Back Pages: How I Went Raw	p. 1
The Raw and the Cooked: An Introduction to Raw, Living Foods	p. 7
How to Use This Book	p. 17
Stocking Your Raw Kitchen	p. 21
Good Morning, Good Morning: Breakfasts	p. 29
Soups	p. 37
Dressings and Sauces	p. 63
Appetizers and Side Dishes	p. 79
Entrees	p. 121
Sugar on My Tongue: Desserts and Sweets	p. 159
Sample Menus	p. 183
On the Road Again: How to Eat Raw While Traveling	p. 191
Glossary	p. 195
Acknowledgments	p. 203
Index	p. 204
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Excerpts

RAWvolution
Gourmet Living Cuisine

Berry and Nut Breakfast Bar

Makes approximately 18 bars

A satisfying breakfast treat that combines the sweetness of berries with the heartiness of nuts.

Ingredients:

2 cups raw almonds
1 cup raw walnuts
¾ cup flax seeds
2 cups fresh strawberries, raspberries, and/or blueberries
1 cup raisins

Instructions:

Using a food processor, grind the almonds and walnuts coarsely, and then transfer the nuts to a large mixing bowl. Powder the flax seeds in a high-speed blender (or a spice or coffee grinder) and place in a small bowl. Liquefy the fresh berries in a blender, then add the flax powder to the blended berries and blend again. Add the resulting berry mixture to the ground nuts, along with the raisins, and mix well with a wooden spoon.

Spread the mixture evenly on a Teflex-lined dehydrator tray to a thickness of approximately 1 inch. Dehydrate at 100°F for 12 hours. Flip the tray over onto a work surface and gently peel the Teflex sheet off of the berry and nut mixture. Return the mixture to the dehydrator for another 12 hours. Once dehydrated, cut into 18 equal pieces (make 2 cuts horizontally, and 5 cuts vertically).

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Raw Chocolate Pudding

Serves 2

A thick and creamy coconut pudding flavored with real, raw chocolate. Finally, chocolate for breakfast—and it's healthy!

Ingredients:

Flesh of 5 Thai coconuts
¼ cup agave nectar
3 tablespoons carob powder
2 tablespoons cacao nibs or powder
2 tablespoons mesquite or lucuma powder
1 teaspoon coconut butter (sometimes called coconut oil) or cacao butter
Tiny seeds of 1 vanilla bean (optional)

Instructions:

In a high-speed blender, combine all of the ingredients and blend until thick and smooth. Transfer to a bowl.

Garnishes

Fresh strawberries, raspberries, and/or cacao nibs

RAWvolution
Gourmet Living Cuisine. Copyright © by Matt Amsden. Reprinted by permission of HarperCollins Publishers, Inc. All rights reserved. Available now wherever books are sold.

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