The Complete Book of Raw Food, Volume 1 Healthy, Delicious Vegetarian Cuisine Made with Living Foods

by Rodwell, Julie; Boutenko, Victoria; Brotman, Juliano; Shannon, Nomi; Rydman, Mary

• ISBN13: 9781578263530
• ISBN10: 1578263530
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-05-25
• Publisher: Hatherleigh Press

Summary

Whether you are curious about adding raw foods into your diet and learning about its benefits, or have been eating raw for years, The Complete Book of Raw Food is your essential resource. This definitive collection covers everything from soups and salads to main dishes and desserts, plus snacks, dips, and menu ideas. Also included is advice on choosing ingredients, where to find the tools you need, an extensive raw food glossary, and detailed preparation times for every recipe.

Author Biography

Including over 400 Recipes from the World's Top Raw Food Chefs Including:
Victoria Boutenko, Juliano, Karen Knowler, Viktoras Kulvinskas, Elaina Love, Elysa Markowitz, Rhio, Rita Romano, Nomi Shannon, Shazzie, Cherie Soria, and David Wolfe

Julie Rodwell (Editor):
Julie Rodwell is a writer, editor and raw food devotee. She lives in Olympia, Washington.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. vii
Introduction: Why Raw?	p. 1
The Raw Kitchen
The Right Ingredients	p. 6
In the Pantry
In the Fridge
Stocking Up
Essential Tools	p. 14
Basic Tools
Not-So-Common Tools
Juicers and Juicing	p. 18
Choosing a Juicer
Using your Juicer
Sprouting and Greening	p. 25
Getting Started
Seed Preparation
Choosing a Sprouting Location
Rinsing and Draining
Harvesting
Storage
Sprouter Care
Greening
Grasses
Dehydrating	p. 35
Using an Electric Dehydrator
Advice from the Pros	p. 40
The Balance of Five Tastes
Tips on Presentation
Tips on Ingredients
Tips on Soaking
Tips on Flavoring Dishes
Tips on Techniques
Tips on General Food Preparation
Recipes
Salads & Dressings	p. 57
Soups	p. 96
Snacks & Sides	p. 123
Smoothies, Shakes, & Juices	p. 155
Bread, Crackers, & Chips	p. 180
Raw Milk & Cheese Substitutes	p. 204
Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner Entrées	p. 216
Early Bird Specials
Italian-Style Favorites
Platos de Mexico y España
Asian Delights
Other Classic Entrées
Spreads, Sauces, & Dips	p. 281
Cookies & Other Sweets	p. 319
Pies & Cakes	p. 343
Ice Cream & Puddings	p. 363
Appendix & Resources
Raw Food Glossary	p. 385
Suggested Reading	p. 397
Meet our Chefs	p. 409
Services & Supplies	p. 453
Resources	p. 465
Index	p. 471
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