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    The Winter Recipe Round-Up, No Dehydrator in Sight

    The Winter Recipe Round-Up, No Dehydrator in Sight

    The UK has seen such a gorgeous and long summer, that I still get shocked each time I walk outside nowadays.

    I forgot what it’s like to be cold and my lordy it is coooold!

    Winter is well and truly here, or so it seems, and right around this time is when I dust off the printed versions of my eBooks ‘Nourished- Comforting raw foods for winter‘ and ‘Festive- The best raw food Christmas recipes‘.

    I wanted to share with you a recipe from Nourished, which is the most perfect side to any meal, just like mashed potatoes, except there’s not a potato in sight. There’s also no starch. Or dairy. Or anything cooked or processed for that matter. Instead though you get a beautiful combination of nourishing seasonal ingredients to keep you balanced, comforted and immunised this winter.

    Oh and I thought I’ll compile a few other recipes, that were a big hit during last frosty season and share with you below. You’ll be happy to know that no dehydrator is required for any of them.

    There are also some epic recipes, that have been featured on the blog recently but not yet in my newsletters. Keep scrolling for the round-up from our four most recent Masters of the Month…

    CREAMY RAW FOOD MASH


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    1 head of cauliflower, chopped

    1 cup cashews, soaked
    ¾ cup warm water
    ¼ cup olive oil
    4 tbsp nutritional yeast
    3 tbsp manuka honey
    2 tbsp lemon juice
    2 cloves garlic, minced
    1 tsp paprika
    salt and pepper to taste

    -First blend the cashews and water to make a creamy paste.
    -Add the remaining ingredients to the blender and blend until smooth.
    -Serve as a side dish or with ‘Never Miss Meat’ Stroganov recipe (pg. 48 of Nourished) or Mushroom Jus (pg.16 of Festive).

     

    APPLE & CINNAMON CHIA PUDDING

    raw food chia seed apple cinnamon pudding2 cups nut milk
    1-2 apples, peeled and deseeded
    3 pitted dates
    2 tbsp chia seeds
    ½ -1 tsp cinnamon
    Optional sprinkles: bee pollen, raw honey, goji berries, chopped fruit, fresh berries, cacao nibs, figs, etc.

    For instructions, go to the original post here>>  

    GINGER HEATERS

    Better Raw Health Benefits of Ginger Juice Recipe 10 inch ginger root

    2 apples

    small bunch of mint leaves

    For instructions, go to the original post here>>  

     

    BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

    P10209403 cups butternut squash/ pumpkin
    1 cup pure water
    1 golden sweet apple
    juice of 1 lemon
    2 Tbsp tahini
    1/2 inch ginger root
    1/2 red chilli, deseeded
    2 garlic cloves
    1 Tbsp fresh thyme
    1 tsp turmeric
    1/2 tsp salt pinch pepper
    optional: fresh thyme, pumpkin cubes and seeds to garnish

    For instructions, go to the original post here>>  

     

    NATIVE SUPERFOODS' PROTEIN BALLS

    Anna Hart_BetterRaw_Master of the month
    1/2 cup almonds
    1 cup walnuts
    1 tbsp cacao nibs
    10 pitted medjool dates
    3 tbsp almond butter
    2 tbsp virgin coconut oil1 teaspoon vanilla paste or vanilla powder
    2 tsp spirulina powder
    1 – 2 tsp water
    1/2 cup shredded coconut to coat

    FOOD MATTERS' SKIN BEAUTY SALAD

    James Colquhoun _ Better Raw _Master of the Month _ Skin salad2 handfuls of young rocket
    2 handfuls of baby spinach
    1 carrot 2 radishes
    2 small cucumbers
    1 small red onion
    3 limes, juiced
    1 avocado
    1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
    1 pinch cayenne pepper
    1 tsp raw honey
    1 handful fresh herbs
    ¼ tsp sea salt

    TARA STILES' GREEN DREAM SMOOTHIE

    Master of the Month _ BetterRaw _ Tara Stiles 1 handful of spinach
    1 banana
    1 cup of almond milk

    DELICIOUSLY ELLA'S GLUTEN FREE ENERGY BALLS

    Deliciously Ella Woodward1 cup medjool dates
    3/4 cup almonds
    3/4 cup walnuts or any other nut
    2 Tbsp chia seeds
    2 Tbsp ground flax seed
    1 Tbsp coconut oil
    1 Tbsp hemp protein powder
    1 Tbsp raw cacao powder
    For instructions, go to the original post here>>

    Master of The Month | James Colquhoun | Skin Beauty Salad Recipe

    Master of The Month | James Colquhoun | Skin Beauty Salad Recipe

    When I first got into learning about raw food, Elliot and I were planning our move to London. We just spent months giving away everything we owned -downsizing to one suitcase each (plus a surfboard)- but my wishlist of purchases upon our UK arrival was growing by the minute. This list had every book and DVD I ever came across that had anything to do with my newly formed obsession for green smoothies and superhuman wellness. One of the DVDs on my list was called Food Matters.

    When I finally got to watch Food Matters, I discovered James Colquhoun (pro. col-hoon) and his now wife Laurentine ten Bosch, the nutritional consultants, interviewers and producers of this film. Aside from James being from Aussie (the part of the world we were coming from) and Laurentine being from Europe (the part of the world we were making the move to), it was their very reason for producing the film that won me over.

    It was family. More specifically James’s dad, who was beyond unwell and heavily medicated, and the only way he was going to get better was by implementing the advice of top nutritionists and alternative medicine doctors from around the world. If it meant for James to travel the globe looking for these experts to interview and then bring back the footage for his dad to watch, then that is exactly what he’d do.

    The story has a very happy ending for his family (more like a beginning), but the actual film also enjoyed much success over the years. There’s the mega well known and loved website www.FoodMatters.com and even a new film www.HungryForChange.com. Food Matters has nearly 1 million fans on Facebook and the website has seen 11 million visitors since 2008.

    Meet our July’s Master of the Month…

    James Colquhoun _ Better Raw _Master of the Month

    DESCRIBE YOUR TYPICAL DAY OF EATING AND DRINKING.

    I like to break-my-fast with water and green juice. Then depending on the season I’ll have some berries, grapefruit or other low-glycemic fruits. Then later on some protein and fat to steady me out for the day. For that I like to have some sort of quinioa/millet porridge or alternatively soft boiled eggs (yes I eat eggs and some animal products from time to time) with spinach or avocado.
    For lunch I’ll opt for a big salad with lots of greens, some fat (avo) and a nice dressing… mmmm… Otherwise I’ve been liking some reheated dinners (like a lentil curry) from the night before served on a salad. If you’re yet to have a salad topped with a warm lentil curry and garnished with sprouts then you’re missing out!!!
    For dinner I’m normally quite flexible and try to not stick to too much of a routine. One thing is for certain is that either as a starter or as part of the main I make sure there is a raw and or fermented (or ideally both) component. If i’m having an all raw meal (such as raw zucchini pasta pomodoro, divine!!!) then that keeps my fresh food ratio up. If i’m having a cooked vegetable or animal food component (such as roasted vegetables or wild caught fish) then a salad or fermented side is perfect.

    WHAT (OR WHO INSPIRES YOU TO EAT WELL AND STAY HEALTHY?

    My family. We all support each other to eat healthy since we helped my dad get well.

    WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST WEAKNESS WHEN IT COMES TO FOOD AND HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH THAT?

    Gluten. Buckwheat.

    MY TOP TIP FOR…

    …improving your diet is: easy when you’re mind is in the right place. Keep it simple. Don’t stress. Focus on adding in good food and not taking out bad food. Drink green juice.

    …staying healthy while travelling is: a fun and exciting challenge! It’s like playing a game where you have to pack the right foods to take with you or secretly survey all the food options available and make fun and silly calculations in your head about which is the healthiest!!!

    …detoxing is: one of the best things you can do a few times a year. Get out in nature. Be barefoot. Have as much of your entire body as possible see the sun. Drink green juice. Drink lots of water. Rest. Meditate. Read a good book. Forgive yourself. Take long baths.

    …immunising is: done through good food, good bacteria and a powerful mindset and not through a needle.

    WHAT’S THE NICEST THING ANYONE HAS EVER SAID TO YOU?

    Your story and films have inspired me to study nutrition and help more people in need of this lifesaving information.

    HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED?

    As someone who together with a group of nutrition superhero’s from around the world like yourself and those in our films, helped pave the way for an era where processed and nutrient depleted foods became a thing of the past.

    IF YOU GOT TO KEEP ONLY 3 OF YOUR BELONGINGS: 1 THING FROM YOUR KITCHEN, 1 THING FROM YOUR GARDEN AND 1 THING FROM YOUR BOOKSHELF- WHAT WOULD THEY BE?

    – nutribullet
    – parsley
    – such a hard one!

    IF YOU COULD HOST A DINNER PARTY FOR 3 GUESTS (DEAD OR ALIVE)- WHO WOULD THEY BE AND WHAT WOULD YOU SERVE?

    – Tony Robbins
    – Oprah
    – Jamie Oliver
    When I’m cooking for ourselves (Laurentine and Baby Hugo) we tend to not follow recipes but when the heat is on with guests we do use them as a guide. Winging it does not always work out when you’ve got people waiting.
    So taking a lead from our Food Matters recipe book I would make them a raw (blender warmed) soup as a starter. Probably thinking something fresh and green like the Raw Creamed Fennel Soup. Fennel, celery, avocado, lemon, spring onion, salt and water in the blender!
    As a main I would put out a bit of a spread of raw and cooked foods. I’m thinking the Skin Beauty Salad (recipe below), Wilted Kale, Zucchini Alfredo, Sauerkraut, Steamed Fish in a Bag and Cauliflower Mash. It would be a feast for the eyes and taste buds!!!
    I would defiantly finish with the Avocado Chocolate Mousse.
    Oh and shots of Coconut Kefir before we get started to prepare the gut!!!

    WHY DO YOU BELIEVE THAT LIFE IS BETTER RAW?

    Because mother nature makes raw food!

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    Our Master of The Month shares his favourite raw food recipe (direct from Food Matters The Recipe Book)…

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    For more on James Colquhoun, visit www.FoodMatters.com or www.HungryForChange.com

    Want to see James in person in the UK? He’s coming for 2 days only!
    Tuesday July 22nd – Planet Organic Westbourne Grove, London.
    Wednesday July 23rd – Beetroot events, The Brink – Liverpool.