gorilla food: living and eating organic, vegan, and raw

GORILLAFOODLivingandEatingOrganic,Vegan,andRaw

GORILLAFOODLivingandEatingOrganic,Vegan,andRaw

AARONASH

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VANCOUVER

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1.Rawfoods.2.Rawfooddiet—Recipes.3.Vegancooking.4.Cookbooks—I.Title.

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ContentsAcknowledgments

Introduction

GorillaFood:Organic,Vegan&Raw

Breakfasts

Breads,Crackers,Crêpes&Nuts

Sauces,Goos,SweetCreams,Cheez&Spreads

Appetizers&Snacks

Salads&Soups

Mains

Desserts

Drinks

Index

Ibowtoallthosewhohaveremindedmetofindjoyintheserviceofhumanityandtothosewhohaveremindedmethatserviceisapathtoliberation.

Ifeelblessedtobeservingthisfood.

Acknowledgments

Iamhonoredtosharetheserecipes,manyofwhicharefavoritesfromtheGorillaFoodmenu.Theystemfromaloveforbeingveganandajoyforsharingfoodwithothers.Theycomethroughfriendship,travel,synchronicity,andmagic.

IgivealifetimeofthanksforalloftheamazingandinspiringpeoplewhohavebeenapartofandremainGorillaFoodfamily.

Ihopeyouwillenjoytheserecipesandcreateuponthem.Ialsobowdeeplytoallofmyteachers.OneLove!

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Introduction

sI’vebeencompilingtheserecipes,it’sallowedmetoreflectonthetimesinwhichtheywerecreatedandtheexperiencesI’vehadwith

them.GoingthroughmyoldrecipejournalshasremindedmeofwhatI’velearned,whereI’vebeen,allthegreatpeopleI’vemet,andallthatI’veeatenonthisjourneyofdiscoveringthesedifferentfoods.

ThemissionofGorillaFoodistoencourageandpromotepeacethroughfoodaswellasthroughholisticsuperchargedhealthandnutrition,environmentalandsocialactivism,economics,arts,andculture.TheideaforGorillaFood,andmyambitiontomakeithappen,startedin1996whenIwastwentyyearsoldandjustdiscoveringthegreatwideworldofraw,vegan,andorganicfoods.Atfirst,Iwasespeciallyenthusiasticaboutthevibrancyoffresh-pressedjuicesandfeltthewholeworldneededtoknowabouttheirhealthbenefits.Ibecameeagertostartajuicebarandtocreateacommunityhubforsocialinteractionandforsharingholisticinformation.Afteryearsoftravel,studies,experiences,andexperiments,thatideaforthesmalljuicebarhascometobe,andit’snowblossomedintoGorillaFood,whereweservejuicesandsomuchmore.

IfeelblessedthatIhavebeenabletoserveandlearnfromsomanyamazingpeople.I’vegottentodosummerfestivalvendingandtraveltoothercountriestocaterforvariousgroups,yogaretreats,andindividuals.I’veworkedincollaborationwithfriendsonothercafésandrestaurants.Thisservicehasbeenajoyandajourney!

ItseemslikebothyesterdayandalifetimeagothatIwasjokinglycallingit“GuerrillaFood”because,atfirst,whenIcouldn’taffordtoopenarestaurantspace,Iserved,catered,anddeliveredrawfoodsprivatelyfroman“underground”a.k.a.“guerrilla”kitchen.Iwouldemailweeklymenustocustomers,whocouldeitherhaveitdeliveredorpickuptheirordersthemselvesatthesmallgarden-levelsuiteofthehouseIhadrented.

Withthesupportofmanyamazingcustomersandthroughword-of-mouth,morepeoplefoundoutaboutit,andbitbybititgrewtobecomeasmalltakeawaywindowinthedowntowncoreofVancouverthatin2006operatedfortwoyears.Thenwemovedtoalargersit-downspacetwodoorsawaywherewe’vebeenoperatingasasmallcaférestaurantsince2007.ThereisanentirecommunityofusworkingtogethertocreatethenextphaseoftheGorillaFooddream.

Thisbookisagreatpartofthatdream.Thankyouforbeingapartofit!Ihopeitwillencourageyoutodiscoverthehealthbenefitsoftheraw

veganlifestyle,andthatyouwillenjoymakingtheserecipesforyourselfandforothers.Ithasbeensuchajoycreatingthesefoodsforourloyalcustomersoverthepastfewyears,singin’anddancin’inthekitchenallthewhile.Andnowit’smyjoytosharetheGorillaFoodexperiencewithyou!

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GorillaFood:Organic,Vegan&Raw

resh,naturalfoodsarewhathumanshavealwayssurvivedandthrivedon.Weusedtoeatonlyorganicfood—whichwasthenknownsimplyas“food.”

It’sonlyinthelastfewgenerationsthatwehavebeeneatingfoodsthathavebeenboxed,bagged,orcanned;itiswiserandhealthierforallofusthatweeatonlygood,wholesomefoodthatcomesfromtheworld’sbiggestproducesupplier:MotherEarthandhermightygardeners!GorillaFoodispartofamassiveculturalshifttowardfresh,natural,veganfoods.

OrganicThisisthecentralfoundationofGorillaFood—westandfororganicfood!Weuseonlyorganicingredientsbecauseofthecleanandvitallivingandgrowingtechniquesusedtocultivatethem,resultinginproducethatishealthierandbetter-tasting.Organicfoodisalsooftengrownbyreally,reallyamazingpeople—IsometimeswonderifalltheamazingorganicfarmersIknowaddmagictotheircrops,oriftheamazingfoodtheygrowputsthemagicintothem!

Ioncereadaboutastudyconductedongorillasinwhichzookeepersofferedthembothorganicandnon-organicbananas.Thegorillaswouldfirstselecttheorganicbananasandeatthemwiththepeelon;whenitcametothenon-organiconesthough,theywouldpeelanddiscardtheskinbeforeeatingthem.Smartmonkeys!

(Source:OrganicConsumersAssociation:organicconsumers.org/Organic/bananas022403.cfm)

Tomeetthehighestorganicfoodstandards,certifiedgrowersandfarmersmust

http://organicconsumers.org/Organic/bananas022403.cfm

provetheyfollowsustainablefoodproductionmethods—somethingweshouldallsupport!Theypayattentiontowheretheirseedscomefrom,wheretheirwatercomesfrom,whatkindofinputstheyaddtothesoil,andhowclosetheyareinproximitytotoxinsfromotherfarms.TheyalsooftenhaveadeepappreciationforEarthandhowshesustainsus.Witheverypennywespendontheirproducts,wevoteforourcollectivefuture;wearesayingyestothecreationofpeaceandharmonyandsustainability.Supportlocalorganicfarmerstoprotectthefutureofourplanet,ourcommunities,andfuturegenerationstocome.Goorganic!

Whichcamefirst,theseedorthetree?

Howmanyvegansdoesittaketoscrewinalightbulb?Idon’tknow,butwheredoyougetyourprotein?

VeganThewordvegancomesfromvegetus,aLatinwordmeaning“livelyorvigorous.”Veganfoodsarederivedfromingredientsfreefromanimalsuffering.Veganismcreatespeaceonmanylevels.Thebenefitstoeatinglifeforce-filled,organic,vegan,andrawfoodsarenumerous:•Youwillfindyourselfinaworldsurroundedbypeace,energy,compassion,sustainability,andgoodflavors.•Youwillbenourishedwithhealthful,Earth-andanimal-loving,cruelty-freefood—anddon’tforgetpesticide-free,fungicide-free,insecticide-free,synthetic-free,andradiation-free—foodthatisalive,colorful,beautiful,nutritious,andlight-filled!

Thereisplentyofscientificevidenceendorsingtheadvantagesofeatingadietfullofraw,organicfruits,veggies,seeds,andnuts.Organic,vegan,andrawfoodsarebeneficialforthetreatmentofarthritisandfibromyalgia;theyhelptopreventdiet-relatedcancersandcardiovasculardisease,andplayaroleinpreventing,treating,andevenreversingtype-2(adultonset)diabetes,andtheycanbehelpfulforweightloss.

Eatingfruits,vegetables,seeds,andnutsisoneofthebestwaystomaintainanoptimumpointofhealth,feedingyourbodywithanabundanceofenergy,phytonutrients,fiber,essentialfats,proteins,vitamins,andwhole-foodsynergy.

RawIfmanyelementsoffoodsandtheirnutritionalqualities(forexample,enzymeactivity,oils,minerals,vitamins,andotherphytonutrients)aredestroyedbyair,oxygen,andlight,howaboutblastingthemwithintenseheatandmolecularmanipulationfrommodern-dayovens,stoves,ormicrowaves?Whatdoesthatdo?

GorillaFood’srawfoodcuisineismadefromplant-basedfoodingredientskeptintheirmostlively,whole,naturalstate.Therawandlivingfoodculinaryartformgenerallyallowsforfoodprocessingandheatinguptoapointof117°F(47°C).Thisisthetemperatureconsideredtobeaheatthreshold,preventingexcessivedamagetonutrients.

I’vehearditsaidthateveryplantisamedicineforsomething,whetherthehealingqualitycomesfromitsbeauty,flower,smell,root,bark,leaf,orseed.Plants,intheirmanyvarieties,forms,andpreparations,assistwiththeholisticwell-beingofourphysical,mental,andemotionalhealth.GorillaFoodbelievesinmedicinalplantfoodcuisine:fresh,simple,andreal.

LivingfoodsApartofrawfoodscuisineisthelivingfoodaspect,whichfocusesonourfoodbeingalive,growing,andfeedinguslifeforce,whichcomesfromsproutingseeds,nuts,andgrains;culturingfruitsorveggies;makingnutandseedcheezes;andmakingfermenteddrinkslikerejuvelac,kombucha,kefir,andwine.

Manypeopleclaimtofeelcleanerandclearerinmindandbodyfromeatinglivingfoods.Personally,IfeelmoreconnectedtoEarthandreality...somethingthatI’veheardtermedthe“Gaiamatrix”;Ithinkit's“theForce.”Environmentalbonuspoints:wecouldaffordtofeedeveryoneontheplanetifallourdietswereplant-based.Inthetruerawfoodsdiet,thereisnopackagingandnowaste—andnoenergyisneededtocook.

“Untilheextendsthecircleofhiscompassiontoalllivingthings,manwillnothimselffindpeace.”—AlbertSchweitzer,Frenchphilosopher,physician,andmusician(NobelPeacePrize,1952)

Ioftenwonderiftheviolenceweinflictonanimalsdesensitizesustoit,ordoesitreflecttheviolencewecauseourselvesandourhumanfamily?Arewesobarbaricthatwecankillananimal,stealherbabies,andstealhermilkanddrinkitorfermentitandeatitonasandwichforlunchasifnoharmhasbeendone?Someofusprofitfromthis,someofuspayforthistobedone.

“Aslongasmenmassacreanimals,theywillkilleachother.Indeed,hewhosowstheseedsofmurderandpaincannotreapthejoyoflove.”—Pythagoras

“Myrefusingtoeatfleshoccasionedaninconveniency,andIwasfrequentlychidedformysingularity,but,withthislighterrepast,Imadethegreaterprogress,forgreaterclearnessofheadandquickercomprehension.Flesheatingisunprovokedmurder.”—BenjaminFranklin

“Thegreatnessofanationanditsmoralprogresscanbejudgedbythewayitsanimalsaretreated.”—MahatmaGandhi

InternationalItalItalderivesfromtheword“vital,”butbeginswith“I”tosignifytheunityofthespeakerwithallofnature.Italcuisineisbelieved,intheRastafarimovement,toconnectuswithnature.TherearedifferentinterpretationsofItalregardingspecificfoods.Thegeneralprincipleisthatfoodshouldbenaturalorpure,andfromtheearth.

ManyfollowersoftheItaldietarestrictvegansbecausetheybelievehumansarenaturallyvegetarian(basedonhumanphysiologyandanatomy).Theydonotconsiderdairyproductsnaturalforhumanconsumption(andmanydonoteatsaltaswell).ManyRastafariansbelievethatweallshareLivity,orlifeenergy.TheintentofanItaldietistoincreaseLivity.Italisbasedinpartonthebeliefthatmeatisdead,andconsumingitwouldthereforeworkagainstLivity.

GivethanksforLivity!

TothekitchenHereareafewtipstosetupyourkitchenright,sometechniquesthatwillgive

youahead-startwithyournewequipment,andsomebasicingredientsforyourfridgeandpantry.

ToolsProperlysettingupyourkitchenisthebestwaytosupportyourselfifyouwanttointegrateorganic,vegan,rawfoodsintoyourlife.Havefunaswegooverthedifferenttoolsthatyoumaywanttoacquire.

1.FoodProcessorAlthoughIuseablendermoreoften,afoodprocessoristhefirsttoolthatIwouldtakeifIhadtochoosejustonemachineforthedesertisland.Itcandoalmostallofwhatablendercando,andmore.(Youcanfindafoodprocessorinanydepartmentstoreandmostkitchenstores.Ifyouwanttorecycleorareonabudget,youmightbeabletopickoneupatathriftshoporyardsale.)Varyingsizecapacities,qualities,andpowersarewhatdifferentiatethewidearrayofmanufacturersormodels.Eachincludedifferentattachmentsthatallowforvariedthicknessesinslicingordifferentshredsandshapes.Usuallytherewillbeans-blade(namedafteritsshape),aslicingdisc,andashredding(grating)disc.Thes-bladeattachmentcanbeusedforpuréeing,chopping,andblending.Thedifferentdiscattachmentsaregreatforshreddingandslicinglargeramountsofingredientsandallowustoworkfasterthanwecanwithourhands.

2.BlenderTheblenderisusedalmostasmuchasthefoodprocessor.Thereisalargevarianceinqualitybetweenbrandsandtypesofblenders;thehigherpoweredonescreatecreamierandsmoothertexturesthantheaveragedepartment-storeblender.

Ilikeonebrand,theVita-Mix,bestbecause,inadditiontoitssuperpower,ithasatamperstick.Thisisawandthatallowsyoutostiryouringredientswhilethemachineisrunningandnothavetoworryaboutgettingaspoonorscrapercaughtinthedangerouslyhigh-speedblade.

3.DehydratorDehydratorsareprettybasicandcanevenbemadeathome.I’veseenseveralhome-builtmodelsthatworkgreat.Solardehydratorsareagoodoptiontoo.Thedehydratorhelpstocreaterawandlive-foodversionsofbreads,cookies,crisps,

andcandies.Youcanalsowiltfoodsbydryingthemforjustalittlewhile,sothatwhenyoumarinateveggiesorfruits,theywilldrawinmoreofthemoistureandtheflavorsofthemarinade.

Withthedehydrator,youcancreatevaryingtexturesandformsbyevaporatingmoisturefromfoods.Forthesakeofartordisplay,youcansculptandshapethesehealingfoodswhiletheydry.

Adehydratorissimilartoanoven,exceptthatitcanberegulatedtoamuchlowertemperature.Similartobaking,themachineevaporateswateroutoffood,butmuchmoreslowly.(Itcantakebetween12and96hoursinsteadof45minutesto3hoursinanovenathighertemperatures.)Adehydratorisbasicallyaboxwithshelvestoholdmesh-bottomedtrays.Ithasaheatsourceandafanthatmovestheairout,blowingawaytheevaporatingmoisturefromthefood.

WhenIfirststartedmakingmorerawfoods,Ididn’thaveaproperdehydrator,soIwouldturnmygasoventothelowesttemperature(whichwas150°F[66°C])andholdthedooropenwithawidemetalspoon.Thiswasdangerous,butitallowedmetodomyfirstsprouted-breadexperiments.ThingsweremuchsaferonceIgotanelectricdehydrator!

Itisbesttodehydratemostfooditemsonthemeshscreensbecausetheyallowmaximumairflowandwillhelptodrythemoutquickly.Whendehydratingthinbatters,youcanuseparchmentpaper(whichshouldbethrownawayaftereachuse)oryoucanusethenon-stickParaFlexxsheetsthatcomewiththeExcaliburdehydrator.

Whatdoyoucallamilitantvegan?Lactoseintolerant.

TheadvantagetotheExcaliburbrandisthatithasafanatthebackthatallowsforanevenairflowoverallthetrays.Somemodelshaveafanatthebottomoftheunitandblowfromunderneath,whichmeansthetrayshavetobeswitchedfromtoptobottomtoachieveevenlydriedfood.

4.JuicersAjuicerseparatesthefiberfromthewater(orjuice)offruits,herbs,orvegetables.Therearedifferentstylesofjuicersthatseparatethesepropertiesindifferentways.Whenpurchasingajuicer,thereareseveralthingstothinkabout:Howgoodisthequalityofthejuiceitproduces?Howeasyisthejuicertoclean?

Howmuchjuiceisleftinthepulp?Howloudisit?Howexpensiveisit?Somejuicerswillseemexpensive,buttheyareworththeinvestmentifyou

considertheincreasedquantityofjuiceyoucanobtainbynotthrowingawaystill-wetpulp.Thisissomethingyoutradeoffwiththecheaper,lower-qualityjuicers.

Somejuicersarebetterfordifferenttypesoffruitsorveggies.Centrifugaljuicersarethecheapesttobuy.Theyareeasytoclean,juicerootsandfirmfruitswell,butdonotdogreenleavesatall.Theyarealsousuallytheloudestofthejuicersandthejuicehasafasteroxidizationrate.

Ahydraulicpresswillgiveyouthemostjuiceperweightofproducewiththedriestpulp.Itwillalsogiveyouthehighestqualityjuicebecause,bypressingtheproduce,youarenotexposingittoasmuchairasthespinningcentrifugal-stylejuicer.However,thepressisslower:itisatwo-stageprocessconsistingoffirstshreddingtheproduceandthenplacingitinaclothtofilterthejuiceoutwithahigh-pressuresqueeze.

Augur-stylejuicersaremid-rangeinprice,easytoclean,andquiet.Theydoallfruits,veggies,andleafygreenswell.Theyareeitherhorizontalorverticalandhaveacorkscrewaugurthatfirstdrawstheplantin,thensqueezesitthroughthechannel,forcingthejuicethroughascreenandseparatingoutthepulp.

TheGreenStartwin-gearjuiceristhebestall-roundjuicerformebecauseitdoeseverythingverywell,includingfruits,veggies,leafygreens,nutbutters,andsorbets.Thetwo-gearsystemshredsandsqueezesthejuicethroughametalscreenandthepulpouttheotherendintoacatcher.

Acitrusjuicercancomeinmanualorelectric,andbeusedbothasapressorareamer.

Note:Thesooneryoudrinkjuiceafterjuicingit,thebetter,becauseitwillquicklydeteriorateandbecomeoxidized.

Whydidthechickencrosstheroad?BecauseColonelSanderswaschasinghim.

5.SpiroolislicerThisisagreattooltohavewhenpreparingfoodstoreplacepasta.ThereareafewbrandssimilartotheSpiroolislicers;theyallturnfirmveggies,roots,andfruitsintolongstrandsthatresemblespaghetti,fettuccini,orlinguininoodles.Wecallthese“New”dles.

6.MandolineThisisaveryusefultool,butbecareful,itcanalsobeverydangerous!Amandolinecancutanalmostinfinitevarietyofshapesandsizesofproduce.Itcanhelpprocessquitealotoffoodinashortamountoftime,too,andwithouttoomuchclean-up.

“Vegetarianfoodleavesadeepimpressiononournature.Ifthewholeworldadoptsvegetarianism,itcanchangethedestinyofhumankind.”—AlbertEinstein

7.KnivesAchef’sknifeortwoaregreatforbasicchopping,dicing,mincing,andall-rounduse.Paringknivesallowformoreprecisioncutsorpeeling,carving,andcleaningsmallblemishesorbruisesonfruitsandveggies.Aserratedknifecanbehandytohavetoo,tomakecertaincuts.

8.Othergoodtools:•Acoffeegrinderisgreatforpulverizingseeds,nuts,spices,anddryherbs.Ihavenotfoundabettertoolforpowderingcacaonibs.•Measuringspoonsandmeasuringcupsforbothliquidanddryingredients.•Springformpansarereallygoodformakingrawpies.•Athermometersoyoucandeterminewhatthe117°F(47°C)thresholdtemperaturefeelslike.•Aveggiepeelerforcleaningfruitsandveggiesthatcanalsobeusedforshapingthemormakingshavings,whicharegreatforsaladsorasgarnish.•Flippers,turners,scrapers,spoons,spreaders,mixingbowls,andmicroplanesarealsousefulaidstocreativefoodprep.

9.WaterfilterTherearemanyconsiderationswhenitcomestowater.Ifyouaregoingtogotoalltheeffortofoptimizingyourdiet,thenyoushouldconsiderfilteringyourwateratthetaptoremovechlorineandotherharmfulelements.

Whilethebestsourceofwaterisspringwater,bubblingfresh,cold,andstraightfromdeepintheground,it’snotalwaysavailable.Iliketouseacarbon-blockwaterfiltertoremovethewidearrayofunwantedelementssuchassyntheticchemicals,bacteria,viruses,andpharmaceuticalsthatcyclethroughmunicipaltapwater.

Makeapointtoconnectwithyourlocalwatersource.ThisisanotherwaytoembraceEarth’suniversalenergygrid!

IngredientsThisiswhatthedishesaremadeof—it’swhatit’sallabout!Ifyoustartoutwithgreatingredients,you’llendupwithgreatfood.TheonesIuseinthisbookarenotoutoftheordinary;I’vepurposelychoseningredientsthatareeasilyavailable.Farmers’marketsandhealthfoodstoresarestockedwithamazingrawfoodstaples.Theyarethebestplacestoshop!Whenchoosingingredients,consider:•Theirbackstory:Wheredidtheseingredientscomefrom?Whogrewthem?Why?•Whataretheirmedicinalproperties?Whataretheirflavors?•Whatdifferenttexturescanbecreatedfromthem?•Whatseasonisit?Whatisripenow?•Whatdoesmybodywant?Whatdomyguestswant?•Whatcolorsareright?

“NowIcanlookatyouinpeace;Idon’teatyouanymore!”—FranzKafka,whileadmiringfishinanaquarium

Thefiveflavorsarespicy,sweet,salty,sour,andbitter.Mixingdifferentflavorsisagoodwaytoensurethatyourdiethasvariety.Strengtheneachflavortomatchorcontrastwithanother.Ifyouexperimentwithdifferentcombinations,itwillleadtomanyjoyfulmeals!

Thisisalistofingredientsthatwillbeusedintherecipestohelpyoushopatthemarketandstockupyourpantry.

Freshproduce:ApplesAvocadosBananasBasilBeets:redoryellowBlackberriesBroccoliBurdockCabbage:purpleorgreenCarrotsCauliflower

CeleryChardCilantroCollardgreensCucumberDaikonDandeliongreensDatesGarlicGingerKale:green,lacinato,Siberian,etc.LemonsLettuce:greenleaforromaineOnions,yellowOrangejuice/orangesParsley:green,curlyParsnipsPeppers,bellPineappleRadishesSpinachSprouts:alfalfa,clover,sunflower,etc.Squash:butternut,kabocha,redkuri,etc.SunchokesStrawberriesTomatoesWatercressZucchini

Oilsandvinegar:ApplecidervinegarCacaobutterCoconutoilFlaxseedoil

OliveoilSesameoil

Nuts:AlmondsBrazilnutsCashewsHazelnutsMacadamianutsPecansPistachiosWalnuts

Seeds:ChiaseedsBuckwheatFlaxseedsHempproteinpowderHempseedsQuinoa:whiteorredPeanutsPinenutsPumpkinseedsSesameseedsSunflowerseeds

Driedfruits:CoconutflakesDriedcherriesGojiberriesGoldenberriesMangosOlives,sun-driedblackPineapple

RaisinsSun-driedtomatoes

Seaweedsandalgaes:DulseNorisheetsSeapalmfrondsSpirulinaWakame

Superfoods,spices,anddryherbs:AçaíberrypowderAllspiceAstragalusBayleavesBlackpepperCacaonibs,powder,orpasteCamucamupowderCarawayseedsCardamomCarobCayennepepperChamomileChilipowderCinnamonCloves,wholeorpowderedCoriander,groundCumin,groundCurrypowderFennelseedsGingerpowderItalianherbs,dried(parsley,basil,oregano,rosemary)JuniperberriesMacapowder

Nutmeg,wholeorgroundPaprikaPeppermintRooibosRosehipsSalt:HimalayanSarsaparillarootSt.John’sWortStaranisepods,wholeSteviaTurmericpowderVanillapowder

AnoteonmeasurementsAttherestaurant,weuseascaleformanyoftherecipes(sowecanbeprecisewith“measurements),butsincemostpeopleinNorthAmericadonothavescaleshandyathome,wehaveroundedingredientsupordownalittleoncertainmeasurements.Youareencouragedtoexperimentwiththeflavorsoftherecipesandmakethemyourown.

Breakfasts

BrazilianBlackberryGrawnolaTherearemanyantioxidantsinthisparticularlypurplebreakfast.WhilestayinginacabinonacoldanddampWestCoastisland,Ireallyenjoyedpouringwarmwateroverthegrawnolatosoftenandwarmit.Whendehydrating,Itestittoseewhenthealmondsandcashewsarefullycrunchyanddry;thenIknowit’sdone.

2cups(500mL)buckwheat1½cups(375mL)sunflowerseeds¾cup(185mL)almonds½cup(125mL)pumpkinseeds⅜cup(90mL)cashews3cups(750mL)Brazilnuts½cup(125mL)gojiberries11dates,pitted3bananas2½cups(625mL)blackberries1¼cups(310mL)blueberries1tbspaçaíberrypowder

1.Inalargebowl,soakbuckwheat,sunflowerseeds,almonds,andpumpkinseedstogetherovernightandrinsewellbeforeusing.

2.Inanotherbowl,soakcashewsseparatelyovernightandrinsewellbeforeusing.

3.Inathirdbowl,soakBrazilnutsseparatelyovernightandrinsewellbeforeusing.

4.Inthemorning,inasmallbowl,covergojiberriesinwaterforapproximately1hourtoplumpthemupandhydratethem.

5.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processBrazilnutstoafineflakyconsistencyandthenaddtoalargemixingbowlwithallotherrinsedseedsandnuts.

6.Draingojiberriesandaddthemtotheseedsandnuts.

7.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,blenddates,bananas,blackberries,blueberries,andaçaíberrypowderintoasmoothsaucinessandaddtothenutandseedmix,stirringtogetherthoroughly.

8.SpreadthemixontoParaFlexxsheetsanddehydrateat108°F(42°C)for8–12hoursorovernight.

9.Flipoverontomeshsheetsandcontinuetodehydrateatthesametemperaturefor2–3moredaysuntilalmondsandcashewsarefullycrunchyanddry.

Makes6cups(1½L)

CinnamonAppleGrawnolaIloveeatingthisinabowlwithslicedbananas,apples,andberries—andwithaStrawberryBlissUp!Shake(p.235)pouredovertop.

2cups(500mL)buckwheat1½cups(375mL)sunflowerseeds¾cup(185mL)almonds½cup(125mL)pumpkinseeds½cup(125mL)cashews¾cup(185mL)Brazilnuts¾cup(185mL)coconutflakes15dates,pitted2tbsphempproteinpowder1tbspgroundcinnamon1tbspmacapowder1tspvanillapowder½tspsalt2apples,cored

1.Inalargebowl,soakbuckwheat,sunflowerseeds,almonds,andpumpkinseedstogetherovernightandrinsewellbeforeusing.

2.Inaseparatebowl,soakcashewsovernightandrinsewellbeforeusing.

3.Inanotherbowl,soakBrazilnutsovernightandrinsewellbeforeusing.

4.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,chopBrazilnutstoamediumfineconsistencyandaddtoothernutsandseeds,includingcashews.

5.Addcoconutflakestothemix.

6.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processdates,hempprotein,cinnamon,maca,vanilla,salt,andapplestoasmoothsaucinessandthenaddtotheseedandnutmix.Byhand,stirtogetherthoroughly.

7.Spreada½-in(1-cm)thicklayerofthemixonParaFlexxsheetsanddehydrateat108°F(42°C)for8–12hoursorovernight.

8.Flipoverontomeshsheetstocontinuetodehydrateatthesametemperaturefor2–3moredays,untilthealmondsandcashewsarecrunchy.

Makesabout9cups(2⅛L).

Clove&OrangeZestGrawnolaIliketohavebananaandpearsliceswithvanilla-infusedalmond(orhemp)sylk(p.238or239)withthisfillingstarttotheday.

2cups(500mL)buckwheat½cup(125mL)almonds⅓cup(80mL)pumpkinseeds1cup(250mL)sunflowerseeds1cup(80mL)quinoa¼cup(60mL)choppeddriedapricots⅔cup(160mL)raisins¼cup(60mL)gojiberries7dates,pitted1tbsphempproteinpowder1tsporangezest1tspmacapowder¾tspgroundcinnamon¼tspsalt1pinchgroundcloves

1.Inalargebowl,soakbuckwheat,almonds,andpumpkinandsunflowerseedstogetherovernight,andrinsewellbeforeusing.

2.Inaseparatebowl,soakquinoafor4–6hoursinwaterandrinsewellbeforeusing.Addtorinsedbuckwheatmixture.

3.Inanotherbowl,coverandsoakapricots,raisins,andgojiberriesinwaterfor1–3hours,anddrainbeforeusing.Reservethesweetsoakingwater.

4.Inalargebowl,combinesoakedfruitswithbuckwheat,seeds,andnuts.

5.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processdates,hempprotein,orangezest,macapowder,cinnamon,salt,andclovesintoasmoothpaste.Addsoakingwater,asneeded,tothinoutthepaste.Pourintobowlwithseed,fruit,andnut

mix,andmixtogetherwell.

6.SpreadwetgrawnolaonParaFlexxsheetsanddehydrateat108°F(42°C)overnight.Flipoverontomeshsheetstodehydrateatthesametemperatureforanother2–3days.

Makes6cups(1½L)persheet.

FruitSaladwithCashews,HempSeeds&HempSeedNogurtThisissupercleansing,hydrating,andfullofvitamins!Duringmyfirstsummersasavegetarian,mymealsmusthavebeeneightypercentfruitsalad.

1apple,coredandchopped1–2bananas,sliced1pear,coredandchopped½cup(125mL)slicedstrawberries⅓–½cup(80–125mL)peeledandchoppedcitrus(orange,grapefruit,pomelo,

etc.)⅓–½cup(80–125mL)mixedberries(blackberries,blueberries,Saskatoonberries,etc.)1–2cups(250–500mL)choppedseasonalfruit(peaches,nectarines,kiwis,plums,etc.)½cup(125mL)cashews

⅓cup(80mL)hempseeds1tbsplemonjuice⅓–½cup(80–125mL)HempSeedNogurt(p.92)1.Inabowl,tossfruitswithcashews,hempseeds,andlemonjuice.

2.ServewithHempSeedNogurtonthesideordrizzledovertop.

Makes2servings.

Walnut&BananaPancakesPancakesareaninstantportalintochildhoodforme.Mygrandpa,Jim,wasthemainbreakfastchefaroundthesummercabin.Hewasalwaysreadyatthegriddle,settomakemoreordersforthekids.Unfortunately,thesearen’tthekindofpancakesyoucanwakeupandspontaneouslydecidetomake!ServewithyourchoiceofSweetCreams(p.92-93)and/orFruitCompotes(p.95).

1½cups(375mL)buckwheat1cup(250mL)sunflowerseeds1tbspflaxseeds2apples,coredandchopped6bananas,sliced1¼tbspgroundcinnamon¼tspsalt2tbspcoconutflakes½cup(125mL)choppedwalnuts

1.Soakbuckwheatandsunflowerseedsovernightorforatleast6hours,rinsingwellbeforeusing.

2.Inablenderorcoffeegrinder,grindflaxseedstoapowderandsetasideinabowl.

3.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processbuckwheatandsunflowerseedstoacreamypeanutbutterconsistency.Pourintoabowl.

4.Inafoodprocessor,processapples,bananas,cinnamon,andsalttoapuréeandaddtothebowl.

5.Addthegroundflaxseeds,coconutflakes,andwalnutstothedough,andmixeverythingthoroughlybyhand.

6.OnParaFlexxsheets,formroundpancakesbyhand(4persheet)anddehydratethemat108°F(42°C)for8–12hours.Flipoverthepancakesontomeshsheetsandcontinuetodehydrateatthesametemperatureforanother4–8hours,untiltheoutsideisdrybuttheinsideisstillmoist.

Makes7–8pancakes.

MorningCurryCrêpesYoucanactuallyhavethesecrêpesanytimeoftheday,buttheymakeagreatlatebreakfastonaslowandeasyweekend.Thespiceswillgetyouchargedandfeelingblessedfortheday!PlatewithaservingofBasicGreens(p.120)drizzledwithCitrusMintDressing(p.72)oranyotherdressingyoulike.

1GingerTomatoCrêpe(p.54)¾cup(185mL)CurryVeggies(p.165)2–3tbspGreenCoconutCurryDressing(p.73)¼cup(60mL)Guacamole(p.78)⅔cup(160mL)sprouts(alfalfa,clover,radish,sunflower,etc.)1.PlaceCurryVeggiesincenterofcrêpe.

2.DrizzlewithGreenCoconutCurryDressing.

3.DrizzlewithGuacamole.

4.Fillwithsprouts.

5.Foldthebottomofthecrêpeuptowardthetop.Thenfoldthetwosidesintowardeachother,androllupthecrêpe.Layonaplatewithflapsdown.

Makes1serving(multiplyingredientstoservemore).

BreakfastBurritoThisisagreatbiteatanytimeoftheday.Experimentwithdifferentsaladfillingsorsavorygoos.YoucouldservethiswithabedofBasicGreens(p.120)andasideofHempSeedNogurt(p.92)fordippingordressing.

1CeleryBasilCrêpe(p.53)⅓cup(80mL)DillyBrazillyCreme(p.89)1cup(250mL)TossedandTenderizedDeepGreens(p.134)3tbspSuper-FoodDressing(p.74)2tbspchoppedChiliAlmonds(p.56)½avocado,sliced

¾cup(185mL)sprouts(alfalfa,clover,radish,sunflower,etc.)1.Incenterofcrêpe,spreadagenerousstripofDillyBrazillyCreme.

2.Inamixingbowl,tosstheTossedandTenderizedDeepGreensandSuper-FoodDressingtogether.

3.MoundthedressedDeepGreensincenterofcrêpe.

4.SprinklecrushedChiliAlmondsoverDeepGreens.

5.Layerwithavocadoslices.

6.Topwithsprouts.

7.Foldthebottomofthecrêpeuptowardthetop.Thenfoldthetwosidesintowardeachother,androlluptheburrito.Layonaplateflapsdown.

Makes1serving(multiplyingredientstoservemore).

Breads,Crackers,Crêpes&Nuts

BrazilNut&OliveCrustyBreadI’mhappyforthiscreation!Thecoconutflourgivesitthefeelofshortbreadinthemouth.

3cups(750mL)Brazilnuts1½mediumzucchinis,chopped1sweetbellpepper,chopped1cup(250mL)choppedparsley2tbsplemonjuice1¼cups(310mL)coconutflour¾cup(185mL)pittedsun-driedblackolives1.Inabowl,soakBrazilnutsovernightorforatleast12hoursandrinsewellbeforeusing.Reserve1cupofsoakingwater.

2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,puréezucchinis,bellpepper,parsley,andlemonjuicetoapaste.Setasideinabowl.

3.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,blendBrazilnutstoapaste,addingabitofthesoakingwaterifneededtokeepthemixfromstickingtothesidesoftheprocessor.

4.Addcoconutflourand2cupswatertothenutsandblenduntilsmooth.Addtopuréedveggies.

5.Chopolivescoarselyandthenaddthemtotheveggieandnutsinthemixingbowl.Mixwellbyhand.

6.Spreadmixture(about¼–½-in[½–1-cm]thick)onParaFlexxsheetsandmarkbreadsliceswiththedullsideofaknife(around4crackersx4crackers).

7.Dehydrateat108°F(42°C)for8–12hoursorovernight.

8.Flipoverontomeshsheetsandcontinuetodehydrateatthesametemperatureforabout36hoursoruntilcompletelydry.

Makes16crackers.

VeggieFlaxBreadWiththisrecipeideaIwasoriginallyaimingtocreateaflaxtortilla,butitdidn’tturnoutthatwayafterall.Instead,itbecameamainstaysandwichontheGorillaFoodmenu.

¼cup(60mL)sun-driedtomatoes2cups(500mL)water3½cups(830mL)wholeflaxseeds1½cups(375mL)choppedonions6–8celerystalks1tbsphempproteinpowder1tspsalt3tbspoliveoil1.Inabowl,soaksun-driedtomatoesin2cupsofwaterovernightorforatleast1hour.Reserve1½cups(375mL)soakingwater.

2.Inablenderorcoffeegrinder,grindtheflaxseedsintopowder.Setasideinabowl.

3.Inafoodprocessorwithashreddingdisc,shredhalftheonionsandhalfthecelery.Addtogroundflaxseeds.

4.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,puréethesun-driedtomatoesandremainingonions,celery,hempprotein,andsalt.

5.Pourinoliveoilandslowlyaddsun-driedtomatosoakingwatertothinmixture.Pourintogroundflaxseedsand,usingyourhands,squeezethemixthoroughlytocreateastickydough.

6.Spreadevenlyabout¼-in(½-cm)thickonParaFlexxsheetsandcutinto4even-sizedslicespersheet.

7.Dehydrateat108°F(42°C)for8–16hours.

8.Flipoverontomeshsheetsandcontinuetodehydrateatthesametemperatureforapproximately3hoursoruntilthetophascrustedover,butbreadisstillmoist.

Makes8slices.

CurrySquashBreadOnedayIcamebacktoGorillaFoodwithalargefoodprocessorthatwehadbeensavingupfor,andIwasitchingtotryitout.Theweekendbeforeatthefarmers’market,somebeautifulsquashhadcaughtmyeye,andIhadnoplansforityet,soIcameupwiththisrecipe.Itwasawinnerrightaway.Thetrickiskeepingitmoist:flipitoverasearlyaspossibleandmonitoritoften.

½cup(125mL)buckwheat⅓cup(80mL)driedmango½cup(125mL)wholeflaxseeds(forgrinding)2cups(500mL)choppedwintersquash(butternut,kabocha,hubbard,etc.)½sweetbellpepper,cutinto1-in(2½-cm)pieces½mediumzucchini,cutinto1-in(2½-cm)pieces⅔tspsalt1tbspcurrypowder1pinchgroundcayenne⅓cup(80mL)wholeflax1.Inabowl,soakbuckwheatovernightorforatleast6hoursandrinsewellbeforeusing.

2.Inabowl,soakdriedmangofor½–2hoursandrinsewellbeforeusing.

3.Inablenderorcoffeegrinder,grind½cupflaxseeds.Setaside.

4.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,puréedrained,soakedmango.

5.Addrinsedbuckwheattothemangopuréeandblendtoacreamypeanutbutterconsistency.Setaside.

6.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,puréesquash,bellpepper,zucchini,salt,andspices.

7.Addthebuckwheatmixandwholeandgroundflaxseedstothesquashpurée.Processfurtheruntilwellmixed.

8.Spreadthemixabout¼-in(½-cm)thickon2ParaFlexxsheetsandcutinto4evenslicespersheet.


10.Flipoverontomeshsheetsandcontinuetodehydrateuntilthetophascrustedover,butbreadisstillmoist.

Makes8slices.

Strawberry,Goji,Chia&FlaxBreadYougottalovestrawberryseason;therearesomanytoeatevenwhenyourbellyisfull!

2tbspgojiberries¾cup(185mL)gojiberries(tomixwithraisins)¼cup(60mL)raisins⅓cup(80mL)hazelnuts2cups(500mL)wholeflaxseeds1cup(250mL)chiaseeds⅓apple2bananas5cups(1¼L)slicedstrawberries⅛tspgroundnutmeg¾tspgroundcinnamon½tspmesquitepowder1.Inabowl,coverandsoak2tbspgojiberriesinwaterfor1–2hours.

2.Inanotherbowl,coverandsoak¾cupgojiberriesandraisinsinwaterfor1–2hours.Reserve⅝cup(150mL)soakingwater.

3.Inanotherbowl,coverandsoakhazelnutsinwaterfor1–2hoursandrinsebeforeusing.

4.Inablenderorcoffeegrinder,grindflaxseedsintoapowder.Setasideinalargebowl.

5.Chophazelnutsintocoarsebutsmallpiecesandaddtogroundflaxseeds.

6.Stirchiaseedsintoflaxandnuts.

7.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,purée2tbspgojiberries,raisinandgojisoakingwater,apple,bananas,strawberries,nutmeg,cinnamon,andmesquite.Addtoflax.

8.Addthe¾cupgojiberriesandraisinsandcombineallingredientsthoroughly.

9.Spreaddoughevenly,about¼-in(½-cm)thick,onParaFlexxsheetsandcutinto4even-sizedslicespersheet.


11.Flipoverontomeshsheetsandcontinuetodehydrateatthesametemperatureuntilthetophascrustedover,butbreadisstillmoist.

Makes8slices.

ChiaToastWithitssubtleflavor,thislightbutdenseseedcrispmakesgreattoasttoputtoppingson.

5cups(1¼L)chiaseeds2½bananas1tsplemonjuice¾tspsalt1.Inabowl,soakchiaseedsin12cups(3L)waterfor1–3hours.

2.Withaforkorapotatomasher,mashbananaswithlemonjuiceandsalt.Whensmooth,combinethoroughlywithchiaseeds.

3.Spreadmix¼–½-in(½–1-cm)thickonParaflexxsheetsandscorewiththedullsideofaknife,3crackerswideby3crackershigh.


5.Flipoverontomeshsheetsandcontinuetodehydrateatthesametemperatureforanother24hoursoruntilcompletelydry.

Makes9crackers.

ChiaSeaCrispsAsupersimple-to-make,dense,andnutritiousseedcrispthatyoucansnackonanytime,useasthebaseofanopen-facedsandwich,orbreakintopiecestoservecanapéson.

½cup(125mL)slicedwakameseaweed1¾cups(415mL)chiaseeds4cups(1L)water¼tspsalt1.Inabowl,mixallingredientstogetherandletsitfor3hours.

2.Spreadthemixtureabout½-in(1-cm)thickonParaFlexxsheetsanddehydrateat108°F(42°C)overnightorfor8–12hours.

3.Flipoverontomeshsheetandcontinuetodehydrateatthesametemperatureforanadditional12–24hours,oruntilfullydryandcrispy.

4.Breakintorandompiecesorcarefullybreakorcutthesheetintosquaresorrectangles.

Makes1sheet(numberofcrispswillvary).

CinnamonAppleFlaxCrackersIlovethesubtlesweetnessofthesecrackers.I’vealwayshadafondnessforcinnamonraisintoast,andtheseremindmeofit!

⅜cup(90mL)sesameseeds1cup(250mL)sunflowerseeds4cups(1L)flaxseeds1⅓cups(315mL)raisins1cup(250mL)raisins11dates,pitted⅜tspgroundcinnamon3apples,cored1.Inabowl,soaksesameseedsandsunflowerseedsovernightorforatleast6hours.Rinsewellbeforeusing.

2.Inaseparatebowl,soakflaxseedsfor4–6hours.

3.Intwoseparatebowls,soakeachportionofraisinsfor2–4hours.

4.Tothebowlwithflaxseeds,addrinsedsunflowerandsesameseedsand1⅓cup(315mL)raisins.

5.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,purée1cupraisins,dates,cinnamon,andapples.Pourintotheseedsandmixthoroughly.

6.Spreadseedmixabout¼-in(½-cm)thickonParaFlexxsheetsand,withthedullsideofaknife,mark18crackershapespersheet.


8.Flipoverontomeshsheetsandcontinuetodehydrateatthesametemperatureforanother36–48hours.

Makes54crackers.

Toptobottom:GingerNoriCrackers(p.46),VeggieChiliCrackers(p.52),TomatoHerbFlaxCrackers(p.51),ChiaSeaCrisps(p.42)

EasternBunnyCrackersIcreatedtheseeastern-spicedcrackersjustbeforeEasteroneyearwhilepackingupforalongweekend.Thisisanexampleofhowdehydratingcanbeagreatwaytopreserveanabundance(orexcess!)offood.

½cup(125mL)pumpkinseeds½cup(125mL)Tahini(p.69)1cup(250mL)choppedcauliflower¾cup(185mL)choppedtomatoes2tbsplemonjuice½tspgroundcumin¼tspgroundcayenne¼tspgroundturmeric¼tspblackpepper½tspsalt¾mediumzucchini½sweetbellpepper1mediumcarrot1.Inabowl,soakpumpkinseedsfor4hoursandrinsewellbeforeusing.

2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,puréeallingredientsexceptzucchini,bellpepper,andcarrot.Emptyintoabowl.

3.Inafoodprocessorwithashreddingdisc,shredzucchini,bellpepper,andcarrot.Addtothebowlwithotheringredientsandmixtocombinewell.

4.Spreadbatterabout¼-in(½-cm)thickonParaFlexxsheetsand,withthedullsideofaknife,mark18crackershapespersheet.


6.Flipoverontomeshsheetsandcontinuetodehydrateatthesametemperatureforanother12–24hoursoruntilcrispy.

Makes18crackers.

GingerNoriCrackersThesemightbemyfavoritecrackers.Eventhoughthey’reAsian-inspired,they’regreatwithGuacamole(p.78).

4cups(1L)SunnyGingerPâté(recipebelow)1rawsheetofnoriseaweed1.SpreadSunnyGingerPâtéabout¼–½-in(½–1-cm)thickonParaFlexxsheetsand,withthedullsideofaknife,mark18crackershapespersheet.

2.Blendnorisheetinablender(usingthetamper)untilpowdered.Sprinkle1tbspofnoripowderontothebatter.


4.Flipontomeshsheetsandcontinuetodehydrateatthesametemperatureforanother30hours.

Makes18crackers.

SunnyGingerPâté3½cups(830mL)sunflowerseeds1¼cups(310mL)raisins1cup(250mL)choppedginger5garliccloves1½zucchinis,roughlychopped6carrots,roughlychopped1½tspsalt

1.Inabowl,soakseedsovernightorforatleast6hoursandrinsewellbeforeusing.

2.Inaseparatebowl,soakraisinsfor20–60minutes.

3.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,mincegingerandgarlic.Addzucchinis,carrots,andsalt,andprocessuntilfinelyminced.Emptyintoalargebowl.

4.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,puréeraisinsandaddtoveggiemix.

5.Inafoodprocessor,processrinsedseedsintoapaste.Addthemtoveggiemixandmixeverythingverywellbyhand.

Makes4cups(1L).

Sesame&WalnutPestoCrackersThisisagreatwaytopreserveproduce,suchasthelastofyourbasil,attheendofthesummergardeningseason.

6cups(1½L)walnuts1cup(250mL)Tahini(p.78)1garlicclove4cups(1L)freshbasilleaves3cups(750mL)choppedsweetbellpeppers1cup(250mL)choppedsunchokes2½cups(625mL)choppedtomatoes4largeor7smallkaleleaves,chopped1mediumzucchini,chopped¾tspsalt1.Inabowl,soakwalnutsfor4hoursorovernightandrinsewellbeforeusing.

2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processwalnutsintoapaste.AddtoabowlwithTahini.

3.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,mincegarlic.Addrestofingredientsandpurée.AddtowalnutandTahiniandmixtocombinewell.

4.SpreadacrossParaFlexxsheetsand,withthedullsideofaknife,mark18crackershapespersheet.


6.Flipoverontomeshsheetsandcontinuetodehydrateatthesametemperatureforanother24–30hoursuntilcrispy.

Makes36crackers.

TomatoGingerCraxYoucanservetheseasthebasetoanappetizer(seep.101),withasalad,orusethemtoscoopadip(seepp.75-82).

2cups(500mL)sunflowerseeds1½cups(375mL)almonds1¼cup(310mL)raisins1cup(250mL)choppedginger5garliccloves8cups(2L)choppedkale1½zucchinis,roughlychopped1stalkcelery,chopped6carrots,roughlychopped1¾tspsalt2cups(500mL)choppedtomatoes1.Inabowl,soakseedsandalmondsovernightorforatleast6hoursandrinsewellbeforeusing.

2.Inaseparatebowl,soakraisinsforaround20minutes–1hour.

3.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,mincegingerandgarlic.Addthekale,zucchini,celery,carrots,andsalt,andprocessuntilallarefinelyminced.Addtomatoesandcontinueuntilpuréed.Pourintoalargebowl.

4.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,puréeraisinsandaddtotheveggiemix.

5.Inafoodprocessor,processrinsedseedsandalmondstonearlyapasteconsistency.Addthemtoveggiemix.Combineingredientsuntilwell-mixed.

6.Spreadthebatterabout¼-in(½-cm)thicktotheedgesofParaFlexxsheetsand,withthedullsideofaknife,mark18crackershapespersheet.


8.Flipoverontomeshsheetsandcontinuetodehydrateatthesametemperatureforanother24hoursoruntilcrispy.

Makes36crackers.

TomatoHerbFlaxCrackersIrememberhowamazedIwasbythetextureofsoakedflaxseedswhenIfirstlearnedhowtomakeflaxcrackers.Thereareendlessflavorpossibilities.Muchbetterthanabagoffriedpotatochips!

6cups(1½L)flaxseeds6cups(1½L)water4cups(1L)ItalHerbTomatoSauce(p.66)1½tspsalt

1.Inabowl,soakflaxseedsinwaterfor4–6hours,untilallthewaterisabsorbed.

2.AddTomatoSauceandsaltandmixtocombinewell.

3.Spreadflaxmix¼-in(½-cm)thickonParaFlexxsheetsand,withthedullsideofaknife,mark16crackershapespersheet.

4.Dehydrateat108°F(42°C)forabout12hours.

5.Flipontomeshsheetsandcontinuetodehydrateatthesametemperatureforanother24hoursoruntilcompletelydry.

Makes32crackers.

VeggieChiliCrackersDehydratedcrackerskeepwelliftheyaredriedcompletely.Makeplentyinadvancesoyou’llalwayshavesomeonhand.

½cup(125mL)buckwheat3cups(750mL)sunflowerseeds1⅓cups(310mL)flaxseeds5cups(11/4L)choppedkale5cups(11/4L)choppedcollards4–5carrots,chopped½redbellpepper,chopped3celerystalks,chopped1½mediumzucchinis,chopped2½tspsalt1tbspgroundchiliseasoning½–¾tspgroundcayenne

1.Inabowl,soakbuckwheatandsunflowerseedsinwaterovernightorforatleast6hoursandrinsewellbeforeusing.

2.Incoffeegrinderorblender,grindflaxseedstoapowder.

3.Infoodprocessorwiths-blade,puréekale,collards,carrots,peppers,celery,andzucchini.Emptypulpymixintoabowl.

4.Infoodprocessor,blendbuckwheatandsunflowerseedswithsaltandspicesintoacreamypeanutbutterconsistency.Addtoveggiemix.

5.Addgroundflaxandcombinewell.

6.Spreadmix¼-in(½-cm)thickonParaFlexxsheetsandscorecrackerswiththedullsideofaknife(4crackerswideby4crackershigh).

7.Dehydrateat108°F(42°C)forabout12hours.

8.Flipoverontomeshsheetsandcontinuetodehydrateatthesametemperatureforanother36hoursoruntilcompletelydry.

Makes32crackers.

CeleryBasilCrêpesHere’sarawsavorycrêpe(ortortilla)thatcanbefilledwithveggiesandsaucestomimicaburrito.Youcanalsouseittowrapupasaladorasaneatingutensilforotherdishes,suchastheGreatGorillasalad(p.132).

1½–2mediumcarrots,chopped1celerystalk,chopped2tbspHempSeedBasilPesto(p.80)⅔cup(160mL)choppedavocado2tbsplemonjuice½tspsalt1cup(250mL)water

1.Inablender,puréeallingredients.

2.PourontoParaFlexxsheetsandspreadintotwocircles,eachabout¼-in(½-cm)thick.Dehydrateat108°F(42°C)for8–16hours.

Makes2crêpes.

SavoryTomatoCrêpesYoucanfillthesecrêpeswithanendlessvarietyoffillings;tryspreadingwithOliveTapenade(p.76)andfillingwithsproutsandBasicGreens(p.120)tossedinLemonHerbFlaxDressing(p.73).Theyaregreatatanytimeofday.

2cups(500mL)ItalHerbTomatoSauce(p.66)3tbspgroundflaxseeds⅔cup(160mL)Guacamole(p.78)1.Inablender,puréeallingredientsuntilsmooth.

2.PourontoParaFlexxsheetsandspreadintotwocirclesabout¼-in(½-cm)thick.Dehydrateat108°F(42°C)for8–16hours.

Makes2crêpes.

GingerTomatoCrêpesThisstartedoutasadryingexperimentattherestaurantthatwentintothedehydratorthedaybeforeaone-dayholiday.Wereturnedthenextdaytoanewpliabletexturetoworkwith.Youcanfillthesecrêpeswithanendlessnumberofingredients!

½cup(125mL)sun-driedtomatoes⅛garlicclove¾-in(2-cm)pieceginger1tbspchoppedonions1cup(250mL)choppedtomatoes½tspsalt1date,pitted2tbspflaxseeds½cup(125mL)choppedavocado

1.Coverandsoaksun-driedtomatoesinwaterforatleast2hours.Reserve1cup(250mL)ofsoakingwater.

2.Inablender,blendallingredientsplus1cup(250mL)soakingwateruntilsmooth.

3.PourontoParaFlexxsheetsandspreadintotwocircleabout¼-in(½-cm)thick.Dehydrateat108°F(42°C)for8–16hours.

Makes2crêpes.

TomatoSesameCrêpesThesecrêpesaredelicateandhaveaniceflavor.FillthemwithBasicGreens(p.120)tossedwithyourchoiceofdressing.

2cups(500mL)choppedtomatoes2tbsplemonjuice¼tspsalt3tbspsesameseeds½tspgroundcayenne½headlettuce(romaine,curlygreenleaf,curlyredleaf,etc.)

1.Inablender,puréeallingredientsuntilsmooth.

2.PourontoParaFlexxsheetsandspreadintotwocirclesabout¼-in(½-cm)thick.Dehydrateat108°F(42°C)for8–16hours.

Makes2crêpes.

BreakfastNutsIcan’tbelieveit’snotmaple!You’vegottomakelotsofthese,becauseit’shardtonoteatthemallbeforethey’reready.

2cups(500mL)pecans1cup(250mL)walnuts2bananas1tspgroundcinnamon⅜tspsalt3dates,pitted1tspmacapowder

1.Inabowl,soakpecansandwalnutstogetherfor4hoursorovernightandrinsewellbeforeusing.

2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processbananas,cinnamon,salt,dates,andmacapowderuntilpuréed.

3.Inabowl,blendnutswithpuréeuntilwell-mixed.

4.SpreadcoatednutsonParaFlexxsheetsanddehydrateat108°F(42°C)forabout3daysoruntilcrispy.

5.Oncedried,breakintosegments.

Makes3cups(750mL).

ChiliAlmondsAsupergreatsnackorcrunchyadditiontoanydish.WhenIfirststartedtheGorillaFoodtake-awaywindow(averysmallspacewithlimiteddehydratorcapacity),IhadtwocustomerswhowouldbuyalloftheChiliAlmondswhenevertheycould—whoevergottherefirst.Wecouldn’tkeepup,astheytakesolong(5days!)tofullydry.Isuggestmakingtheminbigbatches!

4cups(1L)almonds⅜cup(90mL)choppedonions2–3garliccloves3tbspchoppedshallots13dates,pitted1tspgroundcayenneorThaichilies2½tspsalt½–1cup(125–250mL)lemonjuice

1.Inabowl,soakalmondsovernightandrinsewellbeforeusing.

2.Inthefoodprocessorwithans-blade,processallingredientsexceptalmondstoasmoothpaste.Pourpasteontorinsedalmondsandmixthoroughly.

3.SpreadcoatedalmondsonParaFlexxsheets,oneortwoalmondsthick,anddehydrateat108°F(42°C)for8hoursorovernight.

4.Flipalmondsoverintoabowl,breakthemupbyhand,andplaceonmeshsheets.Continuetodehydrateatthesametemperatureforabout4moredaysoruntiltheyarecrunchyandfullydry.

Makes4–4½cups(1–1⅛L).

ChillyDillWillyPistachiosTheseareanotheroneofmymostfavoritesnacksever!

3cups(750mL)pistachios⅜cup(90mL)pistachios3–4sprigsfreshdill⅓clovegarlic¼mediumzucchini,chopped⅔sweetbellpepper,chopped1tspsalt⅜tspgroundcayenne4tbsplemonjuice

1.Inabowl,soak3cups(750mL)pistachiosovernightorforatleast5hoursandrinsewellbeforeusing.Placeintoabowl.

2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,blendrestofingredientstoapasteandpouroverthepistachios.Tosstomixwell.

3.SpreadcoatedpistachiosonParaFlexxsheetsanddehydrateat108°F(42°C)for8hoursorovernight.

4.Spreadonmeshsheetsandcontinuetodehydrateatthesametemperaturefor2–3daysoruntilcrunchy.

Makesabout3¼cups(810mL).

top:CurriedPumpkinSeeds(p.59),right:ChiliAlmonds(p.56),bottom:PestoWalnuts(p.61)

CurriedPumpkinSeedsThesearegoodasasnackontheirownorasatoppingforsaladsorsavorydishessuchastheRawmein“New”dles(p.148).

2½cups(625mL)pumpkinseeds1carrot,chopped1–2kaleleaves½tspsalt2tspcurrypowder1pinchcayennechilipowder2tsplemonjuice⅓cup(80mL)orangejuice¼sweetbellpepper1tbspwater

1.Inabowl,soakpumpkinseedsovernightorforatleast4hours,andrinsewellbeforeusing.Placeinabowl.

2.Inablender,addrestofingredientsandblenduntilsmooth.Pouroverpumpkinseedsandmixthoroughly.

3.SpreadcoatedseedsthinlyandevenlyonParaFlexxsheetsanddehydrateat108°F(42°C)for8hoursorovernight.Spreadonmeshsheetsandcontinuetodehydrateatthesametemperaturefor3moredaysoruntildry.

Makes2½cups(625mL).

ChunkyMonkeyTrailMixAhugebagofthismixoncegotmethroughathree-weeksurfingtripwhenIdidn’thavemuchaccesstofood.

1½cups(375mL)cashews1cup(250mL)Brazilnuts¾cup(185mL)pistachios⅔cup160mL)pecans¾cup(185mL)sunflowerseeds½cup(125mL)walnuts¾cup(185mL)almonds9dates,pitted1tbspcacaopowder,forrollingdatesin1⅓cups(315mL)raisins½cup(125mL)gojiberries1¼tspgroundcinnamon1cup(250mL)cacaonibs

1.Inabowl,soakcashewsovernightorforatleast4hoursandrinsewellbeforeusing.

2.Inaseparatebowl,soakBrazilnutsovernightandrinsewellbeforeusing.

3.Inathirdbowl,soakallotherseedsandnutstogetherovernightandrinsewellbeforeusing.

4.Placeallseedsandnutsonmeshsheetsanddehydrateat108°F(42°C)for3–4daysuntilalmondsandBrazilnutsaredryandcrunchy.

5.Chopdatesandrollinadustingofcacaopowder.

6.Inalargemixingbowl,tossnuts,seeds,anddateswithrestofingredientsuntilwell-mixed.

Makes9–10cups(2¼–2½L).

PestoWalnutsSometimesI’lleattoomanyofthese—butthey’resogood!They’redeliciousanddenselypackedwithnutrition!

4cups(1L)walnuts¾–1cup(185–250mL)HempSeedBasilPesto(p.80)½tspsalt

1.Inabowl,soakwalnutsovernightorforatleast6hoursandrinsewellbeforeusing.

2.AddPestoandsalttowalnutsandmixthoroughly.

3.SpreadcoatedwalnutsevenlyonParaFlexxsheetsanddehydrateat108°F(42°C)for8hoursorovernight.Spreadontomeshsheetsandcontinuetodehydrateatthesametemperaturefor3moredaysoruntildry.

Makes4cups(1L).

Traveler'sMixThisisanothergoodcombinationoffruitsandnuts.It’samazingtolearnaboutthenutritionalqualitiespackedintoeachingredientandwhateachisgoodfor.

¾cup(185mL)cashews⅓cup(80mL)Brazilnuts1cup(250mL)almonds⅓cup(80mL)sunflowerseeds⅓cup(80mL)pumpkinseeds½cup(125mL)gojiberries½cup(125mL)mulberries⅓cup(80mL)raisins8dates,pittedandchopped

1.Inabowl,soakcashewsovernightorforatleast4hoursandrinsewellbeforeusing.

2.Inaseparatebowl,soakBrazilnutsovernightandrinsewellbeforeusing.

3.Inathirdbowl,soakalmonds,sunflowerseeds,andpumpkinseedstogetherovernightandrinsewellbeforeusing.

4.Placeseedsandnutsonmeshsheetsanddehydrateat108°F(42°C)for3–4daysuntilalmondsandBrazilnutsaredryandcrunchy.

5.Inalargemixingbowltossnutsandseedswithrestofingredientsuntilwell-mixed.


Sauces,Goos,SweetCreams,Cheez&Spreads

top:CashewAlfredoSauce(opposite);bottom:ZucchiniHummus(p.75)

CashewAlfredoSauceWhenIwassixteen,IstartedworkinginanItaliankitchenasadishwasher.LearninghowtomaketheAlfredosaucewasoneofmyfirstdistractions.Thankstocashews,IrealizedIdidn’twanttousedairyanymore.IcouldpeacefullygetalltheoilsandcreaminessIwantedfromdifferentseedsornutsinsteadoffromanimals.Thissaucecanbetossedwith“New”dlestomakeveganlinguiniandcanbeusedinmanyotherrecipes.

1cup(250mL)cashews½garlicclove1tbsplemonjuice⅓tspsalt⅛tspgroundblackpepper½cup(125mL)water¼cup(60mL)finelymincedparsley

1.Inablender,puréeallingredientsexceptparsleyuntilcreamyandsmooth.Pourintoabowlandsetaside.

2.Inabowl,addparsleytocashewcreamandstiruntilwell-mixed.

Makes1¼–1½cups(310–375mL).

GreenCashewCoconutCurrySauceThankgoodnessforThaicuisine!It’sbeenastaplethathelpedinspiremyloveforeatingItal.Spiceitupabitmoreorlessdependingonyourpreference.ThisonemakesagreattoppingfortheDelhiDoublerBurger(p.160)anddeliciouslydressestheCurryVeggieNiceBowl(p.164).

⅔cup(160mL)choppedcilantro⅝cup(150mL)coconutflakes¼cup(60mL)cashews½tspsalt2tbsplemonjuice½garlicclove1-in(2½-cm)pieceginger½tspgroundcayenne½cup(125mL)water

1.Inablender,processallingredientsuntilsmooth.

Makes1cup(250mL).

ItalHerbTomatoSauceAftermakingrawtomatosaucesforthefirsttimeandseeinghoweasyitwas,IwonderedwhyIhadbeengoingthroughallofthetroubleofstewingthetomatoesdown.Thiswassomuchbetterandmorerefreshing.ServewithLasagna-nanda(p.146),ItalVeggiePizza(p.157),andmuchmore.

¼cup(60mL)sun-driedtomatoes1garlicclove½celerystalk2½tspdriedmixedItalianherbs(parsley,basil,oregano,rosemary)⅓tspsalt2½cups(625mL)choppedtomatoes

1.Soaksun-driedtomatoesinwaterovernightorforaround2hoursuntilsoft.

2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,mincegarlic,celery,herbs,andsalt.

3.Adddrainedsun-driedtomatoesandpuréewell.Pourintoalargebowlandsetaside.

4.Inafoodprocessor,processfreshtomatoestoasaucyandslightlychunkyconsistency.Addtosun-driedtomatopasteandmixuntilwell-combined.

Makes3cups(750mL).

Nice'n'SpicySesameChiliSauceThissauceremindsmeofacertainboxedmacandcheeseforsomereason.It’swayspicierandwaybetter,though!

⅜cup(90mL)sesameseeds¾cup(185mL)water2tbsplemonjuice1tspsalt1½tspgroundcayenne⅜cup(90mL)sesameoil

1.Inablender,puréeallingredientsexceptoiluntilcreamy.

2.Addoilandblendjustuntilsmoothandincorporated.


SouthernFireHotSauceLevelsofspicetolerance,I’velearned,varyalot.It’sagoodexampleofhowweallhaveourownperceptionsandexperiencesofthesamething.UsethisfierysauceonSpicyZucchiniChips(p.108)oronaSouthernFireVeggieBurger(p.163).

¾cups(185mL)choppedtomatoes2tbspsesameseeds¼tspsalt¼tspgroundcayenne


Makes¾cup(185mL).

OhMyGadoPeanutSauceWheneverImakethissauce,Ithinkofmytwogoodbrothers,RickandLongLife,bothofwhomenjoymakingspicypeanutsoup.Youcanuselimeinsteadoflemonjuice,orspicethisupordownwithmoreorlesscayenne.ThinitoutwithtwicethecarrotjuiceandwatertomakewhatIcallSelectahSauce.UseonPeanutSelectahPizza(p.155)orinOhMyGado-GadoNiceBowl(p.166)½cup(125mL)junglepeanuts*

½date,pitted4–8sprigsfreshcilantro¼tspsalt⅛–¼tspcayennechilipowder¼cup(60mL)carrotjuice2tbspwater¼-in(½-cm)pieceginger2tsplemonjuice


Makes2–4servings.

*JunglepeanutsareanheirloomstrainofpeanutsthatcomefromEcuador.Theyareagoodsourceofproteinandhealthyoils.Ifnotavailable,substituteregularrawpeanuts.

TahiniDrizzleThissaucewasdesignedfortheFalafelWraps(p.168)butitalsogoesnicelytossedwiththeBasicGreens(p.120)orTossedandTenderizedDeepGreens(p.134).

1¾cup(80mL)sesameseeds1½tbsplemonjuice⅔cup(160mL)water⅛tspsalt⅓tspgroundcumin⅓tspgroundpaprika½date,pitted1pinchgroundcayenne¼cup(60mL)mincedparsley

1.Inablender,puréeallingredientsexceptparsleyuntilsmooth.

2.Stirparsleyintothesauce.

Makes1–1¼cups(250–310mL).

TahiniThisMiddleEasternstaplehasbecomeaWesternone,too.Thesharperthefoodprocessorblade,theeasieritistobreakthroughtheshellsofthetinysesameseeds.

3cups(750mL)sesameseeds

1.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processseedstoacreamyconsistency.Iftheyheatupbeforefinishing,placeinthefridgetocoolandthencontinuetoprocessagainuntilcreamy.

Makes3cups(750mL).

WalnutCheezCrumble(opposite)

WalnutCheezCrumbleIt’ssosimplebutsogood!Thisoriginatedasapizzatoppingandcametofindahomeinafewotherrecipesafterthat.Tossitonanydishasalargecomponentorsimplyuseasagarnish.

1½cups(375mL)walnuts(forsoaking)1½cups(375mL)walnuts2tspsalt

1.Inabowl,soak1½cupswalnutsforabout1hourandrinsewellbeforeusing.

2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,pulse-processdrywalnutsandsaltwiththesoakedwalnutsuntilcrumbly.

Makes2½–3cups(625–750mL).

SaltyMangoConcoctThisisagoodoff-seasonreplacementforfreshmango,orforwhenyou’rewaitingforyourmangostoripen.ItisusedintheOceanWrap(p.172)andtheInternationalMakirolls(p.171),andcouldalsobeservedasasweetaccompanimentinasaladoronaveggieburger.

1cupdriedmangoslices¼tspsalt

1.Inabowl,soakmangosfor2hoursinenoughwatertosubmerge.

2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processmangosandsalttoapurée.

Makes¾cup(185mL).

CitrusMintSaladDressingMmmmint—oneofmyfavoritesmellsandflavors!Useonyourchoiceofgreens.

2tbspgrapefruitjuice½cup(125mL)orangejuice2tbsplemonjuice2–3sprigsfreshmint¼tspsalt1pinchgroundcayenne1½tbspflaxoil1½tbspoliveoil

1.Inablender,processallingredientstoasmoothconsistency.

Makes1cup(250mL).

GingerAvocadoDressingThisisasweetcreamysaladdressingthatcomplementsmanydifferentdishessuchastheCashewAlfredoZucchiniLinguini(p.144)orLasagna-nanda(p.146).

½cup(125mL)orangejuice2tspfinelychoppedginger1pinchsalt½tbspflaxoil½avocado

1.Inablender,puréeallingredientsuntilsmoothandcreamy.

Makes¾cup(185mL).

GreenCoconutCurryDressingThisisgoodnotonlyasasaladdressing,butalsoonapizzaorveggieburger;itcanalsobeusedasasoupbase.Makeitthicker(uselesswater)andyou’vegotGreenCoconutCurrySauce.

¼cup(60mL)cilantro¼cup(60mL)coconutflakes¼cup(60mL)cashews¼tspsalt1tbsplemonjuice¼–⅓garlicclove¼–⅓-in(6–8-mm)pieceginger¼tspgroundcayenne⅜cup(90mL)water

1.Inablender,usingthetamper,blendallingredientsuntilsmooth.

Makes¾–1cup(185–250mL).

LemonHerbFlaxDressingThisisalightsimpledressingtousewhenyouwanttofullyappreciatethesaladgreensfortheirtasteandtexture.Itisalsogoodformarinatingveggies.

3tbsplemonjuice3tbspHempSeedBasilPesto(p.80)3tbspflaxoil3tbspoliveoil⅜tspsalt2tbspwater

1.Inablender,processallingredientsuntilsmoothandcreamy.

Makes⅞cup(210mL).

Super-FoodDressingOneofthegreatthingsaboutmakingyourowndressingsisthatyoucanaddnutritionalsupplementslikesuper-foodpowderstothem,asinthisdressing.

⅓cup(80mL)cilantro¼cup(60mL)lemonjuice2tbspparsley½-in(1-cm)pieceginger¼–⅓avocado1cup(250mL)water1tbsphempseeds1tbsphempproteinpowder2tbspalmonds¼tspcamucamupowder2tbspgojiberries¼tspsalt1pinchgroundcayenne¼tspspirulina¼tspgroundturmeric¼tspaçaípowder


Makes2cups(500mL).

WalnutCilantroDressingIliketousethisdressingontheItalVeggiePizza(p.157)oroverabowlofTossedandTenderizedDeepGreens(p.134).

¾cup(185mL)walnuts1cup(250mL)orangejuice⅓cup(80mL)choppedcilantro¼tspsalt¼mediumzucchini,chopped


Makes2cups(500mL).

ZucchiniHummusThefirstlivehummusIevermadewaswithsproutedchickpeas.Mystomachwasn’tkeenonthechickpeas,butIwasintothetahini.ThenexttimeImadeit,Itriedtoreplacethechickpeaswithsoakedalmonds,thenzucchini,whichIlikedforitscreaminessandmildflavor.ThishummusisliketheclassicMiddleEasternversioninitsversatility:itcanbeusedasaspread,dip,ordressing.

¾cup(185mL)sesameseeds3garliccloves⅓cup(80mL)coarselychoppedparsley3½tbsplemonjuice⅓tspsalt1–1½zucchinis,roughlychopped

1.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processseedsuntiltheyreachtheconsistencyofsmoothpeanutbutter(tahini).Setasideinabowl.

2.Inafoodprocessor,mincegarlicwithans-blade.

3.Addparsley,lemonjuice,salt,andzucchinisandblenduntilcoarselychopped.

4.Addtahinitofoodprocessorandblendallingredientstogetheruntilsmoothandcreamy.

Makes2cups(500mL).

BasicOliveTapenadeAsuperyummy,richspreadforcrackers,breads,andsandwiches.

1½garliccloves2cups(500mL)sun-driedblackolives,pitted1pinchgroundcayenne2tbspoliveoil

1.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,mincegarlic.

2.Addolives,cayenne,andoliveoilandprocesstoachunkytexture.

Makes1¾cups(415mL).

MonkeyTapenadeIcaneatthisinandonalmosteverything:veggieslices,crackers,breads,salads.It’soneofmyfavoriteflavorslately.

½garlicclove¼cup(60mL)choppedparsley¼redbellpepper1cup(250mL)sun-driedblackolives,pitted1pinchgroundcayenne1tbspoliveoil¼–⅓cup(60–80mL)RaisinChutney(p.81)1.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,mincegarlic.

2.Addparsleyandbellpeppersandmince.

3.Addolives,cayenne,oliveoil,andRaisinChutneyandprocesstoaspreadablepaste,leavingjustabitoftexture.

Makes1⅓cups(315mL).

GuacamoleEverydayisgreatwhenithasguacamole.Givethanksforalltheavocadofarmersintheworld!

2–3avocados2tbsplemonjuice¼–⅓tspsalt

1.Inabowl,mashtogetheravocado,lemonjuice,andsaltwithaforkorapotatomasheruntilcreamy.

Makes1cup(250mL).

SalsaThepuréeddatesweetensthisjustabit—I’dsayit’sthesecrettothissalsa.

1date,pitted½tspsalt¼tspgroundcayenne3tbsplemonjuice½–⅔cup(125–160mL)choppedyellowonions2cups(500mL)choppedtomatoes½cup(125mL)mincedcilantro

1.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processdate,salt,andcayenne,thenslowlyincorporatelemonjuicetoblenduntilsmooth.

2.Addonionsandtomatoesandpulse-processthemintoachunkysauce(orchopordicethembyhandandadd).Pourintoamixingbowl.

3.Stircilantrointosalsaandmixtocombinewell.


HempSeedBasilPestoIliketohavepestoaroundforitsgreatflavorandrichness.It’snutritiousandanexcellentsourceofhealthyfat.UseinLemonHerbFlaxDressing(p.73),PrimoPestoWraps(p.106),Kunda-LinguiniRising(p.144)orsimplytossedwith“New”dles(p.148).

1–2garliccloves3cups(750mL)freshbasilleaves½cup(125mL)walnuts¼tspsalt2tbsphempseeds2tbspoliveoil2tbsplemonjuice


2.Addbasilandprocessuntilfinelyminced.

3.Addrestofingredientsandprocessintoaspreadablepaste.

Makes1cup(250mL).

RaisinChutneyAversionofoneofmyfavoritesaucesever,madebyRickLetwinka,mybroandteacher.ForatimeIworkedinhisrestaurantandonhisfarm,theHeliotropeinRegina,Saskatchewan.

1cup(250mL)raisins¼cup(60mL)water½cup(125mL)applecidervinegar¼cup(60mL)choppedfreshginger2garliccloves

1.Inabowl,soakraisinsinwaterandapplecidervinegarfor1–4hours.

2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,puréeallingredientsuntilsmooth.


AppleChutneyThiswarmingandfreshchutneyisagoodaccompanimenttomanydifferentfoods;tryitwithCurryVeggieNiceBowl(p.164)anddon’tmissitonCircaLocoTops(p.104)too.

1apple,cored⅛tspgroundcumin1pinchgroundcoriander⅛tspgroundturmeric1pinchgroundcloves1pinchgrounddriedginger⅛tspsalt

1.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,pulse-processallingredientsuntilmixisstillslightlychunkybutnearlypuréed.

Makes½cup(125mL).

OceanPâtéThispâtécontainssomeexcellentbuildingblocksforthebody.AtGorillaFood,weserveitintheOceanWrap(p.172).It’sreallygoodservedonasalad,too.

½cup(125mL)sunflowerseeds½cup(125mL)walnuts4celerystalks1½mediumcarrots1cup(250mL)choppeddulse¼tspspirulina2tbsphempseeds

1.Inabowl,soaksunflowerseedsandwalnutsforatleast6hoursorovernightandrinsewellbeforeusing.

2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processsoakedseedsandwalnutswithrestofingredientsuntilthepâtéisfinelyminced.

Makes2cups(500mL).

FreshKetchupAclassictogowiththeburgers,’causewhat’saveggieburgerwithoutketchup?!

¼cup(60mL)sun-driedtomatoes⅛garlicclove¾-in(2-cm)pieceginger1tbspchoppedonions⅛tspsalt½–1date,pitted1cup(250mL)choppedfreshtomatoes

1.Inablender,processallingredientstoasmoothconsistency.

Makes1cup(250mL).

CoconutLemonButterDavid,oneofGorillaFood’sgreatchefs,andIwerepreparingtocateraOneLove,OneYogaeventonenight,andcameupwiththisrecipeatthelastminute.ItwasmuchenjoyedandfinishedoffthemealperfectlywiththeCircaLocoTops(p.104).

1cups(250mL)coconutflakes1½tbsplemonjuice1pinchsalt1pinchgroundcayenne2–3tbspcoconutoil

1.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processallingredientsexceptforcoconutoiluntilsmooth.

2.Addcoconutoilandmixuntiljustcombined.

Makes1cup(250mL).

ThaiWrapPâtéBlessupAnnieJubbforteachingmetomakeseedpâté!ThiscanbeusedintheThaiFreshWraps(p.107),onasalad,orasaspreadinasandwichoroncrackers.

1cup(250mL)sunflowerseeds2tbspraisins¼garlicclove¾–1carrot,chopped¼mediumzucchini,chopped4cups(1L)kaleand/orcollards,chopped(youcanuseanyleftoverstemsandleavesfrompreparingthewrappersfortheThaiFreshWrap[p.107])¼tsp

salt

1.Inabowl,soakseedsforatleast6hoursorovernightandrinsewellbeforeusing.

2.Inaseparatebowl,soakraisinsfor2hoursorovernightinthefridge.

3.Inthefoodprocessorwithans-blade,processseedsuntilcrumblybutabitsticky.Placeinabowl.

4.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,mincegarlic.Addcarrot,zucchini,kale/collards,andsalt,andprocessuntilsmooth.Addtoseeds.

5.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,puréeraisins.Addtoveggieandseedmixandcombineduntilwell-mixed.


WalnutChiliPâtéThispâtécomesfromGreenTacoFusionFridaysinthedaysoftheGorillaFoodtake-awaywindow.

⅞cup(210mL)sunflowerseeds⅔cup(160mL)walnuts1celerystalks,chopped¼zucchini,chopped⅜cup(90mL)choppedcilantro¼cup(60mL)choppedparsley1tbsplemonjuice⅜tspsalt¼tspgroundcayenne⅜tspchilipowder⅛tspgroundcumin⅛tspgroundcoriander

1.Inabowl,soakseedsandwalnutsfor6–8hoursorovernightandrinsewellbeforeusing.

2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processseedsandwalnutsuntilcoarsebutsticky.Placeinabowl.

3.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processrestofingredientsuntilsoupy,thenaddtoseedandnutmixandcombineuntilwell-mixed.


Herb&CashewCreamCheezThisoneisgreatasadipforeveryvegetablethatIcanthinkof!

1cup(250mL)cashews¼mediumzucchini,chopped1½tbspHempSeedBasilPesto(p.80)¾cup(185mL)choppedcilantro¼tspsalt2tbsporangejuice

1.Inabowl,soakcashewsfor2–5hoursandrinsewellbeforeusing.

2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processallingredientsuntilcreamy.


SunnyGarlicRawcottaIcan’thelpbuteatafewscoopsofthiswheneverImakealasagna.

3¼cups(810mL)sunflowerseeds2garliccloves⅞tspsalt⅞cup(310mL)oliveoil

1.Inabowl,soakseedsfor½–4hoursandrinsewellbeforeusing.


3.Addseeds,salt,andoliveoil.Processuntilseedsarestickybutstillalittlechunky.

Makes4cups(1L)orenoughfor1lasagnarecipe(seep.146).

BlueberryCreamCheezSocreamy!Sofresh!AsweetfillingforaberrycrêpeorasaspreadfortheCinnamonAppleFlaxCrackers(p.43).ThisalwaystakesmebacktothecreamcheeseatthebagelshopIfrequentedgrowingup.

⅔cup(160mL)cashews4–5dates,pitted1tbspcoconutoil1¼cups(310mL)blueberries


2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processallingredientsuntilwhippedintoacream.


DillyBrazillyCreamDillhassuchaunique,freshflavor.Thisisagreatspreadforasandwich,noriroll,orcrêpe.

1cup(250mL)Brazilnuts¾–1mediumzucchini,chopped6sprigsfreshdill½sweetbellpepper⅜tspsalt¼cuplemonjuice

1.Inabowl,soakBrazilnutsfor2hoursorovernight.

2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processallingredientsuntilsmooth.

Makes1¾–2cups(415–500mL).

top:AlmondButter;bottom:JunglePeanutButter

AlmondButterSeedandnutbuttersaregreattohavepre-preparedtosavetime.They’renutritiousandaddacreaminesstosauces,dressings,anddips.

2cups(500mL)almonds

1.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processalmondstoacreamy,smoothconsistency.Iftheyheatupbeforefinishing,placeinthefridgetocoolandthencontinuetoprocessagainuntilcreamy.


JunglePeanutButterJunglepeanutsareanheirloomvarietythatcomefromEcuador.Theyareagoodsourceofproteinandhealthyoils.

2cups(500mL)junglepeanuts

1.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processpeanutstoacreamy,butterconsistency.Iftheyheatupbeforefinishing,placeinthefridgetocoolandthencontinuetoprocessagainuntilcreamy.


HempSeedNogurtAsupernourishingsaucewithalittletartness,thisisagreatreplacementfordairyyogurtorsourcream.Servewithsomethingsweetorasacontrasttoaspicy,savorydish.

4tbsphempseeds½cup(125mL)water1date,pitted2tbsplemonjuice

1.Inablender,puréeallingredientsuntilwell-blendedandcreamy.

Makes¾–1cup(185–250mL).

VanillaCashewCreamUsethiscreamonafruitsalad,asafrosting,oranywhereelseyou’dwanttofindsweetcreamystuff!

2cups(500mL)cashews9dates,pitted½cup(125mL)water1½tspvanillapowder


2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processcashewswithrestofingredientsuntilverysmoothandcreamy.

Makes2¼cups(530mL).

FruitCompoteSyrupsThesecanbeusedtoreplacesyruponPancakes(p.30)ortodecorateanydessertsuchaspieorcheezcake.Nosugarneeded!Use2–3tbsplesswatertomakethemthicker(likeajam).They’regoodforthewinterwhenfruitchoicesarenotasbountifulasinthesummer.They’realsogreatinsqueezebottlestouseforcoloraccentingoredibledecorativedesigns.

Chooseanyofthefollowingflavorcombinations:½cup(125mL)driedgojiberries+1cup(250mL)water½cup(125mL)driedfigs+1cup(250mL)water½cup(125mL)driedmangos+2cups(500mL)water6dates,pitted+1cup(250mL)water

½cup(125mL)driedapricots+1cup(250mL)water½cup(125mL)driedgoldenberries+½cup(125mL)water½cup(125mL)driedpineapple+1½cup(375mL)water½cup(125mL)choppedfreshstrawberries+1cup(250mL)water½cup(125mL)freshblueberries+1cup(250mL)water1.Inseparatebowls,soakfruitsinspecifiedquantitiesofwaterfor30–60minutes.

2.Inblender,puréeeachbowloffruitandwaterseparatelyuntilliquefied.

Eachmakesbetween¾–1½cups(185–375mL).

AvocadoFrostingIfyou’reeverinneedofrichveganchocolatefrosting,hereisyourgo-torecipe!Superdelishandcreamy.

4dates,pitted2tbspcoconutoil¼tspvanillapowder1½avocados½cup(125mL)cacaopowder

1.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processdatesandcoconutoiltoasmoothtoffee-likeconsistency.

2.Addallotheringredientsandprocessuntilcreamyandsmooth.

Makes1cup(250mL).

GojiCoconutFrostingThisfrostingismyfavoriteontheCinnamonAlmondCrunchCookies(p.189).Itsuniquecolorisbeautifulandeye-catching.

1⅔cup(410mL)coconutflakes3dates,pitted¼cup(60mL)gojiberries3tbspcoconutoil

1.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processallingredientsexceptcoconutoiltoasmoothcream.

2.Addoilandprocessuntilsmooth.


SpicedCashewCreamFrostingThisisnotonlythefrostingfortheCarrotCake(p.216),butitcanalsobeusedoverfruitsalads,cookies,pancakes,oranyotherdesserts!TherecipemakesexactlyenoughforoneCarrotCake.

2cups(500mL)cashews9dates,pitted½cup(125mL)water⅛tspgroundnutmeg¼tspgroundcinnamon⅛tspgroundcloves

1.Soakcashewsfor2–6hoursandrinsewellbeforeusing.

2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processcashewswiththedates,water,andspicesuntilsupersmoothandcreamy.


WalnutCreamFrostingWeusethisfruit-sweetenedfrostingontheOrangeWalnutSpicecookies(p.194).

1cup(250mL)walnuts3tbsporangejuice⅜tspgroundcinnamon5dates,pitted

1.Inabowl,soakwalnutsfor2hoursandrinsewellbeforeusing.

2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,blendallingredientsuntilcreamyandsmooth.


FreshCherryAvocadoMousseAsmyfriendfarmerFredsays,“IprayI’llseeanothercherryseason!”Get’emwhileyoucan,astheseasoncomesandgoesquickly!Serveinabowlasacobblerfilling,pourintoapiecrust,oruseforlayeringinaparfaitglass.

1½cups(375mL)cherries,pitted¼tsporangezest⅜cup(90mL)orangejuice½-in(1-cm)pieceginger1–1½avocados

1.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,blendallingredientsuntilcreamyandsmooth.

Makes2cups(500mL).

DarkCherryAvocadoMousseThisisgreatonitsownorasalayerinparfaitglasses.

⅓–½cup(80–125mL)driedcherries1pinchdriedorangezestpowder2–3dates,pitted1tbsporangejuice¾tspgratedginger1–1½avocados

1.Inabowl,soakcherriesin½cup(125mL)waterfor1–2hours.Reservesoakingwater.

2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processthesoakedcherriesandsoakingwaterintoapaste.

3.Addallotheringredientsandblenduntilsmoothandcreamy.


Appetizers&Snacks

VeggieStackers,center(opposite);CucumberFalafelTops(p.102)

VeggieStackersAgreatitemforfingerfood,asasnack,orevenalightmeal.

6TomatoHerbFlaxCrackers(p.51)orothercrackerofyourchoice6VeggieBurgerPatties(p.158)¾cup(185mL)Guacamole(p.78)6cucumberslices

¾–1cup(185–250mL)JahMakinCurrySauce(p.164)orFreshKetchup(p.83)1.Breakupcrackerssotheyarejustabitbiggerthanburgerpatties.

2.Centeraburgerontopofeachcrackeranddollopwithguacamole.

3.Setcucumberslicesontopofguacamole.

4.Dollopsauceorketchupontopofcucumberslices.

Makes6servings.

CucumberFalafelTopsThesemakegreatfingerfoodforpartiesorasasnack.

6(¾-in([2-cm])thickcucumberslices2tbsp–¼cup(60mL)ZucchiniHummus(p.75)2tbsp–¼cup(60mL)MonkeyTapenade(p.77)6FalafelBalls(p.169)

6tspTahiniDrizzle(p.69)6tspSalsa(p.79)

1.Withaspoon,scoopseedsoutofeachcucumberslicetocreateahollowedoutcenter,leavinga“bowl”.

2.Dollop1–2tspofZucchiniHummusintoeachcucumberslice.

3.Dollop1–2tspofMonkeyTapenadeontop.

4.SetaFalafelBallintohummusandtapenade.

5.Drizzlethefalafelballwithtahini.

6.Garnisheachwith1tspofsalsa.

Makes6tops.

SauerkrautCulturedfoodsareagoodwaytogiveyourselfahealthydoseofbeneficialbacteria.Theenzymesandbacteriainculturedcabbagewillenhancelife-forceandaidinthecleansingandmetabolicfunctionsofthebody.

3tspsalt3headsgreenand/orredcabbage,shredded

1.Inalargebowl,sprinklesaltovercabbage.

2.Squeezeandkneadcabbagerepeatedlyuntilitreleasesitsjuices;whenyoupushdownonit,thecabbageshouldbesubmergedintheliquid.

3.Addcabbageandjuicestoafermentationcrockandplaceweightstonesontoptokeepcabbagesubmergedinliquid.Coverwithlidandfillcrockwithwater.

4.Leavetositatroomtemperaturefor11days;re-fillcrockwithwaterasnecessary.Giveyourgrowingculturepositiveenergyasoftenaspossible.

Makesapprox.15cups(3¾L).

CircaLocoTopsThesedelicioustriangleswilldriveyoucrazy!Theywerealast-minutecreation(alongwithCoconutLemonButter,p.83)foracateringjob,butnowImaketheseonaregularbasisbecausethey’resogood.

⅓cup(80mL)CoconutLemonButter(p.83)1pieceCurrySquashBread(p.36),cutinto4or8triangles½cup(125mL)AppleChutney(p.81)1.Spreadbutterontobreadtriangles.

2.Topeachtrianglewithapproximately1tbspchutney.

Makes1serving(4–8tops).

Olive&LoveVeggieFreshWrapsTheserollsareservedatGorillaFoodwithRaisinChutney(p.81).It’satoppick.

3collardgreenleaves⅜cup(90mL)BasicOliveTapenade(p.76)⅜cupZucchiniHummus(p.75)6redbellpepperstrips(about½in[1cm])

6cucumberstrips(about½in[1cm])1½cups(375mL)sprouts(alfalfa,clover,sunflower,etc.)

1.Washcollardleavesandcuteachleaffromitsthickcenterstem,leaving2pieces;youwillhave6collardwrappers.

2.Place1tbspoftapenadeand1tbsphummusontoeachcollardleaf.

3.Placeastripofbellpepperandcucumberand¼cup(60mL)sproutsacrossthetapenadeandhummus.

4.Rolleachleafuptightlylikeacigar.

Makes6wraps.

PrimoPestoWrapsHereisanotherversionofacollardleafwrap.TheHempSeedBasilPestoisrichinhealthyfatsandprimoflavor.Thisisaquickandconvenientwaytogetmoregreensintoyourlife.

3collardgreenleaves⅜cup(90mL)HempSeedBasilPesto(p.80)6(½-in[1cm])tomatostrips6(½-in[1cm])cucumberstrips1½cups(375mL)sprouts(alfalfa,clover,sunflower,etc.)salt,totaste

1.Washcollardleavesandcuteachleaffromitsthickcenterstem,leaving2pieces;youwillhave6collardwrappers.

2.Placea1-tbspdollopofpestoontoeachcollardleaf.

3.Placeastripoftomatoandcucumberand¼cup(60mL)sproutsacrossthepestoandsprinkleapinchofsaltovertop.


Makes6wraps.

ThaiFreshWrapsThesehaveremainedago-todishformefrombeforeIstartedtherestaurant.Theyarearawinterpretationofsome“freshrolls”thatIlovedfortheirtamari-friedtofuandchutney.

3collardgreenleaves½–⅔cups(125–160mL)ThaiWrapPâté(p.84)2cups(500mL)SesameSeasonedColeslaw(p.122)½cup(125mL)RaisinChutney(p.81)1.Washcollardleavesandcuteachleaffromitsthickcenterstem,leaving2pieces;youwillhave6collardwrappers.

2.Place1tbspofpâtéontoeachcollardleaf.

3.Place⅓cup(80mL)coleslawontopâté.


5.Garnisheachrollwith1tbspchutney.

Makes6rolls.

Salt&VinegarZucchiniChipsThesearegreattotossonasalad,orforsnacking.

2mediumZucchinis,washedandstemmed,slicedlengthwise1tbspoliveoil1tbspapplecidervinegar⅔tspsalt

1.Withaknifeormandoline,orinafoodprocessorwithaslicingdisc,cutzucchiniintohalf-moonslices.Placeinalargebowl.

2.Tosszucchiniwithoil,vinegar,andsaltuntilcombinedwell.

3.Spreadzucchinionameshsheetanddehydrateat108°F(42°C)forabout24hoursoruntildried.

Makes8servings.

SpicyZucchiniChipsZucchinichipswereoneofthefirstexperimentsImadewhenIgotadehydrator.They’renicetohavearoundasaspicysnackorsprinkledoversalad.

2mediumzucchinis,washedandstemmed,slicedlengthwise1tbspoliveoil1⅓tbspapplecidervinegar2tbspSouthernFireHotSauce(p.67)½tspsalt

1.Withaknifeormandoline,orinafoodprocessorwithaslicingdisc,cutzucchiniintohalf-moonslices.Placeinalargebowl.

2.Tosszucchiniwithoil,vinegar,hotsauceandsaltuntilcombinedwell.

3.Spreadzucchinionameshsheetanddehydrateat108°F(42°C)forabout24hoursoruntildried.

Makes8servings.

SuperSisterSavoryKale,Cashew&HerbChipsIwassosurprised—butstoked—tohavemysistercallmeuponedaytorequestkalechips.Itassuredmethattheworldisgettingbetterandbetter!

10packedcups(2½L)roughlychoppedandstemmedkale1½cups(375mL)CashewAlfredoSauce(p.65)½tspsalt1tbsplemonjuice

1.Inabowl,tosskalewithrestofingredientsuntilleavesareevenlycovered.

2.Spreadkaleleavesonameshsheetanddehydrateat108°F(42°C)forabout24hoursoruntildried.

Makes6–8servings.

Cashew&HerbTomatoKaleChipsI’vehadmanyfunspellsmakingkalechips,andthisistheresultofoneofthosetimes.It’ssoeasytoeatbigbowlsofthesewhenyouhavethemaround!

1cup(250mL)cashews1tspsalt⅛tspgroundblackpepper1½garliccloves½cup(125mL)water2tbsplemonjuice2½tspdriedItalianherbs(parsley,basil,oregano,rosemary)10packedcups(2½L)roughlychoppedandstemmedkale

1.Inablender,puréeallingredientsexceptkaleuntilwell-blendedandcreamy.

2.Inabowl,tosskalewithpuréedingredientsuntilevenlycovered.


Makes6–8servings.

PW'sSavoryKaleChipsKale,spirulina,andhempareallconcentratedsourcesofprotein,makingtheseanextragreatsnackforbuildingthebodyafterexercise.

10packedcups(2½L)roughlychoppedandstemmedkale½tspsalt3tbsplemonjuice2tbspoliveoil⅜tspcayennechilipowder⅛tspgroundcuminseed¼tspspirulina

¼tspmacapowder½tsphempproteinpowder

1.Inabowl,tosskalewithrestofingredientsuntilleavesareevenlycovered.


Makes6–8servings.

Samosas

top:AppleChutney(p.81);bottom:Samosas

Indianfoodwasastapleinmytransitiontoavegandiet.Evenafteralltheseyearsofrawfoods,IstillhavefainturgestobuyasamosawhenI’minthecheckoutlineatSweetCherubim,along-standingvegetarianhealthfoodstoreinVancouver.

⅓cup(80mL)raisins2⅓cups(580mL)choppedcauliflower1medium-largezucchini,chopped

⅓cup(80mL)choppedparsnips1–2collardleaves⅓cup(80mL)choppedsweetbellpeppers⅓cup(80mL)choppedcilantro¾cup(185mL)groundflaxseeds2½tbsplemonjuice⅛tspgroundcayenne1pinchgroundblackpepper¼–½tspgroundcoriander¼–½tspgroundturmeric1pinchgroundcloves1tspgroundcuminseeds1pinchgroundnutmeg1tspsalt⅜tspgroundcardamom3tbsporangejuice

1.Inaabowl,soakraisinsfor1–2hoursin½cup(125mL)water.

2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processallingredientsexceptforraisins.Addtoabowlandstirinraisinsbyhand.

3.Shapeeachsamosabyhandorwithascoopormold(about¼–⅓cup[60–80mL]each)ontomeshsheetsanddehydrateat108°F(42°C)for12–18hours,untiltheoutsideiscrustybutthecenterisstillmoist.

Makes18samosas.

Salads&Soups

CaptainKraut&theAlmondExperience

IrememberhowexcitedIwaswhenIfirstboughtafermentationcrock.ThisisarecipethatImadeearlyon,whenexperimentingwithdifferentculturedpreparations.

2cups(500mL)sauerkraut(makeyourownorbuyanunpasteurizedorganicbrand)3tbsporangejuice

1–2tbspoliveoil⅓cup(80mL)sproutedalmonds(seep.131)2tbspsesameseeds

1.Tossallingredientstogetherinabowl.

Makes1–2servings.

Carrot&DaikonHempSeedTossAsimplesaltedveggietossthatisacolorfulandnutritiouselementinamaki(nori)roll(p.171)oranyotherdish.

2carrots,shredded1(3–4-in[8–10-cm])longdaikon,shredded3tbsphempseeds2–3tspsesameoil¾tspsalt


Makes1–2servings.

EastCoastWestCoastSaladThisoneisinspiredbyasaladIusedtoenjoyatRadhainVancouver.SaltyEastCoastseaweedmeetsfreshWestCoastproduce.

1apple,cored1celerystalk½cup(125mL)choppedfennel¼–⅓cup(60–80mL)choppedsunchokes⅓cup(80mL)choppeddaikon¼–½cup(60–125mL)chopped(½-in[1-cm])dulse⅛tspsalt1tbspapplecidervinegar1–2cups(250–500mL)BasicGreensMix(p.120)1.Withaknifeormandolineorinafoodprocessorwithaslicingdisc,chopapple,celery,fennel,sunchokes,anddaikon.

2.Inalargebowl,tosstogetherwithdulse,salt,andvinegar.

3.Onaplate,layabedofgreensandthentopwithappleanddulsemix.

Makes1–2servings.

BasicGreensMixThecontentsofthissaladcanvarythroughouttheyear,dependingonwhatisinseason.Mixandmatchfordifferenttastesandtexturesandenjoywithanyofthedressings,sauces,orgoosinthisbook.Addsprouts!Addolives!Addassortedveggies!Wrapyourgreensinanorisheetoracrêpe,orservethemoncrackers.Leafygreensaresomeofthemostimportantandnutritiousfoodstoeat—soeatlots!

2–4cups(½–1L)tenderleaves(kale,lettuce,chard,spinach,watercress,sprouts,herbs,flowers,etc.)1.Chop,tear,andcombineanyassortmentofediblegreens.

Makes1–2servings.

Carrot,Arame,Lime&PineNutSaladMmm-mm,sonourishing!WhenIcreatedthis,Iwasinspiredbyaseaweedsaladthatafriendbroughttoadinnerpartyonce.It’stotallydifferent,yetitstillsatiatesmydesireforthatsalad.ArameisakindofseaweedoftenusedinJapanesecuisine;youcanfinditinAsianmarkets.

1cup(250mL)dryarame3tbsplimejuice½tspsalt2cups(500mL)shreddedcarrots½cup(125mL)slicedcelery⅜cup(90mL)pinenuts2tbspsesameoil

1.Soakarameinwaterforabout1hour.Drainandrinselightly.


Makes2–4servings.

BasicColeslawMixThisisafresh,hydrating,colorfulcoleslawthatyoucanaddotherseasonalveggiesto.Youcanusethismixinmanydifferentrecipesordishes.ItalwaysremindsmeofthebigbatchesofcabbageIwouldseebesidethegiantwoksinOBKitcheninRegina,afavoriteChinesetake-outrestaurantIwenttoasakid.

2carrots,washedandtrimmed2cups(500mL)roughlychoppedgreencabbage1¼cups(310mL)roughlychoppedredcabbage

1.Inafoodprocessorwithashreddingdisc,shredcarrots.

2.Inafoodprocessorwithaslicingdisc,slicebothcabbages.

3.Tossallingredientsinalargebowluntilcombinedwell.

Makes4–5cups.

Variation:SesameSeasonedColeslawToBasicColeslawMix,add:

1tspsalt¼cup(60mL)sesameseeds1tbspsesameoil

1.Addsalt,seeds,andoiltocoleslawandtossallingredientsuntilcombinedwell.

JungleSlawThisisanotherlong-standingfavoriteatGorillaFood.

⅔cup(160mL)choppedavocado⅓cup(80mL)RaisinChutney(p.81)5cups(1¼L)SesameSeasonedColeslaw(p.122)1.Inalargebowl,mashavocadowithafork.Stirinchutneyuntilwell-combined.

2.Tosscoleslawandaddtoavocadoandchutney.Mixallbyhanduntilwell-combined.

Makes4servings.

GadoMarinatedVeggiesAnycombinationofvegetablesworkswellwiththissimplesaltandoilmarinade.Usewhateverisinseason.

1cup(250mL)chopped(bite-sized)broccoli1cup(250mL)chopped(bite-sized)cauliflower1cup(250mL)chopped(bite-sized)redbellpeppers1tbspsesameoil¼–½tspsalt

1.Inamixingbowl,tossallingredientsuntilcombinedwell.

Makes3cups(750mL).

"Seazer"SaladIhaveanoldroommate(whomIlove)whowillnotbepleasedwiththenameofthissalad,butplease—Imeannodisrespecttotheoriginal!

6–8cups(1½–2L)coarselychoppedortornromainelettuce½cup(125mL)CashewAlfredoSauce(p.65)½–1tspspirulinapowder

2norisheets,cutinto1-in(2½-cm)squares

1.Inalargebowloronaplate,tosslettucewithcashewsauce.

2.Sprinklewithspirulinapowder.

3.Sprinklenorisquaresoversalad.

Makes2servings.

RyceRicewasagreatdishformetolearnhowtoreplicatebecauseIusedtolovesomanyrice-centriccuisinesbeforeshiftingtoarawfooddiet.

½–1cup(125–250mL)peeledandchoppedparsnips¾–1cup(185–250mL)choppedbroccoli

1(6–9-in[15–23-cm])daikon,peeledandchopped1½carrots,peeledandchopped1celerystalk,chopped⅓mediumzucchini,chopped½cup(125mL)sesameseeds¾tspsalt2tbspsesameoil

1.Cutallvegetablestoaconsistentsizeforfoodprocessor(about1–2-in[2½–5-cm]pieces).

2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,pulse-processallveggies,seeds,salt,andoiltoanapproximatelyrice-sizedconsistency.

Makes4servings.

GrainlessTabouliAfreshandtastytakeonaclassicMiddleEasternsalad.

1⅓cups(315mL)choppedtomatoes⅔cup(160mL)choppedcucumber½cup(125mL)packedparsley,minced1½tbsplemonjuice⅜tspsalt1½tbspoliveoil

1.Inalargebowl,combinetomatoes,cucumber,andparsley.

2.Addlemonjuice,salt,andoliveoilandmixuntilallingredientsarecombinedwell.


SproutedQuinoaTabouliThisisalivealternativetothecookedbulgurwheatintraditionaltabouli.

½cup(125mL)quinoa1cup(250mL)GrainlessTabouli(above)¼tspsalt

1.Inalargebowl,soakquinoaovernightorforatleast4–6hoursandrinsewithfreshwaterinacolander.Leavetosprouttailsoverthenextseveralhoursto2days,rinsingevery8hours.

2.Tosssproutedquinoawithtabouliandsalt.

Makes1–2servings.

SproutedQuinoa,Tomato&OliveMedleyServeonabedofBasicGreens(p.120)withascoopofZucchiniHummus(p.75).

1cup(250mL)quinoa¼cup(60mL)sun-driedtomatoes¼cup(60mL)choppedcelery⅜cup(90mL)pittedsun-driedblackolives¼tspsalt2tbsplimejuice

1.Inalargebowl,soakquinoaforabout4hoursandrinsewell.Leavetosprouttailsoverthenextseveralhoursto2days,rinsingevery8hours.

2.Soaksun-driedtomatoesinwaterforabout2hours,untilsoftened.

3.Dicetomatoes.

4.Julienneolives.

5.Inalargebowl,tossallingredientstogetheruntilcombinedwell.

Makes1–2servings.

SproutsThisisthebasicwaytomakemostsprouts.

1tbsp—1cup(15–250mL)seeds,nuts,orlegumes1.Soak1partseedsin2partswaterfortheappropriateamountoftimeaccordingtoeachseed(seetablebelow).

2.Drainandrinsewellwithfreshwater.

3.Youcansproutinabowl,jar,colander,orsproutingdevice.Rinsewellevery8–12hours,untilatailstartstogrowfromtheseedorbean.

Seedorbean: Hourstosoak: Daystosprout:Adzukibean 12–15 3–5Alfalfa 6–8 3–5Almond 8–12 1–3Buckwheat 6–8 1–2Chickpea(Garbanzo) 6–8 3–5Clover 6–8 2–3Fenugreek 12–15 2–3Lentil(Brown,Green,Red) 8–12 1–3Mungbean 12 3–5Quinoa 4–6 1–3Sesame 6–8 1–2

TheGreatGorillaWhenIusedtomakethisformyself,everyonekeptaskingmewhatIwaseating—that’showthissuperheartysaladcametobeonthemenuatGorillaFood.Ilovetoeatitrolledinnorisheets.

1½cups(375mL)BasicGreensMix(p.120)4tbspSuper-FoodDressing(p.74)¾–1cup(185–250mL)JungleSlaw(p.123)1½cups(375mL)TossedandTenderizedDeepGreens(p.134)½–1cup(125–250mL)sprouts(alfalfa,clover,sunflower,etc.)4tbspThaiWrapPâté(p.84)8–12pittedsun-driedblackolives

3–4tbspchoppedChiliAlmonds(p.56)1.Onaplate,placeabedofbasicgreensanddrizzledressingovertop.

2.Inabowl,tosstogethercoleslawanddeepgreensandlayerontopofbasicgreens.

3.Addsprouts,pâté,andolivesovertop.

4.Sprinklewithalmonds.

Makes1–2servings.

Tossed&TenderizedDeepGreensAcoreoftheGorillaFooddiet!Thisrecipeprovidesyouwithawidevarietyofgreens,alongwiththeirmineralsandchlorophyll.Anythingthat’sinseasoncanbeusedinthissalad.Itisdeliciousasis,withadressing,orasanaddedelementinanynumberofdishes.

3buncheswashedandstemmeddarkleafygreens(kale,chard,beetgreens,spinach,collard,etc.)½–1tspsalt2–3tbsplemonjuice1mediumzucchini1redbellpepper2–3tbspmincedonions

1.Withaknife,cutgreensintosmallribbons.

2.Inalargebowl,combinegreenswithsaltandlemonjuice.

3.Handsqueezegreenstotenderizeuntiltheytakeonawiltedorsteamed-likequality.

4.Medium-dicezucchiniandbellpepperinto½-in(1-cm)nibletsandtosswithonionsandgreens.

Makes3–6cups(¾–1½L).

Guacamole&GreensWeusethisasalayerinsandwichesattherestaurant.It’salsogreatasasaladonitsown.Youcanserveitwithcrackers(pp.41-52)orcutnorisheets.

2½cups(625mL)TossedandTenderizedDeepGreens(p.134)½cup(125mL)Guacamole(p.78)1.Inabowl,tossingredientsuntilcombinedwell.

Makes2–3cups(500–750mL).

bottom:WaterWisdomSalad(facing);top:InternationalMaki(p.171)

WaterWisdomSaladSoakingthesaltyseaweedinsweetcarrotjuicewasatipIpickedupfromaseaweedharvesteronce.Thatwasagreatgift!Thishasbeenafavoriteformanypeopleovertheyears.

1–1½apples1–1½carrots¼-in(½-cm)pieceginger¾cup(185mL)cutortorn(1-in[1½–cm]pieces)mixedseaweeds(nori,wakame,dulse,seapalm,etc.)⅓cup(80mL)coarselychoppedhazelnuts¼cup(60mL)sesameseeds

2tbspsesameoil4cups(1L)TossedandTenderizedDeepGreens(p.134)1.Pressapples,carrots,andgingerthroughajuicerandpourjuiceintoalargebowl.

2.Soakseaweed,hazelnuts,andsesameseedsinjuiceforatleast1hour.Seaweedwilldoubleinsizeafterbeingsoaked.

3.Stirinsesameoil.

4.Addgreensandtossuntilcombinedwell.

Makes2–4servings.

DreamyCreamAvocadoCarrot&BasilSoupOneofthefirstrawsoupsIevermadewascarrotandavocadosoup,whichisveryrefreshingonahotsummerday.TopeachbowlwithalargepinchofCarrot&DaikonHempSeedToss(p.118).YoucanservethiswithVeggieFlaxBread(p.35)andadollopofZucchiniHummus(p.75)ontheside.

3carrots,chopped¾–1cup(185–250mL)packedfreshbasil¼cup(60mL)walnuts2tbsphempseeds1tbspoliveoil2tspflaxoil¼–½cup(60–125mL)choppedavocado½tspsalt1tbsplemonjuice3cups(750mL)water


Makes2–4servings.

ChiliVerdeSoupIlovehowcleanthissouptastes,andyoucanuseanytypesofgreenstomixitup.It’sagoodwarmingsoupwithspicesforthewinter.

3mediumkaleleaves5mediumlettuceleaves1celerystalk1tbsplemonjuice⅛tspgroundcayenne¼tspgroundcumin2tbspchoppedmango¼tspsalt1cup(250mL)water


Makes1–2servings.

GreenGardenSoup

WehaveanamazingfairygodmotheratGorillaFoodwholikestodrinkherfood.Thisisoneoftheflavorsthathasbecomeastandardinheralkalizingdiet.Youcanusetomatoeswithfreshherbsinsteadofthetomatosauceifyoudon’thaveanyprepared.

2largehandfulsmixedgreens(kale,lettuces,chard,collards,spinach,etc.)½cup(125mL)ItalHerbTomatoSauce(p.66)2–3tbspchoppedavocado

¼tspsalt1cup(250mL)water¼cup(125mL)Salsa(p.79)1.Inablender,processallingredients(exceptsalsa)untilsmooth.

2.Serveinabowlwithsalsainthecenterforflavor,color,andtexture.

Makes1–2servings.

CashewAlfredoZucchiniLinguiniWheneverIspinzucchiniinto“New”dles,”IthinkbacktomyfirstrestaurantjobatCasaItaliawhereIlearnedhowtotossfettuccininoodlesinapan.Samethinghere,onlybetter!

3–4zucchinis,washedandtrimmed1cup(250mL)CashewAlfredoSauce(p.65)1.CentereachzucchiniinaSpiroolislicerandspininto“New”dles.

2.Chop“New”dlestoshortenthelength.

3.Inalargebowl,tossthe“New”dleswellbyhandwiththesauce.

Makes2–4servings.

KundaLinguiniRisingRaiseupyourlife-force!

2–3mediumzucchinis,washedandtrimmed⅓cup(80mL)HempSeedBasilPesto(p.80)¾–1cup(185–250mL)ItalTomatoHerbSauce(p.66)1cup(250mL)TossedandTenderizedDeepGreens(p.134)¾cup(185mL)WalnutCheezCrumble(p.71)2–3tbspBasicOliveTapenade(p.76)1.CentereachzucchiniinaSpiroolislicerandspininto“New”dles.


3.Inalargebowl,toss“New”dleswithpesto.

4.Topwithtomatosauce,thenaddgreens.

5.TopwithWalnutCheezandgarnishwithtapenade.

Makes3servings.

JRawk'sXmasSpaghettiOneyear,Imadethisespeciallyforaregularcustomer,Mr.J.Rawka,whenwewereclosingovertheNewYear’sbreak.Hewasworriedaboutwhathewouldeatwithoutus.It’snowoneofmyfavorites!

2–3mediumzucchinis,washedandtrimmed2tbsplemonjuice⅛tspsalt1pinchgroundcayenne1tbsplucumapowder2tbspHempSeedBasilPesto(p.145)2tbspoliveoil¼cup(60mL)pinenuts½cup(125mL)choppedblacksun-driedolives1.CenterzucchiniinaSpiroolislicerandspintheminto“New”dles.


3.Inalargebowl,toss“New”dleswithremainderofingredients.

4.Servemoundedonaplateorinapastabowl.

Makes2servings.

Lasagna–nandaBlisslasagna!Thisisreallygoodfreshorcold,butalsowhenyouwarmitfor1–3hoursinthedehydrator.

3–4mediumzucchinis,washedandtrimmed4½cups(1L+125mL)ItalHerbTomatoSauce(p.66)3½–4cups(830mL–1L)shreddedcarrots1cup(250mL)HempSeedBasilPesto(p.80)2⅔cups(630mL)TossedandTenderizedDeepGreens(p.134)5cups(1¼L)SunnyGarlicRawcotta(p.88)2½cups(625mL)WalnutCheezCrumble(p.71)1.Witheitheraknife,mandoline,orfoodprocessorwithslicingdisc,thinlyslicezucchinislengthwaysintoalasagna-noodleshape.

2.Layer½of“New”dlestoevenlycoverbottomofa13x9-in(33x23-cm)lasagnapan,overlappingthemslightly.

3.Spread1½cups(375mL)tomatosauceover“New”dles.

4.Coverwith½ofcarrots.

5.Drizzle½ofpestoovercarrotsandspreadevenly.

6.Coverwith1⅓cups(315mL)greens.

7.Spread½ofRawcottaovergreens.Usewethandstospreadandkeepfromsticking.Pressslightlytosetlayers.

8.Pourandspreadanother1½cups(375mL)tomatosauceoverRawcottalayer.

9.Addanotherlayerof“New”dlesevenlyovertomatosauce,overlappingthemslightly.

10.Cover“New”dleswithanother1⅓cups(315mL)greens.

11.Drizzlerestofpestoevenlyovertop.

12.Spreadrestofshreddedcarrotsovertop.

13.SpreadrestofRawcottaevenlyovertop.Usewethandstospreadandkeepfromsticking.Pressdownfirmlytosetlayers.

14.Spreadrestoftomatosauceovertop.

15.SprinkleWalnutCheezevenlyovertopand,withwethands,firmlypresseverythingdowntosetlayers.

16.Cutintosquares.

Makesabout10servings.

Rawmein"New"dles

Thesespicy“New”dlesarefulloffresh,liveenzymes!Theycanbeservedinabowljustastheyareorincombinationwithotherfoods.

3mediumzucchinis,washedandtrimmed3cups(750mL)SesameSeasonedColeslaw(p.122)3cups(750mL)TossedandTenderizedDeepGreens(p.134)1½–1¾cups(375–415mL)Nice’n’SpicySesameChiliSauce(p.67)1.CentereachzucchiniinaSpiroolislicerandspininto“New”dles.


3.Inalargebowl,toss“New”dleswithrestofingredientstocombinewell.

Makes2–4servings.

SeaVeggieFettucciniwithMacadamiaCreamSauceThefirsttimeImadethiswaswithsomefriendswhobroughtbuckwheatcrackersmadefromasourdoughculturethathadbeenpassedonandkeptaliveforover100years.Weserveditontopofthosecrackers.SometimesImakethiswitharameseaweedinstead.

1½cups(375mL)seapalmfronds¾cup(185mL)MacadamiaCreamSauce(opposite)⅓–½cup(80–125mL)juliennedbasilleaves½–⅔cup(125–160mL)choppedcherrytomatoes1.Inabowl,soakpalmfrondsinwateruntilsoftenedandplump,about½–2hours.Drainanddiscardwater.

2.Inabowl,toss“New”dlesincreamsauce.

3.Garnishwithbasilandtomatoes.

Makes2servings.

SeapalmfrondsarefoundontheruggedPacificcoastofNorthAmerica.Youcanbuythemonlineandinsomespecialtyorhealthfoodstores.

MacadamiaCreamSauceOtherthansomeofmyfavoritepeople,macadamianutsarepossiblythegreatesttreasurefromthelanddownunder!

1cup(250mL)macadamianuts½–1garlicclove1–2tbsplemonjuice½tspsalt⅓cup(80mL)water

1.Inabowl,soaknutsfor2–4hoursandrinsewellbeforeusing.

2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processallingredientsuntilsmoothandcreamy.

Makes¾cup(185mL).

SunnyBuckwheatPizzaCrustsThiscrustisagreatbaseforanypizza.Iliketoputsauceonandleaveitforacoupleofhoursbeforeeatingitsothecrustwillsoften.

4cups(1L)buckwheat3¾cups(935mL)sunflowerseeds⅔cup(160mL)flaxseeds4carrots3½tbspdriedItalianherbs(parsley,basil,oregano,rosemary)3½tspsalt

1.Inabowl,soakbuckwheatandsunflowerseedsovernightorforatleast6hours,rinsingwellbeforeusing.

2.Inablenderorcoffeegrinder,grindflaxseedstoapowder.

3.Inafoodprocessorwithagraterdisc,shredcarrots.

4.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processbuckwheat,sunflowerseeds,herbs,andsalttoacreamy,peanutbutterconsistency.Pourintoamixingbowl.

5.Addshreddedcarrotsandgroundflaxseedsandmixthoroughlybyhand.

6.Hand-form4round(about13-in[33-cm]diameter)pizzacrustsontoParaFlexxsheets.

7.Mark6or8slicesoneachpizzawiththebackedgeofaknife,scoringonlyhalfwaydeepintothecrust.


9.Flipthemoverontomeshsheetsanddehydrateatthesametemperatureforanother24–36hoursoruntilcompletelydry.

Makes4(13-in[33-cm])crusts.

MauiWauiPizzaItusedtobeallabouttheHawaiian,butnowit’sallabouttheMauiWaui!

1SunnyBuckwheatPizzaCrust(p.152),pre-scoredintoslices1–1¼cup(250–310mL)ItalHerbTomatoSauce(p.66)4cups(1L)TossedandTenderizedDeepGreens(p.134)1cup(250mL)WalnutCheezCrumble(p.71)1cup(250mL)choppedpineapple1.Spreadtomatosauceevenlyoverentirepizzacrust,totheedges.

2.Distributegreensevenlyovertop.

3.SprinkleevenlywithCheez.

4.Withwethands,presstoppingsdowntoset.

5.Leavethecrusttosoftenforafewhoursbeforecuttingor,withcare,cutintopieces.

6.Sprinklepineappleovertop.

Makes1(13-in[33-cm])pizza.

MoreRawkin'OlivePizzaThisisarawkin’pizza!IliketoenjoyitwithabigscoopofGuacamole(p.78)onit.

1SunnyBuckwheatPizzaCrust(p.152),pre-scoredintoslices1cup(250mL)ItalHerbTomatoSauce(p.66)4cups(1L)TossedandTenderizedDeepGreens(p.134)1cup(250mL)WalnutCheez(p.71)⅜–½cup(90–120mL)BasicOliveTapenade(p.76)⅜–½cupcrushedChiliAlmonds(p.56)1.Spreadtomatosauceevenlyoverentirepizzacrust,totheedges.





6.Oneachpiece,garnishwithabout1tbspeachoftapenadeandalmonds.


PeanutSelectahPizzaThispizzagoesgreatwiththeJungleSlaw(p.123).

1SunnyBuckwheatPizzaCrust(p.152),pre-scoredintoslices1–1¼cup(250–310mL)ItalHerbTomatoSauce(p.66)4cups(1L)TossedandTenderizedDeepGreens(p.134)1cup(250mL)WalnutCheez(p.71)¾–1cup(185–250mL)GadoSelectahSauce(seeOhMyGadoPeanutSauce,p.68)2–3tbspmincedcilantro

1–2tbspcrushedjunglepeanuts1.Spreadtomatosauceevenlyoverentirepizzacrust,totheedges.





6.DrizzleGadoSelectahSauceovertopofeachpiece.

7.Sprinklewithcilantro,thentopwithpeanuts.


PestoPizza

ThispizzaisaperennialfavoriteformanycustomersatGorillaFood.

1SunnyBuckwheatPizzaCrust(p.152),pre-scoredintoslices1–1¼cups(250–310mL)ItalHerbTomatoSauce(p.66)⅔–¾cup(160–185mL)HempSeedBasilPesto(p.80)1cup(250mL)WalnutCheez(p.71)6tomatoslices

1.Spreadtomatosauceevenlyoverentirepizzacrust,totheedges.

2.Withafork,splatterpestoovertop,inpatches.Then,withoutmixingitintotomatosauce,spreadpestoevenlyovertop.

3.SprinkleevenlywithCheez.Pressdowntoset.

4.Carefullyfollowingthepre-scoredlines,cutintopieces.

5.Topeachpiecewithatomatoslice.


Variation:ItalVeggiePizzaReplaceHempSeedBasilPestowith4cups(1L)TossedandTenderizedDeepGreens(p.134)andomittomatoslices.


VeggieBurgerPattiesIoncehadacustomerwhohadmanyfoodallergies,butshecouldeatthesepatties.TheyeventuallybecameapopularThursdayspecialatGorillaFood’stake-awaywindow.

1½cups(375mL)walnuts⅜cup(90mL)sunflowerseeds3tbspflaxseed3–4celerystalks½redbellpepper,chopped½cup(125mL)choppedonions2carrots,chopped⅔cup(160mL)chopped(2-in[5-cm])tomatoes¾tspsalt1tbsphempproteinpowder2tbsphempseeds

1.Soakwalnutsandsunflowerseedsinwaterovernightorforabout6hoursandrinsewellbeforeusing.

2.Inablenderorcoffeegrinder,grindflaxseedsintoapowder.

3.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processcelery,bellpeppers,onions,carrots,tomatoes,salt,andhempproteinintoasoupypurée.Pourintoalargebowl.

4.Inafoodprocessor,processwalnutsandsunflowerseedswithjustenoughofveggiepuréetocreateapaste.Addtorestofveggiepurée.

5.Addhempseedsandgroundflaxseedsandmixthoroughlybyhand.

6.Formmixtureinto⅓cup(80-mL)pattiesontomeshsheets.

7.Dehydratefor18–24hoursat108°F(42°C)untiltheoutersurfacesaredriedbutpattiesarestillmoistontheinside.Flipthemoverafterabout12hourstospeedupthedryingprocess.

Makes15burgers.

DelhiDoublerBurgerwithVeggieFlaxBunSomegreencurrysauceandabedofdressedveggiesmakethisanourishingmeal.

½sliceVeggieFlaxBread(p.35),cutinhalf2greenlettuceleaves(romaine,butter,etc.)¼cup(60mL)CurryVeggies(p.165)2VeggieBurgerPatties(p.158)2tbspFreshKetchup(p.83)1tomatoslice

3tbspGreenCashewCoconutCurrySauce(p.65)2–3cucumberslices1–2tbspshreddedradish1–2tbspshreddedgoldenbeets1.Set¼sliceofflaxbreadontoaplate.

2.Addgreenlettuceleaffaceup,toformabowl.

3.Placecurriedveggiesinsidelettuceleaf.

4.Placeburgerpattyfirmlyontop.Add1-tbspdollopofketchup.

5.Stackanotherburgerpattyontop,thenaddanother1-tbspdollopofketchupandatomatoslice.

6.Dollopcurrysauceovertomatoandplacecucumberslicesontop.

7.Topwithshreddedradishandbeets.

8.Placealettuceleafoverthetoporsimplyleanitagainsttheburger.

9.Topwith¼sliceofflaxbread.

Makes1burger(1serving).

GOVeggieBurgerwithVeggieFlaxBunIlikethisoneinthelettuce-leafbun,andifI’mextrahungry,Iaddtheflaxbread.

½sliceVeggieFlaxBread(p.35),cutinhalf2greenlettuceleaves(romaine,butter,etc.)¼cup(60mL)shreddedcarrots2VeggieBurgerPatties(p.158)¼cup(60mL)FreshKetchup(p.83)1tomatoslice

¼cup(60mL)Guacamole(p.78)2–3cucumberslices1–2tbspshreddedradish1–2tbspshreddedgoldenbeets1.Set¼sliceofflaxbreadontoaplate.


3.Placeshreddedcarrotsinsidelettuceleaf.

4.Placeburgerpattyfirmlyontop.Add1-tbspdollopofketchup.

5.Stackanotherburgerpattyontopandaddanotherdollopofketchup.

6.Addtomatosliceanddollopwithguacamole.Addlayerofcucumberslices.

7.Topwithradishandgarnishwithbeets.




PestoPrimoVeggieBurgerswithVeggieFlaxBunThisisanourishingandrichflavorfulburgerfilledwithfreshveggiesandhealthyoils.

½sliceVeggieFlaxBread(p.35),cutinhalf2greenlettuceleaves(romaine,butter,etc.)¼cup(60mL)shreddedcarrots3–6tbspHempSeedBasilPesto(p.80)2VeggieBurgerPatties(p.158)1tomatoslice

2tbspFreshKetchup(p.83)2–3cucumberslices1–2tbspshreddedradish1–2tbspshreddedgoldenbeets1.Set¼sliceofflaxbreadontoaplate.


3.Placeshreddedcarrotsinlettuceleaf,thendolloppestoovertop.

4.Addburgerpattyfirmlyovertopthenaddanotherdollopofpestoandatomatoslice.Addadollopofketchup.

5.Stackanotherburgerpattyontop,thenaddanotherdollopofpesto.Addcucumberslices.





SouthernFireVeggieBurgerwithVeggieFlaxBunThisistheclassic—withalittlebitofextraspice!

½sliceVeggieFlaxBread(p.35),cutinhalf2greenlettuceleaves(romaine,butter,etc.)¼cup(60mL)shreddedcarrots3–4tbspSouthernFireHotSauce(p.67)2VeggieBurgerPatties(p.158)¼cup(60mL)Salsa(p.79)1tomatoslice

¼cup(60mL)Guacamole(p.78)2–3cucumberslices1–2tbspshreddedradish1–2tbspshreddedgoldenbeets1.Set¼sliceofflaxbreadontoaplate.


3.Placeshreddedcarrotsinlettuceleafanddresswithhotsauce.

4.Placeburgerpattyfirmlyontopandadddollopofsalsa.

5.Stackanotherburgerpatty,andaddanotherdollopofsalsa.

6.Placetomatosliceontop,andadddollopofguacamole.Addcucumberslices.





JahMakinCurrySauceThisrecipewasoriginallycreatedforacateringeventaspartofthesauceforaCaribbean-styleveggieandRycedish.ItisalsogooddollopedovertheVeggieStackers(p.101).

¼cup(60mL)choppedpineapple½-in(1-cm)pieceginger¾cup(185mL)choppedtomatoes1pinchgroundclove1pinchgroundcoriander1cardamompod1pinchgroundcumin2–3tbspfreshchoppedcilantro1pinchgroundallspice½tspsalt1pinchgroundcayenne1tbsporangejuice

1.Inblender,puréeallingredientsuntilsmooth.

Makes1cup(250mL).

CurryVeggieNiceBowlThisisoneyoucanlettheseasonsdictatebyaddingpeas,beans,bokchoy,varioussprouts,orwhateverotherveggiesareinseason.

2cups(500mL)Ryce(p.126)3–4cups(750mL–1L)CurryVeggies(p.165)½-⅔cup(125–160mL)GreenCashewCoconutCurryDressing(p.65)1cup(250mL)sprouts(alfalfa,clover,sunflower,etc.)1.Inabowl,placeamoundofRyce.

2.SurroundtheRycewithcurryveggies.

3.Dollopdressingovertop.

4.Garnishwithsprouts.

Makes2servings.

CurryVeggiesThesemarinatedveggiescanbeeateninaNiceBowl(p.opposite),asasalad,asabji(curry),orafillingforawrap.Trychanginguptheingredientsseasonallywithwhatisavailableinthegardenoratthefarmers’market.

5cups(1¼L)TossedandTenderizedDeepGreens(p.134)2⅔cups(660mL)SesameSeasonedColeslaw(p.122)1cup(250mL)GreenCashewCoconutCurrySauce(p.65)½cup(125mL)choppedredbellpepper¼cup(60mL)slicedJerusalemartichokes1cup(250mL)broccoliflorets1.Inamixingbowl,tossallingredientstogetherthoroughly.

Makes4–6servings.

OhMyGadoGadoNiceBowl

Thisisatoasttomyfriend,LongLife!

1cup(250mL)Ryce(p.126)½cup(125mL)TossedandTenderizedDeepGreens(p.134)¾cup(185mL)SesameSeasonedColeslaw(p.122)¾cup(185mL)GadoMarinatedVeggies(p.124)⅓cup(80mL)OhMyGadoPeanutSauce(p.68)¾cup(185mL)sprouts(clover,alfalfa,sunfloweretc.)1–2tbspchoppedjunglepeanuts1.InabowlplaceamoundofRyce.

2.SurroundRycewiththreesectionsconsistingofgreens,coleslaw,andmarinatedveggies.

3.PourpeanutsauceovertheRyce.

4.Garnishwithsproutsandchoppedpeanuts.

Makes1serving.

FalafelWrapWefirstservedtheseon“FusionFridays”duringGorillaFood’searlydays.IremembercomingupwiththeideaofusingpumpkinandsunflowerseedsinfalafelballsandknowingtheywouldbesupergreateventhoughIhadn’teventriedthemyet.Igivethanks!

1romainelettuceleaf3–4tbspZucchiniHummus(p.75)5–6FalafelBalls(p.169)3–4tbspTahiniDrizzle(p.69)3–4tbspGrainlessTabouli(p.128)1.Placelettuceleafonaplate.

2.Spreadalayerofhummusovertop.

3.Setfalafelballssidebysideintothehummus.

4.Spreadtahinievenlyoverfalafelballswithoutcoveringthemcompletely.

5.Spreadtaboulievenlyovertop,leavingotheringredientsvisible.

6.Serveasanopen-facewrap.

Makes1serving.

FalafelBallsSproutedseedfalafelballs!TheseareinspiredbytheinternationalMiddleEasternfavorite.Falafelballsaregreattohavearoundasatapa,snack,orcanapé,totossintoasalad,orforFalafelWraps(p.168).

2cups(500mL)sunflowerseeds½cup(125mL)pumpkinseeds2zucchinis3½carrots1tspsalt3tspgroundpaprika2tbsp+1tspgroundcumin½cup(125mL)wholeflaxseeds1.Soaksunflowerandpumpkinseedstogetherfor6hoursorovernightandrinsewellbeforeusing.

2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processsoakedseedstoastickyconsistency.Emptyintoabowl.

3.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processzucchini,carrots,salt,paprika,andcumin.Addtoseedmix.

4.Inablenderorcoffeegrinder,grindflaxseedsintoapowder.Addtothebowlandmixtogetherwell.

5.Byhandorwithanicecreamscooper,form1-tbspfalafelballsandplaceonmeshsheets.Dehydrateat108°F(42°C)for16–20hours,untilfalafelballsaredryontheoutsidebutstillmoistontheinside.

Makes60balls.

GreenTacoYoucanalsoservethisleaf-wraptacowithasliceofVeggieFlaxBread(p.35).

1romainelettuceleaf¼cup(60mL)WalnutChiliPâté(p.87)3–4tbspGuacamole(p.78)¼cup(60mL)Salsa(p.79),lightlystrained1.Placelettuceleafonaplate.

2.SpreadChiliPâtéacrosscenterofleaf.

3.Topevenlywithguacamole,leavingpâtévisible.

4.Topwithsalsa,leavingguacamoleandpâtévisible.

5.Foldleafinhalf,toresembleatacoshell.

Makes1taco.

InternationalMakiAsavegan,IappreciateJapanesecuisinealot!ThisrecipeisinspiredbytraditionalJapanesemaki(rolledsushi).

1norisheet2tbspSaltyMangoConcoct(p.71)1–2lettuceleaves¼cup(60mL)SunnyGingerPâté(p.46)3redpepperstrips(about½-in[1-cm])wide2–3cucumberstrips(about½-in[1-cm])wide2–3avocadostrips(about½-in[1-cm])wide⅓cup(80mL)Carrot&DaikonHempSeedToss(p.118)½cup(125mL)sprouts(alfalfa,clover,sunflower,etc.)1.Onadrysurface,layoutnorisheet.Spreadmangooverbottom¼.

2.Coverwithlettuceleaves,leavingabout2in(5cm)attopofnorisheetuncovered.

3.Filllettucewithamoundedlayerofpâté.

4.Alongsidethepâté,placepepper,cucumber,andavocadostrips.

5.Topwithcarrotanddaikonmixandaddlayerofsprouts.

6.Withabowlofwaterbesideyou,rollnorisheetupcarefully,makingsureeverythingistightinside.Moistenthetop2-in(5-cm)sectionofnorisheetasifanenvelope.Finishrollingsobothsidessticktogether.Makesureitissealed,usingmorewaterifnecessary.

7.Cutintoabout8piecesorleaveasfullorhalfwraps.

Makes1roll(or8pieces).

OceanWrapAsavoryrollthatyoucancutintobite-sizedpiecesorserveasalargerwrap.

1norisheet2tbspSaltyMangoConcoct(p.71)1–2lettuceleaves¼cup(60mL)OceanPâté(p.82)2–3redpepperstrips(about½-in[1-cm])wide3cucumberstrips(about½-in[1-cm])wide2–3avocadostrips(about½-in[1-cm])wide⅓cup(80mL)Carrot&DaikonHempSeedToss(p.118)½cup(125mL)sprouts(alfalfa,clover,sunflower,etc.)1.Onadrysurface,layoutnorisheet.Spreadmangooverbottom¼.

2.Coverwithlettuceleaves,leavingabout2in(5cm)attopofnorisheetuncovered.

3.Filllettucewithamoundedlayerofpâté.

4.Alongsidethepâté,placepepper,cucumber,andavocadostrips.

5.Topwithcarrotanddaikonmixandaddlayerofsprouts.


7.Cutintoabout8piecesorleaveasfullorhalfwraps.

Makes1roll(or8pieces).

S'weedasCurryVeggieMakiIfirststartedmakingtheserollsonatriptoAustralia,wherethelocalswouldtellme,“Theserollsaresweetas,mate!”Servewithyourchoiceofdipsordressings.

1½cups(375mL)TossedandTenderizedDeepGreens(p.134)¾cup(185mL)SesameSeasonedColeslaw(p.122)3–4tbspGreenCashewCoconutCurrySauce(p.65)2norisheets

1.Inalargebowl,tossthegreensandcoleslawwithcurrysauce.

2.Dividemixinhalfanddistributeevenlyoneachnorisheet,leavingabout2-in(5cm)attopofnorisheetuncovered.


4.Cuteachrollinto8pieces.

Makes2servings(16pieces).

LivityLoveSimplepleasures!Ifyoustartwithgreatingredients,youwillhavegreatresults.Fresh,ripe,andjuicy!

1sliceVeggieFlaxBread(p.35)orCurrySquashBread(p.36)2tbspGuacamole(p.78)8–10thincucumberslices(ormore,ifmadesuper-thinwithamandoline)3–4tomatoslices

1cup(250mL)sprouts(alfalfa,clover,sunflower,etc.)1largelettuceleaf

1.Cutsliceofbreadinto2trianglesandplacethemsidebyside.

2.Oneachpiece,placeadollopofguacamoleandspreadevenly.

3.Ononepieceonly,placealayerofcucumberslices,thentopwithtomatoslices.

4.Toptomatoeswiththicklayerofsproutsandcoverwithlettuceleaf.

5.Cutotherpieceofbread(withjustguacamoleonit)inhalfsothatwhenyouplaceitontopandcutthrough,thesandwichwon’tgettoosquished.

6.Placethetwohalvesofbreadontopoflettuceandcutthroughtothebottomofsandwich.

Makes1serving.

MainSt.MonkeyAflavorful,fillingsandwichfullofrichandjuicyingredients.

1sliceVeggieFlaxBread(p.35)orCurrySquashBread(p.36)2–3tbspMonkeyTapenade(p.77)2–3tbspGuacamole(p.78)8–10thincucumberslices(ormore,ifmadesuper-thinwithamandoline)3tomatoslices

1cup(250mL)sprouts(alfalfa,clover,sunflower,etc.)2tbspZucchiniHummus(p.75)1.Cutsliceofbreadinto2trianglesandplacethemsidebyside.

2.Ononepieceonly,layeradollopoftapenadeandspreadevenly.

3.Addlargedollopofguacamoleandspreadevenly.

4.Topwithlayerofcucumberandtomatoslices.

5.Addthicklayerofsprouts.

6.Onotherpieceofbread,spreadalargedollopofhummusevenly.Cutthispieceinhalfsothatwhenyouplaceitontopandcutthrough,thesandwichwon’tgettoosquished.

7.Placethetwohalvesofbreadontopandcutthroughtothebottomofsandwich.

Makes1serving.

SunnyGorillaAflavorfulandlivelyfavorite!

1sliceVeggieFlaxBread(p.35)orCurrySquashBread(p.36)¼–⅜cup(60–90mL)SunnyGingerPâté(p.46)⅓cup(80mL)Guacamole&Greens(p.135)8–10thincucumberslices(ormore,ifmadesuper-thinwithamandoline)1cup(250mL)sprouts(alfalfa,clover,sunflower,etc.)1lettuceleaf

1.Cutsliceofbreadinto2trianglesandplacethemsidebyside.

2.Coverbothhalveswithpâté.

3.Ononepieceonly,spreaddollopofGuacamole&Greens,thenaddcucumberslices,coveringbreadentirely.

4.Addlayerofsprouts,thentopwithlettuceleaf.

5.Addthicklayerofsprouts.

6.Cutotherpieceofbreadinhalfsothatwhenyouplaceitontopandcutthrough,thesandwichwon’tgettoosquished.

7.Placethetwohalvesofbreadontopandcutthroughtothebottomofsandwich.

Makes1serving.

Desserts

BlissButterfliesUsebeautifulwalnuthalvessothesebutterfliesliveuptotheirname!

1recipeVanillaFudge(p.187)¼–⅓cup(60–80mL)GoldenCaramel(p.183)12–16walnuthalves1.Withacookiecutter,stampafloweroranyothershapeintothefudge.Youcanpresstogetheranyleftoverchocolateandcutout1or2moreshapes.)2.Roll1tspcaramelintoaballforeachpieceoffudge.

3.Presswalnuthalfintocaramel,thensquishitdowntostickincenteroffudge.

Makes12–16pieces.

ChocolateCherryBombsIlovethegingerandthelittlebitsofchewydriedcherriesinthesetruffles.

⅜cup(90mL)shreddedcacaobutter¾cup(185mL)cacaonibs½cup(125mL)cashews16dates,pitted¼tspvanillapowder1¼tspdried,powderedginger½cup(125mL)choppeddriedcherries2tsphempseeds1.Meltcacaobutterinabowlusingthewarmthofthedehydratorat108°F(42°C)orbyfloatingametalbowlcontainingcacaobutterinanotherbowlofhottapwater(likeadoubleboiler).

2.Inacoffeegrinder,grindcacaonibstoafinepowder.

3.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,blendcashewstoacreamy,butteryconsistency.Placeinabowl.

4.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processmeltedcacaobutter,dates,vanilla,andgingertoatoffee-likeconsistency.

5.Addcacaopowderandblenduntilsmoothandcombinedwell.

6.Adddriedcherriesandhempseedsandblenduntiljustmixed.Addcashewbutterandmixwell.

7.Hand-roll1-tbspportionsintoballsandchilltoset(3–4hours).

Makesapproximately16balls.

ChocolateFudgeThisrecipetakesmebacktothestartofaseriousjoyinmakingchocolate!

⅜cup(90mL)shreddedcacaobutter¾cup(185mL)cacaonibs17dates,pitted1.Meltcacaobutterinabowlusingthewarmthofthedehydratorat108°F(42°C)orbyfloatingametalbowlcontainingcacaobutterinanotherbowlofhottapwater(likeadoubleboiler).


3.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,blenddatesandmeltedcacaobutteruntilwellmixed.

4.Addcacaopowderandblenduntilsmoothandcombinedwell.

5.FormamoundofchocolatefudgeontoaParaFlexxsheetandlayanothersheetovertopofit.Presstheslabflatusingarollingpinorpressdownonitwithacuttingboard.

6.Chilltoset(3–4hours).

7.Sliceinto12–16squares.

Makes12–16fudgesquares.

ChocolateNutLogLastsecond,rushingoutthedoortoanevent,chocolatecraving,ohno,notmuchtime,a-ha!Foodprocessor,ingredients,goodvibrations,pen,paper,here,blessed!

¾cup(185mL)almonds3tbsphempseeds¾cup(185mL)raisins¼cup(60mL)sesameseeds1tbspcacaobutter3tbspcoconutoil2½tbspcarobpowder½cup+2tbsp(135mL)cacaopowder½tbspmacapowder½tspvanillapowder16dates,pitted1.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processallingredientsuntilmixturestartstosticktogether.

2.Removefromprocessorandrollintoalogform.

3.Chilltoset(3–4hours)beforeslicingintorounds.

Makes12–16servings.

JunglePeanutButterCupsIoftenover-indulgeonthesebecausethey’resogood!Thisrecipemakesoneserving,butyoucanmakeasmanyasyouwouldlike.

1tbspVanillaFudge(p.187)2tspJunglePeanutButter(p.91)1.Portionandpressfudgeintosemisphereorsaucer-shapedlatexform.Pressflatandchilltoset(3–4hours),thenpopoutofthemold.

2.Putpeanutbutterinapastrybagandsqueezerosebudontochocolate.

Makes1JPBcup.

OrangeEssenceTrufflesAcreamy,densetrufflewithacitrusessence.

1tbsporangezest¼cup(60mL)shreddedcacaobutter¾cups(185mL)cacaonibs17dates,pitted1tbspcoconutoil2tspvanillapowder1pinchsalt2–3tbspcacaopowder(fordusting)1.Dehydrateorangezestonmeshsheetsat108°F(42°C)8–12hoursorovernight.

2.Inablender,processdriedzesttoapowder.

3.Meltcacaobutterinabowlusingthewarmthofthedehydratorat108°F(42°C)orbyfloatingametalbowlcontainingcacaobutterinanotherbowlcontaininghottapwater(likeadoubleboiler).


5.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,combinedateswithmeltedcacaobutter,orangezest,oil,vanilla,andsalt.Processtoatoffee-likeconsistency.

6.Addcacaopowderandblenduntilthoroughlymixedandtoffee-likeagain.

7.Using1tbspofmixturepertruffle,hand-rollintoballsandthenrollincacaopowder.

Makesapproximately16truffles.

GoldenCaramelOneday,Isetouttomakewhitechocolatebutendedupwithagoldensurprise.UsethisinBlissButterflies(p.178).

3tbspshreddedcacaobutter8dates,pitted1.Meltcacaobutterinabowlusingthewarmthofthedehydratorat108°F(42°C)orbyfloatingametalbowlcontainingcacaobutterinanotherbowlofhottapwater(likeadoubleboiler).

2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,blenddatesandmeltedcacaobuttertoatoffee-likeconsistency.

3.Leaveatroomtemperaturetosetandtoallowforoptimumspreadability.

Makes⅔cup(160mL).

MacaChocoroonsThesechewytreatsarenicetohavearound—ifyoucankeepthemaround!

¼cup(60mL)shreddedcacaobutter¾–1cup(185–250mL)cacaonibs18dates,pitted1½cups(310mL)coconutflakes2½tspmacapowder1.Meltcacaobutterinabowlusingthewarmthofthedehydratorat108°F(42°C)orbyfloatingametalbowlcontainingcacaobutterinanotherbowlofhottapwater(likeadoubleboiler).


3.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,blendthedatesandthemeltedcacaobutteruntilcombinedwell.

4.Addcacaopowderandprocessuntilthoroughlymixed.

5.Inabowl,tosscoconutflakeswithmacapowder.

6.Addcacaoanddatepuréetococonutandmacamixandcombinethoroughlybyhand.

7.Hand-form2-tbspportionsintoballsorhaystacksandchilltoset(3–4hours).

Makes16chocoroons.

ProteinOrbsYoucanmakethesewithdrynutstoo(i.e.,don’tsoakthem);ifso,theycanbestoredlonger.

1cup(250mL)walnuts¼cup(60mL)pumpkinseeds¼cup(60mL)hempseeds2tsphempproteinpowder½cup(125mL)coconutflakes¼cup(60mL)cacaonibs7dates,pitted1tbspcoconutoil½cup(125mL)coconutflakes(forrollingorbsin)1.Inabowl,soakwalnutsandseedsfor4hours;rinsewellwithfreshwaterbeforeusing.

2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processwalnutsandseedsuntiltheyarecoarsebutalittlesticky.Placeinalargebowl.

3.Addhempseeds,hempprotein,and½cup(125mL)coconutflakesandcombinewell.


5.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processdatesandoiltoasmoothandtoffee-likeconsistency.Addtonutandseedmix.

6.Addcacaonibpowderandmixbyhanduntilwellblended.

7.Formballswith2-tbspscoops,thenrollin½cup(125mL)coconutflakestofinish.

Makes18orbs.

VanillaFudgeThisisabaserecipeformanydifferentchocolateoptions(seeStep6below).Experimentwithdifferentvarietiesofvanillatofindthekindyoulikebest.

¾cups(185mL)shreddedcacaobutter¼cup(60mL)cacaonibs17dates,pitted1½tspvanillapowder1tbspcoconutoil1.Meltcacaobutterinabowlinthewarmthofthedehydratorat108°F(42°C)orbyfloatingametalbowlcontainingcacaobutterinanotherbowlcontaininghottapwater(likeadoubleboiler).


3.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processdateswithmeltedcacaobutter,vanilla,andoiltoasmoothtoffee-likeconsistency.

4.Addcacaopowderandprocessuntilthoroughlymixedandtoffee-likeagain.

5.Flattenbetween2ParaFlexxsheetswitharollingpinorbypressingwithacuttingboard.

6.Chilltoset(3–4hours)beforecuttingintoshapes(seeBlissButterflies,p.178).Youcanalsoworkwithitwhilethechocolateisstillsoftorutilizealatexmold(seeJunglePeanutButterCups,p.181),orrollitintoatruffle.

Makesapproximately12–16pieces.

AlmondPecanCookiesThisrecipeevolvedoutofthePeaceCookies(p.195).MyfavoritewaytoenjoytheseistofrostthemwithChocolateFudge(p.180).

1⅓cups(315mL)almonds1cup(250mL)sunflowerseeds1cup(250mL)pecans9dates,pitted2tbspcoconutoil1½tbspgratedcacaobutter2½bananas1.Inabowl,soakalmonds,sunflowerseeds,andpecanstogetherovernight(8–12hours)andrinsewellbeforeusing.

2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,blenddates,oil,andcacaobuttertogethertoatoffee-likeconsistency.

3.Addbananasandblenduntilsmoothandcombinedwell.Pourintoalargebowl.

4.Inafoodprocessor,processnutsandseedstoastickyconsistency.Addtodatesandbananamixandcombinewellbyhand.

5.Form⅓-cup(80-mL)cookiesonmeshsheetsanddryovernightat108°F(42°C).Flipthemoverandcontinuetodehydrateatsametemperatureforanother24–48hours,dependingondesiredtexture:softandchewyorcrunchy.

Makes18cookies.

CinnamonAlmondCrunchCookiesIliketosnackonthebatterwhilemakingthesecookies.Ithinkthey’remorenutritiousthanmostbreakfastcereals,soIsayit’sokaytohavethemforbreakfast!

1¼cup(310mL)sunflowerseeds1cup(250mL)almonds½cup(125mL)pumpkinseeds2cups(500mL)coconutflakes1⅓cups(315mL)raisins½cup(125mL)gojiberries8dates,pitted1tspgroundcinnamon½tspsalt1⅓tbspcoconutoil2bananas,sliced1⅔cups(410mL)coredandchoppedapples1.Inabowl,soakseedsovernightandrinsewellbeforeusing.Sunflowerseedsandalmondscanbesoakedtogether,butthepumpkinseedsshouldbesoakedseparately.

2.Inaseparatebowl,soakraisinsandgojiberriesforatleast2hours.

3.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,coarselyprocesssunflowerseedsandalmondsjustuntilstickybutstillalittlecoarse.Addtoalargebowlwithpumpkinseeds,coconutflakes,raisins,andgojiberries.

4.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processdates,cinnamon,salt,andcoconutoiltoatoffee-likeconsistency.

5.Inafoodprocessor,processbananastoasmoothsauce.Addtothebowl.

6.Inafoodprocessor,puréeapples,thenaddtothebowlandmixtocombinewell.

7.Form⅓-cup(80-mL)cookiesonmeshsheetsanddehydrateat108°F(42°C)for12–18hours.Flipthemoverandcontinuetodehydrateatsametemperatureforanother24–30hours.

Makes18cookies.

ChocoHalvaForawhileIwaseatingsomuchofthistreatthatIstartedtogethotflashes.You'llhavetoeatalotforthattohappen,though!

½cup(125mL)cacaonibs2cups(500mL)sesameseeds10dates,pitted2tbspcoconutoil1.Inacoffeegrinder,grindcacaonibstoafinepowder.

2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processsesameseedsintotahini.Placeinabowlandsetaside.

3.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,blenddatesandcoconutoiltoatoffee-likeconsistency.

4.Addcacaopowderandblenduntilfullymixed.

5.Addtahinibackinandprocessuntilevenlyblended.

6.Pressmixtureintoaspringformpanandchilltoset(3–4hours).

7.Cutinto8triangularslices.

Makes8servings.

GoldenHalvaSimplicityatitsbest!

2½cups(625mL)sesameseeds11dates,pitted1.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,blendsesameseedsintotahini.Setasideinabowl.

2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,blenddatestoatoffee-likeconsistency.

3.Addtahinibackinandmixwelluntilevenlyblended.

4.Pressflatina10-in(25-cm)springformpanandchilltoset(3–4hours).

5.Cutinto8triangularslices.

Makes8serving.

GorillaBiscuitsThesesweettreatswerenamedasatributetothegreatNYCpunkband.

4dates,pitted1tbspcoconutoil1tspgroundcinnamon9bananas,sliced4½cups(1L+125mL)coconutflakes1.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processdates,coconutoil,andcinnamontoatoffee-likeconsistency.

2.Addafewbananaslicestothinoutthepaste,thenaddmoretothinitoutfurther.Pourintoalargebowl.

3.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,blendrestofbananas,inbatches,intoapurée.Pourintothebowl,stirringevenlyintodatemix.

4.Addcoconutflakesandmixthoroughlybyhand.

5.Spreadmixtureonto1or2meshdehydratorsheets,¼–½-in(½–1-cm)thick.

6.Stampoutshapeswithacookiecutterorscore6x6-in(15x15-cm)squareswiththedullsideofaknife.

7.Dehydrateat108°F(42°C)for36hours.Flipthemoverandcontinuetodehydrateatsametemperatureforanother24hoursoruntilfullydry.

Makes24–36biscuits.

SuperStarBarsWhynotmakeyourownwholefoodenergybarsinsteadofbuyingthemandthrowingawaythepackaging?Thesearegreatfortravelingorasanafter-exercisesnack.Youcanaddanyadditionalsuper-foodandproteinpowderstoyourtaste.

½cup(125mL)almonds1cup(250mL)sunflowerseeds⅓cup(80mL)pecans¼cup(60mL)gojiberries⅓cup(80mL)choppeddriedapricots4dates,pitted¼tspsalt1tbspcoconutoil1apple,cored2bananas2tbsphempproteinpowder1tspmacapowder1.Inabowl,soakalmonds,seeds,andpecansinwaterfor8–12hoursorovernightandrinsewellbeforeusing.

2.Inaseparatebowl,soakgojiberriesandapricotsfor1hour.

3.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processalmonds,seeds,andpecansuntilmincedandsticky.Setasideinabowl.

4.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processdates,salt,andcoconutoiltoatoffee-likeconsistency.

5.Addapple,bananas,hempproteinandmacapowder,andpurée.Addtobowl.

6.Addgojiberriesandapricotsandmixtocombinewell.

7.Spreadmixture¼–½-in(½–1cm)thickonParaFlexxsheetsanddehydrateat108°F(42°C)for12–16hours.

8.Flipoverontomeshsheetsandcontinuetodehydrateatthesametemperatureforanother24hoursoruntildry.

Makes12bars.

OrangeWalnutSpiceCookiesAftermanyyearsofmakingthese,Istillloveeatingthem.AlthoughIleavethemchewy,theyremindmeofmygrandpa’sgingersnapcookiesthathealwayshadaround(eventhoughtheycontainnoginger).

3cups(750mL)walnuts1cup(250mL)sunflowerseeds1cup(250mL)raisins15dates,pitted3½tspgroundcinnamon½tspgroundnutmeg1½tspgroundallspice¾cup(185mL)orangejuice1.Inabowl,soakwalnutsandsunflowerseedsovernightorforatleast6hoursandrinsewellbeforeusing.

2.Inaseparatebowl,soakraisinsfor1–2hours.

3.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processdates,spices,andorangejuiceintoapaste.Setasideinalargebowl.

4.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processnutsandseedstoacoarsepasteandaddtodatemix.

5.Addraisinsandmixbyhanduntilcombinedwell.

6.Form⅓-cup(80-mL)cookiesandplaceontomeshsheetsanddehydrateat108°F(42°C)for12–18hours.Flipthemoverandcontinuetodehydrateatthesametemperatureforanother12–18hours,untiltheyhaveattaineddesiredconsistency.

Makes16cookies.

PeaceCookiesThere’snothinglikesweet,freshpecans,especiallyinthesecookies!

1½cups(375mL)pecans¾cup(185mL)almonds8dates,pitted3tbspcoconutoil1.Soaknutsfor8–12hoursorovernightandrinsewellbeforeusing.

2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,blenddatesandcoconutoiltoatoffee-likeconsistency.Setasideinabowl.

3.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processnutstoacoarsebutstickytexture.Addtodatemixandcombinewellbyhand.

4.Portioninto¼-cup(60-mL)scoopsandformintowideflatcookiesonameshsheetanddehydrateat108°F(42°C)for12–16hours.Flipthemoverandcontinuetodehydrateatsametemperatureforanother12–36hours,untiltheyhaveattaineddesiredtexture.

Makes9cookies.

RawkLuvaThisonegoesouttoMaria!

PastrySheets:2cups(500mL)walnuts4dates,pitted¼cup(60mL)flaxseeds¼tspgroundcinnamon1cup(250mL)water1.Inabowl,soakwalnutsfor4hoursorovernightandrinsewellbeforeusing.


3.Dividebatterbetween2ParaFlexxsheetsandspreadevenlyouttotheedgesDehydrateat108°F(42°C)for8–12hoursorovernight.

4.Flipthemoverontomeshsheetsandcontinuetodehydrateatsametemperatureforanother4hours.

CreamFilling:1½cups(375mL)walnuts7dates,pitted½tsppowderedvanilla¼tspgroundcinnamon2tbsplemonjuice1.Inabowl,soakwalnutsfor4hoursorovernightandrinsewellbeforeusing.

2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processdates,vanilla,cinnamon,andlemonjuiceintoapaste.

3.Addwalnutsandprocessuntilsmooth.

Toassemble:1cup(250mL)walnuts,finelychopped2PastrySheets(above)1¾cups(415mL,or1recipe)CreamFilling(above)1.SpreadCreamFillingevenlyonthetwopastrysheets,outtotheedges.

2.Sprinklewalnutsovertop.

3.Cuteachsheetinto4strips(youwillhave8intotal).

4.Layer7stripsontopofoneanotherwithfrostingsideupontop,andlaststripwithfrostingfacingdown.

5.Presslightlyonstack,thencarefullycutintotrianglesordiamonds(likebaklava,theGreekandMiddleEasterntreat).

Makesapproximately8servings.

TwoBerryGoodnessCashewIceCreamSweet,frosty,fruity,andcreamy—veganicecreamisthebest!

1cup(250mL)cashews2tbspgojiberries6dates,pitted⅜cup(90mL)coconutoil2¼cups(530mL)choppedstrawberries½tsppowderedvanilla1cup(250mL)water1.Inablender,processallingredientsuntiloilhasmeltedandmixtureissmooth.

2.Pourintoabowlandfreeze,orchurninanicecreammakeraccordingtomanufacturer’sdirections.

Makes2–4servings.

ChocolateCoconutIceCreamIt’ssohardtohaveonlyalittleofthisicecream—it’slikebeingakidagain!Youngcoconutsarewhiteandcone-shaped;theycanbefoundinmanyAsiangroceryandhealthfoodstores.Thefleshofthecoconutgetsthickeranddryerasitmatures;whenstillyoung,it’ssoft,andthecoconutwaterissweetandrefreshing.

1cup(250mL)freshyoungcoconut“meat”1¾cups(415mL)youngcoconutwater½cup(125mL)cacaonibs7dates,pitted¼cup(60mL)coconutoil1.Inablender,processallingredientsuntiloilhasmeltedandmixtureissmooth.


Makes2–4servings.

ChocolateHempciclesThesehavebeenasummertimehitwhenwe’veservedthemattheMr.Freshboothatmusicfestivalsovertheyears.

½cup(125mL)cacaonibs9dates,pitted⅜cup(90mL)hempseeds½cup(125mL)coconutoil2tbspcacaobutter1¼cups(310mL)water1.Inblender,processallingredientsuntiloilhasmeltedandmixtureissmooth.

2.Pourintopopsiclemolds.

3.Placeapopsiclestickintoeachmoldandfreeze.

Makesapproximately6servings.

LemonAvocadoIceCreamLetthisrefreshingtreatsoftenslightlybeforeserving.

2bananas1½tbspchiaseeds8dates,pitted⅜cup(90mL)coconutoil3avocados¾tspspirulina½cup(125mL)lemonjuice1.Inablender,processallingredientsuntiloilhasmeltedandmixtureissmooth.



OrangeAvocadoIceCreamSweetsubtleflavorswithacreamy,smoothtexture.Letsoftenslightlybeforeserving.

2½bananas½cup(125mL)coconutoil11dates,pitted1vanillabean2–3avocados1½tsporangezest1.Inablender,processallingredientsuntiloilhasmeltedandmixtureissmooth.

2.Addavocadoandblenduntilcombinedwell.

3.Pourintoabowlandplaceinfreezeruntilfrozen(3–4hours).


PeachCoconutIceCreamI’venoticedthatsweetpeacheshaveamuchmoreamazingflavorwhenthey’reripenedwhilestillonthetree.

2cups(500mL)youngcoconutmeat3tbspcoconutoil3dates,pitted2½cups(625mL)choppedpeaches½cups(125mL)choppedstrawberries½banana

1.Inablender,processallingredientsuntiloilhasmeltedandmixtureissmooth.


Makes5cups(1¼L).

StrawberryCashewIceCreamThebetterthestrawberries,thebettertheicecream.Praisetocreamycashews!

1cup(250mL)cashews7dates,pitted2½cups(625mL)strawberries½tsppowderedvanilla⅜cup(90mL)coconutoil¾cup(185mL)water1.Inablender,processallingredientsuntiloilhasmeltedandmixtureissmooth.


Makes4cups(1L).

DarkCherryIceCreamCakeIcecream+cake=givingthanks!

Cakebase:3½cups(830mL)coconutflakes8dates,pitted1.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,blenduntildatesandcoconutarefinelygroundandsticktogether.

2.Pressmixtureflatandevenlyacrossthebottomofa10-in(25-cm)springformpan.


IceCreamFilling:⅔cup(160mL)pitteddriedcherries6bananas6dates,pitted⅜cup(90mL)coconutoil1½cups(375mL)cashews⅜tspvanillapowder1.Inabowl,soakcherriesfor3–4hours.

2.Inablender,blendallingredientsuntilsmooth.

3.Pourandspreadovertopofcakebaseinspringformpanandfreezetoset.

Makes1(10-in[25-cm])cake.

BasicPieCrustCanyouimagineallthenewfillingsyoucantryinthiscrust?Forastart,trythoseonpages206-08!

⅔cup(160mL)almonds1cup(250mL)sunflowerseeds5–6dates,pitted2tbspcoconutoil¼tspsalt1⅓cups(315mL)shreddedcoconut1.Inabowl,soakalmondsandsunflowerseedsfor½–4hoursandrinsewellbeforeusing.

2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,pulse-grindnutsandseedsuntilsticky.Placeinabowlandsetaside.

3.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,blenddates,coconutoil,andsaltuntilsmooth.Addtobowl.

4.Addshreddedcoconutandmixwellbyhand.

5.Pressdoughevenlyintobottomof10-in(25-cm)springformpan¾ofthewayupthesides.

Makes1(10-in[25-cm])pie.

ApplePieThisisafreshtakeonGrandma’sclassic!

Crust:⅓cup(80mL)almonds⅔cup(160mL)sunflowerseeds4dates,pitted¼tspsalt1tbspcoconutoil1⅓cups(315mL)coconutflakes1cup(250mL)cashews1.Inabowl,soakalmondsandseedsfor½–2hoursorovernightandrinsewellbeforeusing.Toletthemsproutlonger,justrinseevery8–12hoursforacoupleofdays.

2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,pulsealmondsandseedsuntilstickybutstillalittlecrunchy.Setasideinabowl.

3.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processdates,salt,andcoconutoiluntilsmooth.Addtobowlalongwithshreddedcoconutflakes.

4.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,pulse-grindcashewsuntilnotquitepowderedbutcrumbly.Addtobowlandcombinewellbyhand.

5.Pressdoughevenlyinto10-in(25-cm)springformpanandchilltoset(3–4hours)whileyoumakethefilling.

Filling:7–8apples,cored3½–4bananas½cup(125mL)choppedstrawberries½cup(125mL)coconutoil½tspgroundcinnamon¼tspgroundnutmeg3dates,pitted½–¾tspgroundcinnamon(forgarnish)

1.Inafoodprocessorwithaslicerdisc,sliceapplesthinly.Setasideinabowl.

2.Inablender,processbananas,strawberries,coconutoil,cinnamon,nutmeg,anddatesuntiloilhasmelted.Pouroverapplesandmixthoroughly.

3.Addapplemixturetopiecrustandchill(3–4hours),untilset.

4.Removefromthespringformpanandcarefullyslideontoaplate.

5.Dustthetopofthepiewithcinnamon.

BlueberryMangoFruitPieLovingthesummertimeblues!

Crust:1recipeBasicPieCrust(p.203)Filling:1½–2cups(375–500mL)driedmangos1⅓cups(315mL)water5–6bananas3dates,pitted¾–⅞cup(185–210mL)coconutoil2¼cups(530mL)blueberries1½cups(375mL)blueberries,forlayering½cup(125mL)blueberries,forgarnish2–4tbspshreddedcoconut,forgarnish1.Inabowl,soakdriedmangosinwaterfor½–1hour.Reservesoakingwater.

2.Inablender,processmangoswithreservedsoakingwateruntilsmooth.Setasideinabowl.

3.Inblender,processbananas,dates,andcoconutoiluntilsmooth.

4.Add2¼cups(530mL)blueberriesandblenduntilsmooth.Stirintomangopurée.

5.Pour⅓offillingintopiecrust,thenlayer1½blueberriesontotop.

6.Pourrestoffillingovertopoftheberriesandchilltoset(3–4hours).

7.Garnishwithmoreblueberriesandshreddedcoconut.


BlueberryPeachPieThispieissosummeryandjuicy!There’sjustashorttimeeachyearwhenthefruitsareinseasontoenjoythisone.

Crust:1recipeBasicPieCrust(p.203)Filling:4dates,pitted⅝cup(150mL)coconutoil¼tspvanillapowder3½–4bananas7–8cups(1¾–2L)slicedpeaches5cups(1¼L)blueberriespeachslices,forgarnishblueberries,forgarnish1.Inablender,processdates,coconutoil,vanillapowder,andbananasuntiloilisincorporatedandmixtureissmooth.

2.Arrange½ofthepeachesoverpiecrust.

3.Pour¼ofdate-bananasauceoverpeaches.Swirlpanabittoletsaucefillinthecracks.

4.Layer½oftheblueberriesovertop.

5.Pouranother¼ofdate-bananasauceoverblueberries,thentopwithrestofpeaches.

6.Addanother¼ofthedate-bananasauceandtopwithrestofblueberries.

7.Pourrestofdate-bananasauceontopofblueberries.

8.Garnishwithafruitdecorationofyourchoosing.(Iuseapeachsliceandacoupleofblueberriesoneachpieceorarrangepeachesandblueberriesinamandaladesign.)9.Chilltoset(3–4hours).


Otheroptions:a)Portionfillingintobowlswithcobblercrust(layeringinthesamemethodasthepie).Chilltoset(3–4hours).b)Pourbananacreamoverabowlofchoppedpeachesandblueberriesandstir.Servechilled.

ChocolateHempSeedPieThiswasadivinegift—oneofthosetimeswhenImadeit,loveditfromthefirstbite,andnevertweakeditonce.

Crust:1recipeBasicPieCrust(p.203)Filling:⅞cup(210mL)cacaonibs17dates,pitted¾cup(185mL)hempseeds¼cup(60mL)+3tbspcoconutoil¼cup(60mL)cacaobutter2⅝cups(650mL)water2tbspcoconutflakes,forgarnish2tbspcacaonibs,forgarnish1.Inablender,placeallingredientsandblenduntiloilisincorporatedandmixtureissmooth.

2.Pourintopiecrustandrefrigeratetoset(3–4hours).

3.Carefullyremovefromspringformpanandslidepieontoalargeplate.

4.Garnishwithsprinklesofcoconutflakesandcacaonibs.


CoconutCreamPieThispiehasalwaysbeenonGorillaFood’ssecret-special-requestmenubecausetheyoungcoconutsareusuallynotorganic,andwedon’tusuallyusethemforthatreason.Ilovethisone,though;it’ssosimple!

Crust:2½cups(625mL)coconutflakes9dates,pitted2tbspcoconutoil¼tspsalt1.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processcoconutflakestoanoilyflourtexture.Setasideinabowl.

2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,blenddates,oil,andsalttoatoffee-likeconsistency.

3.Addcoconutflourbackinandprocessuntilcombinedwell.

4.Pressdoughintoa10-in(25-cm)springformpanandchilltoset(3–4hours)whileyoumakethefilling.

Filling:3cups(750mL)youngcoconutmeat13dates,pitted¾cup(185mL)coconutoil1tbsp+2tsplemonjuice¼tspsalt1cup(250mL)coconutwater1.Inablender,processallingredientsuntiloilisincorporatedandmixtureissmooth.Pourintopiecrustandchilltoset(3–4hours).


LemonAvocadoPieThispie—sofresh,light,andcreamy—haslongbeenahitatGorillaFood.

Crust:2cups(500mL)coconutflakes1cup(250mL)Brazilnuts9dates,pitted2tbspcoconutoil1.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processcoconutandBrazilnutstoanoilyflourtexture.Setasideinabowl.

2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,blenddatesandcoconutoiltoatoffee-likeconsistency.

3.Addnutmixbackinandprocessuntilcombinedwell.

4.Pressdoughintoa10-in(25-cm)springformpanandchilltoset(3–4hours)whileyoumakethefilling.

Filling:16dates,pitted3½–4bananas3tbspchiaseeds¾cup(185mL)coconutoil5–7avocados1½tspspirulina⅞cup(210mL)lemonjuice1.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processdatestoatoffee-likeconsistency.

2.Inblender,processbananas,chiaseeds,andoiluntiloilhasmelted.

3.Combinebothmixesinafoodprocessortothinoutanddissolvedates.

4.Addavocadoandspirulinaandcombineuntilverycreamy.Addlemonjuiceandkeepprocessinguntilcombinedwell.

5.Pourintopiecrustandchilltoset(3–4hours).


PumpkinPieGivingthankseveryday!

Crust:½cup(125mL)Brazilnuts½cup(125mL)pecans2cups(500mL)coconutflakes9dates,pitted2tbspcoconutoil1.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processnutsandcoconutflakesuntiloilyandflour-like.Emptyintoabowlandsetaside.

2.Inafoodprocessor,blenddatesandoiltoatoffee-likeconsistency.

3.Addnutandcoconutmixbackinandprocessuntilcombinedwell.

4.Pressflatandevenlyinto10-in(25-cm)springformpanandchilltoset(3–4hours)beforefilling.

Filling:6dates,pitted¾cups(185mL)coconutoil2¾tsppumpkinpiespices(cinnamon,ginger,nutmeg,allspice)3½–4bananas4cups(1L)pumpkin,cutinto1–2-in(2½–5-cm)cubes1.Inablender,processdates,oil,spices,andbananasuntiloilhasmeltedandmixtureissmooth.

2.Addpumpkinandblenduntilsmooth.

3.Pourintopiecrustandchilltoset(3–4hours).


CheezcakeCrustThiscanbeusedasthebaseforanycheezcake.

2cups(500mL)coconutflakes8dates,pitted1.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,blenduntildatesandcoconutsticktogether.

2.Pressflatandevenlyacrossbottomofa10-in(25-cm)springformpan.



BlueberryCheezcakeThesharperthefood-processorblade,thecreamierthiswillbe.Youcanalsomakeitinablender.

Crust:1recipeCheezcakeCrust(p.212)Filling:9dates,pitted2tbspcoconutoil1½cups(375mL)coconutflakes4cups(1L)cashews4½cups(1L+125mL)blueberries½cup(125mL)blueberries,forgarnish2–4tbspshreddedcoconut,forgarnish2–4tbspcashews,forgarnish1.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,blenddatesandoiltoatoffee-likeconsistency.

2.Addcoconutflakesandcashewsandblenduntilbuttery.

3.Addblueberriesandblenduntilsmooth.

4.Pressmixtureintopiecrust.Garnishwithberries,shreddedcoconut,andcashews,thenchilltoset(3–4hours).

5.Removefrompananddecoratethesideswithadditionalcashews.


StrawberryCheezcakeNaturallysweet,naturallycolored,naturallybeautiful.

Crust:1½cups(375mL)cashews1½cups(375mL)coconutflakes9dates,pitted2tbspcoconutoil⅜tspsalt1.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,blendallingredientsuntilcombinedwellanddatesarewell-minced;themixtureshouldsticktogether.

2.Pressflatandevenlyacrossthebottomofa10-in(25-cm)springformpanandchilltoset(3–4hours)beforefilling.

Filling:8dates,pitted3tbspcoconutoil4cups(1L)cashews½cup(125mL)orangejuice1¾cups(415mL)choppedstrawberrieshandfulslicedstrawberrieshandfulcashews1.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,blenddatesandoiltoatoffee-likeconsistency.

2.Addcashewsandprocessuntilbuttery.

3.Addstrawberriesandorangejuiceandprocessuntilsmooth.

4.Pourintopiecrust.Garnishwithstrawberriesandcashewsandchilltoset(3–4hours).

5.Removefromspringformpananddecoratethesideswithadditionalcashews.


PersimmonCheezcakeImisspersimmonseasonassoonasit’sover—that’showmuchIlovethem!(Note:Hachiyapersimmonsmustbefullyripe—theinteriorshouldbecompletelysoftandsquishy—beforetheycanbeeaten;otherwisethey’reunpleasantlyastringent.)Crust:

1recipeCheezcakeCrust(p.212)Cake:2cups(500mL)cashews10–11dates,pitted5–6tbspcoconutoil⅛tspsalt½tspvanilla2½cups(625mL)choppedHachiyapersimmon(nice’n’ripe!)1.Soakcashewsfor2–4hoursinwaterandrinsewellbeforeusing.

2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processdates,oil,andsalttoatoffee-likeconsistency.

3.Addcashewsandvanillaandprocessuntilsmooth.

4.Addpersimmonsandprocessuntilcombinedwell.

5.Pourintopiecrustandspreadevenly.

Topping:1½cups(375mL)choppedHachiyapersimmons(nice‘n’ripe—seenoteattop)1.Inablender,puréepersimmons,thenspreadevenlyovercake.

2.Chilltoset(3–4hoursorovernight).


CarrotCakeCarrotcake—andnoflour?!Thisonewasinspiredbyastar-shapedcakemyfriendIzumimadeforabeachpicniconce.

Crust:½cup(125mL)raisins1½cups(375mL)cashews1.Inabowl,coverraisinswithwaterandsoakfor½–2hours.Reserve½cup(125mL)soakingwaterforfrosting.

2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processcashewstoanalmostpowderconsistency,butstillcrumbly.Setasideinabowl.

3.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,puréeraisins.Addtobowlandmixthoroughly.

4.Pressevenlyintobottomofa10-in(25-cm)springformpan.Setaside.

Cake:1cup(250mL)raisins15dates,pitted¼cup(60mL)coconutoil⅛tspgroundnutmeg1½tspgroundcinnamon⅛tspgroundstaranise⅛tspgroundcloves10–12carrots1.Inabowl,coverandsoakraisinsfor½–2hours.

2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,puréedates,oil,andgroundspices.Setasideinabowl.

3.Inafoodprocessorwithashreddingdisc,shredcarrots.Addtobowl.

4.Addraisinsandmixbyhanduntilcombinedwell.

5.Pressintopiecrustandchill(2hours)toset.

6.Carefullyremovefromspringformpanandslideontoalargeplatetofrost.

Frosting:2cups(500mL)cashews9dates,pitted⅛tspgroundnutmeg¼tspgroundcinnamon⅛tspgroundcloves½cup(125mL)raisinsoakingwater

raisins,togarnish(optional)staranisepods,togarnish(optional)1.Soakcashewsfor½–4hoursandrinsewell.

2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processcashews,dates,spices,andwateruntilverysmoothandcreamy.Setasideinabowl.

3.Withafrostingknife,spreadcashewmixturesmoothlyandevenlyoverentirecake.

4.Garnishwithraisinsandstaranisepods.


ChocolateMangoPuddingThiscreamywhipservesasapudding,aparfaitlayer,orafruitcobblerfilling.

2dates,pitted1tbspcoconutoil¼cup(60mL)cacaobutter2bananas3cups(750mL)choppedfreshmangos1.Inablender,processdates,oil,cacaobutter,andbananasuntiloilmelts.

2.Addmangosandblendjustuntilsmooth.



ChocolateStrawberryMangoPuddingThissubtlyflavoredsweetcreamservesasapudding,aparfaitlayer,oracobblerfilling.

2dates,pitted1½tbspcoconutoil¼cup(60mL)cacaobutter1banana1cup(250mL)choppedstrawberries2cups(500mL)choppedfreshmangos1.Inablender,processdates,oil,cacaobutter,andbananauntiloilmelts.

2.Addstrawberriesandmangosandblenduntilsmooth.



CobblerCrustThisisasimplebaseforacobblercrustthatyoucanusewithanynumberoffillings.Thecobblerfillingrecipesthatfollowonp.220areinspiredbymymom’sfruitcrisps.Cobblersarelikeapie,butthefillingsdon’thavetosetasstiffly.

1cup(250mL)almonds2cups(500mL)sunflowerseeds6–7dates,pitted½tspsalt2tbspcoconutoil1.Inabowl,soakalmondsandsunflowerseedsfor2hoursorovernightandrinsewellbeforeusing.

2.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,processalmondsandseedsuntilstickybutalittlechunky.Setasideinbowl.

3.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,blenddates,salt,andoiluntilsmooth.Addtobowlandmixbyhanduntilwellcombined.

Makes4–6servings.

FreshCherryVanillaCobblerFillingYoucanuseanyofthemanyvarietiesofsweetcherriesforthisseasonaltreat.Serveinabowlasacobblerfillingorachunkypudding,oruseasalayerinaparfaitglass.

5cups(1¼L)pittedfreshcherries1½bananas2dates,pitted¼cup(60mL)coconutoil½cup(125mL)cashews¼cup(60mL)pittedfreshcherries(forblending)⅛tspvanillapowder1.Inafoodprocessorwithans-blade,pulsethecherriesuntildiced(oruseaknife).Setasideinabowl.

2.Inablender,processallotheringredientsuntilsmooth.

3.Pouroverdicedcherriesandstirtocombinewell.

Makes4–5cups(1–1¼L).

MangoCoconutParfaitAlternatingwithshreddedcoconut,layerthiscreamy,fruitymixtureintoabeautifulglasstocreateadeliciousparfait.Itcanalsobeservedasapuddingoracobblerfilling.

2dates,pitted⅜cup(90mL)coconutoil2bananas3¾cups(935mL)choppedfreshmangos½cup(125mL)coconutflakes1.Inablender,processdates,oil,andbananasuntiloilmelts.

2.Addmangosandcoconutflakesandblendjustuntilsmooth.


Makes4servings.

Drinks

Note:Iliketousefrozenberriesandbananasalmostalwaysinmyblendedsmoothiesandshakesbecauseitmakesthemcold,thick,andextracreamywithouthavingtouseice.Letyourbananasripentotheperfectsweetspottedstage,thenpeelthemandbreakthemupinto1–2-in(2½–5-cm)piecesbeforeyoufreezethem.

BCBlueSmoothieThereareseveralcropsthatGorillaFood’shomeprovinceofBritishColumbiapridesitselfonforgrowingwell,andblueberriesareoneofthem.

1–3tbsphulledhempseeds1–1¼cups(250–310mL)orangejuice2freshorfrozenbananas½cup(125mL)freshorfrozenblueberries1.Inablender,processallingredientsuntilsmooth.

Makes1serving.

BCBlue,Green&BlueSmoothieAgoodstarttotheday!Youwouldhardlyknowthatthereiskaleinthemix;thisisasweetwaytogetmoregreens.

1tbsphulledhempseeds1–1¼cups(250–310mL)orangejuice3–4kaleleaves2freshorfrozenbananas½cup(125mL)freshorfrozenblueberries½tspspirulina(optional)


Makes1serving.

BerryBerryBerryGreenSmoothieAfruitysmoothiewithgreensandlotsofantioxidants.

⅓cup(80mL)freshorfrozenblueberries1⅓cups(315mL)freshorfrozenstrawberries⅓cup(80mL)freshorfrozenblackberries½tspaçaíberrypowder

2largeor4–5smallkaleleaves1–1¼cups(250–310mL)water


Makes1serving.

Helio-TropicSmoothieTurntothesunandgivethanks!

11-in(2½-cm)thickpineappleround2–3freshorfrozenbananas2–4kaleleaves1–1¼cups(250–310mL)orangejuice


Makes1serving.

Issa'sElectroLemonadeSmoothieGorillaFoodhasafairygodmotherandthisisafavoriteofhers.

2lemons,peeled1½apples,cored3tbspflaxoil¼tspsalt1–1¼cups(250–310mL)water


Makes1serving.

Mooney'sGojiZestSmoothieAre-mixedsmoothiefromafestivalwherewehadaboothonesummer.

½apple2freshorfrozenbananas½lemon,peeled¼tsplemonzest1tbspgojiberries1–1¼cups(250–310mL)water


Makes1serving.

SimpleGreenSmoothieIlovehowfreshthisoneis!

1½apples2–5kaleleaves¾cup(185mL)choppedfreshorfrozenstrawberries2tbspcoconutoil1–1½cups(250–310mL)water


Makes1serving.

StrawberryElectric#9SmoothieFilledwithenergyand,yes,electricity!

1½freshorfrozenbananas½cup(125mL)choppedfreshorfrozenstrawberries3tbspgojiberries1½tspmacapowder1tspvanillapowder½tspdriedorangezestpowder1–1¼cups(250–310mL)water


Makes1serving.

StrawberryFieldsSmoothieOnecoulddrinkthissmoothieforever.

1½bananas½cup(125mL)choppedfreshorfrozenstrawberries1–1¼cups(250–310mL)orangejuice

1–2tbsphempseeds


Makes1serving.

StrawberryZingSmoothieZip-a-dee-do-da!

1½bananas½cup(125mL)choppedfreshorfrozenstrawberries1–1¼cups(250–310mL)orangejuice

1(½–1-in[1–2½-cm])pieceginger1–2tbsphempseeds


Makes1serving.

CherryBerryElectroLemonadeThiswassomethingweservedatagreatfundraisingeventwithOneYogaforthePeopleandJuliaButterflyHillbenefitingVinyasaYogaforYouth.Thatwasfun!Whatanhonorandblessingtoserve!

½cup(125mL)pittedandchoppedfreshcherriesordriedcherries,soaked½cup(125mL)freshorfrozenblueberries½date,pitted

1tbspgojiberries⅛tspsalt⅜cup(90mL)lemonjuice1¼cups(310mL)water

1.Inablender,puréeallingredients,exceptwater.Pourintoalargepitcher,thenaddwaterandstirtocombinewell.

Makes1serving.

'TistheSeasonSmoothieOneyear,duringaNewYear’sbreak,Imainlydrankthisgreensmoothieforaweekofcleansing.'Twasajollygoodseason!

4–6cups(1–1½L)seasonalgreens(kale,collards,lettuce,parsley,spinach,etc.)1½apples,coredandchopped

2tbspflaxoil1celerystalk,chopped1–1¼cups(250–310mL)water


Makes1serving.

GreenGloryJuiceSweet,greenliquidforenlightenment.

1½–2apples,coredandchopped½small–⅓largelemon,peeled1(1-in[2½-cm])pieceginger4celerystalks¼–⅓bunchparsley5kaleleaves5seasonalgreenleaves(collardleaves,lettuceleaves,radishtops,etc.)1.Pressallingredientsthroughajuicer.

Makes1serving.

RawkitFuelJuiceEnjoythisjuiceandyou’llexperienceliftoff!

2–3apples,coredandchopped8carrots1(½–1-in[1–2½-cm])pieceginger

1.Pressallingredientsthroughajuicer.

Makes1serving.

RootsTonicJuiceRootsgiveusaconnectiontotheEarth!

⅓–½mediumbeet1(1-in[2½-cm])pieceginger14–6-in(10–15-cm)burdockroot8carrots¼cup(60mL)sunchoke(a.k.a.Jerusalemartichoke)1.Pressallingredientsthroughajuicer.

Makes1serving.

SeasonalGreenJuiceDrinkinggreenjuiceisoneofthebestthingsyoucandoforyourbody.Itmaytakesomegettingusedto;thefirsttimemyfriendLesleyservedmeastraightgreenjuice,ittookmeallafternoontogetthroughit.NowIsometimesdrinkquartsatatimeandloveit.

1(1-in[21/2-cm])pieceginger4–5celerystalks½lemon,peeled1cup(250mL)choppedparsley4–5kaleleaves8–10seasonalgreenleaves(kale,chard,dandelion,collards,cilantro,etc.)⅓–½cucumber


Makes1serving.

SweetMagentaJuiceSmoothlikesylk.Maycauseinstantwake-upandheightenedsenses!

2apples5carrots⅓–½mediumbeet1(½-in[1-cm])pieceginger(optional)


Makes1serving.

TropicalTwistJuiceThejuiceformerlyknownastheCitrusSlinger.

1(1-in[2½-cm])thickpineappleround¾cup(185mL)orangejuice11-in(2½-cm)pieceginger3–4carrots


Makes1serving.

Caro-banan-anandaShakeIalsocallthistheHippieShake.

2–3freshorfrozenbananas3tbspcarobpowder¼cup(60mL)almonds(dryorsprouted)


Makes1serving.

Note:Iliketousefrozenbananasalmostalwaysinmyblendedsmoothiesandshakesbecauseitmakesthemcold,thick,andextracreamywithouthavingtouseice.Letyourbananasripentotheperfectsweetspottedstage,thenpeelthemandbreakthemupinto1–2-in(2½–5-cm)piecesbeforeyoufreezethem.

BlackberryBlazeShakeWehavealotofblackberriesintheVancouverarea.They’resogoodtoloaduponinsummer,andwefreezethemforuseduringwinter.MakethisaBlueberryBlazebyusingblueberriesinstead.

2–3freshorfrozenbananas¼cup(60mL)almonds(dryorsprouted)1date,pitted1–3tbsphempseeds1tbspcoconutoil1¼cups(310mL)water¾–1cup(185–250mL)freshorfrozenblackberries(orblueberries)1.Inablender,processallingredientsuntilsmooth.

Makes1serving.

OhMy!ChocoChiaShakeI’vetriedbutIjustcan’tseemtoputthisshakedownuntilit’sfinished.

2tbspchiaseeds2tbspcacaopowder⅛tspvanillapowder2tbspcashews1¼cups(310mL)water3dates,pitted1–1½freshorfrozenbananas


Makes1serving.

ChocoBerryGorillaShakeThehintofberriesaddssomefreshfruitinesstothischocolateshake.

2–3bananas½cup(125mL)freshorfrozenblueberries,strawberries,oranyotherberries¼cup(60mL)cacaonibs

¼cup(60mL)almonds(dryorsprouted)1date,pitted1–3tbsphempseeds1tbspcoconutoil1cups(280mL)water


Makes1serving.

ChocoGorillaShakeEverydayatGorillaFood,thisshakecausespeopletohavethebestdayever,overandover!

2–3freshorfrozenbananas¼cup(60mL)cacaonibs¼cup(60mL)almonds(dryorsprouted)1date,pitted1–3tbsphempseeds1tbspcoconutoil1¼cups(310mL)water


Makes1serving.

HempnoticShakeHempcanhelpsavetheworld.It’soneofthemostunderusednaturalresourcesontheplanet.

2–3freshorfrozenbananas1⅛cups(280mL)water¾cup(185mL)hempproteinpowder¼cup(60mL)almonds(dryorsprouted)1date,pitted2–3tbsphempseeds


Makes1serving.

HempstarDelightShakeWhenIwasgrowingup,therewasalwayseggnogduringtheholidayseason.Thisreciperemindsmeofthatwarmfestivefeeling.

2–3freshorfrozenbananas1⅛cups(280mL)water1–2tbsphempproteinpowder¼cup(60mL)almonds(dryorsprouted)1date,pitted2–3tbsphempseeds1(½–1-in[1–2½-cm])pieceginger⅛tspgroundnutmeg¼tspgroundcinnamon


Makes1serving.

StrawberryBlissUp!ShakeAblissing!MyfavoriteshakeontheGorillaFoodmenu—it’slikeicecream.

¼cup(60mL)almonds(dryorsprouted)1date,pitted1–3tbsphempseeds1½freshorfrozenbananas½cup(125mL)choppedfreshorfrozenstrawberries1¼cups(310mL)water½–1tspvanillapowder1tbspcoconutoil1–2tspmacapowder¼–½tspspirulina


Makes1serving.

StrawberryCloudShakeCreamy,sweet,andsubstantial!Thebetterthestrawberries,thebettertheshake.IlovetopourthisortheStrawberryBlissUp!(above)overmygrawnola.

¼cup(60mL)almonds(dryorsprouted)1date,pitted1–3tbsphempseeds1½freshorfrozenbananas½cup(125mL)freshorfrozenstrawberries1¼cups(310mL)water


Makes1serving.

Leo'sLalalandCardamom&CarrotSylkSunsetBoulevardbreakfastwithL.G.Thissylkydrinkhassweetsynchronicity.

1cup(250mL)carrotjuice½cup(125mL)water¼cup(60mL)almonds(dryorsprouted)2–3cardamompods


Makes1serving.

CashewauNaturelSylkTrythisunsweetenedmylkovergrawnola.

¼cup(60mL)cashews1½cups(375mL)water


Makes1serving.

CashewChocolateSylkAddmoreorlesscashewstomakeitthinnerorthicker.

¼cup(60mL)cashews1½cups(375mL)water2dates,pitted2tbspcacaopowder


Makes1serving.

CashewVanillaSylkCool,it’srefreshing;warm,it’slikepudding.

¼cup(60mL)cashews1½cups(375mL)water1date,pitted½tspvanillapowder


Makes1serving.

AlmondSylkWhenyoumakeyourownathome,it’sfreshandtherearenocartonstothrowaway.

¼cup(60mL)almonds(dryorsprouted)1¾cup(415mL)water


Makes1serving.

AlmondChocolateSylkAchocolatevariationoftheAlmondSylkabove.

¼cup(60mL)almonds(dryorsprouted)1¾cup(415mL)water2tbspcacaopowder


Makes1serving.

AlmondVanillaSylkIlikethiswithwarmwateronGrawnolawithfruit.

¼cup(60mL)almonds(dryorsprouted)1¾cup(415mL)water½tspvanillapowder


Makes1serving.

HempauNaturelSylkAsimple,frothyblendfromoneofthemightiestofplantfoods.Agoodbaseforacreamysoup,dressing,orsaucetoo.

5tbsphempseeds1¾cups(415mL)water


Makes1serving.

HempChocolateSylkNottoolongago,thisdrinkwouldhavebeenillegalinCanadaandtheUS.It’sgotsuper-foodsloadedupinyourglass!

¼cup(60mL)hempseeds2tbspcacaopowder1¾cups(415mL)water2dates,pitted


Makes1serving.

HempVanillaSylkIlovehemp,butIhavesomuchappreciationforvanilla,too.Togetheratlast!

1¾cups(415mL)water¼cup(60mL)hempseeds1date,pitted¼tspvanillapowder


Makes1serving.

WarmChaiThesespicescanbesoakedinajarofwaterinthesuntomakeasun-teabrew,oryoucaninfusetheminwarmwater.EitherenjoythissimplespiceddigestiveteaonitsownoruseittoreplacethewaterinanyoftheVanillaSylks(pp.237-39)tomakevanillachailatte.

2½tbspwholecardamompods3tbspfennelseeds1tspwholecloves2½tbspcinnamonbarkchips2tbspdriedgroundginger¾tspgroundnutmeg¾tspgroundblackpepper8cupswater

1.Placecardamon,fennel,cloves,andcinnamonbarkinacoffeegrinderorhigh-poweredblenderandprocesstoalmostapowder.Stirintoabowlwithginger,nutmeg,andpepper.Emptyintoalargeglassjarandtopwithwater.

2.Setjarindirectsunlight(e.g.,onawindowsillorcountertop)for8–24hours.Storeintherefrigerator.

Makes8cups(2L).

Dark&SpicyHotChocolateThis,onachillydayornight,makeseverythingalright.Ifitfeelsgoodforthespirit,doyouthinkit’sworthalittledeviationfromtherealraw?

2tbspcacaopowder3dates,pitted2tbspchiaseeds¼cup(60mL)hempseeds¼tspgroundcinnamon⅛tspgroundcayenne1tbspcoconutoil½tspvanillapowder1⅝cups(400mL)hotwater


Makes1serving.

EarthResonanceTeaThisspiceblendcametogetherforaneventwedidwithmusicianandsoundartistDavidHickey.

½cup(125mL)rooibostea⅜cup(90mL)peppermintleaves1tbsprosehips2tbspdriedSt.John’sWort1tbspsarsaparillaroot1tbspstevialeaf1tspgroundnutmeg1tspvanillapowder1tspgroundcinnamon¼tspgroundginger¼tspgroundcayenne2tbspmacapowder1tbsp+2tspcarobpowder1tspastragaluspowder2tspdriednettleleaves

1.Inabowl,mixallingredientstogether.

2.Useabout1½tspofmixpercupofhotwater.


GoodnessGraceHotCacao!Trytoputthiscreamygoodnessdown.Ihaveahardtime.Ihopeitwarmstheheart!

1heapingtbspcacaopowder1tbspcacaobutter1tspcoconutoil¼tspvanillapowder2–3dates,pitted⅓cup(80mL)cashews1½cups(375mL)warmwater

1.Inablender,processallingredientsuntilsmooth,creamy,andfrothy.

Makes1serving.

HotXocolatThismineral-richdrinkisinspiredbythechocolatecultureofMexico.ThereisalonghistoryofcacaodrinkinginMesoamerica;researchandtastingcouldfillhoursofenjoyableinvestigation!

3dates,pitted2½cups(625mL)hotwater2tbspcacaopowder⅓cup(80mL)sesameseeds⅛tspgroundcinnamonpinchgroundcayennepinchsalt2tbspchiaseeds

1.Inablender,processallingredientsuntilsmooth,creamy,andfrothy.

Makes1–2servings.

Index

AlmondButter,91AlmondChocolateSylk,238AlmondPecanCookies,188AlmondSylk,238AlmondVanillaSylk,238AppleChutney,81ApplePie,204–05AvocadoFrosting,96

BasicColeslawMix,122BasicGreensMix,120BasicOliveTapenade,76BasicPieCrust,203BCBlueSmoothie,222BCBlue,Green&BlueSmoothie,222BerryBerryBerryGreenSmoothie,223BlackberryBlazeShake,232blenders,15BlissButterflies,178BlueberryCheezcake,213BlueberryCreamCheez,89BlueberryMangoFruitPie,206BlueberryPeachPie,207BrazilNut&OliveCrustyBread,34BrazilianBlackberryGrawnola,24–25breads,34–41BreakfastBurrito,32BreakfastNuts,55burgers,158–63

CaptainKraut&theAlmondExperience,116–17Caro-banan-anandaShake,231Carrot&DaikonHempSeedToss,118CarrotCake,216–17Carrot,Arame,Lime&PineNutSalad,121Cashew&HerbTomatoKaleChips,109CashewAlfredoSauce,65CashewAlfredoZucchiniLinguini,144CashewauNaturelSylk,237

CashewChocolateSylk,237CashewVanillaSylk,237CeleryBasilCrêpes,53CheezcakeCrust,212cheezcakes,212–15cheezes,71,88–89CherryBerryElectroLemonade,227ChiaSeaCrisps,42ChiaToast,41ChiliAlmonds,56ChiliVerdeSoup,139ChillyDillWillyPistachios,57chips,108–11ChocoBerryGorillaShake,233ChocoGorillaShake,233ChocoHalva,190ChocolateCherryBombs,179ChocolateCoconutIceCream,198ChocolateFudge,180ChocolateHempSeedPie,208ChocolateHempcicles,199ChocolateMangoPudding,218ChocolateNutLog,181ChocolateStrawberryMangoPudding,218ChunkyMonkeyTrailMix,60chutney,81CinnamonAlmondCrunchCookies,189CinnamonAppleFlaxCrackers,43CinnamonAppleGrawnola,26CircaLocoTops,104CitrusMintSaladDressing,72Clove&OrangeZestGrawnola,27CobblerCrust,219cobblers,parfaitsandpuddings,218–220CoconutCreamPie,209CoconutLemonButter,83coleslaws,122–23cookies,188–89,192,194–95crackersandcrisps,42–52crêpes,31–32,53–54CucumberFalafelTops,102CurriedPumpkinSeeds,59CurrySquashBread,36–37CurryVeggieNiceBowl,164CurryVeggies,165

Dark&SpicyHotChocolate,240DarkCherryAvocadoMousse,98DarkCherryIceCreamCake,202

dehydrators,15–16DelhiDoublerBurgerwithVeggieFlaxBun,160DillyBrazillyCream,89DreamyCreamAvocadoCarrot&BasilSoup,138

EarthResonanceTea,241EastCoastWestCoastSalad,119EasternBunnyCrackers,45

FalafelBalls,169FalafelWrap,168fiveflavors,20foodprocessors,15FreshCherryAvocadoMousse,98FreshCherryVanillaCobblerFilling,220FreshKetchup,83frostings,96–97FruitCompoteSyrups,95FruitSaladwithCashews,HempSeeds&HempSeedNogurt,28–29

GadoMarinatedVeggies,124GingerAvocadoDressing,72GingerNoriCrackers,46–47GingerTomatoCrêpes,54GOVeggieBurgerwithVeggieFlaxBun,161GojiCoconutFrosting,96GoldenCaramel,183GoldenHalva,191GoodnessGraceHotCacao!,241GorillaBiscuits,192GorillaFoodrestaurant,9–10grawnola,24–27GrainlessTabouli,128GreatGorilla,The,132–33GreenCashewCoconutCurrySauce,65GreenCoconutCurryDressing,73GreenGardenSoup,140–41GreenGloryJuice,228GreenTaco,170Guacamole,78Guacamole&Greens,135

HelioTropicSmoothie,223HempauNaturelSylk,239HempChocolateSylk,239HempSeedBasilPesto,80HempSeedNogurt,92HempVanillaSylk,239HempnoticShake,234

HempstarDelightShake,234Herb&CachewCreamCheez,88HotXocolat,242hummus.SeeZucchiniHummus

icecream,198–202ingredients,choosing,19InternationalMaki,171Issa’sElectroLemonadeSmoothie,224Italfoods,14ItalHerbTomatoSauce,66ItalVeggiePizza,157

JRawk’sXmasSpaghetti,145JahMakinCurrySauce,164juicers,16–17juices,228–31JunglePeanutButter,91JunglePeanutButterCups,181JungleSlaw,123

ketchup.SeeFreshKetchupkitchenequipmentandtools,15–19.SeealsospecificequipmentKundaLinguiniRising,144

Lasagna-nanda,146–47LemonAvocadoIceCream,199LemonAvocadoPie,210LemonHerbFlaxDressing,73Leo’sLalalandCardamom&CarrotSylk,236livingfoods,13LivityLove,174

MacaChocoroons,184MacadamiaCreamSauce,151MainSt.Monkey,175mandoline,18MangoCoconutParfait,220MauiWauiPizza,153measurements,22MonkeyTapenade,77Mooney’sGojiZestSmoothie,224MoreRawkin’OlivePizza,154MorningCurryCrêpes,31mousses,98

Nice’n’SpicySesameChiliSauce,67nutbutters,91nutsandnutmixes,55–62

OceanPâté,82OceanWrap,172OhMyGadoGadoNiceBowl,166–67OhMyGadoPeanutSauce,68OhMy!ChocoChiaShake,232Olive&LoveVeggieFreshWraps,105OrangeAvocadoIceCream,200OrangeEssenceTruffles,182OrangeWalnutSpiceCookies,194organicfoods,11–12

pancakes,30pantryingredientslist,21parfaits.Seecobblers“pasta”dishes,144–50pâtés,82,84–5,87PeaceCookies,195PeachCoconutIceCream,200PeanutSelectahPizza,155PersimmonCheezcake,215PestoPizza,156–57PestoPrimoVeggieBurgerswithVeggieFlaxBun,162PestoWalnuts,61pies,203–12pizza,152–57PrimoPestoWraps,106ProteinOrbs,185puddings.SeecobblersPumpkinPie,211PW’sSavoryKaleChips,110–11

RaisinChutney,81rawfoods,13RawkLuva,196–97RawkitFuelJuice,229Rawmein“New”dles,148–49RootsTonicJuice,229Ryce,126–27

S’weedasCurryVeggieMaki,173saladdressings,70,72–74Salsa,79Salt&VinegarZucchiniChips,108SaltyMangoConcoct,71Samosas,112–13sandwiches,174–76sauces,64–69,151,164Sauerkraut,103SavoryTomatoCrêpes,53

SeaVeggieFettuciniwithMacadamiaCreamSauce,150SeasonalGreenJuice,230“Seazer”Salad,125Sesame&WalnutPestoCrackers,48SesameSeasonedColeslaw,122shakes,231–35SimpleGreenSmoothie,225smoothies,222–27SouthernFireHotSauce,67SouthernFireVeggieBurgerwithVeggieFlaxBun,163SpicedCashewCreamFrosting,97SpicyZucchiniChips,108Spiroolislicer,18SproutedQuinoaTabouli,128SproutedQuinoa,Tomato&OliveMedley,129sproutingchart,131StrawberryBlissUp!Shake,235StrawberryCashewIceCream,201StrawberryCheezcake,214StrawberryCloudShake,235StrawberryElectric#9Smoothie,225StrawberryFieldsSmoothie,226Strawberry,Goji,Chia&FlaxBread,38–39StrawberryZingSmoothie,226SunnyBuckwheatPizzaCrusts,152SunnyGarlicRawcotta,88SunnyGingerPâté,46SunnyGorilla,176Super-FoodDressing,74SuperSisterSavoryKale,Cashew&HerbChips,109SuperStarBars,193SweetMagentaJuice,230sylks,236–39

tabouli,128Tahini,69TahiniDrizzle,69tapenades,76–77ThaiFreshWraps,107ThaiWrapPâté,84–85’TistheSeasonSmoothie,227TomatoGingerCrax,49TomatoHerbFlaxCrackers,51TomatoSesameCrêpes,54Tossed&TenderizedDeepGreens,134Traveler’sMix,62TropicalTwistJuice,231TwoBerryGoodnessCashewIceCream,198

VanillaCashewCream,93VanillaFudge,187veganfoods,12–13VeggieBurgerPatties,158–59VeggieChiliCrackers,52VeggieFlaxBread,35VeggieStackers,101

Walnut&BananaPancakes,30WalnutCheezCrumble,71WalnutChiliPâté,87WalnutCilantroDressing,74WalnutCreamFrosting,97WarmChai,240waterfilters,19WaterWisdomSalad,137wraps,104–07,168,171–73

ZucchiniHummus,75

AARONASHisthefounderofGorillaFood,anorganic,vegan,rawfoodrestaurantindowntownVancouver,Canadathatissettoopennewlocationsinfall2012.HewasapersonalcheftoMike-DoftheBeastieBoyswhenhelivedinLosAngeles.Aaronisalsoanin-demandcatererforhigh-profileeventsaroundNorthAmerica.

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