Menus 
Menus These themed menus offer some suggestions to help you put together fun and flavorful raw feasts. Feel free to mix and match or create your own menu plans.
Hemp Horchata (page 41)
Fiesta Taco Roll-Ups (page 162), served taco-bar style with:
Garlicky Guacamole (page 88)
Nacho Cheese Sauce (page 87)
Garden Fresh Salsa (page 89)
Zesty Corn Tortilla Chips (page 78)
Mango Lassi (page 40)
Vegetable Korma Masala (page 158)
Cauliflower “Rice” Pilaf (page 176)
Naansense Bread (page 67)
Mango Chutney (page 90)
Coconut Rice Pudding (page 223)
Insalata di Trattoria (page 131)
Rosemary-Garlic Bread (page 66)
Spaghetti alla Marinara (page 136) and/or Spinach-Walnut Pesto Pasta (page 138)
Marinated Broccoli and Red Pepper (page 177)
Raspberry Lemon Mousse Tart (page 210)
Your favorite kale chips (page 97)
Mushroom-Nut Burgers (page 144)
Warm Apple-Walnut Cobbler (page 212)
Classic Vanilla Bean Ice Cream (page 219)
Your favorite hummus (one or more) (page 109)
Nut and Seed Flatbread (page 72)
Greek Taverna Salad (page 132)
Moroccan Grated Carrot Toss (page 175)
Athenian Deli Wraps (page 139)
Baklava Nut Medley (page 183)
Rosemary-Garlic Bread (page 66)
Primavera Pesto Pizza (page 164)
Italian Sausage Pizza (page 166)
Sugared Doughnut Holes (page 216)
Rainbow Fruit Salad (page 190)
Caprese-Olive Bruschetta (page 139)
Open-Faced Nutty Butter Sandwiches (page 149)
Chilled Watermelon Soup (page 123)
Graham Crackers (page 77) or Apple-Cinnamon Raisin Bread (page 70) with Coconut Butter (page 92) and Raspberry Jam (page 95)
Cold-Pressed Café au Lait (page 55)
Le Matin Parfait (page 49)
Morning Mushroom Scramble (page 53)
Flaxjacks with Miso-Maple Butter (page 58) and/or Parisian Street Crêpes (page 61)
Biscuits and Sausage Gravy (page 62)
Olive Tapenade-Stuffed Cheese (page 84)
Balsamic-Fig Pistachio Cheese (page 85)
Christmas Cheese Ball (page 86)
Basic Flax Crackers (page 75) or Nut and Seed Flatbread (page 72)
Chewy Pear Chips (page 186)
Your favorite candied nuts (pages 180-184)
Your favorite wines
Your favorite milks and smoothies (page 29)
Coconut Yogurt (page 50)
Your favorite soups (page 120-126)
Homestyle Applesauce (page 178)
Just-Like-Grandma’s Banana Pudding (page 221)
Spiced Pumpkin Spooncream (page 222)
Resources This list of raw-friendly companies is by no means exhaustive, but the companies and sources that follow are my own preferences and recommendations for acquiring ingredients, equipment, or supplements, and for finding educational resources.
Blue Mountain Organics. 100% organic and truly-raw nuts and seeds, nut and seed butters, sweeteners, dried fruit, coconut products, flours, oats, cacao products, superfoods, sea vegetables, prepared raw snacks, and more, all of superior quality and integrity. My #1 go-to source for raw food ingredients. www.bluemountainorganics.com
Nuts Online. Bulk quantities of organic raw nuts, seeds, dried fruit, flours, superfood powders, and more. Large selection, great prices, and fast shipping. www.nutsonline.com
NuNaturals Stevia. The best-tasting stevia extracts and powders I’ve ever found. Their Pure Liquid Vanilla Stevia is my favorite. www.nunaturals.com
Coconut Secret. The only source, currently, for raw organic coconut nectar; they also carry coconut sugar, flour, vinegar, and aminos. www.coconutsecret.com
Nutiva. Organic coconut oil and “manna” (butter), chia and hempseeds, hemp oil and protein powder. www.nutiva.com
Artisana. Raw organic nut butters, coconut butter, and tahini. www.artisanafoods.com
Sea Tangle Noodle Company. Nutritious, low-calorie kelp noodles. www.kelpnoodles.com
BlueBonnet. Dairy-free probiotic powder. www.bluebonnetnutrition.com
Vitamix. My high-speed blender of choice. It’s worth the price, as it will last a lifetime. www.vitamix.com
Excalibur. My preferred brand of dehydrators. I like the models with built-in timers and temperature controls. www.excaliburdehydrator.com
Cuisinart. High-quality food processors, ice cream makers, and more. www.cuisinart.com
Paderno World Cuisine. Their Spiral Vegetable Slicer is an excellent spiralizer for making raw pastas. (I recommend purchasing it from amazon.com.) www.world-cuisine.com
Pure Joy Planet. Nut milk bags with free shipping. www.purejoyplanet.com
Vega. High-quality plant-based meal replacement shakes, protein powders, and other active lifestyle supplements created by vegan Ironman triathlete Brendan Brazier. www.myvega.com
Living Harvest. Organic hemp protein powders. www.livingharvest.com
Sunwarrior. Raw, sprouted, whole grain brown rice protein and greens powders. www.sunwarrior.com
Garden of Life. Raw vitamin and mineral supplements and protein, greens, and meal replacement powders. www.gardenoflife.com
Matthew Kenney Academy. My “rawlma mater” is the culinary academy of chef Matthew Kenney, my mentor and longtime inspiration. Their classical approach to teaching the art of gourmet living cuisine is unmatched. www.kenneycuisine.com/academy
Russell James. As the UK’s leading raw chef and my former instructor at the Matthew Kenney Academy, Russell is an expert on all things raw. He offers online chef courses and learn-at-home DVDs. www.therawchef.com
Living Light Culinary Arts Institute. Cherie Soria’s Living Light is the longest-running raw chef school in the country. Their classes are especially well-suited for anyone interested in becoming a raw food teacher or instructor. www.rawfoodchef.com
Drs. Rick and Karin Dina, D.C. I earned my nutrition educator certification from the Dinas at Living Light. Their wealth of knowledge on the science of raw food nutrition is without rival. www.rawfoodeducation.com
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