Arugula with Packham Pears and Borage Blossoms by Warren Weber

Nutty arugula and sweet pears make this salad an excellent after-dinner course. Prepare the salad before dinner; a squeeze of lime over the pears will keep them from darkening. Bartlett, Comice, or Bosc pears can be substituted for the Packhams. Select ripe pears that are firm but not mushy. Dress with Pear Vinaigrette.

Guacamole by Frank Fariello

I spend a lot of time on my blog in wistful remembrances of the delicious fruits and vegetables that I used to enjoy in Italy and, conversely, moaning about the lack of flavor of much of the produce you are likely to find here in the US. But there are times when the New World outdoes the Old. One example is the avocado which remains…

Super Antioxidant Smoothie Recipe By Jennifer Loganathan by Jennifer Loganathan

Yummy green, raw and jam packed with antioxidants smoothie recipe.

Andra's Fruit Salsa by Andra Kiser

This is great with bunelos (I make my cinnamon sugar tortilla chips fresh or buy the bunelos by the bag) and is also great with grilled chicken, grilled tilapia or with pork tenderloin.

Fordhook Limas & Kelp Noodle Pesto with Lemon by CrunchyLettuce

Today’s recipe consists of my favorite kelp noodle “pasta”, lightly cooked fordhook lima beans, a mostly raw vegan pesto, and fresh lemon juice.

Rosemary-Lemon Portobello with Rutabaga-Mac Mash & Pepper Relish by CrunchyLettuce

This is a fun and simple meal to make for 1 or 2 people. Just double if you are making for a family. First, I must say that the rutabaga mash is truly delish! The garlic goes well with the earthy, sweet rutabaga root. The tangy sweetness of the…

Guacamole by K. Garner

It's all about taste. Use salt and pepper, and other than that, don't use many other ingredients. Keep it simple and tasty.

Chocolate Caramel Mocha Milkshake by SlinkSatsuma

Very good tasting.... almost a full days intake on calories in return!

Healthy Chocolate Caramel Mocha Milkshake by SlinkSatsuma

Revised version of the Chocolate Caramel Mocha Milkshake

Apple Pie Larabar Remake by Laura Aridgides

Here's a homemade version of my favorite Larabar - the Apple Pie Larabar.

greek salad by michelle

Taco dip by michelle

Pico de gallo salsa by Corynn Maxwell

A mild, fresh delicious alternative to the bottle salsa that is a total crowd pleaser!!

Avocado Dip by Phred

An awesome dip for a gathering.

No-Bake Apple Tart by Rich H

Get in on the raw food movement! Raw fruits and veggies are really the best way to enjoy all the healthy benefits of a plant-based diet. While I am not a raw foodist in general, I do enjoy raw dishes now and again and really enjoy seeing what I can come up with in the lab (aka kitchen)! Try this one...you'll love it!