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Stovetop Chai

If you haven’t got chai spice blend handy, but want a quick cup of chai, here’s a delicious recipe that you can make in minutes.

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Quinoa w/ Cumin

This is an adaptation of the famous dish Cumin Rice or Jeera ChawaI using one of the sugar-free “pseudo grains” – buckwheat, quinoa, millet and amaranth – instead of white rice. Delish!

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Ginger or Turmeric Tincture

This tincture is super easy to make and is jam-packed with the properties of these healing herbs. Pour a splash into a cup and top with hot water and sweetener as a morning tonic, or add olive oil, pepper and salt to make a incredible a salad dressing.

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Raw Coconut Rice

Raw "rice" is often made from finely shredded cauliflower or parsnip. Here's a recipe for a simple coconut rice, to be accompanied by a favorite raw sauce or curry.

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Basil and Sun Dried Tomato Nut Cheese

This zingy and delicious vegan cheese is made by fermenting a nut patē on the counter overnight. Mmmm!

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Hazelnut Vanilla Shake

Nut milks are a delicious and sustaining food. They are also extremely versatile - as a dairy alternative in a cup of coffee, over cereal, or with flavors or fruit in an incredible ‘milkshake’.

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Deluxe Green Power Smoothie

This is a classic green smoothie souped-up with extra protein, minerals and fat for a more sustaining energy and complete meal. Add any extra greens desired. The sharper flavor of greens like kale will be hidden under the protein powder. Other popular additions include fruit, super foods like maca and lucuma powder, seaweeds, nut milk, flax and chia seeds.

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Classic Green Smoothie

Other greens can be substituted for romaine - particularly the milder greens like red leaf lettuce, beet greens and spinach. Mint and parsley are also delicious additions.

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Traditional Guacamole

Homemade guacamole is easy and delicious- you may never want to buy premade again!

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Caribbean Soup

Bursting with flavors of coconut, lime and ginger, this quick and simple soup offers a delicious taste of the Caribbean.