This vegan Maki Sushi is a wonderful dish for summer nights. For the Rawtill4 Lifestyle you don’t use the soy sauce and pickled Ginger, but it’s a dish, that everyone can join. I filled mine with either Tomatoes and Basil leafs or with different combinations of carrot, cabbage, Avocado, Cucumber and yellow Pepper.
Yuuummmm!!! And so easy to make! And if you don’t have a bamboo mat, don’t worry. I didn’t use one either. I used brown rice, which isn’t as sticky as the traditional Sushi rice, but it works.
Find this Recipe Here or go to “Vegan Delight Bites”
A nice weekend to everyone!
Emily
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Bananice! A few vegan “Ice Cream” Ideas
Finally I made some delicious vegan Ice cream. As I don’t have an Ice cream maker, I wanted to try this one-ingredient Dessert with soft ice consistency for a long time. And it works!!! Low Fat, No dairy and great taste. All you need is frozen bananas…..and a blender.
My 3 creations for today are Coconut-Pineapple Bananice, Peanut butter Bananice and Chocolate-Caramel Bananice….as soon as you’ve prepared the base you can make your favorite ice cream, by adding caramel, vanilla or chocolate, different fruits and Nuts and voila! In less then 5 minutes you’ve made your favorite ice cream!
Find the Recipe Here or go to “Vegan Delight Bites”
Have a lovely summer sunday!
Emily
Strawberry-Rhubarb Love with a creamy Apple Kiss
….those crunchy sweet “crumbles” on top of the sweet fruit combination of Strawberries and Rhubarb pieces, with this irresistible Apple Vanilla Cream…Sweet dreams come true. I think I have a new favorite dessert!
While I made the crumbles they looked just perfect…but what happened while I was baking them? Instead of keeping the shape of round crumbles, it all just melted to a nice and crunchy crust on top. Not really what I wanted, but at least it didn’t effect the taste.
Find the Recipe Here or go to “Easy Desserts”
Crumble-Love and a happy sunday everyone!
Emily
Satay or Saté? Who cares….as long as it comes with Peanut Sauce!
Today we had some vegan Satay for dinner, with delicious marinated Tofu, a creamy peanut sauce, brown Rice and Salad. Of course you can also take Chicken instead of Tofu, if you prefer that. The preparation would be the same.
I like to make the Peanut Sauce out of Peanuts, but if you don’t have a grinder, you can also use Peanut butter. The sauce is a highlight! Even though, it’s very easy and fast prepared. You can make a creamy thick or a thinner sauce, depending on how much coconut milk you use.
A great dish as an Appetizer, Finger Food at a Party or just like this for dinner.
Find this Recipe Here or go to “Vegan Delight Bites”
A delicious weekend everyone!
Emily
The Proof of the Pudding is in the eating
Chia Pudding is nothing new anymore. But still it is so delicious and easy made and in my eyes worth a post. We already know: They contain antioxidants, calcium, potassium, iron, omega-3 and omega-6. Delicious and healthy? Always good news!
How can this little seed make a Pudding?
If the seeds are placed in liquid, the seeds form a highly mucoid polysaccharide. This changes the liquid into a gel-like consistency.
If you are on a gluten free diet, this seed can make creams and sauces thick and can sometimes replace flour. Just grind it before using.
As it is winter time and we don’t have too many seasonal fruits besides apples, I decided to take frozen blueberries and a ripe banana. But the combinations are endless. Here a few of my favorite ones:
– with Mango and roasted Coconut
– with Pineapple and roasted Coconut
– with Fresh wild Berries or pomegranate
– With fresh Peaches and Vanilla
– Mocha: Mix an espresso and 1 Tbsp. unsweetened Cacao with the Milk and the Chia
– With a few spoons of Pumpkin Puree and some Cinnamon and Nutmeg
– with Figs and Dates and some crushed Cashews on top
– with Apples (Precook with a cinnamon stick until soft, cool off before mixing) and grated Hazelnuts
– with grated Carrots, Cinnamon, a bit Lemon juice, crushed roasted Hazelnuts
– Acai and Banana
– Strawberries and Vanilla
– Add Peanut butter to the Chia-Milk and make a Cherry or berry layer
… etc etc…
Top off with crunchy roasted nuts or seeds or add some granola for your perfect breakfast.
Find this Recipe here or go to “Vegan delight bite”
Enjoy! Emily
A vegan Casserole called Milpa
Vegan Casserole with Beans, Corn and Pumpkin, Jalapenos, Olives, Bell Pepper and a creamy Cashew Sauce on top.
I called my Casserole Recipe Milpa, after the crop-growing system in Mesoamerica. It’s based on the ancient agricultural methods of Maya people and other Mesoamerican people. Milpa agriculture produces maize, beans, and squash. If you cultivate them together, they act symbiotic.
So, I don’t want to disturb this symbiosis and just keep them together…while cooking and eating 😉 Works well! It’s very tasty….too bad we don’t have black beans in Switzerland at the normal store. I think it would make a better contrast for the eye. For that reason I will also take a red bell pepper the next time instead of a yellow one.
Find the Milpa Casserole Recipe here or go to “Vegan Delight Bites”
Enjoy, Emily
For Smoothie and Coffee Lovers…
The opinions vary when it comes to Coffee and health. I believe, as I believe with almost everything “the dose makes the poison” (Thanks Mr. Paracelsus…what would we do without you?! Probably drink ourselfs to death with Coffee Smoothies…)
For all Coffee Lovers, here my Recipe for my vegan Energy Boost Coffee Smoothie. Sometimes with Cacao, sometimes with Vanilla, but always luscious!
It’s the perfect breakfast or lunch or just your little (big) treat for the day…
Seriously, if I could, I would swimm in it.
Find this Recipe here or go to “Breakfast”
Why Banana:
They are high in potassium and magnesium. Saturate quickly and persistently.
Why Chia Seeds:
Chia contain 5x more Calcium then milk. Also it has lots of antioxidants and omg3
Why Almonds:
Much of vitamin E, beta-carotene, calcium, iron and B vitamins. Even the rare trace elements zinc, selenium and fluoride are found in almonds.
Why Cacao:
It is rich in protein and contains plenty of fiber. The gently stimulating effect, which many feel in cocoa, is based on its content of theobromine, theophylline, and (very little) caffeine. It contains magnesium and potassium as well as valuable antioxidants that protect our cells from free radicals and premature aging. It has a mood-lifting effect through serotonin and dopamine. Cocoa is also good for the heart and circulation, as the flavonols (phytochemicals) make the blood vessels more elastic and can lower the blood pressure.
Why Vanilla:
The scent of vanilla can relieve stress, restlessness, anxiety, depression, insomnia and feelings of hunger. Reason is that vanilla stimulates the production of the happiness hormone serotonin in the brain.
It is effective for stomach upsets, sickness during pregnancy and cough
Enjoy! Emily
A Power Salad for long days!
Most of you know the feeling after lunch, when you ate too much, or too heavy or ate refined food products, that make your blood sugar go crazy as if it were on a rollercoaster. And all you want, after a lunch like that is a bed and some sleep. But reality is differet. A 30 minute break and the show must go on.
The more important it is, to eat the right thing, so body and mind can stay focused.
Here is my vegan Quinoa Broccoli Salad Recipe. It’s the perfect power and brain food for long days. You can easily prepare it the day before and take it to work.
Why Quinoa:
It contains lots of high quality protein and essential amino acids, including lysine, which occurs almost exclusively in meat and fish otherwise. Also it has a relatively high content of iron, calcium and magnesium. It is gluten free.
Why Broccoli:
It can actively support the body’s cells and immune system. It not only has antioxidants and a beneficial effect on hormone metabolism, but can also slow the growth of abnormal cells.
Why Carrots:
They contain beta-carotene. The fibers regulate the digestive system. They can have a preventive effect against cancer.
Why Goji Berries:
They contain more vitamin C than oranges and a lot of vitamin A. In addition, goji berries are especially rich in protein, hematopoietic iron, vitamin B1, dietary fiber and vitamin E. It acts naturally antibacterial. The betaines promote the memory and muscle growth.
Why Pumpkin Seeds:
They are rich in protein, vitamin E and B vitamins.
Why Walnuts:
It is a good source of protein, vitamin E and linoleic acid.
Why Chia:
Chia contain 5x more Calcium then milk. Also it has lots of antioxidants and omg3
Why Ginger:
Ginger is anti-inflammatory, expectorant and analgesic. Ginger tea can help with digestive problems, as a bath it can solve additive muscle tension. It helps if you get car, bus or plane sick, if you chew on a piece of ginger.
Why Linseedoil:
It contains lots of the 3-polyunsaturated Omega, more than most other vegetable oils.It can inhibit inflammation, promote blood clotting and dilate the blood vessels. It regulates blood pressure and blood lipids and can prevent against thrombosis, heart attack and stroke.
Have a great start into the new week! Love, Emily L.
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Mmmh….the smell of cumin and coriander, curcuma, pepper, cinnamon, cardamon and garlic in my kitchen….I’m a fan of those oriental spices and ingredients. Time to use them for the next dish…..Oriental Golden Millet Cakes with Baba Ghanoush.
Golden Millet is very healthy and has lots of iron, calcium, magnesium and silicon and is great for our bones, joints, skin, hair and nails. And the best for a fast cooking: It only takes 15 minutes to cook.
Baba Ghanoush is an easy made Eggplant Dip. Usually it contains lots of Olive Oil. Of course I do love the creamy, rich, tasteful Baba Ghanoush, but for tonight I wanted a light version. 2 spoons of Soy Yogurt and 1 small spoon of Tahini made it wonderful creamy….this and a Salad and dinner is ready!
Have a great evening….or morning – where ever you are in this world.
Love, Emily
PS: The recipes are under “Vegan Delight Bite”
Vegan Pancakes for a morning smile
mmmh Pancakes! This time with Buckwheat flour (gives it a delightfull crunch!) and whole wheat spelt flour….all vegan and all good. Fresh Blueberries and, if you like, a Banana-Soy Yogurt Topping for more sweetness.
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Lovely Delight Bite 