Recipes Archive

This  creamy, paprika-laced Red Pepper-Pistachio Bisque from Practically Raw by Amber Shea Crawley comes together in a flash, and is very versatile. It  can be served warm on cold snowy evenings or chilled on warm days. It’s especially tasty with a dollop of herby pesto on top, but feel free to serve it

Happy Chinese New Year! Today marks the beginning of the Year of the Horse. In Chinese culture, the horse is a symbol of nobility, speed and perseverance.  People born under the sign of the horse are said to be active, energetic, and intelligent. They are also known to

  Today is National Chocolate Cake Day!  Cakes in various forms have been around for thousands of years but chocolate cake as we know it didn’t make an appearance until around 1880. Before then, “chocolate cake” meant a yellow cake with chocolate frosting. As baking techniques improved, the

Today is National Hot and Spicy Food Day! We’re not really sure how the “holiday” started, but we’ll use any excuse to eat spicy food! In addition to providing maximum flavor with minimal calories, many spices have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Studies have shown that chili peppers can

The only thing better than savoring the aroma of these fresh-baked Cranberry-Pecan Butter Muffins from Nut Butter Universe by Robin Robertson is biting into one. Bejeweled with sweet-tart cranberries, and loaded with protein and calcium, they are a good choice for breakfast or a between-meal snack served with coffee or tea.  

Hummus is always a crowd pleaser at holidays and parties. It’s easy to pick up a tub at any grocery store, but nothing beats the fresh flavor of homemade. Chipotle chiles and smoked paprika provide a smoky heat, while sun-dried tomatoes, lime juice, and a variety of

If you’re leaving treats out for Santa tonight, these Superfood Snackers from Practically Raw Desserts by Amber Shea Crawley will give him the energy boost he needs to make all of his deliveries.  Because they don’t contain refined sweeteners, they won’t cause the sugar crash that traditional cookies do. If there are

If you’re looking for a sweet treat to serve at your holiday celebrations, look no further! These Marzipan Buckeye Bars from Practically Raw Desserts by Amber Shea Crawley are sure to please all of your guests.   Ingredients: Marzipan Layer: 1 cup almond butter 1/4 cup coconut nectar 1/4 to 1/2

The first mention of cupcakes was in the American Cookery cookbook by Amelia Simmons in 1796. The recipe called for “a cake to be baked in small cups”, and  the first mention of the word “cupcake” was in Eliza Leslie’s Receipts cookbook in 1828. The name is derived from the teacup,

Russian Tea Cakes are sometimes called Mexican Wedding Cookies or Snowballs. These nutty cookies from Practically Raw Desserts by Amber Shea Crawley are perfect for Christmas baking. They make a great addition to gifted treat boxes and they’re sure to be a hit at holiday parties.   Ingredients: 1 cup