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Blue Heaven Pie

  Blue Heaven Frozen Pie We are soooo blessed in having a bounty of organic blueberries growing on a U-Pick farm just a short drive from us. Last night we dropped in and picked 12 pounds of the yummies. Before they go into the freezer I thought it would be nice to make us a pie. The following is an adaptation of a recipe by Rhonda J. Malkmus who originates most of the recipes on the " Hallelujah Acres " site. This is a nutritious treat (if you don't have allergies to nuts, that is)with just a little sweetener (raw honey and dates) and a smidge of salt,  no  dairy, eggs or gluten. Refreshing and delicious! Ingredients: The Raw Crust: 1 cup Sunflower Seeds 1 cup Walnuts 1 cup Dates ¼ tsp. vanilla teaspoon Celtic Sea Salt Blueberry-Banana Pie Filling 5 cups Blueberries 2 Bananas ¼ cup Virgin Coconut Oil (solid not liquid) ¼ cup Raw Honey Directions Pie Crust Recipe Directions In food processor using “S” blade, process sunflower seeds, walnuts, vanilla and salt until pea size

Orange-Spinach Salad and Dressing

      If you are lucky enough to have some spinach growing , this is an elegant little flavorful salad that you could expand for a potluck or a picnic or a light supper. I like a variety of textures myself and that is provided here! *2 regular-sized  Oranges , peeled and cut into rounds *1 large handful of tender  Romaine  lettuce leaves *1 large handful of tender  Spinach  leaves *1/2 C.  Green Grapes *1/2 C.  Green Onions *1 C. soaked and chopped  Almonds >>Tear lettuce and add in grapes cut in-half, almonds and oranges. You can use the following blended dressing if you wish: *2/3 C.  Olive Oil *1/4 C.  Raw Honey *1/3 C.  Fresh Orange Juice *3 T.  Fresh Lemon Juice *1 tsp.  Dry Mustard  (optional) --This was adapted from a recipe by Dana Hathaway in  Recipes for Life from God's Garden  by Rhonda J. Malkmus.

Greek Salad with Tofu

  This Greek Salad is a refreshing whole food, plant-based recipe that involves marinated tofu chunks in place of the usual feta.   Start by marinating the tofu and vegetables in a herbal dressing for 4- 6 hours or overnight.   Herbal Marinade : 1/4 cup fresh pineapple chunks 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup walnut pieces 1 or more sprigs/leaves of the following herbs if available:Fresh oregano leaves, lemon balm or basil, thyme, green onion, and parsley,  2+ garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (optional) 1/3 cup of water Salt and pepper to taste **Blend until creamy smooth.  Chill.**                      Herbs for Marinade Salad ingredients :   Block of extra firm Tofu, pressed, cubed 3 ripe tomatoes, cut in wedges, or 20 cherry tomatoes  halved 1/2 nice red onion, sliced and chopped 1 cup black olives, pitted 3 cucumbers, chopped **Marinate tofu and vegetables for 4 to 6 hours in fridge (or overnight). Lightly toss before serving.** Great with delicious

Cranberry-carob Chip Energy Balls

  These little cranberry-carob chip energy balls are so tasty that you forgive yourself for their NOT being  entirely  raw vegan (the raw honey, the carob chips, the sweetened dried cranberries).  I put them together for a church function instead of the "squares" that I was requested to bring.  I'm just not a squares person.  I'm into round.  If you saw me, you'd agree that I am really into round lol. DRY INGREDIENTS: *1 C. Carob Chips *1 C. shredded Coconut ground into powder in coffee grinder or high speed blender *1 C. Oatmeal ground into powder in coffee grinder or high speeder blender *1 C. Oatmeal, left whole *1/2 C. Sunflower Seeds *1/4 C. Pumpkin Seeds *1/4 C shredded Coconut *2 T. Flax seeds, ground into powder in coffee grinder *1/4 C. Raisins *1/2 C. sweetened dried Cranberries *2 tsp. Cinnamon *1 tsp. Sea Salt WET INGREDIENTS: *1/4 C. Raw Honey plus 2 T. *6-10 pitted raw Dates *1/4 C. Coconut Oil *1/2 C. Water *2 T. Almond Butter DIRECTIONS: *Leave Car