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03-24-2006, 07:14 PM

i've never used one before and want to make something tonight..

thanks for any suggestions.. (i need the recipe too if you have it)

sorry i haven't purchased alissa's cookbook yet but going to...

heabrook

03-24-2006, 07:20 PM

You could make a nut torte.

1 cup almonds (or walnuts, or any other)
1 cup raisins (or dates)
a bit of squeezed lemon

play with it if you like, it isn't very difficult.
I just made one with...
1 cup almonds
splash of fresh orange juice and lemon juice
1 cup soaked jujube berries
1 cup raisins
handful of walnuts

I never use the same recipe, I always alternate, it is pretty versatile.
You just combine nuts and some type of raisin, date or cranberries
Add liquid to your desired consistency... you can roll them into balls or make a torte out of them (spread it on a plate, chill and serve!)

I made one with raisins and cranberries one time, very good! You can put goji berries in there too.

03-24-2006, 10:18 PM

that sounds very good! which blade do i use? I have the s blade and the other round one..

thanks!

GlimR

03-25-2006, 05:53 AM

Banana Ice Cream.........but you'll need frozen bananas. I make it and keep it in the freezer to use in smoothies.....awesome when freshly made.....just bananas~
S-blade

03-25-2006, 08:17 AM

sounds good ty ;)

Revvell

03-25-2006, 08:26 AM

that sounds very good! which blade do i use? I have the s blade and the other round one..

thanks!

The "s" blade is used for most everything. The round one is for breads methinks.

Alissa's strawberry crepes. SO easy and SO delicious. You can serve them to anybody; don't mention the word *whispers* "raw" and watch them get gobbled up.

Revvell

pinkyarrow77

03-25-2006, 08:57 AM

I had a case of jujube dates in the 70's that were dark in color and a date. Is this the same thing you are talking about.

Apples'nAvos

03-25-2006, 09:46 AM

Mock Salmon Pate - that stuff is sooooooooooo good! :)

Oh, and here: http://www.alissacohen.com/recipes.html#mock Alissa has the recipe posted on her website.

lil fairy z girl

03-26-2006, 11:26 AM

hi, i also have just bought myself a food processor. i am going to make Alissas date and nut torte in it as the first thing. The recipe is really easy and it is really nice. i am a little nervous as i hope the food processor is ok. i lack faith in gadgets. anyway, we will see...
what did you make in the end and how was it???

sal
~*~*~*

rawpriestess

03-26-2006, 02:59 PM

meatloaf, make them into burger shapes, and dehydrate on teflex first, then flip then on mesh, I use these guys in everything,

burgers,
tacos
tortillas

or without dehydrating in a lettuce leaf wrapped yummm
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pesto stuffed mushrooms
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marinara sauce

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Okay, I'm hungry LOL

03-26-2006, 10:08 PM

sounds like i really have to get Alissa's cookbook.. and I am going to very soon :) thanks all.. i should get a dehydrator too i guess.. it goes on and on.. :D

misslinda

03-26-2006, 10:26 PM

YES! we'd love to have you part of the Alissa' book club---Raw beta Kappa ! hey, if you can get all decked out, i would suggest the vita mix. then a dehydrator OR do a more economical FP with a dehydrator..........what recipes are making you drool??? :)

heabrook

03-27-2006, 10:03 AM

I had a case of jujube dates in the 70's that were dark in color and a date. Is this the same thing you are talking about.

Yes I believe that is it.. they taste a lot like dates. I wasn't sure if they were considered to be in the family of dates though. They are round and smaller than a date. I soaked them for a few days (in the 'fridge) to soften the skin before I used them. They needed to be soft enough so that I could take out the pit. The ones I had were very tough before I soaked them.

misslinda

03-27-2006, 10:23 AM

I'm sorry I had responded to TP thinkng that was OP

Anyhow, I would suggest making the CHEESECAKE!!!! :)

03-27-2006, 12:01 PM

Oh, and here: http://www.alissacohen.com/recipes.html#mock Alissa has the recipe posted on her website.

the recipes on that page are great! i am definitely getting alissa's book now.. ;)

Thanks MissLinda.. I did just get a vitamix and a food processor too.. Our bank account is definitely feeling the weight of our dietary transition! but its worth it! I don't think I am going to be able to resist buying a dehydrator for much longer.. Thanks to Shivananda's post about making sprouters, I don't need to buy those lol..