Suggestion Anyone?

[Craig]

Local Raw Food Pot Luck will happen in my area.

I don't know what to make.

Flax seed crackers and onion is ruled out for me.

I want to make something else.

Suggestions anyone?

[Random Violin Guy]

I brought some raw stuff to a potluck a few weeks ago...

Applesauce: http://www.hishealingways.com/applesauce/applesauce.html

Raw Tacos: http://www.living-foods.com/recipes/crunchytaco.html


The host made guacamole, and used it to stuff grape tomatoes. Just last night I made a spinach dip that turned out a lot like guac: http://fromsadtoraw.com/Recipes/SpinachDip.htm . I used it to stuff red peppers.

I got a lot of compliments on that applesauce. A handful of people asked for the recipe, some emailing for it after the party. Others were telling me I should sell it at farmers markets. Hm, that reminds me... I've got some in the fridge right now.

Yeah, that's my queue to finish this post. Enjoy!

[Revvell]

Knowing what you've got for equipment would be helpful.

Why are the crackers and ummm onion (bread? what?) ruled out for you? Just don't want to make them or don't have a dehydrator? Do you have an FP, V-M?

[Veganforlife]

If you have a Vita-Mix how about the raw deviled egg egg-less spread and veggies? That's a hit.

Raw Deviled Egg-less "Egg" Spread
Serves 4-6
This has been posted with permission from:
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Raw Food, Right Now!
Heidi and Justin Ohlander
Http://www.rawfoodrightnow.com <http://www.rawfoodrightnow.com/>
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P.O. Box 22426
St. Paul, MN 55122-0426
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Equipment:
High Speed Blender
Time to Make: Approximately 10 minutes
Shelf Life: Keeps up to 5 days in the fridge if sealed in a tight container. You can make this ahead of time!
Ingredients:
1/2 cup pure water
juice from one small lemon
1 clove garlic, peeled
1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
1 1/2 cups raw cashews
&#189; teaspoon dry mustard
1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
turmeric, as needed for color (approx. &#189; teaspoon)
Directions:
1. Place the water, lemon juice, garlic, sea salt and cashews in the high speed blender, and blend until very smooth.
2. With a spatula, take the mixture from the blender and place in a medium sized mixing bowl.
3. Slowly stir in the mustard, white vinegar, and turmeric until it reaches the color and flavor you desire.
4. Serve on top of flax seed crackers, celery sticks, or add a bit of water to make a creamy salad dressing.

[Craig]

Knowing what you've got for equipment would be helpful.

Why are the crackers and ummm onion (bread? what?) ruled out for you? Just don't want to make them or don't have a dehydrator? Do you have an FP, V-M?

Because I want to make something different. And I have made flax seed cracker and onion dip in the past.

I have the eqiupment including the vitaimix, excaliber, and food processer

[Revvell]

Because I want to make something different. And I have made flax seed cracker and onion dip in the past.

I have the eqiupment including the vitaimix, excaliber, and food processer

O.k., that helps.

Alissa's lasagne. Feeds a LOT of people; her strawberry crepes (make them small); fudge balls, cookies with almond milk.

Revvell

[Beckla]

I made Russell's Lasagna for a pot luck and it disappeared before I could even taste it!

[SchoolOfRAWk]

Craig, why not make the tuna salad? Fast, easy, quick, tasty & impressive:

The following was posted by someone else:

This tuna salad has been in my fridge every week for years!!!
hubby takes it to work in sammiches & 3 year old has been eating it since she could say it (we call it foonie)
the closest thing to the real stuff i have found. We have taken it to family pot lucks & everyone asked for he recipe...we used it for a dip w/ crackers.
GREAT IN SUSHI rolls w/ avo & red bell!!!

Soak 1-Cup Almonds overnight.
rinse, drain & pulse in processor til fine.

then add to processor~
1 large or 2 small stalks of celery
1-2 green onions (depending on size/taste)
approx 1/4 cup italian parsley (not chopped)
1T + an extra splash of lemon juice
dash cayenne/fresh black pepper
1/2-3/4 t. salt
1/2 t. garlic granuals
approx 1/3 cup dulse(NOT flakes...the dried whole kind)
1/8-1/4 cup water.
ADD THE WATER A LITTLE AT A TIME to your desired consistancy.
Pulse until all is combined and chopped well scraping from bottom 1 or 2 times.

i don't use fresh garlic because it becomes overpowering and strong.
I also add to the recipe...for my own tastes~
1/2 t dried mustard
one small bubbies pickle

[raven]

The dish I brought for lunch today was delicious and so easy to make, perfect for a potluck. I made zucchini pasta with pesto sauce. I used Alissa's recipe for creamy pesto dip rather than the heavier pestos and mixed it with spiralized zuchinni. I added some salsa as well.

Suzy

[Craig]

Thanks for the suggestions, folks.

I'll try them all.

I decided to go with Raw Deviled Egg-less "Egg" Spread. And I just finished making some. Look like it might be a hit for local raw food pot luck tonite.

I'll have some pictures later.

[Veganforlife]

YAY Craig - it is good, good stuff! You won't go wrong with it. I've taken it to many a function and folks (SAD/CRAP eaters) love it! Can't believe it's raw! Wise choice grasshopper.
::catches fly with chopsticks and smiles::

[Stina]

My friend has a gorgeous crytal punch bowl with matching cups that she'll loan me. I'm going to take watermelon soup to a potluck for normies. I think the SAD normies will really go for it!

One suggestion for potlucks: I love it when people label what they bring, at least with a name if not ingredients.

[JEN]

Corn Salad with Cilantro Dressing

Salad:
4 fresh Corn Cobs, stripped
1 diced Red Bell Pepper
1 Avocado, cubed

Dressing:
1 minced Garlic
1 small Onion
½ Jalapeno Pepper
1 small bunch Cilantro
1 Lime, juiced
½ tsp Sea Salt (or to taste)
2 tsp Flax or Olive Oil
½ tsp Cumin Powder

In a medium bowl, combine the corn, red bell pepper & avocado. Set aside. In a blender, Vita-Mix or food processor, combine the dressing ingredients. Pulse until the cilantro is finely chopped. Mix the dressing with the salad. Enjoy!