A Raw Burger? Believe It.
Think raw food is all carrot sticks and celery? Rod Rotondi, author of Raw Food for Real People has 5 raw food recipes that will blow your mind.
By Jessica C. Wakeman
Raw Food for Real People
Do the words "raw diet" seem like nothing more than a marriage, made in some deep circle of hell, of two of the most unsavory concepts ... with a side of carrot sticks? Then read on, because Rod Rotondi is leading a revolution in L.A. with his "Leaf Organics" restaurants and his "Raw Food for Real People" mantra. That's right -- real. Real like burgers. Real like brownies. Real like lasagna that never touches an oven shelf. His book offers tips and arguments for a raw food lifestyle, and surprising recipes like these...
Flaxseed Crackers and Sprouted Chickpea Hummus
Who doesn't love a good crackers-and-dip combo? Keep these flaxseed crackers on hand and whip up some homemade hummus for a healthy snack for guests.
Flaxseed Crackers with Sprouted Chickpea Hummus Recipe
from Raw Food for Real People: Living Vegan Food Made Simple.
Cashew "Kreme Cheeze" Sliders on Artisan Herb Bread
Sliders usually conjure up the taste of grease, beer and the smell of the local pub. Not these.
Cashew Kreme Cheeze Sliders Recipe
from Raw Food for Real People: Living Vegan Food Made Simple.
Rawsagna
It's an Italian classic -- sort of. It's chock full of seasonal vegetables, marinara and "rawcotta" -- but it's raw. (Hence, the name.) Still, grandma would approve.
from Raw Food for Real People: Living Vegan Food Made Simple.
Mediterranean Burger with Pesto
Medium-well? Try raw. This Mediterranean burger is served with all the fixings... just none of the meat. It's made from lentils and veggies, so vegetarians can get a burger fix, too.
Mediterranean Burger with Pesto Recipe
from Raw Food for Real People: Living Vegan Food Made Simple.
Chocolate Brownie Sundae
Satisfy that sweet tooth the way the Aztecs did. Real cacao and coconut water make this brownie sundae a treat without any artificial sweeteners.
from Raw Food for Real People: Living Vegan Food Made Simple.




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