I have been so excited about the release of this cookbook! Besides the fact that I was lucky enough to meet Amber Shea Crawley last summer at the Vida Vegan Blogger’s Conference, Amber’s recipes are super-delicious, easy to make, and she offers cooked options for those not necessarily looking to strictly follow a raw diet. As much as I love eating raw food, I don’t always love all of the extra labor that is often involved. I also love having the cooked options, so you can easily use an oven or a dehydrator.
Although I did receive a review copy of this book, it’s definitely one that I would have purchased. It’s the kind of book that you want to cook from. There’s nothing pretentious about Amber’s recipes, just delicious sounding and even more delicious tasting recipes, that are made from whole foods, fruits, nuts, seeds and vegetables. The kinds of foods that we should all be eating more of!
Amber has some great information in the beginning of the book, from making raw food quicker, easier and more affordable, to ingredients and equipment, how to make your own raw flours, how to stock your pantry, as well as a nutrition guide. What really caught my eye though, are the recipes, from breakfast, beverages, snacks and sides, to breads, dips, desserts, main dishes, cheeses, spreads & sauces. Everything looks fantastic. I was especially blown away by the whole chapter on kale chips, which I plan to cook my way through!
So far I’ve only had a chance to try a handful of the recipes, but they are keepers! I have the book tucked in my kitchen, because I know that I’ll be using it a lot this summer. The Maple Cinnamon Pecan Milk is delish, as well as Amber’s Date Nut Crumble (which is great sprinkled on top of Oatmeal or yogurt), Apple Pie Oatmeal, Kale Tahini Salad and Matt’s Salad Sprinkle. Crunchy Kimchi Wraps are next on the list!
Amber’s publisher, Vegan Heritage Press, has generously offered a giveaway to my readers. So leave a comment below, telling me what your favorite raw dish is, as well as your email or a way to contact you if you win. Good luck! You’re going to love this book!
chocolate chia pudding!! or anything chocolate really…:)
I’m with you Sue! I love chia pudding and anything chocolate.
Raw romaine boat roll ups with julienne veggies and a squeeze of lemon!
Sounds refreshing Donna!
Chocolate pudding (with avocado).
Sounds good. Chocolate avocado is one combo that I haven’t tried yet.
Yum! This looks great…
My favorite raw dish? Kale wrapped in veggies dipped in almond butter thai sauce!
Jen, that sounds amazing! What do you put in your almond Thai sauce?
I love a summer raw basil…cucumber..tomato soup. Mummy
A whole chapter on kale chips? Yes, please! My favorite raw dish are raw tacos. They’re so fast and tasty!
Raw mushroom burgers! Actually, any raw burger makes me just slaphappy. 🙂
I actually don’t have a ton of raw experience. I have tried some raw cashew chocolate cookies that are divine, and I’d love to try more. This cookbook sounds like just the ticket.
hmmmm i think maybe raw cookie dough bites?? (made from nuts and dates!) so delish! 🙂 would love this cookbook!
what a great review! i love her blog!
I have a GREAT recipe for a RAWSOME nut dip with cashews and all sorts of good stuff that is DELICIOUS!
I like Christy’s ie the Blissful chef’s raw kale salad with
nooch! Amber’s book sounds wonderful!!!
It’s hard to choose one, but one of my very favorites is a raw raspberry cheesecake. It’s divine! Even my non-vegan husband loves it! This book sounds so great!
I love Amber’s blog and would love a copy of her book. Favorite raw food….hm… Kale chips are up there. Raw granola is, too. But, her 5 minute blondie has a pretty special place in my heart.
I really like raw carrot cake, guacamole, raw fresh made salsa, and banana carob almond shakes. 🙂
Hello,
Hi,
I didn’t think I would EVER know what to do with an avocado, but now, we make raw Avocado soup … it’s yummy and perfect for summer 🙂 Not to mention, easy peasey to make.
Crystal
Registered Holistic Nutritionalist.
I haven’t had a chance to make or try many raw dishes, but I’ve had some raw brownies and a few other treats Amber has made, and… GOODNESS! And although I hope to be able to buy a book someday and support one of my favorite people, I would love to win a copy of her book 🙂
Raw mushroom burgers!
Spiralized zucchini with fresh (vegan) pesto!!
Kale Chips!!
Raw bars! Definitely tastier than the rest.
maybe my all time favourite is a labour intensive raw pizza with veggie buckwheat crust and many toppings 🙂 keepin’ it quick and simple i’d go with banana ice cream
My favorite Raw dish is definitely just plain old berries! Nothing tops a bowl of fresh picked organic blueberries.
Chocolate avocado pudding…especially sweetened with figs and dried cherries (better the next day).
Love tomato soup, so the tomato, basil, cucumber soup sounds yummy!
Breakfast smoothies with fruit/Kale and chia
I still love a good old-fashioned raw green salad but I add in unexpected crunchy, savory and sweet flavors of chopped nuts, fruit and sprouts. I definitely need some inspiration.
I am new to raw food… well except all those salads I eat. i just made Spinach, Rawcotta, & Squash Involtini with Marinara and it was truly amazing!
kale chips, desserts and so much more
I have two: Dino kale rolls and zucchini pesto pasta.
My favourite raw foods are kale chips, raw cashew cheese and raw hummous. Would love to win Amber’s recipe book to find some new recipes to try though!!
Chocolate kale chips! Yummers!!!! 🙂
I’m fairly new at the raw food thing. My favourite dish is whatever I’m eating at the time! 🙂 I’ve been particularly enjoying some sweet treats – like today’s chocolate/cashew cream treat, inspired by nanaimo bars.
Raw coconut noodle pad thai:)
Dehydrated macadamia cheese and hemp/flax crackers.
Chia seed pudding or kale chips. But probably chia seed pudding because I can make it at home with minimal effort!
Kale chips are my fave!
Cashew cheese!
I love raw cheesecake made with cashews. I made a cranberry one once that blew me away.
Yum Universe’s crispy eggplant bacon. Great in salads, and raw wraps. Also as a snack.
I am truly addicted to Kale chips and have started creating all kinds of different flavours, always looking for more suggestions!! Also my favourite recipe at the moment is raw onion and carrot bread……again i have done variations adding beetroot and capsicum….soooooo good!!!!
I would love to receive this book because I am a novice at raw food other than salads and nut milks like almond milk etc. I love the idea of eating raw as it would expand my juicing and salad days to more raw food based.
I especially enjoy collard wraps! you can basically fill it with anything from mangos, veggies, sprouts, herbs and raw almond butter! anything else in between! 🙂
I love a great chia cereal in the morning along with a green smoothie!
Kale salads are my fave!
I’m currently in love with raw salad dressings. I’d love to add this book to my shelf! Love the concept of practically raw dishes.
I am new to eating vegan and haven’t ventured into eating raw so I am not sure what my fave dish would be. I would love to be the winner and try it out!
lettuce wraps are my go-to these days 🙂
Don’t have a fav yet unless a green smoothie would count. 🙂 Thanks for the giveaway! cokelush at gmail
{former cokelush for the record lol}
I recently made a chia seed pudding made with vanilla almond milk. So good! It’s my new favorite.
Favorite summer raw dish is watermelon chunks, in season. Temps are above 100 for the 2nd consecutive day, and frozen watermelon is my go-to dish coming home out of the heat.
Otherwise, I’ll freeze chunks or pineapple, banana and strawberries, blend them in the Vitamix, divide into 1 cup containers, and keep in the freezer for a quick raw dessert. My adult sons like this for parties, with or without added rum.
A favorite raw dish of mine at this time is marvelously simple and delightful! This dish is of sweet, juicy blueberries, very rich and very healthy, rich in nutrients and antioxidants.
My favorite raw vegan dish is “macaroni and cheese.”
My favorite raw dish is chia pudding too! So yummy!!
I am just starting to explore a Vegan/Raw lifestyle. I have made Amber’s Five Minute Blondies and LOVED them! Would be great to see what else she has in the book.
Totally new to Raw eating…I do love a good chopped salad with lots and lots of veggies and hummus!
My favourite is a raw chocolate cake!
My favorite raw recipe is for raw chocolate date bars… They are yum-tastic!
My favorite raw dish is guacamole. Yum!