Synopses & Reviews
Cookbooks need not—indeed, should not—involve cooking, say the authors of this authoritative, beautifully illustrated book. And they should know. Sergei and Vayla Boutenko bring fifteen years’ experience to this collection of scrumptious, sophisticated recipes and comprehensive guide to the raw life.
Fresh covers the whole range of recipes, including savory dishes, desserts, fermented foods, drinks, and wild foods. Techniques common to the recipes are introduced and clearly explained, including an inventory of uncommon fruits and how to handle and prepare them, as well as an immersion into the five basic flavors and the herbs, fruits, vegetables, and grains that help chefs bring out each flavor best. The authors introduce the three stages of adaptation to this lifestyle and provide a concise review of minimal equipment requirements and ideal appliance additions for the well-stocked raw kitchen.
Synopsis
Sergei Boutenko and Vayla Boutenko are second-generation members of the Raw Family, among the foremost authorities on raw foods. With their father Igor and mother Victoria, the award-winning author of Green for Life, they have inspired raw food communities to form worldwide. They live in Ashland, OR.
Synopsis
"Featuring over 250 recipes, this is the first cookbook to run the gamut from casual brunch menus to high-end dinner entrees and is a fresh, new offering of live-food delights from the second generation of worldwide raw experts, Valya and Sergei Boutenko
Table of Contents
One: Raw Immersion 1Dare to Prepare! 1
How We Came to Eat Raw Food 3
How Raw Food Affects Relationships 14
Helping Children Become Healthier 17
Traveling with Raw Foods 29
Benefits of Eating Green Leafy Vegetables 31
Wild Edibles: A True Superfood 36
The Ultimate Tips for Raw Gourmet Cooking 39
Understanding the Five Basic Flavors 43
Meet Your New Appliances 46
Two: Savory Dishes 55
Appetizers and Finger Foods 55
Salads 59
Dressings 71
Soups 76
Entrees 84
Three: Desserts 95
Cakes and Pies 95
Cold Desserts 103
Candies and Energy Bars 106
Cookies and Scones 116
Cereal and Granola 119
Jams, Puddings, and Yogurts 124
Four: Drinks 131
Green Smoothies 131
Smoothies and Shakes 135
Juices 143
Sun Teas and Coolers 146
Nut and Seed Milks 150
Five: Marinated and Fermented Foods 157
Sauerkraut 158
Spicy Kimchi 158
Pickled Zucchini and Eggplant 159
Raw Family's Famous Raw-ssian Pickles 160
Live Kimchi 160
Miso Mushrooms 161
Marinated Dried Mushrooms 162
Marinated Mushrooms 162
Cultured Veggies 163
Six: Travel Foods and Wild Edibles 165
Trail Mixes and Dried Soups 165
Breads, Crackers, and Chips 170
Wild Edible Recipes 181
Glossary 193
Sources 195
Bibliography 199
Index 201