blending
Some meals require mixing, pureeing or blending. This is the case of smooth soups, creams, milkshakes, juices and smoothies.
Vegan mayonnaise
A mayonnaise made with the cooking liquid from canned chickpeas, known as aquafaba. It has all the flavor, texture and creaminess of regular mayonnaise but without any eggs or dairy.
Black eyed pea fritters (acarajé)
Black eyed pea and shrimp fritters with a crunchy texture and a mild nutty flavor with hints of shrimp. Split them open and stuff with various fillings.
Chili and tomato gazpacho with corn croutons
A refreshing and spicy take on the classic cold soup. The corn croutons add a delightful crunch.
Peach leather
A great snack with the sweet taste of the peaches and nothing more.
Juicing tips
Although juicing requires equipment and large volumes of pricey fruits, vegetables, and leafy greens, there are sensible things that you can do to save time and money.
Equipment
The biggest and most obvious expense for most people is the juice extractor, or electric juicer. Because the quality of the juicer plays a big role in how efficient your juicing efforts will be, this is not a place to skimp.
Cold and spicy tomato soup
Serve this spicy tomato soup chilled with crusty French bread for a refreshing summer lunch.
Eggplant spread
This eggplant spread is great on crackers, or toasted bread.
Chilled avocado cream
Serve this chilled avocado cream as a cold appetizer or as refreshing snack.
Chilled carrot cream
This chilled carrot cream is unusual, refreshing and healthy.
Sour cream and egg dressing
This sour cream and hard boiled egg dressing is especially good over spring leaf lettuce.