Healthy Living Whole Foods Cookbook

This extremely flavorful dish is one of our family's favorites.

A great alternative to the traditional cheese ball for those trying to eliminate dairy.

This RAW foods recipe has lots of flavor, and brings many great antioxidents together.

I have to admit when I started this recipe, I didn't believe that veggies could be RAW but taste cooked. Boy, I was wrong. This dish impressed my entire extended family, and when put on rice can turn this side dish into a quick and easy main course.

This is a great drink that that tastes as good as it looks! Not sure how to use your new protein shake? Try some familiar spices to liven things up.

A great refreshing treat that is gluten and dairy free, bringing only good fats to the dessert table.

A good source of healthy, unsaturated fats and taste great!

Try this tasty alternative that is gluten and dairy free.

Make your dinner simple tonight, just let everyone dress their potatoes.

Enjoy this light, fruity salad as a main course, or even as a dessert.

Use on granola for a great alternative to traditional milk.

Start your day with some delicious, good-for-you banana muffins.

This makes for an elegant, tasty snack that everyone will love!

This is a very simple recipe I use whenever we have a fiesta. It's loaded with good fats, and leaves.

Wow your dinner guests with this easy recipe combining two great anti oxidants- lemon and blueberry.

Chocolate milk anyone?

Great snack that satisfies the need for a salty, crunchy snack

This is so good, I'm not allowed to visit my extended family without brining it along.

Traditional peanut butter move out of the way

A great vegetarian main dish with lots of flavor, and packed with antioxidants. Put on a bed of basmati rice to complete the meal.

Sometimes, we just want an old standby that is easy to prepare, and deeply satifying. Try this recipe out, and you'll never look back.

We love this salad, as a main dish, especially in summer when we can get fresh, local strawberries.

This is a standard in our house. Keep it in the fridge for lunch or use in the baked potato bar

Chocolate, almonds, what more needs to be said?

Can someone say gluten and dairy free birthday party?

These sweet potatoes are a great addition to a Thanksgiving meal!

This dressing adds a great taste to any salad.

Restorative and relaxing drink that smells divine.

Coconut is a great source of good fats. Try this in your Blender.

These wraps make a great alternative to using tortilla shells!

This recipe is a dairy free version of an old classic and can be prepared raw or warmed on a stove.

This is our absolute favorite trimming at any holiday gathering.

Raw and Vegan, you'll never go back to the calorie laden old school style soup.

People rave over this, and it's thick enough to use as a dip for fresh veggies.

I grew up eating these type of date balls, and I can honestly say they are very satisfying for the sweet tooth.

This crust is a great base for the cashew cheesecake filling or other berry pie filling with no gluten or dairy.

Boiling an egg is a much better way to keep the oils out and the heat down.

Poached eggs are a great alternative if you like over easy, sunny side up, or fried eggs of any kind. This low heat, no oil method is much healthier than traditional frying.

Add some traditional Mexican flare to your eggs this morning!

This is the culmination of a great summer, enjoy it while it lasts!

This is a basic fruit smoothie that will get even you picky eaters to try something new.

Choose your fruit, and enjoy your favorite homemade vinaigrette. What a wonderful gift to give too.

My birthday cake every year of my life. The most moist chocolate cake you can imagine.

A great summer drink.

This is perfect for anyone who needs a hot broth soup, and is totally gluten free. My kid's favorite soup, and good enough to serve to any unexpected company.

Who says you have to give up pancakes?

Serve with fresh fruit or real maple syrup.

This classic salad will leave you wanting more!

Here's another option for guacamole.

Toss this with Romaine lettuce and your other Caesar salad favorites and turn this into a meal.

My grandma's recipe, and a great side dish filled with iron.

Here are a few ideas for you to start your day right!

This is a no-mess, healthy finger food. No one will believe these delicious cookies are made with lentils.

Goat cheese is often better digested than traditional cow's milk. Serve with kale chips, crackers, or sliced tomato.

This is a great recipe to compliment any meat dish or even a fun dessert. My kids love to help make this.

Dressing is just the beginning for this delightful concoction What about using it as a marinade? Or a dip? Be creative

These kale chips are a great alternative to potato chips!

This is much different than the leftovers I grew up with, but a great tasty alternative

The lemon gives this chicken salad a zesty flavor without the added calories with mayo.

Who needs chocolate when you have lemon?

I started doing this as a more tasty alternate to mashed potatoes. It has such a zingy flavor and enjoyable with any meal.

A classic dish with a healthy twist.

Our neighborhood Christmas gift every year.

A great tea that is both refreshing and delicious..

This classic smoothie tastes great and gives plenty of nutrition.

RAW version of granola. Use steel cut Irish Oats to make it gluten free.

Not sure where to start changing your diet? Try skipping the sugar in this moist and delicious banana bread.

Chef: Sara Kosmetski  

Want an original lemonade recipe? This contains no artificial sweetener, and is fresh!

A great-tasting smoothie.

Refreshing and nourishing any time of day.

You can infuse any herb, fruit or veggie into water. Peppermint is my favorite, however.

Perfect with Roman lettuce or other crisp greens.

Let the Fiesta begin!

We use this for our popcorn and smoothie night as our dinner. Get your favorite movie or board game and this breakfast becomes a fabulous dinner.

This is a simple-to-make great starter "healthy greens" drink that will give you the nutrients you need!

Great fall treat with some poached eggs or cream cheese.

Don't miss out on your favorite flavor of the fall. This simple and spicy smoothie will gratify your desire for an awesome pumpkin pie spice, without all of the empty calories!

Get your day started right Use steel cut Irish Oats for gluten free living.

And to think, you didn't think brownies could get any better...

This icing is AMAZING on the RAW brownies!

This makes for a great snack!

RAW soup that will tickle your tastebuds, spicey and wonderful.

This marinade adds a great flavor to any meat dish!

This tomato soup brings so many things to the table, including many wonderful anti oxidants.

Learning to love kale can have lots of wonderful health benefits.

Try this alternative for your next party.

This marinade makes beef tender and succulent. Use for 24 hours before baking or grilling for best results.

This is a healthy twist on a classic cake.

I love bringing this healthy salad to parties. For even better health options, try using gluten free bowtie pasta.

Try this on your pancakes or cheesecake

This delicious sauce goes great with pasta or home made pizza.

This is a huge success every time it's served.

This is the best chocolate milk around.

A great way to eat your greens.

Raw and vegan and very yummy.

This is a wonderful salad that can be used as main dish, side dish, or party take along.

This ranch dressing leaves all the trans fats behind, and instead contributes healthy fats and great anti-oxidents. Plus it tastes wonderful

Tastes like home

Asian soup never tasted better.

A classic smoothie that tastes great.

Gluten free and light for any summer evening If you don't have a spirooli, you can also use this marinara on gluten free or regular spaghetti noodles.