Here is the recipe for our special Valentine's day item we had at the cafes on Wednesday! If you missed it's one night only appearance at Cafe Gratitude, then try making a special meal with this rawesome recipe here!
Ingredients:
According to the Mayan ethnologist,Dr.Alfredo Barrera Vasquez,the name for this dish is sikil (pumpkin or squash seed) and p'ak (tomato).
Escarole, Endive and Romaine with Strawberries, Heirloom Tomatoes and Murcott Mandarins in a Coconut-Mango dressing.
With the onset of Spring (La Pimavera) I was inspired to take on committing to a 100% raw vegan diet for one full year to cleanse, regenerate and see what amazing possibilities this food program could create in my life. At the same time I am also looking at a way to simplify my diet and am following a low-fat raw vegan diet that is very similar to Dr. Douglas Graham’ “80-10-10” used extensively by vegan athletes with amazing results. The 80-10-10 program is 80% carbohydrates (which translates to fruit in a raw vegan context), 10% protein (leafy green vegetables) and 10% fats (avocados, olives, nuts and seeds). So far I am very inspired by how I feel and the new ideas this new paradigm creates for me as a chef!
Salad: Wash and chop an interesting mix of salad greens. In this recipe I used escarole, curly endive and romaine lettuce but feel free to add in your favorites: spinach, radicchio, frisee, dandelion greens…the more exotic the better!
