Ravenous Raw: Reviewing Ani’s Raw Food Essentials

Summer may be over and while eating lighter, uncooked foods may seem like they should be saved for next year, I’m here
to tell you that no matter what time of year or what kind of weather you’re in, raw food is fantastic!
And no one does it better then Ani Phyo. A vegan, raw food chef and author,
Ani’s Raw Food Essentials is her third installment in her fabulous cookbook series.
Wat sets this book apart is that it goes back to basics. For those who are flirting with the idea of
going raw or at least looking to prepare a few raw meals a week but are intimidated,
Ani’s Raw Food Essentials is THE book to get you started on the right foot!

The first chapter gives you a wonderful overview of how to stock your budding raw foods kitchen. Simple and affordable,
2 qualities that most people don’t associate with raw food cooking. In addition to stocking your raw kitchen,
Ani walks you through the basics and techniques for prepping raw foods.
I love how she gets you comfortable with the knowledge and tools you need in order to ease you in to this brave new culinary world!

The following chapters are where the real fun begins though!

• Drinks
• Breakfast
• Snacks & Accompaniments
• Soups
• Salads & Dressings
• Wraps, Sandwiches and Burgers
• Pizza & Noodles
• Dumplings & Rice
• Desserts

In addition to all of these insanely yummy categories, Ani offers up a sample menu chapter for breakfast, lunch
dinner and foods to go. Plus she gives you some tips and resources for a happier,
healthy and greener life.

Just to tease with some of the delicious recipes, here are just a few:

• Almond Buttered Banana Freeze
• Apple Crepes
• Coconut Bacon
• Biscuits & Gravy
• Nachos
• Tomato & Tarragon Bisque
• Taco Nut Meat
• Mock Tuna Salad
• BBQ Burger
• Hawaiian Pizza
• Avocado-Pistachio Pesto Noodle Salad
• Ravioli
• Strawberry Shortcake
• Walnut Brownie Cookies
• And more!!

If you’re looking for 1 cookbook to cover all your raw food needs in your kitchen,
Let it be Ani’s Raw Food Essentials as it has everything you need and so much more!