Raw Kosher Soul

If you are like me, from November all the way through December, you ate drank, and stayed merry. Now it’s back to getting in shape and being healthy for the new year.

The question is where does one begin? Put down the carbs and let go of the fried food honey. Add a little raw to your diet and watch those holiday love handles melt away.

Here are two recipes in the raw and packed with kosher soul. Your tastebuds won't know the difference!

Nosh on,
Shoshi

Asparagus Pesto

1 ½ cups diced asparagus
3 cloves of garlic
1/3 cup pine nuts
¼ cup walnuts
1 tablespoon of fresh basil
1-2 teaspoons of sea salt
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

Mix the first six ingredients in a food processor. Slowly add the olive oil. Use as a dip or spread

Mango Pudding

2 Mangos
1/4 Lime (Optional)
Shredded Coconut & Chopped Pecans, to taste

Use a vegetable peeler to peel mangos. Then place a knife flush to one of the flat sides of the mango pit and cut the mango away from the pit. Add 1/4 lime and blend until perfectly smooth. To complete the dessert, pour into dessert cups/dishes and add shredded coconut and chopped pecans to taste. This also tastes good just as the pureed mango

Avocado and Manago Sanwich w/Cilantro Lime Mayo

I just got the Everyday Food January/February issue in the mail today it hits new stands January 7th. It is a issue focused on light food. Thank goodness, cause for the past few months everything I have eaten everything that isn't nailed down. It will take me months to recover. I am on a quest to eat less and be healthier.


In the issue is a great recipe for an Avocado and Mango Sandwich. You may be thinking, but Shoshi, avocado is fattening...yes you are correct. Keep in mind it is a good high fat food, so nosh on..nosh on. ~Shoshi


Avocado and Manago Sanwich w/Cilantro Lime Mayo

1/3 cup light mayo
1/4 cup cilantro, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
kosher salt and pepper
8 slices multi grain bread, toasted
1 head lettuce, separated
1 mango, peeled, pitted, and thinly sliced
1 avocado, pitted and thinly sliced

1. In a small bowl, combine mayo, cilantro, and lime juice, season with salt & pepper

2) Dividing evenly, spread toasted bread w/mayo mixture. Top four pieces of bread with lettuce, mango and avocado, cover with remaining bread. Serve pronto, Yum!