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"Another 'made from scratch' family favorite. The hardest part is cutting all of the tomatoes! I like to use Roma but any tomatoe you like will do. The half and half really adds great texture to the soup so don't cheat and add skim milk or other low fat milk. It will really take away from the great taste of the soup. The touch of cloves..."

Ingredients: garlic, half-and-half...

"This recipe is from a national supermarket and is part of their picnic feature."

Ingredients: eggs, icing sugar, lemons...

"I've been trying to come up with different ways to have citrus with leafy greens & this is an excellent option! When Vitamin C is consumed with iron it makes the iron much easier to absorb. Tons of people are iron deficient & not because they don't take in enough iron....rather that they are not absorbing it properly (You can pop..."

Ingredients: fresh lemon juice, fresh orange juice...

"If you are on Chicago's Miracle Mile near the Marriott, watch out for bees! Chef Myk Banas keeps hives on the rooftop and uses the honey in dishes served at the restaurant. This is a very nice potato salad, very fresh tasting. The nutritional information is off, because there is twice as much dressing as you will need, but according to the chef..."

Ingredients: cider vinegar, Dijon mustard...

"The DH loves this dressing. There are some ingredients that might not be raw depending who you ask ;) Use this as a dressing, dip for veggies & crackers, or over zucchini noodles with chopped veggies. Hope you enjoy!!"

Ingredients: dates, white miso, ginger...

"This is how my family makes basil pesto - it is easy to make, store, and eat!"

Ingredients: fresh basil leaves, olive oil...

"(LFRV) This is a quick delicious way to get some greens in and ensure all the iron is absorbed properly thanks to the Vit C in the mangoes. The spinach amount is a starting point and you can always increase it if your tastebuds will allow. You can also switch the water out for coconut water if that's something you do. ENJOY!"

Ingredients: mangoes, coconut water...

"After years of perfecting this recipe, I think this one is a winner! It is always a great idea to whip up a batch at the beginning of the week to have on hand for sandwich spreads, or when you need a low-calorie snack! Hummus makes me happy."

Ingredients: ground cumin, extra virgin olive oil...

"From Vitamix but directions are adapted for use without one. If your not using a Vitamix then chop your basil & parsley a bit before adding. YUMMY!!"

Ingredients: dried basil, salt & freshly ground black pepper...

"Based on a recipe from Stephanie Tourles' book, Raw Energy. She says, “Craving something rich, creamy, and chocolaty? This quick, delicious beverage will satisfy the kid in everyone. Raw cocoa, almond butter, and cinnamon blend together to form a smooth, indulgent yet highly nutritious beverage to add zip to your day. Great poured over a..."

Ingredients: cocoa powder, almond butter...

"This beastly weather had me searching for something refreshing but not the same old thing - I think this qualifies! From Better Homes and Gardens, June 2011."

Ingredients: sparkling water, fresh mint leaves...

"This recipe comes from Saveur maganize and is the liver spread served at Katz's Delicatessen in NYC's Lower East Side. It is more of a pate or spread than a chopped liver, but what's in a name? Serve with rye bread."

Ingredients: chicken fat, hard-boiled eggs...

"Not low fat, but at least a little lighter. Use it stirred through pasta, added to a pasta sauce or top a chicken or fish fillet with it."

Ingredients: lemon juice, olive oil...

"Great fat free dip for raw fruit, grilled shrimp, chicken or pork. Or use as a spread in your favorite sandwich, wrap....."

Ingredients: fresh herbs, honey, jalapenos...