Raw Creamy Cucumber Dip/Dressing

1 c. slivered almonds, soaked for at least 6 hours and kept refrigerated (other nuts could be used and may not need to be soaked first, although that would make it easier to blend them)
1/4 c. lemon juice (or to taste)
Water to desired consistency, start with 1/4 cup 
1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 - 2 cloves fresh garlic
1/2 tsp citric acid (optional)
2 avocadoes
1 large cucumber, halved and seeded
3 Tbsp nutritional yeast
1 1/2 Tbsp dill weed
2-4 drops stevia (optional)


Blend almonds, lemon juice, and water until almonds are smooth and there is no grit. Combine remaining ingredients and blend on high until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasonings to taste.

Chocolaty "Cream" Pie with Raw Nut Crust

This is a real treat! The crust is raw and gluten free, and can be used in any pie or tart recipe, and the filling is raw with the exception of the carob powder and Roma. Bet you can't eat just one piece!

3 large ripe avocados
1/4 cup plus 1 Tbsp coconut oil
1/2 cup carob powder
3 Tbs Roma instant coffee substitute (to make gluten free, use 1 1/2 Tbsp brewed roasted dandelion tea)
1 cup molasses or agave
1/2 tsp salt

Put all ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth and no chunks remain. Pour into crust, and put in freezer for at least 30 minutes before serving. This makes it easier to cut.

Crust:
1 cup almonds
1 cup walnuts
1 1/2 Tbsp coconut oil
2 Tbsp molasses or agave

Grind nuts in your blender or food processor until fine. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Press into a pie pan.