I’m not going to lie. When I first came across “raw food” it kinda freaked me out. Even though i’d happily chow down on crudités and loved eating fruit, the thought of an entirely raw meal really did not appeal. Little did I know the immense cuisine that embodies this often much-maligned movement is vast and delicious, and after trying out a few dishes in raw food restaurants, I was officially hooked. Almost six years down the line and i’m forever experimenting with raw food in my own kitchen. This carrot, cashew, and pesto combo makes for a great dinner party appetizer dish or entrée for a fancy lunch. The layers of textures and flavors are sure to trick your guests into thinking that you’d spent the day cooking instead of assembling. Never a bad thing in my book.
