MY TWO FAVORITE CRACKER RECIPES

SUNFLOWER SEED CRACKERS
based on a recipe in Living in the Raw, by Rose Lee Calabro

2 C sunflower seeds, soaked 6 hrs., rinsed, and drained
2 C flaxseed, finely ground
1 lg. onion
sea salt to taste
3 T Italian herbs (or 1 T each basil, oregano, and thyme
1 T chili powder (optional)
1 T garlic powder (optional)
1/2 – 1 C water

• With the Champion juicer fitted with the blank plate, process the sunflower seeds into a large bowl. (Alternatively, grind very fine in a food processor)
• Add remaining ingredients and mix well, to a medium thick dough. Add more water if you think you need it.
• Spread mixture 1/4 “ thick on a teflex sheet on a dehydrator tray. Keep hands wet to make spreading easier.
• Score the crackers with a spatula.
• Dehydrate at 105 degrees for 5 – 6 hrs.
• Remove each tray from the dehydrator. Place a dehydrator mesh screen over the crackers, place another tray over top of the screen, and flip the entire assembly. Remove the top dehydrator tray and peel off the teflex sheet.
• Replace the trays in the dehydrator and continue dehydrating for another 5 – 6 hours, until the crackers are completely dry.

CORN CHIPS
based on a recipe from Lillian Butler

1 C almonds, soaked, rinsed, drained
1 C flax seed, finely ground
3 C corn kernels
1 yellow bell pepper
Oregano to taste
Chili powder to taste
Salt to taste
Water as needed

• Process the almonds through a Champion juicer, with the blank plate, into a large bowl. (Alternatively, grind almonds fine in a food processor)
• Process corn and bell pepper in a food processor.
• Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Add water, if necessary, to form a stiff dough.
• Spread mixture 1/4 “ thick on a teflex sheet on a dehydrator tray. Keep hands wet to make spreading easier.
• Score the crackers with a spatula.
• Dehydrate at 105 degrees for 5 – 6 hrs.
• Remove each tray from the dehydrator. Place a dehydrator mesh screen over the crackers, place another tray over top of the screen, and flip the entire assembly. Remove the top dehydrator tray and peel off the teflex sheet.
• Replace the trays in the dehydrator and continue dehydrating for another 5 – 6 hours, or until the crackers are completely dry.