Karyn Calabrese

Karyn Calabrese is Chicago's premier vegan and raw restauranteur and champion for holistic living. Her timeless beauty, youthful physique, and boundless energy are testaments to the lifestyle habits she advocates. At 67 years old, Karyn looks nearly a generation younger without the help of surgery or botox and enjoys boundless energy and enthusiasm. The Karyn’s brand including her three vegan restaurants Karyn’s Fresh Corner and Raw Bistro, Cooked, on Green and a holistic spa, Inner Beauty Center, natural supplements, catering, home meal plan and skincare/makeup line has endured major success and continues to thrive.

Creamy Tomato-Basil Soup

This is a great soup for a cold winter day. It is as simple to prepare as it is delicious. Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 1/2 cups chopped celery 1 cup chopped carrots 1/2 Read More

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Banana Pancakes

When introducing someone to healthful foods, always prepare something delicious. Everyone loves pancakes, so what better way to introduce your family to vegan food than with these rich and Read More

Tofu Scramble

Breakfast is sometimes one of the hardest meals to keep vegan, yet interesting. Tofu Scramble will satisfy the hungriest. Serve it with corn or flour tortillas. For a buffet-style Read More

El Gallo Bravo

“El gallo bravo” is Spanish for “the angry rooster,” but don’t let that scare you. This drink is as refreshing as it is enjoyable. Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1 cup water 1 cup Read More

Blueberry Mint Fizz

Fun drinks keep the party alive and kicking. This is a particular favorite for people of all ages. Ingredients 1 3/4 cups ice cubes 5 or 6 fresh mint leaves 5 or 6 blueberries 2 Read More

Karyn’s Kitchen: Saucy Soy Cheese (Cooked)

You will want to make sure you always keep some of this cheese in your fridge. You’ll find lots of uses for it, such as on chili and pizza or as a dip. Ingredients 4 cups soy milk 1 Read More

Karyn’s Kitchen: Jerry’s Pizza (Cooked)

This is the perfect pizza for the secret vegan in every meat lover. Any leftover vegetables also make great toppings, as would seitan sausage, crumbled veggie burgers, and other meat Read More

Oil of Oregano: Nature’s Safe Antibiotic

Currently we are in a whirlwind of talk about viruses, public safety surrounding inoculations and how to protect our health. Oil of Oregano stands as one of nature’s most powerful Read More

Karyn’s Kitchen: Coconut-Squash Soup with Garbanzo Bean Garnish (Cooked)

This is great soup for the holiday season. Feel free to prepare it in advance; time only makes it more flavorful. Subscribe to Karyn's Raw YouTube Channel Read More

Raw Caesar Dressing

Soak Your Nuts; Conscious Comfort Foods Ingredients 2 cups olive oil 1 cup lemon juice ½ cup Bragg Liquid Aminos ½ cup garlic cloves ½ cup cold water 1 ½ tablespoons Read More

Karyn’s Kitchen: Caesar Dressing

You will want the dulse to get mixed in with the dressing, but not blended,or the dressing will be dark and not the light-colored dressing with the black specs that we are all used to in Read More

Karyn’s Kitchen: Apple-Raisin Oatmeal

This is a sweet, healthful way to start your day. You can prepare it in advance, and store it in the refrigerator, and you'll only have to make it once a week. Ingredients 3 cups rolled Read More