http://www.joyfulbelly.com/ Ayurvedic recipes and artistic inspirations from chefs, amateur cooks, and food writers. en Copyright 2008 Sat, 07 Jun 2008 23:45:05 +0000 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss ]]> http://www.joyfulbelly.com/2008/06/jackfruit_idli.html http://www.joyfulbelly.com/2008/06/jackfruit_idli.html Fruits Grains (Rice, Flour ...) Sat, 07 Jun 2008 23:45:05 +0000 Experiment with mustard and cilantro sauces. This sauce is sweet and served over cucumbers next to ginger chicken kebab. Derived from trips to Dhaka, Bangladesh. http://www.joyfulbelly.com/2008/06/mustard_cilantro_lime_dressing.html http://www.joyfulbelly.com/2008/06/mustard_cilantro_lime_dressing.html Sauces & Spices Sat, 07 Jun 2008 14:43:38 +0000 Experiment with candied flower buds. Simple to make and a beautiful finish to desserts. Reported by Sonya Masocco of the the Ayurvedic Institute. Many flowers can be candied, including Violets, Nasturtium, Mums, Mangold, Rose Periwinkle Pianthus, White Peony, Forsythia, Calendula, Lotus, Bachelor Buttons, Hibiscus, Linden. http://www.joyfulbelly.com/2008/05/rosebud_candy.html http://www.joyfulbelly.com/2008/05/rosebud_candy.html Dessert Wed, 14 May 2008 00:04:10 +0000 Published from travel writings in Hong Kong airport)]]> http://www.joyfulbelly.com/2008/03/honey_dew_smoothie_with_aloe_v.html http://www.joyfulbelly.com/2008/03/honey_dew_smoothie_with_aloe_v.html Drink Sat, 22 Mar 2008 22:24:27 +0000 Sweet, orange butternut mixes with red smokey flavor of Chipotle. Chipotle, cumin, and frying all balance the sliminess of okra, giving both great flavor and texture to this dish. Discovered where else but in southwestern cuisine of Albuquerque, New Mexico. http://www.joyfulbelly.com/2008/02/chipotle_okra_sauteed_with_cum.html http://www.joyfulbelly.com/2008/02/chipotle_okra_sauteed_with_cum.html Wed, 27 Feb 2008 02:07:13 +0000 Experiment with Mung based cream sauces. Cooling creamy pungent mint combines with refreshing Kale. Discovered by Joseph in Albuquerque, NM. http://www.joyfulbelly.com/2008/02/steamed_kale_in_mint_cream_sau.html http://www.joyfulbelly.com/2008/02/steamed_kale_in_mint_cream_sau.html Sat, 16 Feb 2008 00:56:14 +0000 Archana's Kitchen]]> http://www.joyfulbelly.com/2008/02/crunchy_chips_in_sweet_yogurt.html http://www.joyfulbelly.com/2008/02/crunchy_chips_in_sweet_yogurt.html Snack Sun, 03 Feb 2008 05:28:56 +0000 Experiment with brancakes, a soft, moist cross between a pancake and a cereal. Simply substitute 1/4 of the flour with crushed wheat bran or any bran of your choice. We invented brancakes for breakfast this morning after celebrating our return to Ayurveda school in New Mexico. Reported by Joseph. http://www.joyfulbelly.com/2008/01/multigrain_brancakes.html http://www.joyfulbelly.com/2008/01/multigrain_brancakes.html Grains (Rice, Flour ...) Tue, 29 Jan 2008 02:40:55 +0000 Experiment with dill and yogurt fried rice. Discovered in “Silk Road Cooking: A Vegetarian Journey” by Najmieh Batmanglij. Found while visiting my Long Island cook book collection over the holidays. Reported by Joseph. http://www.joyfulbelly.com/2008/01/dill_fava_bean_palau_w_baby_ga.html http://www.joyfulbelly.com/2008/01/dill_fava_bean_palau_w_baby_ga.html Grains (Rice, Flour ...) Fri, 25 Jan 2008 03:05:38 +0000 Experiment with egg crusted saffron rice. A delicious golden yellow. Discovered in “Silk Road Cooking: A Vegetarian Journey” by Najmieh Batmanglij. Found while visiting my Long Island cook book collection over the holidays. Reported by Joseph. http://www.joyfulbelly.com/2008/01/persian_saffron_rice_w_golden.html http://www.joyfulbelly.com/2008/01/persian_saffron_rice_w_golden.html Grains (Rice, Flour ...) Fri, 18 Jan 2008 03:03:13 +0000 Experiment with roasted hazelnut chocolate thousand layer crepe cakes! Discovered in Maharastra, India. http://www.joyfulbelly.com/2008/01/hazlenut_chocolate_thousand_la.html http://www.joyfulbelly.com/2008/01/hazlenut_chocolate_thousand_la.html Drink Tue, 15 Jan 2008 10:45:56 +0000 Experiment with steamed doughs in sweet yogurt. Soft, steamed Idly with cumin served in a sweet, pungent yogurt sauce. Discovered at Krishna Lodge in Pune, India. http://www.joyfulbelly.com/2008/01/soft_idly_in_sweet_yogurt.html http://www.joyfulbelly.com/2008/01/soft_idly_in_sweet_yogurt.html Grains (Rice, Flour ...) Vegetarian Fri, 11 Jan 2008 02:58:28 +0000 In downtown Chicago, experiment with a simple, stimulating, red spice mix found in various dishes including Chorizo with Eggs. Served at Flo Café & Bar (http://www.eatatflo.com) Discovered on New Year’s Eve after a long, 14 hour drive from New York City to Chicago. http://www.joyfulbelly.com/2008/01/cilantro_chili_powder_anise_an.html http://www.joyfulbelly.com/2008/01/cilantro_chili_powder_anise_an.html Sauces & Spices Tue, 01 Jan 2008 17:54:36 +0000 Experiment with fillings and toppings for croissants. Crispy, soft and delicate on the inside, like a Boston-cream filled. The owners of the Beach Bakery on Main Street, Westhampton, NY are meticulous and perfect in their preparation of baked goods. (http://www.beachbakerycafe.com). http://www.joyfulbelly.com/2007/12/custard_filled_croissant_toppe.html http://www.joyfulbelly.com/2007/12/custard_filled_croissant_toppe.html Baking, Bread, Cookies Dessert Sat, 29 Dec 2007 22:33:54 +0000 "I love a side dish of peas but often find them a bit bland or lacking (and in need of more nutritious veggies mixed in there). Fennel has a lovely, fragrant flavour that gives those peas some oomf!" - Claudia Davila, author of Fran's House of Ayurveda (http://franlife.blogspot.com/) http://www.joyfulbelly.com/2007/12/peas_fennel_and_mint.html http://www.joyfulbelly.com/2007/12/peas_fennel_and_mint.html Vegetarian Wed, 26 Dec 2007 18:59:25 +0000