
This Halloween health treat promises to chase away the goblins of winter. As the crisp temperatures of fall tempt you to long evenings nestled up in front of the fire, baked apples and spices warm your heart. Spicy apricot sauce adds a rustic depth to...
The Desert OasisOn the hot, dry days of summer, a parched throat and exhausted mind requires deep rejuvenation to combat the sweltering summer sun. When work doesn't let up, even though your mind is frazzled and fried, the cooling...
Enjoy these tasty wheat free waffles. This satisfying breakfast treat or dessert is much lighter than wheat.
Smooth, luxurious, decadent. Saffron & Rose Whipped Cream is ever-so-lightly sweet, sensuously emitting aromas of exotic saffron and heady rose. Creme-de-la-creme and creme-of-the-crop, the best cream rises to the top! Of all whipped variations...
Barley with Cinnamon & Raisins is a sweet and spicy breakfast option with the affection of a warm hug. Barley is one of the lightest of grains, but still retains that comfort food feel. Enjoy quietly, slowly, savoring the ghee and dessert-spices while...
Warming, grounding and sweet, Sweet Beet Paste has a luxurious purple sheen and surprising spicy finish. Fennel and cardamom add the true magic. Their aromatic oils lift up the heaviness of the beet root.
Layer upon layer of light crepes piled high, exquisite pistachio cream spread between each layer. This decadent dessert is fit for kings and queens- it graces your table with dreamy elegance. This fall, when the wind blows cold, prepare Pistachio...
In a failed attempt to woo a young Bengali girl at Dhaka University, I fumbled through my first 'gazur halwa' or carrot halwa.
Light as a feather, sweet, and aromatic, you'll never feel as pampered as the moment you take a bite of Saffron Milk Thousand Layer Crepe Cake. Easy to griddle (you might say it's a piece of cake!) and without an oven, thousand layer crepe cakes can...
Experiment with all natural, raw, vegan pies with tropical ingredients. Date crust includes walnuts, cinnamon, orange rind, and coconut shavings. Followed by a layer of bananas and topped with blended cashew coconut milk whip cream. Discovered by...
This recipe was modified from the Southern Favorite, Cajun Spiced Pecans. Roasting the nuts brings a deep and satisfying aroma. These nuts can be used as a garnish on pumpkin pie, or as a snack all on their own.
Smooth almonds blended into warm milk with ethereal, delicately perfumed saffron and pungent nutmeg. Discovered by Joseph in Dr. Vasant Lad's book, The Complete Book of Ayurveda Home Remedies.
Smooth, warming, slightly sharp and nutty with elegant purple aromatics. I imagine it after a hot, sunny day in the Sahara.
Sweet, orange butternut squash mixes with the red smokey flavor of chipotle. Cumin, chipotle, and frying all balance the sliminess of okra, giving great flavor and texture to this dish. Discovered in the southwest near Albuquerque, NM.
The delicate aromatics of saffron make this dessert, called Shrikhand in South Asia, food for the gods. Dr. Vasant Lad taught us about shrikhand when we visited him in Maharastra, India.
Cloves, cardamom and sugar make a great holiday sprinkle on morning toast.
Heavy, sweet and Kapha provoking. Heavy for digestion; Vata should eat in small quantities only.
Sweet, sour and filled with berry goodness! Like drinking summer sunshine.
Sweet and heavy. If made with homemade yogurt it will not be too sour.
Served over oatmeal and quinoa porridge with cloves and cardamom. Discovered in the candle cafe cookbook by Joy Pierson, Bart Potenza with Barbara Scott-Goodman.
Soft, jelly-like, translucent like cooked cucumber. Sweet and milk white. An unusual vegetable for this hemisphere. Halwas mean sweets. They are generally made with the sweet indian spices cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg. Discovered in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Sweet, thick and perhaps a little provoking to Kapha! But tasty and much healthier than ice cream! This dessert version of the mint and yogurt lassi does not include water.
Sour taste wakes up desire, moistening the lips and the palate. Thick pudding calms the mind. Serve at night (not for Kapha!).
Stay Grounded Oily, heavy and sweet, 'Paleo Pumpkin Ginger Cookies' ground the nervous system and can help ward off frenetic feelings throughout the day. Keep a batch at hand in the workplace to help you avoid processed treats,...
Sweet, heavy but easy on the belly, 'Orange Millet Pancakes' will leave you feeling grounded and content without burdening digestion. These pancakes break away from the simple flour, eggs and milk combination you may have enjoyed growing up, and...
This rich, heavy cake can help a Vata person to gain weight. Orange zest provides aromatic taste, which helps to digest the heaviness of the cake. The orange juice provides sour taste, which also helps to digest the food and balance the effects of the...
Bring the aroma of the forest to your holiday desserts with Rosemary meringue. A few drops of Rosemary essential oil into a meringue freshen and livens your dessert with a Christmas-wreath feel. This meringue was inspired by a trip to Chez Boulet in...
The crisp crunch of 'Seaweed and Baby Kale Tabouli' will refresh and revitalize the body on a warm afternoon. Prepare for lunch and enjoy outside under an early summer blue sky, or bring to work and brighten up a long day. You'll feel light and...
These ingredients supply iodine and selenium to support thyroid.
Jackfruit is a refreshing and rejuvenating tonic often used in summertime. In Thailand, this drink is called Sinh To Mit.
Founder of Joyful Belly Ayurveda, John Immel, answers the question ‘What is Ayurveda?’