Cool, soothing, and nourishing, it's no surprise that Coconut Rice is a staple of so many tropical cuisines. Your digestion is much weaker when the weather is warm than when it is cool. Luckily, coconut rice is easy enough for your body to break down...
Sweet and spicy glazed salmon is the creamy, restorative tonic you naturally crave after a stressful day's work. Salmon is a rich protein full of nourishing fats and oils that calms the mind and brings you back to earth. Fresh ginger and a bit of fiery...
Treat yourself to the sticky-satisfying sweetness of Pumpkin Waffles drizzled with crunchy Pecans & Maple Syrup this weekend. Autumn-harvested pumpkin softens your mood and offers the rustic coziness you naturally crave as fall sets in. Topped with the...
Zesty, tangy, and bursting with red freshness, cranberries evoke autumn hues and celebration flavors. Sour, sweet, and spicy, this sauce adds color and zing to the holiday table.
Coconut mint chutney is an Indian classic and one of our favorites. Used as ubiquitously as our beloved ketchup, coconut mint chutney is a refreshing garnish on dosas (fried savory pancakes), curries, potato, chick peas and just about any dish.
Corn on the cob ignites memories of a county fair, childhood summer barbecues, and Fourth of July fireworks! Biting into hot, buttery, juicy corn right off the grill is a treat anyone can enjoy, especially when spiced with coriander and cilantro....
Taste the prana of living food - experiment with sprouted mung beans. The colorful green of the bean balanced with white. Coconut adds aroma and comfort to legumes/daals. Discovered in East Moriches, Long Island, NY.
Experiment with sweet spices in pancakes, including cardamom, nutmeg, cinnamon. Discovered by chef Yashoda Naidoo at Annapurna, an ayurvedic restaurant in Albuquerque, NM.
Enjoy 'Pumpkin Seed, Cranberries & Coconut No Bake Cookies' as a simple snack or use as a wholesome addition to the kids' lunch boxes. This recipe is so easy, you can get the kids involved to shape the cookies as they like. Thick, smooth pumpkin seed...
The coconut is a delight for the senses and the body, the very symbol of tropical paradise. This idyllic and fun tree nut restores your balance and harmony. Among oils it is light and sweet to cook with, soothing to the skin and nerves, nourishing...
This rich, creamy breakfast treat is called shudji haalwa throughout India. Kids fight over it while adults pretend not to. This decadent recipe is somewhere between a dessert and a proper meal - everyone needs to let loose once in a while! If you have...
A thick and sweet stew served traditionally on special occasions and holiday in Iran.
A sip of Pomegranate Lime Spritzer on a hot day slices through muggy heat like jumping into a cool mountain stream. A bright combination of sweet, sour and astringent, pomegranate juice bursts with flavor. Its light yet rich sweetness simmers down...
Dates are the tropical fruit of the first decade in millenium 2000. Coconut brings texture and fats.
Surprise! Homemade ice cream can be Ayurvedic! No need to deprive yourself of one of summer's most special treats. Knowing a few simple tricks about foods and spices is the key to making an ice cream that not only tastes good, but makes you feel good. ...
Sweet, soothing Honey Coco Butter is a treat that turns any hum-drum, overcast winter's day into a special occasion. Delectably sweet honey is transformed into a creamy stand-alone dessert by rich coco-butter. Like it right off the spoon!
When you're recovering from an illness, it's common to feel weak, tired and struggling to get back to normal. Even though the worst is behind you, it can take a couple of weeks to rebuild your strength and stamina. At times like this, introduce an...
This fruity combination offers a ripe pucker of juicy refreshment on a hot summer day. Coconut's nourishing sweetness and pomegranate's tart red 'pop' is a balm for summer heat and irritation. You'll feel gently cleansed of reactive summertime...
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...
Quench your thirst with this sparkling ruby elixir, a delightful marriage of tart summer berries and refreshing garden mint. Sweetened naturally with coconut water and kissed with cardamom, this beverage is as revitalizing as it is vibrant. Berries,...
I've had a vision of light, fluffy-fresh baked bread for several years, of wholesome goodness without the stickiness of high-gluten wheat flours. After many experiments, I finally spent a morning sunrise re-reading the famous Tassajara Bread Book...
Experiment with blending "exotic" South American nuts in a raw food fusion founded on "balanced, natural" chocolate. Designed by Terces Engelhart at Cafe Gratitude in San Francisco, CA. (Additional Keywords: Raw Foods, Organic, Vegetarian) [Discovered...
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...
A traditional roast leg of lamb with a smooth mint and pistachio sauce. Serve this dish on a Sunday afternoon to bring the whole family together. Use this quality time at the table to catch up and share stories of the week passed. The rosemary and...
"Does a Body Good" Nut and seed butters mixed into warm milk is a nourishing, grounding combination. By adding tahini, you will feel warm and satisfied. Sesame seeds are high in calcium, making this a wonderful drink for healthy bones. ...
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.
Coffee is the number one abused drug on the planet, causing massive loss of energy and increase in Vata. Coffee drinkers claim, 'I like the taste,' but when I ask them to list the ten top foods they like only coffee stands out as a daily habit. Taste...
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.
Warming, slightly pungent and sticky, making cereal into a kind of Rice Krispie(tm) treat or energy bar. Experiment with alternatives to milk in cereal. Great for a snack! Discovered by Rose in Albuquerque.
Break off a steaming hunk of Acorn Crusted Cornbread, dip it into sticky-sweet honey, and take a delectable bite. Oops! There's a little honey stuck to your nose! Sweet, nutty, and steeped with buttery goodness, this recipe is sure to bring out...
This recipe is specially formulate as an early Autumn tonic for Vata deficiency.
Raw green squash peels into a thin, light and delicate ribbon (note: not mixed with flours or grains!). Folded nicely into a gourmet plate of noodles. Nut cheeses add the fats, proteins and balanced flavors. Like eating a cloud! Many thanks to...
Coconut and raw sugar is building. To help digest heavy ingredients, we've included cardamom, a combination which also happens to taste great!
Founder of Joyful Belly Ayurveda, John Immel, answers the question ‘What is Ayurveda?’
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