ROSE, PISTACHIO, SAFFRON, CARDAMOM ICE CREAM

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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. ...

LEMON POPPY SEED & BLUEBERRY PLANTAIN CAKE (GLUTEN FREE)

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Preheat over to 325. Peel plantains and separate yolks from egg whites. Add 1TBSP olive oil, 1/4c water and 1/4tsp salt, 1TBSP potato starch. 1. Make a meringue with the egg whites by beating them on high with cream of tartar and sugar. The...

RICE PUDDING

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Rice pudding is sweet and delicious. It's also simple to make and liked by all. Traditional Indian rice pudding includes exotic spices like saffron and cardamom. It can be enjoyed both warm or chilled.

YOGURT CHEESE WITH PISTACHIOS, SUGAR & SAFFRON (SHRIKHAND)

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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.

LEMON RASPBERRY SORBET

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Sweet, sour and filled with berry goodness! Like drinking summer sunshine.

ROSE PETAL CHERRY SORBET

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Simple cherry sorbet. Ices are creamed when they are stirred. This ice is without fats and made from fruits - called a sorbet.

AVOCADO & COCONUT MILK ICE CREAM

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I scream, You Scream, We All Scream For Ice Cream!I look back to childhood summers and remember sunny days that stretch on for what seems like forever in a child's mind. Those summer days are punctuated in my...

RAW SQUASH FETTUCCINE WITH BALSAMIC NUT-CHEESE

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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...

SWEET POTATO, KALE & BLACK BEAN SAUTE WITH ROASTED WALNUTS

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Sweet with a pinch of spice, this Sweet Potato, Kale and Black Bean bowl is a light option for belly satisfaction and comforts. Sweet potatoes are generally lighter than white potatoes. This Ayurvedic meal won't send you into a food coma or bog down...

COCONUT MILK, ALMOND BUTTER, DATE & VANILLA BEAN SMOOTHIE

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Rich and smooth, this 'Coconut Milk, Almond Butter, Date & Vanilla Bean Smoothie' provides some much needed, sweet comfort during a long, exhausting day. Its thick consistency and nut butter protein content makes it all the more filling and satisfying...

RAW BANANA PIE WITH DATE CRUST

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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...

BARBECUE PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS

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Coat some juicy portobello mushrooms in your own homemade barbecue sauce. Each flavor filled bite will leave you wanting more of this sweet, smoky and spicy blend and wondering how you've only just discovered this recipe now. Enjoy outside on a warm...

COCONUT MILK, CHIA SEED & VANILLA BEAN PUDDING

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If you're looking for simple & easy smiles, try this 'Coconut Milk, Chia Seed & Vanilla Bean Pudding'. Sweet coconut milk & chia seed pudding is the ultimate soothing & nourishing dessert. With not much more to do than combine the ingredients and let...

RAW SOAKED OATMEAL WITH PUMPKIN SEEDS AND APRICOTS

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'Raw Soaked Oatmeal' is the perfect 'go to' morning meal for those busier times in life, especially if you tend to rush out the door on the way to work. It takes just a couple of minutes to combine the ingredients the evening before and voila! First...

LEMONADE WITH MINT & ORANGE BLOSSOM WATER

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Experiment with mint lemonades and other herbs & aromatic drinks. Discovered in Cafe Baraka, Cambridge, MA. Popular in Tunisia & North Africa.

CARROT JUICE

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It's not hard to see why Carrot Juice has been called a 'tiny ginseng.' This sweet & exhilarating juice boosts your energy, called prana in...

BANANA CRISTO SMOOTHIE

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Enjoy this thick, hearty, dairy free shake.

SUMMERTIME JACKFRUIT LASSI

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Jackfruit is a refreshing and rejuvenating tonic often used in summertime. In Thailand, this drink is called Sinh To Mit.

SWEET CUCUMBER MILK

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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...

RAW ZUCCHINI NOODLES & MINT WALNUT PESTO

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Celebrate summer! Raw Zucchini Noodles with Mint Walnut Pesto is a light and fresh way to add excitement to your life. This springtime and summer dish is perfect when your body craves lightness, vitality, and flavor. Pungent garlic and onions combine...

BAKED SWEET POTATO WITH LIME, SOUR CREAM, & CRUNCHY CHICKPEAS

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From the softness of sweet potato, to the crunchiness of chickpeas, and the freshness of spring onion and citrusy sour cream, this is a recipe to delight the senses and satisfy the stomach. It is perfect for a filling yet light lunch. This...

LEMON & SAFFRON TAPIOCA PUDDING

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Restore comfort and ease to your day with creamy tapioca pudding. The softness of tapioca is a balm to any mental stress, to soothe and lull any anxious thoughts. Warm aromatic saffron adds a subtle elegance to this rich, luxurious dessert while sour...

BUCKWHEAT TEA CAKE WITH ORANGE ZEST & RASPBERRY

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Buckwheat tea cakes with raspberry and orange are a dainty treat for socializing with friends. Buckwheat flour is lighter and drier than wheat flour, so that after eating this tea cake you'll feel as clear as the August skies. You and your friends will...

CURRIED PLANTAINS QUESADILLA

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This recipe will open you up to a new perspective on the culinary possibilities of plantain. This versatile member of the banana family is often used in place of potatoes due to its starch content and relatively neutral flavor. Not as sweet or soft as...

VANILLA SODA WITH MINT & SAGE

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Freshen up sodas with herbs. Sage is also a popular herb in Moroccan mint tea. Discovered by Joseph designed by Hector, chef at Salsa Mexican Caribbean Food in Asheville, NC.

BLUEBERRY, MINT & COCONUT MILK ICE CREAM

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On a hot summer's day, feel transported to the arctic by cool, refreshing Blueberry Mint Coconut Ice Cream. You'll enjoy the luxurious texture of silky coconut milk, while blueberries surprise you with their tart notes. The bright, cool taste of mint...

EGG BAKED IN AVOCADO

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Treat yourself to 'Eggs Baked in Avocado' for your weekend brunch. This meal is so simple to prepare from the comfort of your own kitchen, but boasts a restaurant feel. Heavy, oily but still easy to digest, this dish nourishes the body and builds...

GREEN RAW DATE BALLS

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Dates taste like soft ambrosia. Named 'Tryambakam Balls' by the chef, Akasha Tobias, a student at the Ayurvedic Institute in Albuquerque, NM. Akasha now lives in Bali, Indonesia.

RAW CACAO SMOOTHIE

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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...

ROSE PETAL ALMOND SQUARES

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Heavy, sweet and Kapha provoking. Heavy for digestion; Vata should eat in small quantities only.

QUINOA STUFFED RED BELL PEPPERS WITH TARRAGON

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Bright, warming red bell peppers are filled to brim with quinoas soft texture in this colorful summer entree. You'll take comfort in the pleasantly soft, earthy goat cheese, spiced with black pepper and sprinkled with sea salt. Crunchy toasted almond...

SAFFRON & ROSE PETAL WHIPPED CREAM

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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...

ALMOND SMOOTHIE WITH LAVENDAR & SESAME

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Smooth, warming, slightly sharp and nutty with elegant purple aromatics. I imagine it after a hot, sunny day in the Sahara.

CORN ON THE COB WITH CILANTRO & CORIANDER BUTTER

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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....

FENNEL BULB DIPPED IN SWEET PEA HUMMUS & AVOCADO

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This cooling, sweet alternative to regular hummus will soothe burning sensations in the body - an innovative choice for pacifying Pitta this summer. Brighten up your next picnic with this dish, or serve as a starter at an afternoon barbecue. As the...

HIBISCUS BLUEBERRY JELLO

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Cool and refreshing Hibiscus Blueberry Jello dessert helps you beat the heat. Your summer picnic isn't complete without it. This jello helps you enjoy a little luxury and sweetness that is so needed when the summer heat saps you of energy and...

GLUTEN FREE PIZZA CRUST MADE FROM ZUCCHINI, CHEESE, AND EGG

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Anyone with a sensitive stomach or weak digestion will understand that terrible sinking feeling after eating a slice of processed pizza. The stodgy base feels like a lead balloon in your gut, the tangy tomato sauce sends an acidic after shock, while...

BANANA SMOOTHIE WITH LIME AND CARDAMOM

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A great summertime drink!