
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...
Cauliflower and Fennel with Pumpkins seeds is fresh vegetarian breakfast that gets down to bare essentials. The crispness of lightly steamed veggies and nature's goodness are all that's needed to flavor this simple and wholesome start to your day. The...
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...
Celebrate the joy of spring with Grilled Cauliflower Steak. Cauliflower steak is lighter and leaner than a traditional steak. Roasted on the outside, but soft on the inside, this vegetarian work of art will delight your palate. Served on a bed of...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
Light, fresh Spaghetti Squash Pasta Primavera exudes a zesty, exuberant presence on the table and on your palate. Pasta Primavera, Italian for springtime, is a traditional dish for passionate Italian food lovers. This recipe includes only one slight...
Hearty wild rice is paired with twangy cranberry and rustic rosemary in this warm holiday favorite. Add hearty almonds for a satisfying dish that will please your guests both in taste and effect- Wild Rice with Cranberry and Almonds makes you feel...
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. ...
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...
Enjoy 'Tofu Scramble with Kale, Fennel & Tomato' for Sunday brunch. Combine this easy to prepare meal with the weekend newspapers and a hot cup of Body-Kind Coffee. Relax...
Get EnergizedThe rainbow of colors in this fresh summer salad is a bright way to energize your day. Got the blahs? You'll perk up with one bite of crisp, peppery arugula, juicy tomatoes, and snappy summer squash. In the hot dog...
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...
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...
"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.
Kidney Beans with Red Wine and Parsley is a refreshing, cleansing, and savory dish for retoning tissue. One of the first signs of spring fever is...
Sweet, salty, with wonderful crunch, Coconut Maple Popcorn is the perfect addition to your repertoire of snacks. Made with rich maple syrup, nourishing coconut oil, and sprinkled with salty goodness, you'll be amazed at the new heights reached by this...
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.
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...
Many varieties of nut butters will leave you feeling weighed down and heavy, but walnut butter is gaining popularity for its rich, strong flavor and warming effect. Combined with light and stimulating spices, this version will give you that satisfying...
Start your day with 'Parsnip Homefries with Chard & Fennel' and enjoy a warm meal before work. This hearty dish will sustain you until lunchtime due to the grounding sweetness and heavy nature of parsnip and garlic. Combined with the crunchy, bitter...
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...
Corn is an ideal grain for spring. The acid in tomatoes helps wake up your body from hibernation in early Spring. Meanwhile, parsley is a strong diuretic to purge spring water weight.
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.
Lemon, raw onion and uncooked olive oil are perfect for springtime cleansing of the liver. Beans reduce cholesterol, and provide plenty of fiber for healthy elimination. Parsley is a strong diuretic for cleansing the blood and reducing water weight in...
Experiment with creamy, tahini sauce pastas. Add ground coriander seeds for warming flavors. Works well over warm cooked potatoes, or even cooked rice!
Traditionally from the country of Georgia, the golden walnut oil is expressed by pressing the ground mixture. We invite you to try this excellent sauce for virtually any dish.
My mom always made simple, bright Italian sauce with very few spices. I added oregano and thyme to this recipe but she rarely does. We come from an Italian American family, maybe that's why we like to cook. But I can remember my grandfather...
Juicy, fleshy tomatoes pungent with onions, vinegar and herbs, italian style.
Founder of Joyful Belly Ayurveda, John Immel, answers the question ‘What is Ayurveda?’