
Explore your creativity with sour smoothies. Apples with Ginger and Cardamom. Discovered in Albuquerque, NM.
Enjoy the nutty aroma of coconut & sesame roasting in your kitchen. Crunchy, roasted coconut shavings and sesame seeds are sprinkled over soft potatoes. Then, a splash of lime juice makes this tropical treat irresistible. Coconut and sesame offer...
Gold milk is the fabled "milk and honey" of the promised land and provides tremendous nourishment. Its fragrant spices will awaken your appetite for its nurturing satisfaction. In South Asia, people believe milk is sacred because it (along with fruits)...
Fresh herbs season a simple dish perfectly!
Yellow lemon with sweet honey over sweet carrots made pungent by ginger.
Complex, spicy, sweet, sour, savory, you name it- every flavor you can dream up has its place in Indian curry. Spice up mild chickpeas and sweet carrots with pungent ginger, cayenne, cinnamon, and cumin, bitter fenugreek, aromatic cloves and cardamom,...
Buttery soft warm carrots are creamy and comfortable for cold weather days.
Herbal juices nourish as they heal. Sweet spices add stimulation to the rejuvenating fruits of the vine. This simple recipe was inspired by Dr. Vasant Lad's "The Textbook of Ayurveda".
Simple and delicious, there are many variations. Although this recipe uses lemon others make collard greens with vinegar.
Warming lemon and pungent thyme with tender potatoes - slightly reminiscent of Provence.
Refresh and revitalize. Hibiscus with mint is particularly refreshing on a hot summer's day, with cooling properties that bring arctic relief. Hibiscus flower improves liver function and restores your liver, which may be taxed by the heat. Mint...
Spicy, sweet and sour Coconut Turmeric Sambar is a spring soup warms your belly on the coldest day. Awaken your senses as you journey to beautiful South India, a landscape palm trees, endless blue skies, and scents of spices greeting your nose. Sambar...
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.
The fragrant essential oils of lemongrass will fill your kitchen with the scent of Asian cooking as you prepare this 'Lemongrass Carrot Soup'. Put some relaxing music on and allow the aromatic nature of this meal calm the mind as you unwind. The...
Refresh your body and relax your mind this summer with Blueberry Mint Green smoothie. This delicious treat is packed with anti-oxidants and green vitality. Blueberry bursts in your mouth with a tart sweetness that enlivens your tastebuds.
The sweetness of honey provides a soothing base for the warm heat of the spices. Ginger and black pepper impart an energizing & stimulating lift. This spicy, warm sweet and thick lozenge is delightfully tasty for children and adults alike.
We love the combination of sweet, sour and spicy.
Sweet, rich and tropical, mango lassis are a favorite in India. They make for a great afternoon snack when you feel tired, so make this simple recipe at home for a relaxing, energizing treat.
Creamy mashed potatoes are a cozy way to celebrate November, satisfy your belly, and warm the hearts of friends, family and loved ones as you gather around the Thanksgiving table. A bowl of mashed potatoes can soothe the anxieties & worries of a cold...
Fruits are frequently garnished with cayenne pepper in tropical countries, where summer heat makes digestion sluggish.
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...
An easy to digest meal.
Parsley and ginger give sweet carrots a kick!
Simple, direct and bold. Turmeric is optional but a great addition if you have it.
Blended to perfection, tart, bright raspberry is softened by gently sweet rice milk, creating a dessert or snack that soothes the soul and mind. Rice milk is sweet, heavy and slightly oily, calming the nerves as you sip. Raspberry nourishes and cools...
Fresh and juicy, grapefruit is sour and bitter to taste. Cloves and cinnamon add pungency. Altogether like a purifying spa, this broiled grapefruit recipe is the perfect cleansing food when the liver and blood are stagnant in winter. It will reset your...
Corn is drying and difficult to digest for Vata dosha. But corn helps dry out Kapha! Celery is light for digestion and helps stoke the digestive fire; it too is a diuretic. Curry, chipotle, black pepper all stimulate the gastric fires of digestive. All...
Sharper, but a classic, healthy dessert.
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...
Altogether a refreshing and revitalizing early summer drink.
Vijay Bhatt was my first introduction to Indian culture. We were both computer programmers at Fidelity Investments in Boston, MA but he was my boss and mentor. We used to take lunch together in Post Office square or at the Indian restaurant at the food...
A colorful, festive drink for entertaining guests, watermelon with lime is an exciting and refreshing beverage to enjoy this summer. Cardamom provides a unique accent and lime a twist to an all-time favorite!
Light, fresh and cooling, 'Grapefruit, Quinoa & Fennel Salad with Mint' will help you beat the heat this summer. Unwind with friends outside on a warm June afternoon with a generous bowl and feel the stress of your day start to melt away. Quinoa leaves...
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...
This salad makes a great picnic or summer potluck food - a colorful and playful celebration on the summer table.
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...
Opt for a delicious desert that brings you fully into every bite. Sensual cherries with red hot cayenne and purple, cooling lavender. Discovered at Pickard's Mountain Eco-Institute of Chapel Hill, NC (https://www.pickardsmountain.org/)
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