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...

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...

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.

BANANA CRISTO SMOOTHIE

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Enjoy this thick, hearty, dairy free shake.

BANANA SMOOTHIE WITH LIME AND CARDAMOM

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A great summertime drink!

PITTA BALANCING TEA WITH ROSE PETALS & MINT

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The pleasant aroma of rose petal, and the touch of sweetness, soothes and pleases Pitta, making Rose Petal and Mint tea a delectable treat!

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...

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. ...

BANANA SMOOTHIE WITH KALE, LIME & CARDAMOM

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A great summertime drink!

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...

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...

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...

ACAI COCONUT GINGER NICE CREAM

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This is a nourishing, cooling, refrigerant and anti-inflammatory for heat conditions.

SUNFLOWER SEED & COCONUT MINT PESTO

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Coconut provides an undertone while fresh mint livens. Sunflower seed pesto is perfect as a dip or salad dressing.

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.

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...

LEMONGRASS CARROT SOUP

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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...

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.

ROSE PETAL ALMOND SQUARES

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

GRILLED CAULIFLOWER STEAKS WITH TAHINI & SPRING GREENS

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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...

VIRGIN PINA COLADA

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Nuts and fruits are generally a bad food combination. However, since this drink is completely pureed, it will not create a digestive issue for most individuals. The coldness of this drink together with the heaviness of coconut may congest the blood for...

ORANGE JUICE WITH ROSE PETALS

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Sun kissed, but cool, sweet, and perfumed with pink. Early morning before sunrise, I say a prayer and imagine the morning sky blending into orange juice and rose petal.

BANANA WITH GHEE & CINNAMON

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When you're hungry and in need of a quick snack, simply heat up some ghee, toss in some bananas, and watch them sizzle. A dash of spices, cinnamon and ginger, make these morsels quite delicious! This rich, nourishing snack couldn't be easier to make or...

BANANA & APPLE SMOOTHIE WITH GINGER

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On hot & lazy summer mornings, start your day with a refreshing, thirst quenching breakfast that replenishes your strength and vitality. This delicious smoothie is loved by kids and adults alike, and it's easy enough to blend up when friends and...

SPIRULINA, BANANA, HONEY, CINNAMON SMOOTHIE

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Sweet banana and meets green, bitter spirulina and warm honey.

BANANA ICE CREAM WITH ALMONDS

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Kids love ice-cream even when their parents eat Ayurvedically. In fact, we have a sneaking suspicion that parents love ice cream too! Banana ice-cream is much healthier than commercial ice-creams. This recipe promises to make your kids go ape. Plus,...

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...

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...

TOFU SCRAMBLE WITH KALE, FENNEL & TOMATO

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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...

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...

COLD SESAME CUCUMBER & TOFU NOODLE BOWL

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When the weekend takeout cravings hit, whip up 'Cold Sesame Cucumber & Tofu Noodle Bowl' for a satisfying but wholesome 'fakeout' experience. Soon, you'll be immersed in the aromas, signature tastes and vibrant colours of Asian street food from the...

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...

TEMPEH, BEAN SPROUTS & CUCUMBER WITH MINT COCONUT SAUCE

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Fried tempeh, bean sprouts and cucumber slices create three kinds of crunch! First, the fried tempeh is crispy like french fries, but is more textured and grainy like a veggie burger. Second, where tempeh is heavy and dry, bean sprouts are light and...

BANANAS WITH LEMON JUICE & FRESH CILANTRO

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Bananas with Lemon Juice and Cilantro is a sweet, refreshing and restorative summer snack. Lemon and cilantro add a fresh and zesty taste to your appetite for excitement in the summer. It is common in India to serve fruit with spices. This spicey fruit...

AVOCADO CUCUMBER GUACAMOLE

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Cilantro and cucumber give this guacamole a refreshing crunch. These ingredients make it extra cool, increasing its soothing capabilities in the summertime. These cool pitta in the summer heat, while offering nutritious fats that combat vata's...

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...