
Crispy and hot around the edges, sizzling Potato Latkes will be devoured as soon as they leave the frying pan. As this fun & hearty treat sizzles in the pan, it will warms your heart in the cold winter. Bright green scallions sprinkled on top add a...
If "fresh bright green" had a taste, it would be Potato Leek Soup with Fennel Seeds. Smooth, rich and refined, this creamy soup is only made more enticing by the spicy sizzle of red pepper flakes.Dairy-Free Creamy SoupCream based...
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...
Get cozy this season. Rather than reach for hot cocoa, try sipping this creamy Coconut Curry & Pumpkin soup. Soups are the ideal fall food. They are warming, grounding and easy to digest. Who doesn't love something warm and sweet on a cool fall day?...
This divine dessert pleases the senses from taste, to sight, to smell, and smooth-as-silk texture. Bright orange, offering the scent of heavy sweetness, warm spices, and luscious juice, Baked Peaches with Vanilla, Nutmeg, and Cloves is sure to have...
Warming lemon and pungent thyme with tender potatoes - slightly reminiscent of Provence.
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...
Hearty, golden, grounding 'pumpkin pie'. Discovered by Rose Ortiz, yoga instructor in Asheville, NC.
Spicy, sweet Apple Cider with Spices brings back nostalgic memories of easier times past. A few sips from a heavy mug invite tastes of spicy cinnamon, warm nutmeg, and exotic clove bring depth and complexity to sweetly sour apple juice. Traditionally...
Warm & relaxing. Aromatic cardamom balances the grounding tones of nutmeg and poppy seeds. This recipe is a gentle sedative if you are having a hard time falling asleep.
Experiment with sweet spices in pancakes, including cardamom, nutmeg, cinnamon. Discovered by chef Yashoda Naidoo at Annapurna, an ayurvedic restaurant in Albuquerque, NM.
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...
Tasty & delicious with a golden yellow color. Saffron is an exquisite and luxurious spice, the most expensive in the world.
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...
These brancakes are soft and moist with crunchy edges, and fill the whole house with a nutty aroma.
Simple, direct and bold. Turmeric is optional but a great addition if you have it.
Crusty, dense and yeast-free, this twist on traditional Irish soda bread is a nice accompaniment to any winter soup, stew, or wholesome pot of dal. It tastes great toasted, too, adorned with avocado slices. Because there is no kneading necessary, no...
Cool, smooth and sweet Chai Spiced Yogurt is a calming start to a hot summer's day. Heavy, grounding yogurt makes you feel calm, cool and collected. The enjoyable aromatic spices are a delightful complement to the creaminess of yogurt and help to...
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...
Hearty oats, sweet raisins, and pumpkin come together in this rustic breakfast that will warm your soul.
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/)
Tangy and sticky-sweet to the tongue, this chutney has a unique component- the aromatic floral notes of lavender. Light, dreamy lavender essence melting into purple plums turns typically tangy chutney into a delicate, artisan experience.
Rosemary Mushroom Gravy is the finishing touch you always dreamed of. Deep, earthy, and smooth, this gravy is a grounding addition to any meal. This vegetarian recipe is full of flavor. What no gravy?! This phrase was exclaimed at a family...
Smooth almonds blended into warm milk with ethereal, delicately perfumed saffron and pungent nutmeg. Discovered by Joseph in Dr. Vasant Lad's book, The Complete Book of Ayurveda Home Remedies.
Experiment with this creamy, delicious aphrodisiac and sedative drink before bedtime. Also a warming sauce for creamy dinner dishes. Discovered while listening to a lecture by Dr. Vasant Lad, famous Ayurvedic Physician, in Pune, India.
Chamomile infuses your tea with a delicious floral aroma that is warm, light & airy. Its smell is reminiscent of apples, first noted by the Greeks, who named it 'ground-apple' (kamai=ground & melon=apple). Relax Your...
Many layers of flavor entice you in Pumpkin with Roasted Chestnuts- initially, sweet, soothing pumpkin and warm, rustic chestnuts greet your tastebuds. Next kale and mushrooms offer their tones of bitter earthiness. Spices brighten the dish-...
These refined spices add a elegant touch in meat dishes, rice or any mild dish.
This grounding, cozy soup will help you sleep soundly on a windy night.
The warm, opening spices, together with the sedating qualities of pumpkin make this recipe a "stimulating relaxant." It improves focus while reducing feelings of overwhelm or jitteriness. The rough and pungent arugula and radish heats the upper...
Founder of Joyful Belly Ayurveda, John Immel, answers the question ‘What is Ayurveda?’