This soup was developed primarily to relieve acid reflux. Kale and bitters reduce stagnation in the digestive tract and clear heat. Carrot and vegetables with beta-carotene reduce Pitta. Fennel improves digestion without increasing Pitta. Fresh ginger...
Fresh herbs season a simple dish perfectly!
This simple soup greets you with sweet and savory notes in a light, nurturing broth. It is a nice way to introduce parsnips if you're unfamiliar with them. Their taste blends nicely with carrots and they look almost the same. Parsnip is the albino...
Salty, nurturing, warm broth soothes your belly on the worst of days. Grandma still knows best- Chicken Soup is her mysterious cure-all and its reputation persists today. The next time you're feeling under the weather, make a big pot of Grandma's...
Yellow lemon with sweet honey over sweet carrots made pungent by ginger.
Experiment with bitter sweet parsnips and soft root vegetables. Inspireded by Grover Stock of Iowa (founder of https://sustainablelivingcoalition.org).
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 cinammon,...
Buttery soft warm carrots are creamy and comfortable for cold weather days.
This colorful fuchsia soup will have you asking, Is this really just a wintertime food? Beet soup has brightened the cold days for countless generations in Central Europe eastward. Originally from Ukraine, this hearty soup made of beet broth has as...
A simple favorite with the intention of helping Vata.
Experiment with soft root vegetables. Inspireded by Grover Stock of Iowa (founder of https://sustainablelivingcoalition.org).
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...
Who doesn't love hot, sizzling hash browns, scooped right off the skillet and dropped on your plate? Sweet and savory Sweet Potato Beet Hashbrowns take the American Diner menu fare to a whole new level. Sweet and unctuous, crispy on the outside, soft...
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...
We love the combination of sweet, sour and spicy.
It's inevitable that vegetarians will struggle to find good sushi from time to time. While most restaurants offer a veggie or vegan option, often the variety is limited as fish fillings take center stage. The solution? Create your own personalized...
An easy to digest meal.
Parsley and ginger give sweet carrots a kick!
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...
This brightly colored tonic offers the sweetness of beets and carrots, the saltiness of celery, and the peppery overtones of radishes, garlic, and black pepper. Parsley adds a refreshing touch of green. You will feel in harmony with the renewing...
Crunchy, fresh and juicy, this 'Spicy Pineapple Slaw' is a true summer dish. Enjoy as a side salad on a hot afternoon and pour yourself some mint cucumber lemonade for...
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.
Creamier than miso alone, tahini is white, warm, and hearty. It drinks and sleeps like warm milk. Thick and smooth. Traditional seaweed or chopped collard greens fortify the protein and fat rich base for autumn. Lemons make it brighter without taking...
Cinnamon and black pepper cut the strong flavor of liver.
In a failed attempt to woo a young Bengali girl at Dhaka University, I fumbled through my first 'gazur halwa' or carrot halwa.
This recipe is specially formulate as an early Autumn tonic for Vata deficiency.
This easy to make daikon pickle is an excellent start to a winter cleanse. Our ancestors survived on pickles and preserves as supplies dwindled into late winter. You might find yourself craving vinegar and pickles this time of year. Here's why:...
Each spoonful of this light but filling curry is a delicious symphony of sweet, spicy, zesty aromatics. Alongside the satisfying texture balance of crunchy vegetables and tender prawns, this is truly a meal to excite the senses. The heating spice...
Founder of Joyful Belly Ayurveda, John Immel, answers the question ‘What is Ayurveda?’