MUNG DAL, COCONUT & CILANTRO KITCHARI (PITTA REDUCING)

(4.78 out of 5 stars) 9 reviews, 4714 likes

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Ayurvedic kitchari's are India's chicken soup and the congee equivalent of Chinese medicine. This kitchari includes cilantro and coconut and is adapted from Dr. Lad's book Ayurvedic Cooking for Self Healing.

SWEET POTATO WITH KALE & GINGER

(4.92 out of 5 stars) 12 reviews, 3600 likes

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Orange like the rising sun, wrapped in bitter green crispness, sweet potatoes with kale make you feel brightly alive. Sweet potatoes give this meal substance, while kale's lightness bring this dish into a perfect balance. Ginger adds its pungent...

ALMOND DATE SHAKE WITH CINNAMON

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 12 reviews, 2495 likes

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Frothy Almond Date Shake nurtures and comforts your whole body, making it a the perfect addition to an Ayurvedic diet. Dates add charm and sweetness to the shake, while a slice of fiery ginger and a dash of spicy cinnamon heat up this elegant blend,...

KALE & CARROT SOUP WITH GINGER, FENNEL & LIME

(4.75 out of 5 stars) 8 reviews, 2401 likes

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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...

GINGER BASIL LIMEADE

(4.67 out of 5 stars) 3 reviews, 2224 likes

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Sour lime mixes with spicy-sweet fresh ginger in this chilled beverage that will wake up your mind as it delights your palate. A refreshing glass of this Ginger Basil Limeade will help you feel as light and bright as the summer day. Pour yourself a...

POTATO LATKES

(4.60 out of 5 stars) 5 reviews, 1769 likes

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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...

ASPARAGUS SAFFRON RISOTTO WITH LEMON

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 5 reviews, 1556 likes

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Asparagus Saffron Risotto with Lemon is a perfect way to celebrate your first picnic in Spring, Italian style. Asparagus, saffron and lemon are naturally refreshing ways to

QUINOA WITH MINT, CILANTRO & RED ONION

(4.75 out of 5 stars) 4 reviews, 1552 likes

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A refreshing recipe with mint may be just what your body is asking for to combat spring-time allergies. It's also perfect to whip up for a spring picnic because it's light and won't spoil while you're out enjoying the sunshine. This dish essentially...

CREAM OF RICE SOUP WITH CILANTRO, GINGER, GARLIC & GHEE

(4.50 out of 5 stars) 2 reviews, 1504 likes

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Experiment with cream of rice soups. Called "Congee" in Chinese Medicine, cream of rice soups are the "chicken soup" of China. A warm breakfast for the winter season. Discovered in Pune, India while thinking about Southern Grits from Asheville, North...

SWEET POTATO & SPICY PECAN CRISP

(4.60 out of 5 stars) 10 reviews, 1419 likes

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Country-Home Sweet Potato & Spicy Pecan Crisp is a satisfying way to spend an evening before the fire. Recline in your favorite easy chair as you enjoy soft, comforting sweet potatoes. This treat will fill your home with a nutty aroma of roasted oats &...

BODY-KIND COFFEE

(4.25 out of 5 stars) 4 reviews, 1376 likes

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Coffee is stimulating and depleting, but adding butter & coconut oil can help mitigate the harmful effects of coffee. Grass-fed butter and nourishing coconut oil contain stable, healthy saturated fats that soothe your nerves and help protect your...

COCONUT RICE

(4.75 out of 5 stars) 4 reviews, 1229 likes

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Cool, soothing, and nourishing, it's no surprise that Coconut Rice is a staple of so many tropical cuisines. Your digestion is much weaker when the weather is warm than when it is cool. Luckily, coconut rice is easy enough for your body to break down...

APPLE LIME SMOOTHIE WITH GINGER & CARDAMOM

(4.50 out of 5 stars) 4 reviews, 1201 likes

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Explore your creativity with sour smoothies. Apples with Ginger and Cardamom. Discovered in Albuquerque, NM.

CINNAMON OATMEAL WITH ALMONDS & MILK

(4.67 out of 5 stars) 3 reviews, 1181 likes

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Warm, rustic, and nourishing, this creamy oatmeal sticks to your ribs. This warming winter breakfast will feel comforting in your tummy, while satiating your appetite all the way to lunchtime.Easy to DigestOats are an ideal...

PEPPERMINT COCOA SHAKE

(4.00 out of 5 stars) 2 reviews, 1121 likes

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The heavenly Peppermint Cocoa Shake brings a jovial smile to your lips with its smooth and creamy sweetness. Everyone loves milkshakes, but it's hard to find one that loves you back. This dairy-free, naturally sweet treat complete with aromatic spices...

BAKED PEAR WITH CARDAMOM

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Soft cooked pears are a balm for the heart and comforting in the tummy. Pear's sweet taste and the relaxing aroma of cardamom make for a light breakfast or soothing mid-day snack. Baking the pears makes them tender and brings out their sweetness....

CUMIN, CORIANDER & FENNEL TEA

(4.92 out of 5 stars) 12 reviews, 948 likes

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Nicknamed CCF tea, Cumin, Coriander and Fennel Tea is one of the simplest and most famous home formulas for detoxification, weight loss, and burning up that excess of water retention. To make the tea, simply follow the instructions below. The...

VATA BALANCING TEA WITH GINGER & CARDAMOM

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 2 reviews, 798 likes

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Delicious and nourishing for Vata.

ROASTED COCONUT SESAME OATMEAL

(4.73 out of 5 stars) 11 reviews, 756 likes

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Enjoy the satisfying creaminess of piping hot oatmeal topped with the nutty aroma of roasted sesame and coconut. As the weather turns cool in early fall, your body seems to crave the hearty warmth of roasted nuts & grains. Here the bold & flavorful...

FENNEL BULB PESTO

(4.86 out of 5 stars) 7 reviews, 697 likes

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Capture spring freshness with this perfect & easy to prepare pesto. A lightness distinguishes this pesto from others. The crispy, vivacious texture of fennel bulb is tempered by a cool quality the calms the mind and increases clarity. Pumpkin seeds...

CARROTS WITH THYME

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 review, 681 likes

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Fresh herbs season a simple dish perfectly!

CARROTS WITH LEMON & HONEY

(4.00 out of 5 stars) 2 reviews, 642 likes

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Yellow lemon with sweet honey over sweet carrots made pungent by ginger.

SWEET POTATO, KALE & BLACK BEAN SAUTE WITH ROASTED WALNUTS

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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...

RICE PUDDING

(4.00 out of 5 stars) 1 review, 566 likes

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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.

KALE LEMONADE WITH GINGER & APPLE

(4.60 out of 5 stars) 10 reviews, 546 likes

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Brightly sour, cleanly bitter, and gently sweet, Kale Lemonade with Ginger and Apple is an invigorating way to awaken your day. Blend pungent ginger into the mix to warm up this refreshing juice. Kale lemonade will pucker your mouth with an energizing...

BANANA & APPLE SMOOTHIE WITH GINGER

(4.29 out of 5 stars) 7 reviews, 521 likes

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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...

CAULIFLOWER & FENNEL BULB WITH ROASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 review, 507 likes

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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...

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...

GRAPE JUICE CHAI WITH CARDAMOM, GINGER, TURMERIC

(4.75 out of 5 stars) 4 reviews, 430 likes

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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".

CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH ORANGE & GINGER

(4.75 out of 5 stars) 4 reviews, 404 likes

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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.

BUTTERY CARROT SOUP

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 review, 399 likes

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Buttery soft warm carrots are creamy and comfortable for cold weather days.

SIMPLE CUMIN RICE

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Cumin and coriander give a more rustic feel to nutty basmati.

HIBISCUS MINT SUN TEA

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 2 reviews, 381 likes

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Luscious, vibrant Hibiscus Mint Sun Tea delights your eyes as well as your taste buds. You will feel soothed by this tea, which is nothing short of beautiful. Hibiscus with mint is particularly refreshing on a hot summer's day, with cooling properties...

PUMPKIN WAFFLES WITH PECAN MAPLE SYRUP

(4.67 out of 5 stars) 3 reviews, 367 likes

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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...

SWEET POTATO PIE

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 review, 367 likes

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Hunting for something sweet? Trick-or-treating in the grocery aisles and in your pantry? This time of year can be difficult for those who find treats irresistible, as sweet consumption ramps up from Halloween into the winter holidays. This recipe is...

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...

SALAD WITH BLOOD ORANGES & LEMON FENNEL DRESSING

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 3 reviews, 341 likes

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Experiment with citrus and spicy salads. Ginger and lemon add zest and freshness. Fennel adds a unique tone to oranges. Inspired by an Appetizer at Zerza in New York City.

NATURE'S FUDGE (ALMOND BUTTER STUFFED DATES)

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 4 reviews, 338 likes

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Smooth almond butter and sweet dates combine in "Nature's Fudge" to satisfy your belly and your soul. Rich & creamy, almond butter adds heartiness and satisfaction to this simple snack. Cinnamon's warmth is sprinkled in to delight you with the flavors...