
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.
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.
Hearty wild rice is paired with twangy cranberry and rustic rosemary in this warm holiday favorite. Add hearty almonds for a satisfying dish that will please your guests both in taste and effect- Wild Rice with Cranberry and Almonds makes you feel...
Sweet, spicy, and piping hot, a Virgin Hot Toddy warms up your belly and brings a smile to your face on a cool, soggy day. Modeled after the classic hot toddy, the Virgin Hot Toddy uses lemon and orange and leaves the bourbon on the shelf. Whether you...
Warm, sweet, and refreshingly spicy, Mulled Spiced Wine is a traditional toasty remedy for cold winter nights. The dark, alluring burgundy shade of red wine warms you right up, dilates your blood vessels, and relaxes your entire body. Mixed with...
Oranges with cinnamon are heating. Cinnamon and sours aid expectoration. Cinnamon pushes heat to the exterior.
Salad dressings are a wonderful way to incorporate a wider variety of tastes into a meal. 'Orange Zest Vinaigrette' is sweet, salty and has a pungent, peppery pop. Its bright bitterness is thanks to orange zest, and the sour kick comes from a dash of...
There is a science to fruit smoothies and the Moroccans have perfected it. Orange juice or bananas make the base of most smoothies (avocado or milk as well). Then they add the flavors on top. But be careful with food combinations - dairy and fruit do...
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.
Normally served with Brandy or Port, but this version omits the brandy for those looking for a drink without hard alcohol.
Sweet, heavy but easy on the belly, 'Orange Millet Pancakes' will leave you feeling grounded and content without burdening digestion. These pancakes break away from the simple flour, eggs and milk combination you may have enjoyed growing up, and...
This rich, heavy cake can help a Vata person to gain weight. Orange zest provides aromatic taste, which helps to digest the heaviness of the cake. The orange juice provides sour taste, which also helps to digest the food and balance the effects of the...
Founder of Joyful Belly Ayurveda, John Immel, answers the question ‘What is Ayurveda?’