
Fresh herbs season a simple dish perfectly!
Savory, aromatic, and light, the Greens & Fresh Herb Frittata is a rustically nourishing way to begin your morning. Transport yourself to a wide, tiled-floor kitchen overlooking lush Italian countryside as you dig into this hearty, yet light dish. ...
Buttery soft warm carrots are creamy and comfortable for cold weather days.
Warming lemon and pungent thyme with tender potatoes - slightly reminiscent of Provence.
The French are known for their salads. Every French person I've met knew how to make their own, homemade, salad dressing. Dressings are often made of sweet, savory, sour and pungent. There are many substitutes. To experiment with your own salad...
Pureed with almonds, cream of asparagus soup is rich, creamy, and dreamy for the coming colder months.
Rosemary lends a rustic feel to the sweet, orange butternut squash.
These turkey sausages are flavorsome, light and easy to digest. Serve as a weekend breakfast option or at your next family barbecue. You'll feel satisfied and energized. Fresh parsley and basil are pungent and carminative in nature, meaning they...
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...
Rustic with fresh harbs and sharp flavors.
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-...
Polenta, usually made with corn, is the pasta of northern italy. It is a traditional dish with hundreds of variations. We've substituted corn with millet in this recipe, adding a little heat and roasted touch with the chipotle as well.
Liver cleansing is essential in the spring as your body naturally detoxes, and whenever the liver is congested, a typical condition of oily Kapha individuals. Artichoke hearts stimulate, flush, and cleanse the liver by stimulating bile production...
My mom always made simple, bright Italian sauce with very few spices. I added oregano and thyme to this recipe but she rarely does. We come from an Italian American family, maybe that's why we like to cook. But I can remember my grandfather...
Juicy, fleshy tomatoes pungent with onions, vinegar and herbs, italian style.
White bean and artichoke are strong cholagogues that will decongest the liver, reducing oiliness in the blood.
Few fresh ingredients pack the potency of raw garlic. Just a dollop of this creamy toum is enough to enliven the senses, stimulate the blood and encourage digestion. As it hits your tongue, garlic can immediately be felt filling the airways. Notice how...
Light and fluffy egg whites cut with the peppery, mustard-pungency of arugula and the fiery sharp bite of red chilis, Sauteed Arugula & Egg Whites With Thyme, Red Chili & Garlic can serve as a savory meal and amuse-bouche to enliven your appetite. This...
As winter lays its heavy, cold darkness upon us like a blanket of snow, we seek to find warmth and comfort around the hearth fires of our ovens and with the ones we cherish and love. Shiitake, Tarragon, and Thyme With Cashew Cream Sauce satisfies...
Bitter yet tangy beet greens enliven these rustic, carmelized sweet potatoes roasted in ghee. The creamy white goat cheese is balanced by a snap of black pepper and aromatic thyme. This recipe is farm-to-table reminiscent, feeling hearty,...
This spicy circulatory stimulant invigorates the blood. Turmeric thins the blood and opens vessels. Horseradishes pungency stimulates the heart. Lemon aids in relaxing of vessels. Altogether, this improves peripheral circulation, warms the chest, and...
Founder of Joyful Belly Ayurveda, John Immel, answers the question ‘What is Ayurveda?’