Meals That Heal – Grilled Squash Sandwich With Minty Mayonnaise To me one of the greatest delights of summer cooking is the grill –we’re gazing down a stretch of days toward Memorial Day weekend, and we’re itching to do nothing more except lay in a hammock with a cooling lemonade or our favorite beverage. After…
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Meals That Heal – Rugelach with Almonds And Peaches
Meals That Heal – Rugelach with Almonds And Peaches Yeah – it’s going to be peach season soon. Try one of my favorite summertime desserts with a made-from-scratch almond paste and oh yes… peaches! Don’t let the almond paste intimidate you, it’s so easy to make! Blanching almonds and removing the skins is the only…
Meals That Heal – Gingered Brussels Sprout and Shiitake Pot Stickers
Meals That Heal – Gingered Brussels Sprout and Shiitake Pot Stickers These look fussy to make with their folded tops, but I assure you they’re anything but. After I moisten the edge of the wonton wrapper, I quickly pinch and secure in any way I can to get the Brussels sprout and shiitake filling…
Meals That Heal – Cookies For Breakfast
Meals That Heal – Cookies For Breakfast Most mornings I wake up early enough to sit down and enjoy my breakfast at home while I catch up on the latest news and views. On those odd days when I find myself flying out the door, these cookies work nicely. They’re just sweet enough to…
Meals That Heal – Roasted Cauliflower Salad With Watercress, Walnuts and Gruyère
Meals That Heal – Roasted Cauliflower Salad With Watercress, Walnuts and Gruyère You can make this kind of salad with almost any vegetable that won’t wilt or burn when subjected to a copious slick of oil and a blast of high heat. Broccoli, brussels sprouts, beets, parsnips, sweet potatoes, winter squash and rutabagas all work…
Meals That Heal – Sago Payasam
Meals That Heal – Sago Payasam Payasam which originated from South India, is a fluid nectar like dessert that is served on special occasions. While this sattvic dish may be delicious and healthy, we should be careful not to indulge in it too frequently. Eastern View: Saffron-This exotic herb is famous for its medicinal,…
Meals That Heal – Saffron Date Elixir
Meals That Heal – Saffron Date Elixir This is a popular rasayana (rejuvenating dish), aphrodisiac, and delicious restorative elixir. Take one of these dates a day to restore vitality and feel energized. Eastern View: In Ayurveda dates are considered a ‘superfood’ because they are nourishing and promote balance. They are an ojas building food which…
Meals That Heal – Spring Detox Soup
Meals That Heal – Spring Detox Soup After a long winter, when our bodies are deprived of fresh nutrients, vitamin D from direct sunlight and outside exercising; a detox cleanse is the best thing you to restore your wellness estate. Fresh bitter vegetables, kitchari and soups are a must during a spring detox. They give…
Meals That Heal – Sesame Garlic Roasted Asparagus
Meals That Heal – Sesame Garlic Roasted Asparagus The Health Benefits of Roasted Asparagus with Sesame and Garlic Asparagus racemosus, has been used for centuries in Ayurveda to support the reproductive system, particularly for females, and as a support for the digestive system, especially in cases of excess pitta. It is used traditionally as a…
Meals That Heal – Rejuvelac: A Fermented Tea
Meals That Heal – Rejuvelac: A Fermented Tea I’m not one to take pills and supplements, I’d rather get the nutrients from my food. Recently I was asked about Rejuvelac, which I’d not heard of. It sounded interesting so I looked it up and was absolutely excited about this home made fermented product that is…