Meals That Heal – One-Pot Turmeric Rice with Greens. I am spending this week eating simple home-cooked meals after the over-indulgence and richer foods of the holidays. I came across this turmeric rice recipe from the NYT and made it today for lunch. It’s a delicious way to eat right for the season, and at…
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Meals That Heal – Roasted Acorn Squash with Mushrooms, Peppers & Goat Cheese
Meals That Heal – Roasted Acorn Squash with Mushrooms, Peppers & Goat Cheese In honor of National Acorn Squash Day ( who knew!) here is one of our favorites! Eastern View: Acorn Squash is a nourishing, grounding vegetable whose sweetness can be the centerpiece of any hearty meal. As the sweet taste is almost always…
Meals That Heal – Pumpkin Soup with Saffron
Meals That Heal – Pumpkin Soup with Saffron It’s getting cool outside and while Pittas are loving getting out their fall boots, Vatas are craving something a little warmer, like Pumpkin Soup. The creaminess of the coconut milk and the sweetness of the pumpkin with the sattvic qualities of the saffron will cool, calm and…
Meals That Heal – Grilled Squash Sandwich With Minty Mayonnaise
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…
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 – Breakfast Stir-Fry
Meals That Heal – Breakfast Stir-Fry Did you ever wake up in the morning and not want eggs? However, you still want something that is savory, filling and energizing? This breakfast dish with its veggies, turmeric and tofu has enough protein to get you through the morning. This is one of my breakfast staples that…
Meals That Heal – Warming Ginger, Garlic Soup
Cold? Cough? Stomach a bit upset? Make a ginger garlic soup that you can sip as a soup, or have with rice to detoxify your system and heal yourself with these Ayurvedic ‘heating’ herbs. Are you interested in eating the right foods for your dosha every day? Click here to learn about our one-of-a-kind meal…
Meals That Heal – Tamari Pumpkin Seeds
Meals That Heal – Tamari Pumpkin Seeds Rich in iron, zinc, and fiber, toasted pumpkin seeds make a quick, savory snack. Together with their naturally salty flavor of tamari sauce, they also serve as a perfect garnish for soups, and rice dishes. Tamari is a wheat free soy sauce from Japan that is loaded with…