Kitchari means “mixture.” It is the classic cleansing dish in Ayurveda. Gently detoxifying, highly digestible, easy on the systems, and adaptable depending on your needs. The essential components are:...
This beautifully simple (and beautifully colorful!) recipe comes from Kate O’Donnell’s Everyday Ayurvedic Cooking for a Calm, Clear Mind. Kate’s cookbooks have become indispensable in my kitchen. She offers...
Tahini is a paste made from sesame seeds. It’s a key ingredient in hummus, and is a fantastic base for dressings. Sesame seeds are nourishing ~ they’re high in...
Ayurvedic Pumpkin Soup ~ perfect for fall/ early winter. Adapted from Elina Fuhrman of Soupelina via Jan – Feb 2020 Organic Spa Magazine Make sure you get pie pumpkins aka...
Blended soups are an awesome option for folks who want to get in more vegetables with a smoother texture! They’re also ridiculously simple. Perfect for cleanses or anytime you...
I love broth. I learned how to make my own several years ago and find it infinitely more preferable to dehydrated broth cubes, boxed broth and pretty much all...
Another family favorite. More of a template than a strict recipe, the vegetables definitely shift with the season… This is a light, delicious, Asian-style soup. It’s a regular favorite...
Easy Nut Cookies ~ from Cate Stillman/ Yogidetox Guide, Fall 2020 This ridiculously simple recipe literally came in a detox guide. Obviously, that means they’re healthy. Win! Use cashews...
Beets are a cleansing staple. They are incredibly supportive to the liver. They build the blood, and are full of phytonutrients. Here are a few common ways I incorporate...