This delightful gluten-free coconut cake features fresh, moist coconut and reduced sugar for a more mindful treat. Topped with a light and creamy lemon Swiss buttercream frosting, it’s a comforting way to indulge as the weather cools. 8-inch spring form pan, greased, bottom lined with parchment...
This is my gluten-free variation of the classic Persian Rose Petal and Pistachio Tea Cake. Now everyone can indulge in the exquisite flavors of Persian Rose Petal and Pistachio tea cake with a gluten-free twist. This Tri doshic delight offers a moist texture infused with...
GF Irish Oat bread warm from the oven makes for a delicious breakfast during the fall and winter months. Prep the recipe in the evening so the grains have a chance to absorb the liquid and then it cooks up quickly in the morning. This recipe...
Elevate your barbeque with this beautifully stacked bison burger layered with heirloom tomatoes, fried eggplant slices and avocado. Served on top of a bed of radicchio and escarole with sides of umboshi paste, basil pesto and Grey Poupon mustard - your senses will explode! Makes 4...
My dad is celiac and loves his sweets, so I created this Tahini-Espresso Chocolate chip cookie recipe for him for Father’s Day. It is a healthy alternative to the sugar-laden, processed foods sold in most supermarkets. It has a chewy texture and is infused with...
This amazing gluten-free, vegan loaf is made entirely with seeds, nuts and dried fruit. The recipe is similar to old world Danish rye bread recipes, minus the gluten-containing rye flour. Hearty, healthy and filling, the high fiber content will promote digestive health and weight loss....
Fresh ginger root puréed with roasted pumpkin makes a healthy, creamy soup that is perfect for fall, winter or spring. Vegan, tridoshic and delicious! This variation is garnished with arugula pesto and for the omnivores, I've added some lobster and shrimp. When cooking for a family or...
Nothing says Sunday morning like corn muffins! Recipe from The Essential Ayurvedic Cookbook for gluten-free corn bread (recipe makes 7 muffins or one 8" loaf). Corn can have a dry and heating effect on the body - it is great for balancing kapha and is generally...
Dashi clear broth with gluten-free buckwheat soba noodles. Recipe for the dashi broth in The Essential Ayurvedic Cookbook available at Amazon. Dashi Broth is easy to make and can be stored in the freezer in 2 cup containers, ready to go when you need a quick...
In the winter months our digestion is the strongest and the colder weather may have us craving foods that are warm and substantial. Chicken pot pie (or vegetarian pot pie) can fill the bill - and our tummies! You can also make this vegetarian, omit...
Ayurveda with a Mexican Twist! Do you think an ayurveda diet limits you to eating Indian curries? Think again. Ayurveda is about eating foods that are balancing to your constitution. Balance can be achieved by adjusting the quantity of food, the combinations of food and varying the...
This velvety smooth cake uses pureed roasted chestnuts instead of wheat flour. The taste is decadent, but it's relatively light because of the whipped egg whites folded into the batter. This is a great holiday dessert, but make it any time you feel like a...
Served warm, this tri-doshic salad is suitable for fall. This is a good example of ayurveda food combining and representing the six tastes (sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter and astringent). Ingredients are gluten-free, real food: rainbow quinoa, french lentils, pumpkin seeds, escarole, lemon zest, fresh mint and...
Laced with paprika and a splash of lemon, this easy to make chicken will liven up your weeknight meal. Leftovers can be served cold the next day with Radiccio Fennel Salad or Persian-spiced Quinoa Salad for lunch. Serves 2 Marinade: 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1...
A healthy, low calorie summer snack with lots of versatility for time-pressed individuals who find themselves eating on the go! This lemony hummus recipe is carefully seasoned to be tri-doshic (balancing to all constitutions – even vata! (Gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, vegetarian) Get this recipe at: "The Essential Ayurvedic...