This Turmeric Latte, although wonderful to drink anytime during the year, is a great comforting drink during cold nights. Addition of nutmeg will help you to sleep better, and honey, turmeric, milk, and ginger are all natural medicines in our kitchen. This is a great drink for all ages. Milk provides strength, nutmeg helps to sleep better, turmeric is anti-inflammatory and anti-septic, honey is rich in anti-oxidants and improves heart health. Ginger is the doctor of all foods - helps clean our mouth, helps with sore muscles, helps reduce nausea and arthritis are some of the many benefits of ginger. Serves: 2 Ingredients 1 cup water 1 Tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and minced 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/2 teaspoon...
This is a healthy recipe for this time of the year. I love lentils and they are great for your health. I hope you enjoy this recipe. This is my mom's recipe, except in this recipe, I am not using any oil. Serves: 3-4 Ingredients 1 cup brown lentils 2 bay leaves 1 Tablespoon fresh ginger root, peeled and minced 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, OR as desired 2 Roma tomatoes, roughly chopped 1/2 teaspoon ground garam masala 2 teaspoons sea salt 1/4 chopped cilantro Method Wash lentils under cold running water, drain. Soak lentils in two cups water, set aside for an hour. After an hour, in a 3 qt sauce pan over medium heat, boil...
My friend (she does not want me to share their name) makes the best brownies. I love them, and I do not make them because I may eat them all, haha, seriously, they are so good! This brownie recipe makes a quarter-sheet (9 by 13 inch cookie sheet). Serves: 12 large pieces Ingredients 8 oz lb melted unsalted butter 8 oz lb melted chocolate 4 eggs 1 cup white sugar 1 cup brown sugar (PACK BROWN SUGAR) 1 cup AP flour 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to make chili brownies) Method Add butter (FIRST) and then chocolate chips to a bain marie. Melt until chocolate is just melted. Set aside. Meanwhile, beat eggs with sugar. Pour chocolate mixture...
This is a recipe based on the principles of India's ancient traditional holistic lifestyle - Ayurveda. Kitchari (a rice and lentil porridge) is even more comforting during these cold months of winter. Cooked with warming spices and seasonal vegetables, this recipe yummy for your tummy! Serves: 2 Ingredients 1/2 cup white rice (preferably short-grain OR parboiled rice) 1/2 cup split mung beans Seasoning: 2 Tablespoons ghee 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 3-4 cloves 1 Tablespoon fresh ginger root, peeled and minced 1/2 jalapeno, minced 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon sea salt (or as required) 1 cup peeled and chopped carrots 4 1/2 cups boiling water 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed Instructions Using a colander, rinse lentils and rice under...
This is a spice rub sent from heaven! I went to wholefoods to check on my curry sauce babies and found this wonderful gem. Paired with lemon and salmon, this meal is a mild rainbow tang that fully envelops your mouth. YouTube: Tandoori Salmon Serves: 2 Ingredients 3, 6 oz salmon fillets 2 teaspoons sea salt 1/4 cup store-bought Tandoori Masala spice rub (I got mine from Whole Foods) 3 lemon slices, each cut in half Instructions Pre-heat oven at 350 F. Line a 1/4 sheet (9 by 13 inch) cookie sheet with parchment paper. Place salmon fillets on the paper. Sprinkle generously and rub with sea salt. Sprinkle Tandoori Masala spice rub all over the fillets and massage. Place...
