Barley Spinach Pesto
Barley is a fav! grains during this time of year as it’s light, dry and a diuretic – helping to clear fluids from the body
Dinner recipes
Asparagus Kitchadi
Enjoy this dish regularly as a healthy, healing meal for all body types. If during the summer, or experiencing a pitta imbalance, you can omit
Nightshade-Free Red “Marinara” Sauce
Do nightshades upset your digestion? Red tomato sauce is one of the first things I eliminated 15 years ago when I began my ayurvedic journey.
Kichadi Burgers
You could also call these sliders, and serve them at parties, or over salad for an elegant lunch. You could pick the shape, and put
Summertime Condiments
If you don’t have a garden, these recipes will inspire you to start one! Start with a basic, small porch garden. You don’t need a
Sunflower Kale Salad
This is my favorite salad and has amazing nutritious benefits! Dark leafy greens are bitter, one of the 6 ayurvedic 6 tastes and one that
Coconut Sesame Rice
Three words…YUM YUM YUM! I love this rice with the vegetable curry recipe.
Tridoshic Dal
This is a great dal for everybody. It is a protein-rich, energizer meal. It is great with steamed spiced rice. Green mung is astringent with
Cooling Cranberry Quinoa
Quinoa should be a staple in kitchens today, with its amino acid-rich (protein) seed that makes for a complete protein as it includes all nine
Christina Vargas
Ayurvedic Health Practitioner, Educator, Herbalist, Certified Yoga & iRest Instructor, Marma Therapist, and Ayurvedic Postpartum Caregiver, APC