Three quick and easy date recipes for your sweet fix! Delight in Tahini Stuffed Dates Boats, Pecan Pie Bites or a Ojas building Date Shake. Dates are revered as an Ayurvedic superfood. They are high in antioxidants and said to nourish our “ojas,” our immune boosting life force. Considered Sattvic in nature, dates make a a nutritive tonic that promote peace of mind.

For as long as I can remember, pad thai was my go-to comfort food. This stir-fry noodle dish is warm, sweet and grounding - so no wonder it falls in the category of comfort - it’s a Vata pacifying, Autumn favorite. A signature ingredient in most thai dishes is Tamarind paste, a sour pulp that promotes digestion and assimilation. After decades of relishing in these flavors, I finally decided to make it myself with an Ayurvedic and health conscious twist.

A salad that serves up a happy gut, this includes variety of plant-based goodness stacked in one dish! When the microbes in our gut are fed plants, fiber, prebiotics and more, they work in collaboration with our bodies to support more resilient immune system, production of anti-inflammation compounds, and metabolize neurochemicals that boost serotonin (happy hormones)!

Ghee is one of Ayurveda’s sacred tonics, considered to be tri-doshic and beneficial for building “Ojas” or our immune boosting vitality. It boasts a wealth of health benefits and promotes proper digestion. It is believed that the best time to make ghee is during the waxing full moon which imbues the moon’s deeply nourishing essence of into the rejuvenate elixir. Here is how to make your own ghee!

Enjoy this warming breakfast, particularly beneficial for balancing excess Vata and Pitta. With nourishing ingredients such as pears, chia and quinoa…this breakfast boasts a good source of fiber, nutrients and more.

Spices have the ability to enhance our metabolic activity and affect various tissues of the body in integrative support. Below are three Ayurvedic spice blends - for Vata, Pitta and Kapha - to assist you cooking ritual with flavor, intention and enhanced Agni or digestive fire.

A simple and effective beverage to replenish your hydration and restock electrolytes. Perfect for Pitta and Vata imbalances.

A delicious delight when your body and heart need warm, grounding nourishment. Stewed apples are easy to digest and grounding, especially for Vata imbalances are in the colder Autumn and Winter months.

Enjoy this warm, grounding breakfast pudding or call it a dessert. This recipe is particularly pacifying for Vata and Pitta. The cardamom helps sooth digestion, while the warm coconut hydrates and nourishes the tissues of the body.

Un-beet-able hummus makes for a delicious addition to any meal or grounding snack. It’s easy to make. Beets are loaded with essential nutrients and can be especially beneficial for Pitta imbalances. Chickpeas are a plant-base protein packed with fiber.

Kitchari is one of the beloved Ayurvedic staples. It is a simple, soupy mixture full of spices that enhance digestion and is often used for cleansing. It is a complete protein, supports gut health and can be modified for your constitution. Enjoy it here!

With beets, lentils and digestive spices, this soup is perfect for grounding + nourishing.

A grounding, warming soup packed with carotenoids and antioxidants which protect and enhance immunity. Carrots are known for being a good source of beta-carotene, fiber, vitamin K, potassium and antioxidants.

A crockpot favorite, inspired by Jennifer Iserloh. Love this for it’s antioxidant kick, thanks to the green tea. Detox super powers due to the kale. Shiitake mushrooms, serving up the amazing immunity booster.

Enjoy this antioxidant-rich breakfast to start your day feeling grounded. Great for Vata imbalances, cold weather, and soothing digestion.

A Tri-doshic, powerpacked snack to support strength, immunity and vitality.