SWEET POTATO & SPICY PECAN CRISP

(4.60 out of 5 stars) 10 ratings, 2509 likes

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Country-Home Sweet Potato & Spicy Pecan Crisp is a satisfying way to spend an evening before the fire. Recline in your favorite easy chair as you enjoy soft, comforting sweet potatoes. This treat will fill your home with a nutty aroma of roasted oats &...

BAKED PEAR WITH CARDAMOM

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 2450 likes

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Soft cooked pears are a balm for the heart and comforting in the tummy. Pear's sweet taste and the relaxing aroma of cardamom make for a light breakfast or soothing mid-day snack. Baking the pears makes them tender and brings out their sweetness....

GREENS & FRESH HERB FRITTATA

(1.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 1339 likes

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Savory, aromatic, and light, the Greens & Fresh Herb Frittata is a rustically nourishing way to begin your morning. Transport yourself to a wide, tiled-floor kitchen overlooking lush Italian countryside as you dig into this hearty, yet light dish. ...

ROASTED PEARS & RAISINS

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 859 likes

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Roasted pears are warm and cozy for cold winter nights. Perfectly wholesome and tasty for a holiday dessert. Learn about about a winter diet in Ayurveda.

BAKED PEACHES WITH VANILLA, NUTMEG & CLOVES

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This divine dessert pleases the senses from taste, to sight, to smell, and smooth-as-silk texture. Bright orange, offering the scent of heavy sweetness, warm spices, and luscious juice, Baked Peaches with Vanilla, Nutmeg, and Cloves is sure to have...

MUSHROOM SWISS CHARD FRITTATA WITH ROSEMARY

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 784 likes

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On surprisingly crisp early fall mornings, you may wake with a shiver in your bones and crave something substantial and sustaining. This mushroom and swiss chard frittata is cozy, warming and grounding. It will strengthen you. Eggs are warming and...

ACORN SQUASH WITH GHEE & MAPLE SYRUP

(4.75 out of 5 stars) 4 ratings, 754 likes

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Affectionate Acorn Squash with Ghee & Maple Syrup comforts your heart with its abundant coziness, bringing the bounty of the autumn harvest to your home. As the sweetest of the squashes, this seasonal staple is sure to satisfy your appetite for fall...

SWEET POTATO PIE

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 688 likes

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Hunting for something sweet? Trick-or-treating in the grocery aisles and in your pantry? This time of year can be difficult for those who find treats irresistible, as sweet consumption ramps up from Halloween into the winter holidays. This recipe is...

QUINOA STUFFED RED BELL PEPPERS WITH TARRAGON

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 4 ratings, 582 likes

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Bright, warming red bell peppers are filled to brim with quinoas soft texture in this colorful summer entree. You'll take comfort in the pleasantly soft, earthy goat cheese, spiced with black pepper and sprinkled with sea salt. Crunchy toasted almond...

KALE CHIPS

(4.00 out of 5 stars) 7 ratings, 556 likes

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If you've got the munchies for something crunchy, Kale delivers. Kale chips are a refreshing treat to wake up your taste buds and satisfy your craving for a light, crunchy snack. The secret to vibrant Kale dishes is in the preparation! With a little...

MAPLE CREAM WALNUT COOKIES

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 2 ratings, 516 likes

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Maple cream icing coats the tops of these rich walnut cookies. The warming hint of cinnamon and nutmeg gives layers of flavor to these tempting cookies. This fun and festive recipe is a jovial addition to your holiday cookie tin. Dip one into a...

GLUTEN FREE SAFFRON & WALNUT BREAD

(3.00 out of 5 stars) 2 ratings, 508 likes

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This "bread" is free of gluten, using Millet Flour and Sorghum Flour instead of traditional wheat flour. Soothing to the mind and palate. Anya Sapritsky found this idea baked by David Bouley, refined french chef of Tribeca, NYC...

ALMOND DATE GRANOLA

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 473 likes

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Almonds, dates, coconut and oatmeal all build wonderful ojas. But is granola friend or foe? The answer depends on who. Granola is a great snack food because it's convenient and nutritious, but only if you have the internal fluids to digest it. To...

SWEET POTATO FRIES & RED PEPPER HUMMUS

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 451 likes

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Add a splash of color to your homemade hummus with some warming roasted red bell pepper. Spice things up and create this smooth dip to serve along side freshly cooked sweet potato fries. Despite the rich and creamy texture of this hummus, it is...

ROSE PETAL COOKIES WITH ALMONDS & CHERRIES

(4.75 out of 5 stars) 4 ratings, 449 likes

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At Joyful Belly, we simply love cookies. These perfectly delectable little drops of wholesome goodness remind us of mom baking for the holidays. Aromatic cardamom, coconut and rose petal add delicate highlights while fennel adds depth. Almonds...

PEACH BLACKBERRY BAKE WITH NUT CRUST

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Sticky, sweet, and satisfying. Peach Blackberry Bake with Nut Crust invites you to slow down and enjoy a still moment of sensuality. An aromatic dash of fresh mint is a bright surprise to the nose and taste-buds. Enjoy this dish with your sweetest...

ROASTED BEETS IN A BALSAMIC GLAZE

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 2 ratings, 442 likes

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Earthy, sweet blood red beets brighten the cloudy days of early spring with their vibrancy. Smooth texture with light oil, the rich sour flavor of balsamic glaze awakens your senses just as the nearing sun awakens nature in early springtime. An...

BUCKWHEAT BRAN MUFFIN WITH APPLESAUCE & WALNUTS

(1.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 412 likes

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Make your mornings more efficient by preparing a batch of these 'Buckwheat Bran Muffins with Applesauce & Walnuts'. It's easy to get side sidelined first thing in the morning. You have a long list of tasks for the day ahead and are keen to get started,...

VEGAN CAULIFLOWER HOT WINGS

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A lively option to share at your next BBQ or among friends on Super Bowl Sunday. These 'Vegan Cauliflower Hot Wings' will add some excitement and flare to the veggie option. Be warned, this recipe is a true crowd pleaser and also slightly addictive!...

SPAGHETTI SQUASH PASTA PRIMAVERA WITH LEMON ZEST

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Light, fresh Spaghetti Squash Pasta Primavera exudes a zesty, exuberant presence on the table and on your palate. Pasta Primavera, Italian for springtime, is a traditional dish for passionate Italian food lovers. This recipe includes only one slight...

WILD RICE WITH CRANBERRY & ALMONDS

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 306 likes

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Hearty wild rice is paired with twangy cranberry and rustic rosemary in this warm holiday favorite. Add hearty almonds for a satisfying dish that will please your guests both in taste and effect- Wild Rice with Cranberry and Almonds makes you feel...

HEARTY SODA BREAD

(4.50 out of 5 stars) 2 ratings, 305 likes

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Crusty, dense and yeast-free, this twist on traditional Irish soda bread is a nice accompaniment to any winter soup, stew, or wholesome pot of dal. It tastes great toasted, too, adorned with avocado slices. Because there is no kneading necessary, no...

BROILED GRAPEFRUIT WITH CINNAMON

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Fresh and juicy, grapefruit is sour and bitter to taste. Cloves and cinnamon add pungency. Altogether like a purifying spa, this broiled grapefruit recipe is the perfect cleansing food when the liver and blood are stagnant in winter. It will reset your...

CARDAMOM CHERRY PIE

(3.67 out of 5 stars) 3 ratings, 254 likes

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Juicy, tart, tangy Cardamom Cherry Pie brightens your holiday table with its enthusiastic vibrancy. It's as bright as can be! Piled high with sweetly spiced cherries over a crispy crust, this sumptuous pie happily accepts rave reviews. Even after a...

BAKED APPLES IN SPICY APRICOT SAUCE

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 253 likes

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This Halloween health treat promises to chase away the goblins of winter. As the crisp temperatures of fall tempt you to long evenings nestled up in front of the fire, baked apples and spices warm your heart. Spicy apricot sauce adds a rustic depth to...

PUMPKIN CINNAMON & RAISIN CRISP

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Hearty oats, sweet raisins, and pumpkin come together in this rustic breakfast that will warm your soul.

CRUNCHY CHIPS IN SWEET & SAVORY SAUCE

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 195 likes

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Experiment with crunchy snacks in sweet & savory sauces. Called Dahi Papdi Chaat in India, this recipe often includes tamarind or mint chutney, cumin, chopped raw onions, or cilantro. It may also include exotic 'black salt' which has a deeper, more...

SESAME BREAD

(4.50 out of 5 stars) 4 ratings, 175 likes

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I've had a vision of light, fluffy-fresh baked bread for several years, of wholesome goodness without the stickiness of high-gluten wheat flours. After many experiments, I finally spent a morning sunrise re-reading the famous Tassajara Bread Book...

STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES (DOLMA)

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Flavorful rice wrapped in a grape leaf then baked. From the Greek Mediterranean.

PISTACHIO CRUSTED SALMON WITH LINGONBERRY JAM

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Pistachio Crusted Salmon with Lingonberry Jam is the creamy, oily satisfaction you've been craving since the turn of the season. As the leaves begin to change and summer becomes a memory, you naturally start to crave heavier, sweeter foods to warm you...

ACORN CRUSTED CORN BREAD DIPPED IN HONEY

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Break off a steaming hunk of Acorn Crusted Cornbread, dip it into sticky-sweet honey, and take a delectable bite. Oops! There's a little honey stuck to your nose! Sweet, nutty, and steeped with buttery goodness, this recipe is sure to bring out...

SCALLOPED PARSNIP & ROSEMARY

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Hearty Root VegetableThe humble parsnip is a hearty and nutritious root vegetable often cast aside in favor of the more popular carrots, sweet potato or squash. Don't let other more brightly colored plants distract you from the...

CURRIED SWEET POTATO FRIES

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Traditional french fries, no matter how tempting, wreak havoc on the digestive system. Coated in refined oil and copious amounts of salt, your stomach is sent into a spiral to try digest this heavy, greasy food. But there are other options! Enjoy...

EGG BAKED IN AVOCADO

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 528 likes

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Treat yourself to 'Eggs Baked in Avocado' for your weekend brunch. This meal is so simple to prepare from the comfort of your own kitchen, but boasts a restaurant feel. Heavy, oily but still easy to digest, this dish nourishes the body and builds...

LEMON POPPY SEED & BLUEBERRY PLANTAIN CAKE (GLUTEN FREE)

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Preheat over to 325. Peel plantains and separate yolks from egg whites. Add 1TBSP olive oil, 1/4c water and 1/4tsp salt, 1TBSP potato starch. 1. Make a meringue with the egg whites by beating them on high with cream of tartar and sugar. The...

PLANTAIN YULE WITH CHOCOLATE CHIPS & CRANBERRY, TOPPED WITH ROSEMARY...

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Bring the aroma of the forest to your holiday desserts with Rosemary meringue. A few drops of Rosemary essential oil into a meringue freshen and livens your dessert with a Christmas-wreath feel. This meringue was inspired by a trip to Chez Boulet in...