GINGER BASIL LIMEADE

(4.75 out of 5 stars) 4 ratings, 4198 likes

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Sour lime mixes with spicy-sweet fresh ginger in this chilled beverage that will wake up your mind as it delights your palate. A refreshing glass of this Ginger Basil Limeade will help you feel as light and bright as the summer day. Pour yourself a...

BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP WITH FENNEL, GINGER & GARLIC

(4.87 out of 5 stars) 15 ratings, 3817 likes

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Butternut Squash Soup with Garlic, Fennel, and Ginger offers warmth & satisfaction for the season. After a summer of absorbing the sun's energy, farm-fresh Butternut Squash is ripe, sweet, and ready for autumn consumption. It is no wonder that the...

RED LENTIL DAL

(4.73 out of 5 stars) 11 ratings, 2446 likes

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When I first discovered daal, I ate it every meal for a week in a row. Then I was so sick of daal I didn't eat it again for several months. Now we have a more stable relationship and I enjoy daal once a week.

BAKED PEAR WITH CARDAMOM

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 2436 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....

MUNG DAL KITCHARI (KAPHA REDUCING)

(4.45 out of 5 stars) 11 ratings, 2432 likes

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Kitchari is Ayurveda's perfect food, indicated in times of recovery as well as cleansing. Kitchari can even be the centerpiece of a mono-diet or fast, as it is a simple food that supplements the healing process. As with Grandma's chicken soup, there...

APPLE LIME SMOOTHIE WITH GINGER & CARDAMOM

(4.60 out of 5 stars) 5 ratings, 2215 likes

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Explore your creativity with sour smoothies. Apples with Ginger and Cardamom. Discovered in Albuquerque, NM.

LEMON & SPICE WEIGHT LOSS TEA

(4.71 out of 5 stars) 17 ratings, 2061 likes

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Lemon & Spice Weight Loss Tea combines peppy cayenne and zesty lemon with gusto and verve. When celebrations with heavy foods and desserts leave you groggy and tired the next morning, Lemon & Spice addes a sparkle to the eye and an enthusiastic boost.

VATA BALANCING TEA WITH GINGER & CARDAMOM

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 2 ratings, 1794 likes

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Enjoy the pungent and sweet aroma of ginger in this Vata balancing tea. Aromatic cardamom and lime juice bring springtime freshness with your first sip. The spices and the sweetness of the raw sugar brings a festive, smile-inducing flair. This tea...

CUMIN, CORIANDER & FENNEL TEA

(4.92 out of 5 stars) 13 ratings, 1680 likes

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Cumin, Coriander, & Fennel tea (CCF tea) is one of the simplest and most famous Ayurvedic home formulas for detoxification, weight loss, and the burning up of excess water retention. This revitalizing yet mild blend gets right to the point by...

CARROTS WITH THYME

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 1586 likes

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Fresh herbs season a simple dish perfectly!

CARROTS WITH LEMON & HONEY

(4.00 out of 5 stars) 2 ratings, 1281 likes

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Yellow lemon with sweet honey over sweet carrots made pungent by ginger.

GRAPEFRUIT WITH HONEY, GINGER & CARDAMOM

(4.80 out of 5 stars) 15 ratings, 1192 likes

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Simple, cleansing, sweet, tangy, and tart, this recipe is our favorite weight loss breakfast for Kapha dosha. Enjoy the fresh, clean juiciness of biting into a plump...

BUTTERY CARROT SOUP

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 971 likes

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Buttery soft warm carrots are creamy and comfortable for cold weather days.

BEET CLEANSE SOUP (BORSCHT)

(4.60 out of 5 stars) 5 ratings, 933 likes

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This colorful fuchsia soup will have you asking, Is this really just a wintertime food? Beet soup has brightened the cold days for countless generations in Central Europe eastward. Originally from Ukraine, this hearty soup made of beet broth has as...

CARDAMOM, GINGER & FENNEL TEA

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 5 ratings, 911 likes

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Delicious and specially formulated as a morning tea for Kapha.

GRAPE JUICE CHAI WITH CARDAMOM, GINGER, TURMERIC

(4.75 out of 5 stars) 4 ratings, 853 likes

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Herbal juices nourish as they heal. Sweet spices add stimulation to the rejuvenating fruits of the vine. This simple recipe was inspired by Dr. Vasant Lad's "The Textbook of Ayurveda".

BROCCOLI WITH GARLIC & BLACK OLIVE

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 2 ratings, 788 likes

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Mashed broccoli has a softer feel. Olives and lemon bring the taste and sours alive.

DANDELION CARDAMOM TEA

(4.67 out of 5 stars) 3 ratings, 710 likes

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Fresh from your yard, dandelion tea is like drinking sunshine in a cup. Use the leaves and the flowers in this delicious, simple recipe.

SPICED MILK & HONEY LUNG TONIC

(4.67 out of 5 stars) 3 ratings, 703 likes

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Like a cozy fire, this Spiced Milk & Honey restores a warm, nurturing glow that seems to emanate from your chest. Grab a hot cup, don a pair of mittens and nestle into a warm blanket for the evening. This heartwarming holiday drink restores warmth to...

COCONUT, TURMERIC & TOMATO SAMBAR SOUP

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 2 ratings, 682 likes

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Spicy, sweet and sour Coconut Turmeric Sambar is a spring soup warms your belly on the coldest day. Awaken your senses as you journey to beautiful South India, a landscape palm trees, endless blue skies, and scents of spices greeting your nose. Sambar...

OATMEAL WITH CLOVES, CARDAMOM & MAPLE SYRUP

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 5 ratings, 612 likes

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Satisfying, sticks to the ribs, and warming. A perfect holiday winter breakfast. Reported by Ysha Oakes, Ayurvedic Doula.

GINGER, LEMON & HONEY TEA

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 4 ratings, 602 likes

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Ginger, lemon, and honey tea is a remedy for colds and sinus infection. Lemon, like all sours, is a secretagogue which encourages liquidation of mucus and a protective coating of fluids on an otherwise irritated lung and throat. Honey aids...

HONEY & SPICE THROAT COAT

(4.83 out of 5 stars) 6 ratings, 575 likes

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The sweetness of honey provides a soothing base for the warm heat of the spices. Ginger and black pepper impart an energizing & stimulating lift. This spicy, warm sweet and thick lozenge is delightfully tasty for children and adults alike.

PEPPERMINT CARDAMOM TEA

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The aromatic compounds in Peppermint Cardamom Tea refresh your body as they open up circulation and clear mucus. It is perfect for a spring Kapha cleanse or as a summer-time diaphoretic, helping the body sweat and keep cool.Reduce...

KALE WITH COCONUT & FENNEL

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 507 likes

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How to Cleanse with KaleIn the spring, kale and other greens are a perfect choice to restore lightness and vitality. Greens are also an essential component to your yearly spring cleanse. If you haven't started your spring cleanse...

APPLE CIDER WITH SPICES

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Spicy, sweet Apple Cider with Spices brings back nostalgic memories of easier times past. A few sips from a heavy mug invite tastes of spicy cinnamon, warm nutmeg, and exotic clove bring depth and complexity to sweetly sour apple juice. Traditionally...

CURRIED CHICK PEA WITH COLLARD GREENS

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 2 ratings, 456 likes

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Made with South Indian style spices like turmeric, mustard, fenugreek and cumin.

SAFFRON LEMONADE

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 367 likes

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Tart with exotic overtones of saffron, this golden hued lemonade is sure to delight guests at your next summer celebration. Saffron softens lemon's tartness, adding depth and character to this classic summer refreshment. Luxurious to your tastebuds,...

CINNAMON & ANISE CHAI BLEND

(4.50 out of 5 stars) 2 ratings, 359 likes

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This warm and drying tea blend is a perfect lung tonic on cold, damp winter days.

VIRGIN MOJITO WITH MINT & LIME

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 334 likes

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Sweet mint limeade is a refreshing, cooling digestive aid for the lazy dog days of summer.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP WITH ROSEMARY & THYME

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 2 ratings, 320 likes

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Rosemary lends a rustic feel to the sweet, orange butternut squash.

COCONUT WATER WITH LIME, GINGER & CARDAMOM

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 314 likes

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Refreshing like dew on a fern.

MULLED SPICED WINE

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 3 ratings, 291 likes

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Warm, sweet, and refreshingly spicy, Mulled Spiced Wine is a traditional toasty remedy for cold winter nights. The dark, alluring burgundy shade of red wine warms you right up, dilates your blood vessels, and relaxes your entire body. Mixed with...

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...

VIRGIN HOT TODDY

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Sweet, spicy, and piping hot, a Virgin Hot Toddy warms up your belly and brings a smile to your face on a cool, soggy day. Modeled after the classic hot toddy, the Virgin Hot Toddy uses lemon and orange and leaves the bourbon on the shelf. Whether you...

POMEGRANATE LIME SPRITZER

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A sip of Pomegranate Lime Spritzer on a hot day slices through muggy heat like jumping into a cool mountain stream. A bright combination of sweet, sour and astringent, pomegranate juice bursts with flavor. Its light yet rich sweetness simmers down...

CARDAMOM, FENNEL, SAFFRON, CORIANDER, POPPY SEED SPICE MIX

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Experiment with poppy seed and saffron spice mixes. Refreshing cardamom and savory saffron meet dark, rich poppy seeds. Discovered by Michele Schulz of Alchemy of Tastes, Albuquerque, NM.

HOMEMADE FIRE CIDER

(5.00 out of 5 stars) 3 ratings, 253 likes

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Just a few sips of this hot and spicy fire cider will make you feel like you've been out in the searing sun. On even the coldest and dampest days of the year, it will warm up your system like a roaring hot fire. For those days where you just can't seem...

PICKLED GARLIC

(4.00 out of 5 stars) 2 ratings, 240 likes

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This easy to make garlic recipe is an excellent spring cleanse. Garlic pickle is an ideal tonic for January, February, and early spring. Our ancestors survived on pickles and preserves as supplies dwindled into late winter. The sourness of vinegar...