Main Dish Recipes
Golden Spiced Tofu
THE SUPER POWERS of TURMERIC Turmeric powder is an ancient and beloved spice in Indian cooking...it’s used in curries, dals, rice...and even milk. As an artist and foodie, I find the golden hue that turmeric provides so beautiful. This lovely spice is not just awesome...
7 Recipes That Capture Summer in Every Bite
It's that time of year... With Memorial Day around the corner and our temperatures here in Alexandria, VA inching into the 90’s….I’m ready to officially start enjoying summer fare :)! Food that’s fresh, easy and perfect for picnics, bbq’s and dining on the patio....
Uttapum: savory indian pancakes
These little pancakes are one of my favorite go-to's throughout the year...and I thought it might be a fun recipe for the holidays, as the red and green definitely make a plate feel festive and fun! Savory Indian Pancakes Uttapum are South Indian pancakes that are...
Veggie Gluten Free Pot Pie
Fall Comfort Food When the leaves begin to change colors and the air begins to get crisp, I not only LOVE pulling out my boots, but also my favorite fall comfort foods :)! Although I've made Pot Pie before, this was the first time I've made one since being...
Cherry Tomatoes 3 Different Ways
For those of you that follow me on social media, you might have seen that the cherry tomatoes we planted back in May have exploded :)! The little seedlings we started from scratch are now 6-7 feet tall and fully loaded. On Instagram and Facebook, I asked friends and...
Pure Vegetarian: Nourishing the Body and Soul
Wisdom & Deliciousness from the kitchen of Lakshmi Hello Everyone, today I'm feel blessed to share an interview with Lakshmi Wennakoski-Bielicki. This talented yogini, chef, photographer and writer is the founder of the blog, purevege.com as well the author of...
Holy Days & Fasting Pancakes
I feel like the Fall snuck up on me...:)? If I recall correctly, it was hot one day and then chilly and pouring the rain the next...what's been happening in your neck of the woods? To be honest, I'm actually quite delighted that the season's are changing...because I...
Sesame Ginger Baked Tofu
It’s always good to remember that the one weapon we always have in our arsenal for self-care is the food we put in our bodies. Food is such an amazing tool, don’t think? What we feed ourselves literally fuels our energy levels, directly impacts the appearance of our bodies and greatly influences our minds. For something we do several times a day…I’d say it’s worth putting a little dedicated time and creative energy towards since the payoff is huge.
Cauliflower Jalapeño Spiced Alfredo—light and guilt-free
This is one of my new favorites! This cauliflower based cream sauce is delicious! Not only is it creamy and comforting, it's light and totally guilt-free. The tender cauliflower is super versatile; had I not made it myself, I would never have guess that this sauce has...
Yogic Fasting….spring quinoa salad
Every year in the Vedic calendar there are two, 9 day periods of time called Navratri (one falls in the spring and one happens in the fall); both are considered to be high spiritual energy days. During these periods, yogis recommend doing extra japa practices,...
Fennel, Carrot Spinach Wrap
What a weekend we had...it was packed with great weather, awesome meditations and some quality cooking time for my meditation teacher, Shri Anandi Ma. This weekend we went Shri Anandi Ma's Public Meditation Programs. Like usual, they were awesome and definitely...
Chole-Palak and cooking the afternoon away!
This past Sunday I gave my first cooking class, in conjunction with Dhyanyoga Centers, and I'm happy to report to went GREAT! I have to say I was pretty nervous, but 15 minutes into talking, I warmed up and before I knew it three hours FLEW by! We had 12 lovely...
Cannellini Bean & Kale Vegan Bisque
This dish was inspired by my craving for something creamy, yet healthy. I knew I wanted greens for dinner, but I didn't feel like pairing it with a grain. So, I decided a soup of some sort would taste good. I wasn't sure what to call this delightful dish...soup,...
Soba Noodle Soup
Light and Hearty. I love this soup....especially during the holidays when there's so much rich and over-the-top goodies that we can find ourselves surrounded by. I made this right after Thanksgiving and it tasted it like nectar. Also, as the sickies (flu, colds, sore...
Soup Season has officially begun.
Broccoli- Cauliflower Cheddar Soup It's that time of year....gray, foggy, drizzly and damp----PERFECT weather for a cup of soup! I usually like brothy soups....but every now and then a thick-creamy-total comfort soup fits the bill. And last night was definitely one of...
Soupy Rice with Zucchini
Cold Day Comfort Food Soupy Rice is something my mother-in-law made my husband and her other kids on cold days, sick days and days when they just want something comforting. It’s super simple and super de-lish…it’s just rice, milk, butter and dash of...
Bhajia: rainy day comfort food.
This post is for all my friends and family on the East Coast that are hunkered down as Hurricane Sandy brings heavy rains and strong winds to their neck of the woods....may you all stay SAFE, dry and protected. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all. My...
sunday morning HASH.
a twist on a classic... Right now in the Indian lunar calendar there's a period called Shraddh going on...this year it falls from Sept 29- Oct 15. Shraddh is a two week period dedicated to remembering and honoring our ancestors because the energy of these two weeks...
Vegetable Garden Quinoa Bowl
great weeknight option... This is a great weeknight meal....it's fast, easy and tasty...and it's even quicker and easier if you have leftover Quinoa-Rice Pilaf or plain Quinoa already in the fridge. Did you know Quinoa has up to 12 grams of protein in just a 1/2 cup...
Summer Caprese Panini
A Taste of Summer Fresh basil, Buffalo mozzarella and vine-ripened tomoatoes....how on earth can you go wrong with a combination like that :). Gluten-Free Options Although, it's rare to find a GF version of this sandwich in restaurants, making this at home is no...
Pasta a la Summer
Capturing Summer, one bite at a time I just LOVE fresh veggies & herb pasta dishes in the summer....they say SUMMER with every bite! My favorite combination is fresh corn, red bells, zucchini, tomatoes and LOTS of fresh basil! It's even better when some...
asian pear FRIED RICE.
asian pear FRIED RICE. We've been having fun experimenting with our harvest of Asian Pears.... a few days ago I had some leftover rice I wanted to use it up. So I made a fried rice with baked tofu, edamame, carrots, broccoli and ASIAN PEARS instead of water...
WAFFLE mornings. WAFFLE evenings.
WAFFLE mornings. WAFFLE evenings. WAFFLE mornings. WAFFLE evenings. I'm always looking for quick and easy breakfast ideas....Trader Joe's now carries egg-less, Gluten Free Waffles :)! Yippee! I just pop one in the toaster, add a little maple syrup, a dollop of greek...
ONE-pot cornbread: a complete meal.
This One-pot Cornbread is an easy and wholesome meal! I take my favorite cornbread recipe...and then add a bunch of goodies from different food groups to make it a complete meal...black beans for protein, red bells, zuchinni, corn, cilantro, jalapenos and tomatoes for...
baked TOFU: great to have on hand.
Baked tofu is great to have on hand....especially when you have a tasty marinate; they really soak up the flavor. I like baking tofu verses pan frying for several reasons....1. it's easier :), 2. they all cook to the same consistency, 3.) it requires less constant...
Quinoa and Black Bean CAKES.
Quinoa and Black Bean CAKES. These are similar to the RICE PATTIES that I LOVE....but a little different :). These little cakes are great to eat with a side of veggies, salad or soup...as an alternative for a veggie burger patty or just by themselves. They cook...
Quinoa Rice Pilaf: my new favorite staple.
Quinoa Rice Pilaf: my new favorite staple. I've been playing around with this blend of quinoa and rice for the past few weeks...and I have to say that I LOVE it! The quinoa and rice cook really nicely together...the rice gets a little bit more of a nutty flavor and...
Kale, Fennel and Hummus Wrap: yummy!
Kale, Fennel and Hummus Wrap: yummy! So this has definitely been a big hummus week in our household :)....hence all the hummus based recipes... Dawnell Kent, one of our readers (who is also an AMAZING personal trainer) sent in this recipe...I made it last...
Pizza: vegan style.
PIZZA: vegan style. I LOVE pizza...and as someone who's been told by several holistic practitioners that it would be in my best interest to avoid dairy and gluten... you can bet I miss it! I've never been able to completely get rid of gluten or dairy from my diet, but...
Cauliflower Arugula SOUP.
Cauliflower Arugula SOUP. We've been eating lighter dinners lately....and soups are always a top choice for something light, but filling....lately I've been making various vegetable soups, my latest concoction was inspired by the only two veggies we had left in our...
Winter Veggie Baked Stew
Winter Veggie Baked Stew/ Au Gratin This winter we haven't had much rain here in Antioch, but this week, temperatures dropped a little and it's rained for about 3-4 days....great weather for some warm, hearty, but healthy comfort food. I love making mixed vegetable...
Spinach-Artichoke PESTO.
Spinach-Artichoke PESTO. I LOVE pesto because it's always super fresh tasting and it's a quick and easy weeknight meal....not to mention there are so many different ways of changing it up! I've found that in our area, Trader Joe's has the best basil, hands down. It's...
SPICED UP rice patties.
I LOVE these rice patties....if you've got leftover rice from the night before, this makes for a quick meal the next day...spiced with ginger, green chillies, turmeric and other goodies, it pairs deliciously with my favorite Shaved Fennel & Zuchinni...
BATATA POHA: flat rice at its best.
POHA: flat rice at it's best. Batata Poha (potatoes and flat rice) served with a hot cup of chai is by far my most favorite breakfast ever! It is SOOO satisfying....maybe it's the combination of salty with sweet...all I know is that it tastes de-lish together. Best of...
KITCHARI: the ultimate comfort food.
Who doesn't LOVE comfort food? Imagine a comfort food you don't have to feel guilty about, you can eat as much of it as you want and it's super easy to make...seems unbelievable, eh? Well, Kitchari fits the bill for me..and a lot of other people I know! It's TOTALLY...
eggLESS benedict.
BRUNCH anyone? Who doesn't LOVE a good brunch...sleeping in, followed by good food, good family/ friends, good conversation...and then lingering over another cup of tea/ coffee that can nicely take you into a lazy afternoon...it's LOVELY. Making a traditional brunch...
Anniversary Ravioli’s: Sun-dried Tomato, Smoked Paprika and Parmesan
Sun-dried Tomato, Smoked Paprika and Parmesan Ravioli's (4 ppl) Last year, my hubbie and I started a new Anniversary dinner tradition...we spend the afternoon making homemade ravioli's together since we can never find eggless ravioli's in grocery stores or...
Shaved Fennel and Zucchini Salad
Originally posted September 22, 2011 on pritiFOOD. Shaved Fennel & Zucchini Salad (4-6 ppl) If you love salads, you're going to LOVE this recipe that I found on Heidi Swanson's blog, 101cookbooks.com. For those of you that might not be huge salad fans, this salad...
Quinoa Spinach Scalloped Potatoes Bake
If you love scalloped potatoes, this a great way to turn a traditional dish into healthy, protein rich, one-pan-meal. The quinoa does a great job at making this dish feel filling but not heavy. I just made this at a recent yoga retreat that I cooked for and all the...
