Seasoned Sweet Potato Fries (Baked)

Cooking Time: About 45-50 minutes Loaded with the goodness of sweet potatoes, these sauteed and baked fries are a favorite in our home. A special seasoning gives a bit of spicy kick and balances out the sweetness. Peel 2 large sweet potatoes and cut up into medium fry-sized sticks; thicker pieces get mushy when baked.Continue reading "Seasoned Sweet Potato Fries (Baked)"

Asparagus Green Soup

Cooking Time: 20 - 30 minutes The color and flavor of this soup will win your heart! We like to keep it light and fresh, but you can always add some cream to make it mellow. Chop into small pieces one medium sized bunch of asparagus. Discard the tough ends, which is usually about 1.5Continue reading "Asparagus Green Soup"

Golden Milk with Basil Seeds

Cooking Time: Less than 5 minutes Elixir of life! That's the best way to describe this drink. You can make any variation but we like to keep it simple and functional. Have a shot of this every morning, thank us later for great health and beauty. Read more on why this is the best thingContinue reading "Golden Milk with Basil Seeds"

Mustard Yogurt Dip

Cooking Time: Less than 5 minutes This dip pairs well with veggies, pita bread, slices of baguette or other crusty breads. Pictured here with oven roasted asparagus and cherry tomatoes. It's a healthful, low fat dip that is big on flavor. Take 2 tbsps of greek yogurt and add 1 tbsp of ground mustard; adjustContinue reading "Mustard Yogurt Dip"

Missi Roti – Protein Flatbread

Cooking Time: About 10 - 15 mins for the dough; 1 minute per flatbread Missi Roti is a protein rich flatbread from northern India. We have had some delicious restaurant versions but always wanted to try making them at home. That way I could adjust the flavor (more) and greasiness (less) to suit our palates.Continue reading "Missi Roti – Protein Flatbread"

Bagel Sandwich & Roasted Corn

Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes Easy and oh-so-satisfying! No other words needed. Fresh bagel of your choice. Try to avoid those laden with preservatives. Toast it if you would like and apply the following spread liberally. For the spread, mix 1 mashed avocado, 1 crushed garlic clove, 1 tbsp of chive & onion creamContinue reading "Bagel Sandwich & Roasted Corn"

Tamarind Rice Bowl

Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes Tamarind rice is a traditional favorite from southern India. It's actually a comfort food for the natives of that area. Tamarind is a sweet-sour tropical fruit that looks like a pea pod. It is used in many sauces, marinades, chutneys, drinks and desserts, including in Worcestershire sauce. A bowlContinue reading "Tamarind Rice Bowl"

French Breakfast – Tropical Twist

Cooking Time: Less than 5 minutes Well...there isn't really any cooking to be done here. Just assemble high quality ingredients in an aesthetic manner and a sumptuous treat is ready to be gobbled up! Chocolate or plain croissants. You can also substitute with slices of crusty baguette. Slices of slightly salty French Brie cheese. ItContinue reading "French Breakfast – Tropical Twist"

Cabbage Fritters – Gluten Free

Cooking Time: Less than 30 minutes Some times you just gotta indulge! And this recipe is a win-win with the goodness of cabbage, turmeric & chickpea flour (protein). It is also great for a gluten free diet. Finely chop half a head of medium-sized cabbageCook in the microwave for 3-4 minutes or until it softensContinue reading "Cabbage Fritters – Gluten Free"

Lifestyle, Eating Choices & the Pursuit of Happiness

Thoughts from Amit Deshpande, an avid practitioner who experienced 32 lbs weight loss and 3 inches belly fat loss over 18 months. The desire to be ‘happy’ is probably one of the most primal and universal human traits. The MerriamWebster dictionary defines ‘happiness’ as a state of well-being and contentment. While most humans experience happinessContinue reading "Lifestyle, Eating Choices & the Pursuit of Happiness"