When it comes to supporting your well-being, a bottle of high-polyphenol extra virgin olive oil (HP-EVOO) is more than another pantry item – It’s an investment in your health! Olive oil has long been celebrated for its health benefits, but not all olive oils are created equal. HP-EVOO is rich in natural plant compounds that […]
Healthy Oils
Citrus Herb Dressing with Almond Oil and Manuka Honey
Enjoy this fresh, lively salad dressing tossed into a variety of leafy greens, or drizzled over tomato, radish, cucumber and carrots. The recipe will yield approximately 1/2 cup.
The Significance of Oils in Ayurvedic Skin Care
Ayurveda has always preferred oils to lotions and other modern, commercial skincare potions. That’s because natural, unadulterated oils are critical to vibrant, holistic skincare. Oil is deeply nourishing! It brings balance as it rejuvenates our skin, enlivens our senses, and calms our emotions. Oils contain highly prized essential fatty acids, vitamins, and potent antioxidants, as […]
Black Eyed Pea Salad
Cumin, Coriander and Balti Curry season this delicious vegetarian black-eyed pea salad. The peas can be substituted with another legume if desired, and the amounts of vegetables and dressing ingredients can always be altered to personal preference. Enjoy this healthy salad with buttered crusty sourdough, or as a wrap. It’s wonderful served over baked potatoes or stuffed into pita pockets, too.
Pear Salad with Roasted Walnuts and Mango-Primal Dressing
Enjoy this salad all year long by going with the seasons. For example, in summer, consider using peaches and sunflower seeds in place of pears and walnuts which are better suited for fall and winter. This should yield 4 servings.
Curry Pumpkin Soup
Alphonso Mango Curry Mayonnaise with Rosemary and Lime
This Mango-Mayonnaise delivers the natural silky sweetness and unique mango-flavor that make Alphonso mangoes truly the “King of Mangoes”. Try it with fish and shellfish, drizzled over grilled chicken, spread on a beef or turkey burger and as a delicious dip for French fries or root-vegetable fries. It makes a great salad dressing on its […]
How to Season Cast Iron with Ghee
Those of us who love to cook with cast iron know how important it is to have well-seasoned pans. Seasoning keeps the surface of cast iron shiny and smooth and it prevents rusting and sticking, sort of like using a non-stick pan only without the toxic chemicals. In the old days, when you bought cast iron, […]
Sacha Inchi Olive Tapenade
Sacha Inchi Tapenade This easy olive tapenade comes together in minutes and has endless possibilities. Make it as the perfect accompaniment to your cheese board, spread on a sandwich, or serve as an appetizer at your next party! How to pick your olives: When it comes to choosing the olives for your tapenade, there are […]
Light & Refreshing Sacha Inchi Vinaigrette
Sacha Inchi Vinaigrette This light and refreshing dressing transforms ordinary dishes into zesty and flavorful showstoppers! We love it tossed in salad, or drizzled on roasted chicken, roasted potatoes or wilted greens. You can also add a dash of maple syrup and then toss with a salad of chopped brussel sprouts and diced honeycrisp apples. […]
Why Herbal Ghee? A Traditional Perspective
If you love ghee, you have smart taste buds! It’s not only delicious and nutritious; it’s an awesome, fragrant, buttery oil that happens to hold an exalted place in Ayurveda, India’s ancient medical system. Ghee has beautiful benefits just as it is, but those benefits are even more amplified when prepared with herbs such as […]
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Not Suitable For High Heat Cooking
In today’s kitchen one can almost always find a bottle of extra virgin olive oil. With its subtle nutty flavor, home cooks these days love to use this oil when making salad dressing, lightly sauteing vegetables, and sometimes even in baking as a substitute for butter. However, how does this oil fare in recipes that […]
