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February 27, 2013

Salad: Crystal Koenig’s Amazing and Spicy Som Tom

Crystal is a former Elemental Cleanser and Yogini.  She loves to cook. This makes 2 servings 6 green beans 1-clove garlic 5 cherry tomatoes chili peppers, 1-2. (Be careful not to touch your face after handling these!! Wash hands after handling) 1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce  (soy sauce is fine too) 1 1/2 tablespoons palm […]

Lunch or Dinner: Veggie Chile

This recipe comes from Samantha Barber, Yogini Ingredients:  Carrots (approx. 6 roughly chopped) Celery (2 ribs roughly chopped) Onion (1 large roughly sliced) Green pepper (1 roughly sliced) Red pepper (1 roughly sliced) Kidney beans (1 14.5 oz. can, you can add more if you’d like) Diced Tomatoes (approx. 2 cups fresh if you have them […]

Lunch or Dinner: Spinach Dahl…another Cleansing Dish

  1/2 cup split red lentils 2 onions, peeled and chopped 1 cup potato or squash pealed and cut into chunks 1 spicy pepper (green Chile will do) Water to cover (or Veggie Broth is even better) 1 tsp. turmeric 2/3 cup fresh spinach 2 tomatoes chopped 2 tbsp. sesame or olive oil 1 tsp. […]

Lunch or Dinner: Otto’s Easy Beans…a Cincinnati favorite

1 pound of lentils 2 cans organic crushed tomatoes 1 organic white onion 1 packet of Gold Star Chili Spice Rinse the lentils under running water until water runs clear.  Lentils cook quickly so there is no need to soak.  Place the lentils in a pot and cover with water.  Bring to a boil and […]

Lunch: Veggie Supreme-O-Sandwich

This recipe is by Lindsey Tomas, Yogini 6 inch sub sandwich wheat bread or 2 slices of bread 6 Cucumber slices 1 medium tomato, cut into slices A handful of alfalfa sprouts Sliced black olives Red onion, a few long slices Cream Cheese 2 Tbsp. Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing Spread a thin layer of cream cheese […]

Lunch: Asian Lettuce Wraps

Vegan Asian Lettuce Wraps, by Kimberley Shroyer, Sage Woman, Shamanic Priestess, and Yogini  Ingredients 1-2 T peanut oil (for stir frying) 2-3 cloves chopped garlic 1 T chopped ginger Sauté in pan until fragrant but garlic not burned Add to stir-fry 2 cups shredded carrots 2 cups shredded cabbage 1 cup sliced shitake mushrooms 1 can […]

Lunch: Rockin’ Lunch Sandwich

This recipe comes to us from Sherry Arborgast, Yogini flaxseed organic bread, avocado slices, tomatoes, fresh spinach (quite a bit), snow peas and mushroom slices (I microwave the snow peas and mushrooms for 15 seconds). I mix just a little light mayo with sweet hot mustard for the topping. ~ Sherry

Snack: Freezy Milkshake Treat for Pitta Times

I’m a Vata/Pitta, but in the summertime, I am all Pitta. It makes me grumpy and irritable. I use cool food, drinks, and treats to keep me calm and happy. Om, Pamela Cold Almond Milk (or hazelnut) Ice (1 cup) Frozen Bananas Frozen fruit (your pick…. cherries, raspberries, blackberries) Fresh ginger (1 teaspoon) Cinnamon, nutmeg […]

Snack: Energy Bars

This recipe is from Stacey Shirley, Elemental OM Yoga Teacher 1 cup quick cooking rolled oats ½ cup unsalted raw sunflower seeds (unshelled) ½ cup toasted wheat germ ¼ cup whole wheat flour ½ cup dried apricots ½ cup almonds ½ cup raisins ½ cup pitted dried dates (or figs chopped) ½ cup nonfat dry […]

Snack: Raw Goji Treats

By Jeaneen Miller, yogi 2 cups of steel cut oats ½ cup raw pecans ¾ small jar almond butter Organic honey ½ cup Goji Berries   PUT OATS IN A FOOD PROCESSOR AND BLEND UNTIL “POWDER” ADD raw pecans BLEND THESE ITEMS BRIEFLY…. YOU WANT SOME CHUNKS ADD:  3/4 Small Jar of Raw Almond Butter (I recommend […]

Snack: Greek Dip

This recipe comes to us from Ellen Hall, Yogi and Green Irene Consultant 1 T olive oil 1/2 T red wine vinegar 1 large garlic clove 1 T fresh parsley 1/2 t fresh oregano 2 plum tomatoes, seeded & chopped 1/2 cup chopped red onion 1 avocado 4 oz. feta cheese Whisk together first five […]

Snack: Hummus

Hummus is a delicious and healthy snack. Use it as a dip or spread it on a pita and make a veggie sandwich. If you are a Vata or Kapha, be sure to blanch your veggies before you dip them! It helps to “pre-digest” the raw food and will keep you from diminishing your digestive […]

The Best Granola Ever

Breakfast This recipe was inspired by a trip I took to Esalon in Big Sur California.  They make the best homemade granola that you will ever taste.  In fact, I’ve never liked granola until I tried it there.  My kids eat this every morning with a little yogurt, fresh fruit and dried fruit mixed in.   […]

Breakfast: Budweck

This recipe comes to us from Paula Neiheisel, yogini.  It is a traditional family recipe. In a blender, grind together 4 Tablespoons unsalted almonds 2 Tablespoons unsalted sunflower seeds 2 Tablespoons sesame seed 2 Tablespoons ground flaxseed Then add 16 ounces organic vanilla yogurt 1 10 oz. bag frozen mixed berries or fresh berries 1 […]

Breakfast: Orange Banana Breakfast Couscous

Ingredients: 1 cup water 1 cup orange juice 1 cup Couscous 1 banana, sliced Cinnamon and Nutmeg to taste Honey or maple syrup to taste Heat water & orange juice until almost boiling in a small saucepan.  Add couscous, cover and turn off heat. Allow sitting for 5 – 10 minutes Add in sliced bananas […]

Breakfast: Very Berry Oatmeal

This recipe comes to us from Jennifer Kagy who is an exceptional pastry chef! This recipe makes breakfast for 1. 1 CUP WATER ½ CUP OATMEAL DASH SEA SALT ½ CUP FROZEN MIXED BERRIES (Raspberries, Blueberries, Blackberries) 2 TBL FLAX SEEDS (OPTIONAL) SWEETNER TO TASTE (OPTIONAL) Honey, Maple Syrup or any Whole Sugar NUTS such […]

Snack: Yogi Bar

Do you need a sweet treat that is healthy and yummy to pick you up!  Make these, wrap them individually in plastic wrap and store in the freezer for those days that you don’t have time for breakfast or need a pick me up! Ingredients: One very ripe Banana all mashed up 1/2 cup   Shredded […]

Lunch or Dinner: All Yummy Congee

Food is Medicine! Congee is prescribed for various things that ail you. It’s the perfect way to start your day especially if you are stressed and those adrenals are on overdrive. It’s perfect for weight loss and very satisfying. Allspice (All Yummy as I call it) and Cinnamon are the perfect spicy medicines for those […]