Golden Turmeric Latte
Serves 2Ready in 5 minutes 2 cups plant-based milk (e.g. almond/cashew/oat)1 to 2 tsp honey1 tsp turmeric powder Optional extras:½ tsp ground ginger½ tsp ground cinnamon Method: Warm all ingredients together in a small saucepan or in a milk frother, and serve immediately. Source: Sarah Graham
Keralan turmeric fish curry
Serves 4 1 ½ teaspoons mustard seeds1 Tbsp coconut oil/ghee1 large onion, thinly sliced1 fresh chili, deseeded & finely chopped (or to taste)1 tsp ground turmeric7 curry leaves (dried or fresh)3cm piece of ginger, finely chopped4 garlic cloves, finely chopped1 ½ x 400ml tins of coconut milk (total: 600ml)2 handfuls of fresh coriander stalks & […]
Easy Chicken & Tomato Curry
Serves 4 1 ½ Tbsp coconut oil/ghee4 chicken thighs (skin on, and bone in: total 600g) – ideally, grass-fed, free-range/pasture-raised1 large onion, grated or finely chopped2 garlic cloves, grated or finely chopped3xm piece of ginger, grated or finely chopped1x 400g tinned chopped tomatoes1 large handful of fresh coriander, stalks finely chopped & leaves roughly chopped200ml […]
Beetroot Quinoa Pilaf Topped with Turmeric Roasted Chickpeas and Arugula Leaves
Makes 300 ml Ingredients: Greens from 4-5 beetroots 1x 400g tin chickpeas, drained 1t turmeric Salt, to taste Black pepper, to taste 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped 2T caraway seeds, lightly crushed 4-5 beetroots, roasted in olive oil in oven and cubed 3 cups white quinoa, cooked 100g arugula, washed and dried, for garnish […]
Rocket and Raspberry Salad
Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients: For the vinaigrette 1 tsp turmeric ½ tsp chopped garlic 6 tablespoons olive oil ½ large orange 1 tablespoon honey 1 ½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tsp Dijon mustard Salt to taste Pepper to taste For the salad 4 cups fresh baby rocket ¾ cup blueberries ¾ cup fresh raspberries […]
Turmeric Cumin Roasted Cauliflower Bites
1 large head cauliflower, cut into bite size florets 4T Avo Oil/ Coconut Oil/ Olive Oil 2T Ground Cumin 2T Ground Turmeric Salt and Pepper to Taste Optional: Fresh chopped parsley, cilantro and mint for garnish Optional: 1/2t red pepper chili flakes to add some spice Preheat oven to 200 degrees Celsius In a large […]
Detox Salad
Serves 2 Prep time: 15 minutes 1/8 red cabbage, shredded 1.8 white cabbage, shredded 1 carrot, grated 225g broccoli florets, steamed 25g baby spinach or rocket 4 tbsp walnuts 50g spring onions, chopped ½ avocado, sliced 75g fennel, sliced 4 tbsp roughly chopped parsley 2 tbsp mixed raw seeds ½ pear, cored and sliced (optional) […]
Detox Curry
Serves 2 1 head broccoli 1 teaspoon coconut oil 1 garlic clove, crushed ¼ teaspoon turmeric ¼ teaspoons cumin ¼ teaspoons coriander ¼ teaspoon chilli powder ¼ teaspoon salt 1 ½ cups coconut milk 1 green bell pepper, seeded, cored and chopped 2 cups frozen peas, defrosted 100g sugar snap peas or green beans Can […]
Hot Turmeric Tonic
(adapted from mindbodygreen) Looking for a nourishing Hot Toddy this winter? Here is the perfect anti inflammatory hot or cold drink. Try it to give you a lift when you are feeling a cold coming on. Add a dose of Echinacea drops to help. Perfect for the autumn time of year Serves 1 (or more, […]
Steamed Vegetables with Quinoa and Avocado
Ingredients: 1 bunch asparagus 1 cup of Brussels sprouts 2 cups quinoa, cooked ½ avocado, seeded and cubed 1 tablespoon raw apple cider ½ cup cilantro ½ teaspoon turmeric powder ¼ teaspoon paprika Pinch of pepper Preparation: 1. Steam asparagus and Brussels sprouts until tender. 2. In a bowl mix quinoa, avocado, apple cider, cilantro […]
Broccoli Rice with Sprouted Lentils
Ingredients: 1 head broccoli, lightly steamed 1 medium red bell pepper, cut in pieces ¼ small red onion 2 garlic cloves Handful of cilantro Salt, pepper and turmeric to taste Juice from one lemon ½ cup sprouted lentils Preparation: 1.Add all ingredients but the lentils to the food processor and mix until texture resembles rice. […]
Cruciferous Vegetables Rice Topped with Onions
Ingredients: 1 cup cauliflower florets 1 cup broccoli florets 1 cup shredded red and green cabbage 1 celery stick Juice from one lemon 1 teaspoon turmeric powder Pinch of pepper 2 red onions ((previously sliced to enhance phytonutrients) 2 garlic cloves (previously diced to enhance phytonutrients) 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil Handful of cilantro […]
Broccoli Apple and Fennel Salad
Ingredients: 1 head of broccoli (medium), divided into florets 1 stalk of fennel, shaved 1 green apple, shredded 1 handful sunflower seeds Lemon juice Sea salt, pepper and turmeric to taste Preparation: 1. Lightly steam broccoli florets. After steaming place broccoli in a bowl with ice water. Drain well. 2. Combine apple with lemon juice. […]
Artichoke Salad
Ingredients: 5 -6 artichoke hearts Bunch of arugula or dandelion 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 2 garlic cloves Pinch of pepper Pinch of turmeric Pinch of sea salt Preparation: 1. In the blender, combine olive oil, apple cider vinegar, garlic cloves, pepper, turmeric and salt. Set aside 2. Mix […]
Avocado & Beet Hummus
Ingredients: 1 avocado in halves 1 medium beet in chunks 1 handful cilantro 1 garlic clove Juice from one lemon 1/4 cup soaked cashews 1 tablespoon olive oil Pinch of cinnamon Pinch of salt Pinch of turmeric 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds Preparation: 1. Place beets, cilantro, garlic clove, lemon juice, cashews, olive oil, cinnamon […]
Arugula Pesto Dip
Ingredients: 2 cups arugula 1/4 cup orange juice 1 tablespoon ground flax seed meal 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin) 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 garlic clove Juice from one lemon Preparation: 1. Blend arugula and orange juice 2. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix until smooth 3. Serve with crudites (broccoli & […]
Detox Basic Smoothie
Ingredients: 2 cups spinach 1 beet 1 carrot 1 piece ginger Juice from one lemon 1 cup water or green tea 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder Preparation: 1. Blend all the ingredients in the Vitamix. 2. For an easier to digest version, pass the mixture through a strainer. Recipe by Wendy Alfaro – http://foodandspiritprofessional.com
Detox Juice 3
Ingredients: 2 medium cucumbers 2 celery stalks 1 bunch cilantro 1 inch turmeric root 1 lemon Preparation: 1. Juice all the ingredients. 2.Serve in tall glasses and garnish with mint leaves. Recipe by Wendy Alfaro – http://foodandspiritprofessional.com
Turmeric and Ginger Tea
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups water 1 inchginger in slices 1 inch turmeric in slices 3 – 4 peppercorns Raw honey to taste Preparation: 1. Bring water to boil and remove from heat. 2. Add ginger, turmeric and peppercorn and steep for 10 – 15 minutes. 3. Add raw honey to taste. Recipe by Wendy Alfaro […]
