Posts by Melina Demertzis
Winter Warming Chai
Winter Warming Chai This Winter Warming Chai is one of my favourite things to drink in Winter. Winter is a great time to spice up your tea, providing a double benefit of warming you from the inside out AND applying healing properties to soothe your potential imbalances. Black tea is quite stimulating and can help…
Read MoreMujadara Salad
Mujadara Salad This delicious Mujadara Salad has cooked lentils with caramelized onions mixed with rice and greens. This beautifully rich and flavorful Lebanese dish is packed full of the tastes that bring balance to the summer heat. The sweetness of the rice and onions, brought together with the astringency and slight bitterness of the lentils…
Read MoreFresh Pea & Watercress Rice Soup
Fresh Pea & Watercress Rice Soup This Fresh Pea & Watercress Rice Soup is a great recipe to make when you need something fresh, soothing, slightly sweet, and slightly bitter. A simple, creamy rice soup (a thinner version of risotto) that combines the sweetness of peas with a light peppery flavor of watercress, a seasonal…
Read MoreSavory Rice Porridge
Savory Rice Porridge Nothing’s simpler than this Savory Rice Porridge. What I love the most is how versatile it can be. This one’s a take on congee (Chinese rice porridge), and meant to be served warm with savory toppings. This is a great dish for a light fast or as part of a cleanse regimen.…
Read MoreCoconut Mango Lassi
Coconut Mango Lassi This Coconut Mango Lassi is a perfect cooling beverage for a hot day! Mango lassi is an Indian tradition that cools the body without slowing things down too much (mango is slightly warming). Serves 2; Prep + Cooking time: 10 mins What’s in it: 2 cups cubed ripe mango…
Read MoreSweet Potato, Leek & Parsnip Curry Soup
Sweet Potato, Leek & Parsnip Curry Soup Curry is the standout spice in this Sweet Potato, Leek & Parsnip Curry Soup. Creamy and warming, this soup features the digestive spice and the subtle warming sweetness of leeks! Potato and leek soup has long been on my list of soup staples. So, I thought it would…
Read MoreAutumn Tea
Autumn can be challenging for some. This is a nice balancing Autumn Tea for some of the issues that can arise in autumn season (i.e. anxiety, mental emotional or digestive upsets). It also includes a few elements for building immunity. It’s a satisfying alternative to chai, is easy to make, and is beautiful to sip!…
Read MoreSpiced Seeds
Spiced Seeds This delicious Spiced Seeds recipe is a simple way to add a little texture and warming energy to spring dishes. This simple combination of seeds and spices are a great addition to springtime porridges, stewed fruits and even yogurt. Seeds are warming and can be a little challenging to digest, so I’ve roasted…
Read MoreGinger Broth
Ginger Broth This Ginger Broth is super simple and delicious, you can make it as a nice savory snack when the weather is cold or a light lunch or dinner just about any time of the year. It’s made with ingredients that will give your digestion a boost and is stimulating and fragrant enough to…
Read MoreWinter Grain & Veggie Cakes
Winter Grain & Veggie Cakes My family loves these Winter Grain & Veggie Cakes. What I like most about them is the versatility. You basically combine grains that work for the season, (but for winter I use quinoa, amaranth, or couscous) with the seasonal veggies and a little bit of fat and salt (i.e. cheese)…
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