My Recipes
The heart and soul of this blog are my recipes. Influenced by traditional asian and ayurvedic cooking,
but also contemporary cuisine, I incorporate nourishing herbs and warming spices into my diet,
to soothe the body, mind and soul.
Vegan Spinach Quiche (Glutenfree)
This vegan & glutenfree spinach quiche will have you asking for more! Succulent, creamy and also yet crunchy, you wouldn't know that neither eggs nor cream were needed to make it. Vegan Quiche? A tasty vegan quiche! Is that really possible? Yes it is! Enjoy the...
Bieler’s Broth: Liver Cleansing & Kidney Calming
What is Bieler's Broth? Today I like to share an incredibly healing and very easily digestable soup recipe with you called 'Bieler's Broth'. This very nourishing and healing 'Bieler's broth' is superb for cleansing the liver whilst also being very soothing for the...
Granny’s Hearty Lentil Soup (Vegan Style)
Why Lentil Soup? This very hearty lentil soup is straight out of my granny's recipe book. It's vegan, it's tasty, it's healthy! From an ayurvedic perspective, legumes are essential for a healthy lifestyle and diet. Rich in protein, complex carbs and nutrients, they...
Apple & Ginger Puree – Adrenal Healing Snack
Lovely Apple Puree with a Sweet Kick Do you like apple puree but thought it could do with a bit of a re-vamp? Then here it is! This apple puree comes with a special warming ginger kick plus deliciously added sweetness from some succulent dried medjool dates. A...
Simple Apple & Banana Turmeric Porridge
Anti-Inflammatory Breakfast This simple apple and banana porridge infused with turmeric provides a super healthy and anti-inflammatory breakfast to kick-start your day. Why Turmeric? TURMERIC is a POWERHOUSE, a plant with amazing healing and anti-inflammatory...
Vegan Borscht: Anti-Inflammatory & Liver Protecting
Vegan Borscht This modern, vegan version of a traditional classic borscht is super flavourful, warming and brimming with anti-inflammatory properties. What is Borscht? Borscht! Borscht! Borscht! What’s not to like about this so very flavourful, earthy and...
Nourishing Vegetable & Lentil Soup
This nourishing vegetable and lentil soup is the perfect winter-warmer: I usually make it at least once a week and it eat it for days (reheated tastes even better). This perfect winter-warmer is a winner for every dosha, simply follow the dosha adjustments below....
Bombtastically Sweet Yet Healthy Smoothie Goodness
This green smoothie will land in your mouth like a bomb and you will be so pleased it did! It tastes so good you'll wonder what's the catch. Well, let me tell you there ain't one. Just happy cleansing veggies, sweet fruity energy for your liver and absolutely no...
Stewed Apples & Pears With Star Anise & Cinnamon
These simple stewed apples and pears are a nice alternative to a grainy breakfast that is easy to make and wipped up in minutes. Simple but good is what this breakfast provides. It's a nice alternative to a breakfast full of grains, and even though it's only...
Sri Lankan Kola Kanda Bowl – Green Godess
What is Kola Kanda? This Sri Lankan Kola Kanda Bowl is a traditional Sri Lankan herbal porridge hailed for its nutritious and medicinal powers. Kola Kanda (from the leaf Gotu Kola 'Kanda'), is a traditional Sri Lankan herbal porridge, hailed for its nutritious and...
Sweet Mung Daal Porridge
This vitalising and cleansing sweet mung daal porridge will have you longing for more! Mung beans' astringent nature literally scrapes your bowels clean. They draw out toxins from your digestive tract, clear up excess mucus and combat dampness in your body.This...
Amaranth Porridge With Pears and Dried Fruits
Amaranth porridge is a great alternative to oats or millet and can be a great substitue for those who can't digest traditional grains or other psyeudo grains very well. Amaranth is great for Kapha and Pitta types. Vata's should try it out and mix with extra oil and...
Warming Amaranth Bowl With Apples & Raisins
If oats, millet and Co. are not for you, or you simply want a bit of a change to your morning breakfast routine, try out some amaranth porridge for breakfast. It's light and dry nature makes it an ideal grain for the Kapha dosha.Amaranth 's astringent taste helps...
Cooling Green Soup
In need of a detox? Feeling too hot? Is your skin playing up? On a cleanse? Or simply on the look-out for a nice nourishing lunch full of greeny goodness? Then you've come to the right place. Feel free to mix up the greens in this soup and add in more greens that...
Healing Mung Bean Soup
Feeling Lethargic? Bloated? Tired? Not quite yourself? Is your digestion playing up? Do you have a thick white coating on your tongue? Then it might be time for a mung bean soup cleanse! This amazing astringent bean has been favoured in indian and asian cuisine for...
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My name is Sarah Jay and I love herbs and healthy foods that support and heal delicate bellys and sensitive body types. I am trained in Ayurveda and use ayurvedic principles in my coaching practice, combined with naturopathy and a very intuitive mind-body practice. Health doesn’t just come from what you eat, but it stems from a deeper understanding of knowing yourself, understanding yourself and being in tune with yourself.