My Recipe Book: Nourishing Recipes for Health and Healing
“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.”
Hello and welcome!
My name is Sarah Jay and I love herbs and healthy foods that support and heal delicate bellies 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.
My recipes are allergy friendly and very good for people with sensitve body types and delicate digestive systems.
Many people experience digestive issues and sensitive bellies these days. So did I, and sometimes still do, when I forget to tune in, don’t listen to myself, or eat foods that are actually not suited for my senstive body type.
If you have many digestive issues going on (despite eting a healthy and balanced diet), and you don’t understand anymore what foods actually ‘set you off’ and which ones don’t, then my guidelines and recipes might just be able to help you.
My recipes will always be cooked and never be raw.
This is not to say that I never enjoy eating a fresh apple or enjoy the odd salad on a warm summer’s day. However contrary to popular belief and diet trends, a raw diet isn’t aways suited to everyone and every life-style or body type.
If you know about Ayurveda, you know that raw foods are generally not favoured, and if at all, are only really well tolerated by Pitta dominant types; as the light, cold, rough and dry qualities of raw foods are ok to digest for the naturally strong digestion of Pitta (in opposition to Vata or Kapha dominant types). You can read a short summary of Ayurveda and what your body type might be here.
And even if you don’t know or care about Ayurveda, if you have digestive issues or food allergies of any kind, cooking your foods can help you balance and bring back your digestive fire, kill of pathogens and keep away that dreaded bloat!
I am also not a fan of sticking or adhering to rigid diet doctrines.
I believe that we should eat what feels right in every given moment and thus I am open to all kinds of foods, vegetables and fruits.
However there’s a few things that I simply do not include in my diet, because personal experience and my own path to healing has shown me that I feel much better without them. Furthermore, years of studying nutrition, naturopathy and research backs up my findings that in times of pollutants, toxins and GMO in our food-chains, certain food groups and additives should simply be avoided in order to maintain health, avoid allergies and to prevent degenerative disease.
Foods to be Avoided
- Gluten
- Soya
- Corn
- Canola Oil (also called Rapeseed oil)
- Dairy
- Processed Sugar
- Pork
- All natural and artificial flavourings and MSG
- Citric Acid in all its forms as a food additive
- Eggs
“In summary my recipes are heart-warming in nature, healing for sensitive bellies, full of flavour to uplift your senses & with the added benefits of nourishing herbs to heal, calm your spirit and nurture your soul.”
Dive into My Latest Delicious and Nutritious Recipes
Healing Breakfasts to Fuel Your Body and Mind
Breakfast is the foundation of your day, and my recipes are designed to energise your body while being gentle on your digestion. Whether you’re looking for warming Ayurvedic porridges or nutrient-packed morning meals, these breakfasts will support your wellness journey and set you up for a balanced, nourishing start to your day.
Cucumber & Kale Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
This flavoursome dish is full of greeny goodness and is a nice alternative to a traditionally sweet breakfasts. It's particularly great for Pitta's as the greens in this bowl are very cooling and calming for hot...
Warm Carrot Cake Smoothie Bowl
This delicious grain-free smoothie bowl is super nourishing, especially on a cold winter's day. If fruits and smoothies are not your thing and you also don't like 'Porridge & Co'., try this bowl as a very healthy...
Simple But Satisfying Amaranth Breakfast Bowl
This super simple recipe doesn't require much effort, apart from the 20 minute cooking time which is slightly reduced if you soak the amaranth overnight. Amaranth is a pseudograin and glutenfree. Experiment by topping...
Satisfying Mains to Nourish and Heal
My collection of main dishes is designed to provide hearty, balanced meals that are both delicious and healing. Packed with nourishing ingredients and comforting flavours, these recipes are perfect for supporting your body’s needs while delivering a burst of energy and vitality. Whether you’re looking for plant-based options or Ayurvedic-inspired creations, these mains are sure to satisfy and restore balance from the inside out.
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...
Liver Cleansing Cabbage & Celery Soup
Liver cleansing, gut healing, immune boosting and anti-bacterial! What's not to like! Get stuck into this marvellous yummy soup. Eat it anytime of the year when you feel you want to eat something nourishing that also...
Warming Turmeric & Cauliflower Broth
Weekly Recipe Warming Cauliflower & Turmeric Broth More Recipes Warming Turmeric & Cauliflower Broth 1 shallot (diced)1 garlic clove (diced)5 tsp yellow Lupin Miso (I don't use Soya products as I strongly...
Flavourful Sauces to Enhance Your Meals
The right sauce can transform a simple dish into something extraordinary. My sauces are crafted with healing herbs and spices, designed to complement your meals while supporting your digestive health. From creamy dressings to zesty dips, these recipes will add richness, depth, and balance to your everyday cooking, making every bite both nourishing and delicious.
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Explore All My Recipes: Nourish, Heal, and Enjoy
Discover the full range of my recipes, designed to support your health and well-being. Whether you’re craving a hearty main, a soothing breakfast, or a vibrant sauce, this collection has something for everyone. Filter through nourishing, allergy-friendly dishes inspired by Ayurvedic principles and modern wellness to find the perfect recipe for your body and soul. Happy cooking!
Simple But Satisfying Amaranth Breakfast Bowl
This super simple recipe doesn't require much effort, apart from the 20 minute cooking time which is slightly reduced if you soak the amaranth overnight. Amaranth is a pseudograin and glutenfree. Experiment by topping...
Cleansing & Warming Smoothie-Bowl
This smoothie bowl will warm you up nicely in the morning, giving your digestion a nice, gentle start to the day whilst at the same time cleansing your system of built-up toxins and filling you up with a great dose of...
Herby White Sauce
This deliciously creamy white sauce is a total winner when you need something to top of your garden-veg, as a great alternative to mayonnaise, and simply a nice dip without any of the guilt. If on a cleanse, simply...
Gooey Tomato And Date Sauce
This creamy delicious tomato sauce has all the freshness of tomatoes and the added depth and flavour of sweet succulent dates. Great as a topping for a summer's buddha bowl, on veggies when you're doing a cleanse, or as a healthy ketchup alternative on home-made potatoe fries. Get stuck in!
Orange Vinaigrette Dressing
This lush orange vinaigrette dressing is perfect for a summer's day when you want that zingy, fresh feeling on your vegetables, without any heaviness of any oils. Perfect for cleansing or detoxing. Feeling Vata: you...
Easy Home-Made Mango Chutney
This wonderfully well-spiced mango chutney will have you gagging for more! Use less spice and chillies if you're feeling overly Pitta, and turn it more into a sweet mango chutney without the hotness. Plus this chutney...