Healthy Food that Tastes Amazing

The following is a somewhat complete list of dishes that I cook in classes or for dinner parties, but if you have other requests, I'm open to almost anything. Below the list are some photographs of meals I cook regularly, but they could use some updating!

'Ayurvedic' or Indian Vegetarian main dishes

  • Red lentil soup with masala spices, courgette and carrot
  • Curried Parsnip, Carrot & Sweet Potato Soup with coconut milk
  • Chickpea Coconut Curry with Mixed Vegetables
  • Kapha-Envigorating Kitchari
  • Pitta-Cooling Kitchari
  • Vata-Soothing Kitchari
  • Curried Chickpeas with Tomatoes and Greens
  • Classic Split Dal Soup
  • Detoxifying Mung Dal Soup
  • Women's rice (or men's rice) with saffron, dates, almonds, spices and herbs to balance the hormonal system
  • 'Ayurvedic' south Indian style broccoli
  • Pulao rice with peas, sultanas and pumpkin seeds
  • Curried Squash with Greens
  • Butternut Squash Bhaji
  • North Indian-style French Beans
  • Asparagus and Barley with Coriander (great for the kidneys)
  • Saag Paneer (vegan available)
  • Chana Masala

    International Holistic Dishes made by Ayurvedic Principles

  • Hummus, baba ganouj, and many other Middle Eastern Mezze
  • Millet Chickpea Tomato Pilaf with Paprika, Parsley & Saffron
  • Risotto with Beets, Greens, Walnuts & Goat Cheese
  • Wild Mushroom and Barley 'Risotto'
  • Caramelized Onion and Walnut Pasta
  • Shaved Parsnip and Carrot with Quinoa and Greens
  • Quinoa with Courgette or Mushroom, Cashews, Lemon and Dill
  • Tomato Coriander Red Lentil Soup
  • Asparagus, Spinach & Quinoa Soup with Cumin & Paprika
  • Pad Thai
  • Thai Green Curry
  • Fresh Green Spicy Chinese Stir-fry
  • Guacamole like a Mexican Grandmother
  • Polenta Pizza
  • Rosemary, Pine Nut & Caramelized Onion Polenta with Mozzarella

    Salads, Dressings and Just Veggies

  • oil, lemon, garlic & herb dressing
  • Mustard vinaigrette
  • Citrus vinaigrette
  • Spicy rocket, watercress & spinach salad with garlic & radish sprouts
  • Curried potato salad
  • Brussels Sprouts with Brown Butter and Spiced Maple Pecans
  • Garlicy Greens: chard, beet greens, spinach, kale, etc.
  • Cumin & Butter Cauliflower
  • Roasted Beetroot & Goat's Cheese Discs
  • Carrots with Caramelized Onions, Raisins, Walnuts & North-African Spices
  • Country Vegetable Stew

    Healthier Baked Goods and Desserts (almost all gluten and dairy free)

  • Chocolate 'risotto'
  • Gluten & dairy free chocolate chip cookies
  • White chocolate lemon coconut bars (made with white beans)
  • Black Bean Brownies
  • Chai Spice Biscuits
  • Chocolate Banana Rum Ice 'Cream'
  • Limey Coconut Rice Pudding
  • Chocolate Coconut Beetroot Cake
  • Courgette Cake (zucchini bread)
  • Apple Hazelnut Cranberry Bread
  • Strawberry Coconut Cupcakes
  • Award-Winning Carrot Cake
  • Gluten-Free Raisin Pecan Bread (delicious!!)


Michelle in the kitchen - sampling!

Pulao rice: a delicious accompaniment, nutritious and good for digestion.

Red lentil and veg soup with home-made masala spice mix.

Quinoa, Greens, Chickpea Soup with paprika, cumin and herbs. Delicious, cleansing and nourishing.

A selection of spices for home-made Chai Tea

Chocolate chip cookies: wheat, dairy and egg free. Amazing.

Lentils with Apricots, Coriander, Allspice and Lime

Curried Chard and Butternut Squash

Wild mushroom Ragout with Brown Butter and Barley

Curried Sweet Potato Soup with Coconut Milk and Coriander

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