Late Summer Farmer's Market: Abundance

Late Summer Farmer's Market: Abundance

Nothing sings of summer more to me than walking the aisles of a farmers’ market. No matter where I am in the world, anyone who knows me knows my not-so-secret passion is to go to the market and check out what’s happening. This year I’m thinking about making a yet untested recipe for a tomato chutney once my plant comes into its own in a couple weeks; for now, though, what’s on my mind is Armenian Stuffed Grape Leaves or Summer Dolma.

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Vegetarian Tortilla Lasagna

Vegetarian Tortilla Lasagna

This recipe comes courtesy of Sumaya Sol Café Cookbook. We feasted on this and other delicious melas at the Green Lotus Guatemala retreat.

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Xinilani Chicken Enchiladas and Fresh Guacamole

Xinilani Chicken Enchiladas and Fresh Guacamole

On virtually every retreat Green Lotus leads, we arrange a cooking lesson. Cooking together in distant lands or other parts of this country creates bonds and breaks down barriers. People who chop together say together! This recipe - from Chef Mario at Xinalani, a spectacular, tucked-away paradise north of Puerto Vallarta, GL retreat to Mexico - pleased everyone.

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Tortilla Chicken Soup

Tortilla Chicken Soup

Nothing warms the belly and the soul like a nice bowl of soup. This is a family favorite that is quick, easy, and easily scaled for large gatherings. Use an already cooked rotisserie chicken from the grocery store, leftovers, or leave out the chicken altogether and enjoy the flavors vegetarian-style.

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3-Day Ayurvedic Cleanse

3-Day Ayurvedic Cleanse

Recipes, Shopping Lists, and Everything You Need to Detox Your Body and Ignite Digestive Fire

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