Healthy Pesto Recipe Made from Hemp Seeds and Oil

 

I love a plate of pasta with freshly made pesto sauce.   Classic pesto is traditionally made from fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil, pine nuts or walnuts, and grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano cheese.  This easy and fast recipe substitutes hemp oil for the olive oil, and hemp seeds for all but one tablespoon of the pinenuts and eliminates the cheese.  The result is a delicious, super healthy pesto sauce that is much easier on the wallet:

Panchakarma Journal: Daily Diet During Retreat and Detox

During my Panchakarma retreat, I had to stick to a certain diet.  For seven days in a row, I was only allowed to eat certain foods and drink certain beverages.  The preceding and following weeks, I was also restricted in the type of foods I was permitted to eat and the beverages I drank.  My diet was typical - nearly all Panchakarma programs follow the same basic food and beverage plan.  There may be some slight variations depending on your Dosha, the length of your program and your Ayurveda practitioner's course of treatment individualized for your specific needs.

Recipes: Creamsicle Crush - Shaved Iced for Adults

Bon Appetit calls it a "Creamsicle Crush"  - I call it the perfect frozen dessert to enjoy on my own or serve to guests during the hot summer months.  An adult version of shaved ice, this recipe calls for orange juice, Grand Marnier Liqueur and vodka.

Photo:  Dina Middin
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This simple, basic recipe leaves a lot of room for creativity, like adding small pieces of fresh or canned fruit, a squirt of Grenadine juice or sour cherry juice concentrate.  Served in a champagne saucer or other cocktail glass, it is both elegant and refreshing.  For the full recipe, go to Epicurious.com.