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[Jan 23, 2013]

I love this soup, especially as flu, colds and sore throats start to sneak up on us. This is a very soothing meal and the ginger goes a long way in helping to open up chest and sinuses.

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[Dec 21, 2012]

As the holidays are upon us and things start getting extra busy, One-Pot Cornbread is a great meal option! It’s delicious, and simple to make.

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[Sep 16, 2012]

  In their letter to us this month, Ma and Bapuji suggest that we fast for at least two of our three daily meals during Navratri (Oct 15-22), especially if we are doing an anusthan. Be sure to check out the newest fasting recipe in Shakti Online, a Quinoa-Spinach Potato Bake.  Click here for a previously
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[Sep 16, 2012]

Kajal Dhabalia, a long-time disciple of Shri Anandi Ma and one of the main cooks for retreats and other events at the DYC Center in Antioch, CA, will be sharing a favorite recipe each month with Shakti Online readers. Below she offers a fantastic addition to the steadily growing list of fasting recipes in the
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[Feb 1, 2011]

February and chocolate seem to go hand in hand, particularly if you’re thinking of cooking up something sweet for your Valentine. This month we are fortunate enough to have a recipe donated by Award-winning Vegetarian Chef Mark Shadle, owner of the infamous “It’s Only Natural Restaurant” in Middletown, Connecticut.  The following is a house favorite:
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[Jan 6, 2011]

Winter is a great time to turn to things savory.  Baigan Bharta is an eggplant dish that is perfect for potlucks — even the non-vegetarians in the crowd will enjoy its rich flavor. One of the great things about this dish is that it’s a different way to cook with eggplant other than the common
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[Oct 31, 2010]

Happy New Year! Ma often tells us how Guruji loved sweets. One of his favorites was doodhi halva, which we are featuring as this month’s recipe. Sweets are also a big part of the celebration of Diwali, the Indian New Year. Diwali marks the victorious return of Lord Rama to his kingdom of Ayodhya after
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[Sep 30, 2010]

With Navratri just around the corner, take some time to plan meals for your anusthan. Eating light and easy-to-digest foods during any intense practices helps maintain the subtle energy. With that in mind, see the recipes and list of recommended fasting foods below, which are recommended by Ma to support a successful anusthan. You can
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[Jul 19, 2010]

Ahhh summertime –  ripe with farm fresh veggies, hot, humid days and warm nights that call for something easy and cool to make for dinner. Too hot to cook? How about planning your meal around Corn and Black Bean Salsa? This recipe comes to us courtesy of Toni D’Angelo, who cooks up many of the
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[Jun 22, 2010]

Jicama Salad with Lime and Cilantro Dressing Looking for something fresh and cool for summer? Try this vinegar-free salad dressing with jicama, baby greens, and mango. It makes a  light and satisfying side dish prefect for a summer meal. Jicama, also known as Mexican turnip, is a Mexican vine that has a large edible tuberous root.
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