The origin of the quesadilla was colonial Mexico. The quesadilla as a food has changed and evolved over many years as people experimented with different variations of it. In central and southern regions of Mexico, a quesadilla is a flat circle of cooked corn masa, called a tortilla, warmed to soften it enough to be […]
Carrot Smoothie
Carrots are perhaps best known for their rich supply of the antioxidant nutrient that was actually named for them: beta-carotene. However, these delicious root vegetables are the source not only of beta-carotene, but also of a wide variety of antioxidants and other health-supporting nutrients. Number of servings: 1, 200 calories per serving. Ingredients: 2 large […]
Alfalfa Sprout Wraps
Alfalfa is one of the most nutritious foods out there. Its packed with calcium, chlorophyll, carotene, and vitamin K and it’s perfect in a wrap. Mexicans, Armenians, Mid Easterners, Greeks, Turks and Kurds have been eating wraps since before the 1900s. Mexicans refer to them as burritos, and they come in different ingredient varieties, such […]
Veggiyana: The Dharma of Cooking
The kitchen is the most vital place on Earth, because survival, even now in the age of iPads and large hadron colliders, still depends on wholesome, nutritious food. In keeping with this simple truth Veggiyana provides 108 tasty, beloved and simple recipes from around the world. Generously sprinkled throughout–like the perfect blend of herbs and […]