BarefootAndUpsideDown

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vegan no bake fudge cookies

carolyn aka LaughingYogini | March 8, 2010

This is an incredibly simple recipe from my childhood that I’ve adapted. It provides a fabulous and nearly fail-proof opportunity to introduce children to the culinary arts. In other words, invite them to make a mess in the kitchen.
NoBakes are best reserved for special occasions since the sugar content is beyond speaking about. It’ll [...]

Moroccan Style Butternut Squash

carolyn aka LaughingYogini | March 1, 2010

A Yogini’s Recipes for Happiness

Mike created this deliciously satisfying dish when I wanted “comfort food.”
It’s very nutritious with the beans, walnuts, and vegetables, tastes great with the sweetness of the raisins and squash, and it’s comforting without a lot of oil.
Try it next time you’re in a funk over dinner. It serves [...]

Clean Up Your Act with Shauca

carolyn aka LaughingYogini | January 21, 2010

Yoga Sutra 2.40: saucat svanga jugupsa parairh asamsargah
Purity protects one’s body and brings nonphysical relationships with others. (trans. B. Bouanchaud)
Yoga Sutra 2.41: sattva suddhi saumanasya ekagrya inddriyajaya atma darsana yogyatvani ca
Then, purity, clarity, and well-being of the spirit come to flower, as well as concentration, mastery of the eleven sense organs, and perception of the [...]

Baking Bavarian Anise Cookies, a meditation

carolyn aka LaughingYogini | December 24, 2009

Today,Christmas Eve, I heard from a very dear old friend asking about the family anise cookie recipe, as she has for so many years. When we were children, her home was my home and my home was hers. I think of Lisa as a long lost sister since we’ve been out of touch for way [...]

Index of Recipes

carolyn aka LaughingYogini | December 24, 2009

A Yogini’s Recipes for Happiness

Broccoli Tofu Stir Fry
Carolyn’s Rice Pudding
De-Lish Tomato Soup

Moroccan Style Cabbage and Chickpeas
Irish Soda Bread
Mike’s Dal
Asparagus Strata
Corn Salad/Salsa
Mediterranean Mushroom and Onion Soup
Sweet & Spicy Pecans

Anise Seed Cookies
Moroccan-style Butternut Squash

Sweet and Spicy Pecans Recipe

carolyn aka LaughingYogini | December 5, 2009

A Yogini’s Recipes for Happiness
Spiced nuts are a family favorite during the holidays. They provide a nice alternative to the high fat, high sugar traditional snacks. I cut the butter in half from the original recipe and I tried to cut the sugar in half, but I think that next time, I’ll use 1/2 cup [...]

Mediterranean Mushroom and Onion Soup

carolyn aka LaughingYogini | October 16, 2009

A Yogini’s Recipes for Happiness
It’s chilly.The first snow has fallen. It was only graupel or ball snow, mixed with bone-numbing rain, but hey, the psychological effects were significant! Thoughts turn to warm SOUP.Try this Mediterranean Mushroom, Onion, and Tomato concoction ~ it slides down easily, is wonderfully heart and soul-warming, and has lots of garlic [...]

Corn Salad or Salsa Recipe

carolyn aka LaughingYogini | July 22, 2009

A Yogini’s Recipes for Happiness

My sister Marie first introduced me to this lovely and refreshing summer salad. It was a hit at Dad’s 90th birthday party.

As with most salads or salsas, it can be modified easily, depending upon what is available fresh from your garden or market. I like it quite limey and with [...]

Asparagus Strata recipe

carolyn aka LaughingYogini | June 14, 2009

A Yogini’s Recipes for Happiness

Whenever I have guests for breakfast, I usually whip up a strata because it can be prepared the night before AND it tastes delicious. A highly variable dish, this asparagus version is a bit drier that some you may have tried, but guests have remarked that they especially like the texture. [...]

Mike’s Dal

carolyn aka LaughingYogini | May 22, 2009

A Yogini’s Recipes for Happiness
MIKE’S DAL
(a South Indian Sambar style Dal – what you might enjoy in a thali platter)

INGREDIENTS
8 oz. split red lentils (1/2 package)
1 T. ground turmeric
½ choppd cauliflower
2 chopped carrots
1 diced and seeded jalapeno (or chili) pepper
Optional: 2 chopped stalks of celery
1 chopped onion
1 T. canola oil
1 T. black mustard seed
2 [...]