Making risotto with toasted barley instead of arborio rice, as is traditional, delivers a nutrient-dense meal packed with dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

These dairy-free orange cakes are a refreshing and lovely finish to a meal. They are fanciful yet easy to make and can be made and frozen in advance—a perfect dinner party dessert.

Fuel your wellness journey with refreshing smoothie recipes straight from Miraval Life in Balance Spa Aviara.

We can learn from Ayurvedic practices to better balance our meals across all six tastes by imagining we are building a campfire. Because our digestive processes are influenced by the fire element, it’s important to look at meal-building as an exercise in sparking, tending, and tempering the fiery aspects of our food.

The chefs at Miraval Berkshires channel the warmth and essence of autumn with the added flavor of fresh ginger root, the bright undertone of apple cider vinegar, and the creaminess of coconut milk. Double the recipe for a bigger batch of soup to have on hand.

Serving the duck with a purée of sweet potatoes, a warmly spiced cranberry sauce, and a trio of bitter greens highlights the splendors of autumn’s bounty.

The King Trumpet mushroom, also called King Oyster mushroom, has a wonderful meaty texture and complex umami flavor. Unlike some mushrooms, the stems of these mushrooms are tender and tasty.

Make this summery chilled soup when fresh corn is in season. It’s quick to make and deliciously refreshing.

For this recipe, the chefs at Miraval Arizona pair it with high-heat–roasted carrots.