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  • Pomegranate Whimsy Vinaigrette

    Pomegranate Whimsy Vinaigrette

    A tart, tangy drizzle with a wink of Middle Eastern magic and a whole lot of heart. Ingredients Directions In a small jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine all ingredients. Shake like you’re summoning salad spirits. Taste and adjust, more lemon for sass, more pomegranate for drama. Drizzle over leafy greens, roasted veggies, or grilled…

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  • Thai Shrimp in coconut ginger sauce

    Thai Shrimp in coconut ginger sauce

    A heartwise lullaby of bold flavors, gentle healing, and a little culinary sass. Ingredients That Sing (and Heal) Method: Whimsical Serving Tip: Serve in a coconut shell bowl if you’re feeling extra tropical. Bonus points for a tiny paper umbrella and a side of laughter.

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  • Thai Seasoning Blend

    Thai Seasoning Blend

    Introducing the Thai Seasoning Blend, a bold, aromatic blend that doesn’t just dance on your taste buds, it moonwalks through your immune system, tiptoes around inflammation, and throws glitter at your gut health. Let’s meet the cast of this flavorful ensemble: Galangal Powder (2 tbsp) The sassy cousin of ginger, galangal brings citrusy zing and anti-inflammatory flair. It’s been known to: Coriander Powder (2 tbsp) Coriander is the quiet herbalist of the group, earthy, grounding, and secretly magical. Garlic Powder (2 tbsp) Garlic is the drama queen of wellness; bold, unapologetic, and…

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  • Health Benefits of Cardamom
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    Health Benefits of Cardamom

    Tiny pods, mighty benefits Cardamom isn’t just the elegant cousin of cinnamon, it’s a fragrant powerhouse with a long history in both culinary and medicinal traditions. Whether tucked into chai or sprinkled over citrus salad, this spice brings more than flavor to the table. Health Benefits of Cardamom Heartwise Tip Cardamom pairs beautifully with citrus,…

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  • Health Benefits of Turmeric
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    Health Benefits of Turmeric

    Spicy sunshine with a side of science Turmeric isn’t just a pretty face in your spice rack it’s a bold, golden root with centuries of healing history and a resume that reads like a wellness superhero. From ancient Ayurvedic kitchens to modern clinical studies, turmeric’s active compound curcumin has earned its stripes. Health Benefits of Turmeric Heartwise…

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  • Sumac-Spiced Chicken  Chickpea Tacos
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    Sumac-Spiced Chicken Chickpea Tacos

    A Persian twist on taco night, folded, flavorful, and fabulously heartwise Who says tacos have to come with tortillas and sodium-laced seasoning packets? These beauties start with a Persian Chickpea Flatbread, golden, skillet-spun, and gluten-free. Then they’re layered with Roasted Garlic Hummus (a velvet peace treaty between tahini and garlic), topped with diced red onions for crunch, and…

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  • Persian Chickpea Flatbread

    Persian Chickpea Flatbread

    Golden, gluten-free, and gloriously skillet-spun This isn’t just a flatbread, it’s a flavor frisbee tossed straight from the Caspian coast to your cast iron. Chickpea flour meets the Persian Sumac Rub in a batter that bubbles, flips, and lands with a golden glow. No gluten, no guesswork, just a skillet, a spatula, and a little wrist finesse.…

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  • Persian Sumac Rub Chicken Thighs

    Persian Sumac Rub Chicken Thighs

    Bold, golden, and unapologetically delicious These thighs don’t skip leg day and neither should you. Coated in Persian Sumac Rub and kissed by the oven, they emerge juicy, tangy, and gloriously golden. No salt, no fuss; just pure flavor alchemy. Ingredients & Method Steps to greatness: Healthwise Highlights Leftover Magic Slice these beauties into ribbons and toss…

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  • Persian Sumac Rub

    Persian Sumac Rub

    A tangy, golden dusting of delight This vibrant spice blend brings together the tart brightness of sumac, the golden glow of turmeric, and the aromatic charm of cardamom and dill. It’s a heart-friendly rub that turns everyday proteins or roasted veggies into something magical and no salt needed. Ingredients Mix all ingredients together in a glass jar. How to Use Heartwise Tip Sumac is naturally low in sodium and high in antioxidants, making it a flavorful ally in heart-smart cooking. Turmeric and ginger bring anti-inflammatory benefits, while dill and cardamom add aromatic complexity without relying on salt.

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  • Roasted Garlic Hummus

    Roasted Garlic Hummus

    This isn’t just hummus. This is velvet diplomacy in a bowl. A savory peace treaty between roasted garlic and tahini, brokered by chickpeas who’ve shed their skins and their inhibitions. It’s smooth, smoky, and sneakily nutritious, like a spa day for your arteries. Ingredients That Know How to Work a Room Method: The Lab of…

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