Reset Retreat Recipes

Butternut Squash Soup (buy organic preferably)

Butternut squash
Carrots
Red pepper
Sweet potato
Onion
Garlic - as much as you like - I used 5 cloves
Ginger - thumbsize
Cumin/coriander
Chilli flakes
Thyme
Oregano
Chilli flakes
Smoked Paprika
Coconut milk
(Optional ) Can of Butter beans - extra protein
Extra Virgin Olive oil -high in polyphenols
Vegetable stock
Sea salt
Black pepper

Put all your veg on a baking tray, sprinkle with sea salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, thyme, oregano, drizzle with Extra virgin olive oil - Roast for 35-40 mins until soft.
Put into big pot, add stock, simmer for 20 mins. Add some fresh coriander and whizz away. To finish swirl some coconut milk in and drizzle with the EV Olive oil for a deliciously nourishing soup.

This warming butternut squash soup was served at my recent Reset Retreat Day in Dunsden (close to Reading and Henley on Thames) and was made to feel both nourishing and grounding

From a Chinese medicine perspective, naturally sweet vegetables like butternut squash and carrots are thought to help support the Spleen and digestive system, especially when we’re feeling depleted, overworked or run down.

Warming cooked foods are often easier on digestion and can help the body feel more settled and nourished, particularly during times of stress or fatigue.

I also love adding garlic, onions and warming spices depending on the season to help gently support circulation, digestion and overall warmth in the body.

Simple comforting food designed to nourish both body and nervous system.

These Grounding Seed Crackers for Digestion and Energy were served at my recent Reset Retreat Day near Henley and were such a hit I had lots of requests for the recipe so here it is -

1 cup - Mixed seeds - Pumpkin, Sunflower, Flax, Sesame, hemp
2 tbsp Pysillium husk
Chilli flakes
Onion powder
Garlic powder
Mixed herbs (Rosemary, Thyme, Oregano)
Black pepper
Sea salt
Water
Mix everything in a bowl, add 1 cup water. Leave for 15 mins allowing the psyllium husk to absorb the water and create a binding gel.

You want it spreadable, not runny, like thick porridge consistency
If too dry, add tiny splash water
If too wet, add more seeds

BAKING
Spread THINLY on parchment paper on a baking tray
Bake at 160-170 for around 40-50 mins.

For extra crispiness, flip halfway through

These homemade seeded crackers are packed with nourishing ingredients chosen to support digestion, sustained energy and grounding from a Chinese medicine perspective.

Seeds such as pumpkin, sunflower, sesame and flax are considered deeply nourishing and moistening, helping to support the body during times of stress, depletion and dryness. In Chinese medicine, seeds are often associated with nourishment of the Kidney essence and providing steady, sustaining energy.

Psyllium husk adds fibre and gentle bulk, helping to support healthy digestion and elimination while creating a feeling of stability and grounding in the body.

Warming herbs and spices may also be added seasonally to help support digestion and balance but you can add whatever you fancy!

Simple, wholesome food designed to nourish both body and nervous system.