With so many beneficial vitamins and minerals in pumpkin and winter squash, I consider these cookies a healthy winter treat. Made with pureed pumpkin, rolled oats, gluten-free flour, rich ghee and warming agni (digestive)-boosting spices, Garam Masala is an Indian spice blend made from a mix of sweet and pungent spices—

Marmalade has it all! It’s sweet, tangy, bitter, sticky, and sometimes a little chewy. It’s perfect on toast or in sauces or glazes. Makes enough for eight 10-ounce jars.

You will find chutneys at most Indian dining tables, each region having their own signature. A chutney is similar to a relish or jam. They can be sweet, sour, or savory made with fruit, vegetables, or herbs. What chutneys have in common are fresh ingredients ground together. At one time, a mortar & pestle would have been used to make a chutney, though now most use the convenience of a food processor. Chutneys help balance a dish by adding incredible flavor. The herbs or spices added to chutneys help aid in digestion and stoke the digestive fire.