Potlucks are great (especially on holidays) because you're only responsible for a little piece of the dinner puzzle -- though this makes it easier to leave things to the last minute (or the kindness of the prepared foods section at your local grocery store). And potlucks also bring the*pressure...
Eating healthy at Thanksgiving might seem like an oxymoron, but New York personal trainer David Kirsch*makes it easy with his healthy recipes. More »
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Later this week, we'll all be eating rich, indulgent food for Thanksgiving. We're looking forward to it, but a lot of us are also terrified of the damage we'll do nutritionally. To find some balance (and enjoy your feast without feeling guilty), we highly recommend honoring Meatless Monday (and...
If you think the only thing pumpkin seeds are good for is roasting, you've been seriously underestimating them. Pumpkin (or some squash) seeds can be used in place of pine nuts in pesto, to add a nutty flavor to guacamole, to bread fish and more. And while you're adding crunch and flavor with...
More than six million people are without power right now due to Hurricane Sandy, but that doesn't mean you can't still make a healthy meal with what's in your pantry and what still may be safe in your refrigerator (assuming you have followed these food safety tips). Here are six meal ideas you...
'Healthy Halloween' may sound like an oxymoron, but if you have the right recipes, you don't have to stuff your face with candy and sugar-laden Halloween treats. With the right ingredients and a little creativity, you can be festive without fudging your diet (too much). We hunted all corners of...
Are you familiar with parsnips? The other day, I bought a big bunch at the grocery store and the cashier said "What are those? Really ugly carrots?" She'd never seen them before but honestly, her first impression wasn't too far off. A*root vegetable related to the carrot, parsnips*look like...
There's no denying pumpkins' popularity this time of year, and it's hard to resist the temptation to buy a few with all of the seasonal displays haunting our every move. But not all of us enjoy carving, or using pumpkins as decor, only to throw them away a week after Halloween. So to help you...
Fennel is one of those things that pops up in farmers markets and CSA boxes...and most people we know get a little skittish about using it. But if you're not familiar, don't worry: It's not difficult to work with, once you have the proper inspiration and instruction. The flavor is a bit...
I just got through cancer therapy and started seeing this nature path specialist. My cancer is not cured yet but she said that if I stop eating sugar, wheat and gluten that should somehow help cure me. I have not been able to find any store bought breads that meet these rules. So I have to make...
Between pumpkin lattes and apple desserts, it's easy to forget that one of the funnest parts of fall is Oktoberfest–especially because, if you're vegetarian or vegan, there aren't a whole lot of German or Bavarian delicacies that cater to your diet. While there's a lot to avoid if you don't eat...
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There are few things more calming or soothing than a nice, steaming hot cup of tea. There's a reason that tea drinking is a ritual worldwide; that's because the ancient infusion benefits the body as well as the mind. But have you ever tried cooking with your favorite cuppa? Tea is chock full of...
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When I was a kid, my mom would always make blue Jello on a blue moon. Which means we literally only ate blue Jello once in a blue moon. And honestly, that's probably as much as any person should ever eat Jello. But there are other (vegetarian- and vegan-friendly) blue foods to celebrate this...
It's Labor Day weekend and you know what that means: barbecue time! But for all of us the non-meat-eaters, navigating our way through a hot dog-infested party without leaving hungry can be tricky. So here are nine of the most delicious--and simple--vegetarian recipes we could find for your...