26 Vegan Recipes for Comfort Food
1. Butternut Squash Mac ‘n Cheeze: Two Ways Butternut squash pureed into macaroni and cheese just sounds like a match made in heaven, doesn’t it? It is also a fun way to sneak in another veggie. Get the recipe here. 2. Nirvana Enchilada Casserole Layers of corn tortilla sopping up spicy, fragrant, red sauce […]
20 Gluten-Free Treats for the Holiday Season
It’s mid-December, which means it’s time for some holiday sweets. You won’t find wheat flour in any of these sweets, but it’s one ingredient you’ll never miss. Whether you follow a gluten-free diet or not, these desserts from cookies and candy to cakes and edible gifts, will make your holiday season complete. 1. Caramel Pecan […]
10 Organic Thanksgiving Recipes
It’s the ultimate foodie day: Thanksgiving! But here’s something we’re not thankful for: Many traditional Thanksgiving staples, such as cranberries, green beans, sweet potatoes, and leafy greens, rank among the top foods at risk for toxic pesticide residue, according to The Organic Center’s new Dietary Risk Index. Make this year’s Thanksgiving your healthiest yet with […]
15 Delicious Recipes That Prove Pumpkin Is King of Fall
When it comes to favorite fall ingredients, pumpkin may very well be king. Double homage if it’s tucked into a bowl of chili, and triple the points if it is slipped into some buttery dessert. No-knead pumpkin rolls and pumpkin muffins with eggnog will make your kitchen smell like fall and fuel your autumn spirit. […]
17 Delicious Apple Recipes for Fall
Sparkling Apple Cider Sangria After you’ve stuffed yourself with Honeycrisps, Sweet Tangos, and Jonagolds at the farmers market, you should start thinking about ways to incorporate your favorite fall fruit into your daily meals. From puffed apple pancake for breakfast, to stuffed streusel apples for dessert, plus savory goodness like a roasted apple and winter […]
Battle of the Frozen Treats: Sorbet vs. Ice Cream vs. Gelato vs. Fro-yo
If you’re going to splurge on a sweet frozen treat, which is your best option: sorbet, ice cream, frozen yogurt or gelato? And what are the differences anyway? Let’s break it down and end the battle of which frozen treat is healthiest, shall we? Sorbet Sorbet is made up of fruit juices, syrup and water. […]
Nuts for Nutella? Learn How to Make Your Own
We know, it’s a dilemma. Nutella is so good … and yet so not local: It takes at least six countries to make a jar of the stuff. Luckily you don’t have to choose your gut over your guilt complex when it comes to this homemade treat, since it doesn’t get much more local than […]
Vegan Pumpkin Pie
Sweet & Salty Spiced Pecan Crust (Gluten-free) Absolutely worth every calorie and then some! It’s a bit sweet, buttery, lightly spiced with cinnamon, and enhanced with a bit of salt to bring out the flavors. This crust goes so nicely with the pumpkin pie filling! This crust is very sensitive to changes, so I caution […]
How To: Add More Flaxseed To Your Family’s Diet
Flaxseed is rich in Omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid and fiber, nutritional beneficials it is likely your family could use more of. If you have never purchased flaxseed, it is located in the baking section of most supermarkets. It is available as whole seeds or ground—finely ground flax seed yields the most nutritional benefits. Whole seeds can be […]