There’s something so satisfying about making healthy(ish) versions of your favorite treats. To me, it’s like killing two birds with one stone: Your sweet tooth and body are satisfied. And while I’ll be the first to admit that these desserts usually don’t taste like their “normal” counterparts, they’re still delicious and easy to make. Count me in! …
Pumpkin hummus is a thing. Hummus chicken is also a thing. If these dishes were to have a baby, I’m thinking it would look something like this pumpkin hummus chicken recipe. Besides, around this time of the year, seasonal ingredients are always in the back of my mind. I am constantly trying to figure out how to …
There’s something so comforting about a stack of pancakes. In my mind, they literally just feel like the weekend. (However, if you’re a freelancer or don’t work a 9-to-5, you’re probably wondering what is this “weekend” I speak of. I know the feeling!) Regardless, I think we can all agree that pancakes can do no wrong. …
Summer makes me want to eat all the fruits. And while I can’t say no to a classic smoothie or fruit salad, making these fruit spring rolls for eHow might very well be the highlight of my month. After all, I’m all about recipes that take traditional foods for an unconventional spin. Take spring rolls, for example. …
As the temperatures rise and the days last longer, I can’t help but dream about tasty frozen desserts. There’s ice cream, frozen yogurt, smoothies… and everything in between. And while I will never turn down a trip to the local creamery, nothing beats a healthy “nice cream” made with wholesome, simple ingredients. (Banana ice cream, …
Lately, I have been on a serious veggie meatball kick. To start, over at eHow, I made quinoa, mushroom and white kidney bean vegan meatballs. (Hello, plant protein!) For Nature’s Earthly Choice, I whipped up a batch of lentil and eggplant meatballs. (These were a hit with my friends.) The delicious fun doesn’t stop there, though. I …
Oh, pizza. There’s something so nostalgic and delicious about it. Plus, as a born and bred New Yorker, you can be sure that I’m quite the critique when it comes to this tasty classic. (The same goes for burritos after I lived in San Francisco for a short while, but that’s another story)… And while pizza …
There are some foods that simply don’t get enough homemade love. In other words, it often seems more normal (and traditional) to eat and enjoy said foods outside of the home. Let’s take soft pretzels, for example. With companies like Auntie Anne’s at basically every mall and the popularity of food trucks and festivals, buying fresh, …
In my mind, pancakes are like the canvases of breakfast food. The simplicity of a basic recipe leaves so much room for customization. Love cinnamon buns? Add cinnamon swirls and cream cheese frosting for cinnamon roll pancakes. Add chopped fruit, dried fruit, or all of the above. If you’re feeling savory, add some veggies and …
Ah, tofu. Where would non-meat eaters be without this protein-packed food? It’s the poster child of versatility, especially when you consider that it’s available in a variety of thicknesses. Silken tofu makes for an awesome sauce, but when it comes to the extra firm kind, you can be sure that I’m making baked breaded nuggets. …
Regardless of how you feel about Valentine’s Day, you can’t deny the fun treats that come along with it. Personally, I am more of a Galentine’s Day kind of lady. There’s something really refreshing about defying the typical Valentine’s Day expectations, because if I’m being honest, the sparkly diamond necklaces and oversized teddy bears just …
