These hearty muffins call for firmer Fuyu persimmons, not the softer Hachiya variety that is used most often i

This colorful soup uses a Kabocha squash, a variety that is slightly sweet and pairs well with fresh tomatoes

This fall soup has a delicious earthy flavor thanks to the wild rice, mushrooms, celery, carrots, Navy beans a

This colorful and refreshing summer salad is very easy to make. Sweet watermelon paired with spicy red onion a

This festive salad has a light, spicy dressing, and a sweeter flavor due to first gently roasting the corn, zu

Made with green tomatillos, also known as Mexican husk tomatoes, this traditional salsa can be made raw or roa

This colorful dish is a mushroom lover’s delight, and is full of Italian flavors. While these may look fancy

Korma is an Indian dish traditionally made with meat, vegetables, yogurt or cream, and spices, cooked slowly

Another name for this rich, flavorful dish is "Colcannon," a traditional Irish favorite made of mashed pota

This delicious salad can be eaten hot, warm or cold, and can be an entrée in itself since it’s so hearty! I

As Valentine's Day approaches, a little plant-based decadence is in order! This Raspberry-Lemon Cheesecake can

This hearty bean soup is full of flavor from its rich tomato broth and dried seasonings: garlic, smoked paprik

These colorful peppers make a great centerpiece dish at the holiday table when opting out of traditional turke

This style of salad is often served on Thanksgiving since pears, persimmons, and pomegranates are at their sea

This dish combines two holiday favorites—mashed potatoes and green vegetables—for a fun twist on tradition

This hearty and flavorful casserole makes a great main dish when you want something a little special. This rec

Butternut squash soups are traditionally very smooth, and a bit boring, in my opinion. This recipe adds some t

Mediterranean salads often call for feta cheese, but I use cauliflower instead, which, of course, doesn't tast

Traditional jambalaya is full of meat and seafood, but not in this recipe! I've kept in the onion, bell pepper

These little ginger cookies are perfect for Valentine’s Day, or whenever you’re feeling the love—and the

This pumpkin pie is a fun departure from my first pumpkin pie, which is not quite as sweet, is lower in fat,

This is a very easy-to-make, broth-based soup with traditional Asian flavors (garlic, ginger, lime, coriander)

This soup is perfect for fall, with a creamy broth and lots of chunky vegetables. Make it a little rich with t

These cookies are delicious and pretty! They highlight fresh apricots, cardamom, dates, tahini (ground sesame

Baba ghanoush is a Middle Eastern dish made of cooked, mashed eggplant, tahini (sesame seed paste), and season

This colorful raw salad calls for golden beet, zucchini, carrot, radish, cucumber and jicama, and has a light,

I call this a salad but it could also be a side dish. The bottom line is that it is de-lic-ious! Made of brown

Quiche is traditionally made with eggs, cheese, cream, and lots of salt, but since I avoid these ingredients,

These scalloped potatoes sidestep traditional unhealthful ingredients like cream, butter, and cheese—and eve

This twist on traditional cornbread is perfect for the holiday table, and a healthy departure from nutrient-po

This healthful and flavorful Shepherd's Pie defies tradition by forgoing the usual ground or minced meat, and

These single-serving peach pies ("pie-lets") are delicious and very cute, ideal for a special end to any meal.

This is very reminiscent of traditional lasagnas, but of course, without the meat, cheese, and added salt and

This delicious and filling entrée salad with south-of-the-border flavors is one of my favorite new dishes. It

This beet salad is very easy to make and full of flavor. It calls for only six ingredients and is really prett

This soup is reminiscent of New England clam chowder: it’s thick, creamy, and full of potatoes, as well as o