These spiced nuts have a real kick, and aren’t too sweet. Perfect for your holiday party.

Chocolate Mint Thins: if you’re looking for the perfect Christmas cookies, you found them.

Black Eyed Pea and Barley Stew. A hearty vegetarian entree for chilly nights.

Butternut Squash, Caramelized Onion and Mushroom Galette. A healthy vegan holiday entree.

Mashed potatoes with celery root and parsnips. A healthier Thanksgiving staple!

Wild rice with butternut squash, cranberries and pecans. The essence of Thanksgiving, and healthy, too!

Roasted Brussels sprouts with sherry-mustard vinaigrette. A sophisticated Thanksgiving side dish.

Stuffed kabocha squash, one of many ways to have a healthy Thanksgiving feast!

Finally, a vegan chocolate cake that’s as good as any butter-based one. The dark chocolate frosting is to die for!

Escarole and white bean soup. A delicious vegetarian comfort food!

10 delicious ways to eat more beans!

Pecan and dried cherry muffins. Whole grain, low in sugar – and completely addictive!

These baked beans are vegetarian, but have a deep smoky, spicy undercurrent. Delicious!

Heirloom beans: recipe ideas, shopping sources and more

Freekeh salad with beets and cilantro – a new whole grain experience

Can you guess what the grain is in this salad with cucumbers, pistachios and mint?

Louisiana Red Beans and Rice – smoky, spicy, vegan.

Roasted Corn and Potato Chowder that’s – shockingly – vegan!

Soba noodle salad with a tropical twist: avocado, mango and mint!