This gluten-free, vegan pumpkin smoothie is a wonderful treat for any time of the day!

A quick and healthy blueberry smoothie, perfect for breakfast or an afternoon pick me up.

Hot & Sour Soup can be a fickle thing, but not this version. From a cooking class in Hong Kong, this soup is a keeper.

Braised Chicken with Roasted Garlic – The amount of garlic may seem excessive, but this dish highlights the mild paste that is sweet & full of flavor

Pears poached in port along with fall spices and served with a honeyed goat cheese. A delicious dessert or afternoon snack.

Perfect for fall…a stack of pumpkin pancakes made with buttermilk are hard to beat.

Chicken slow-cooked in a sweet & tangy sauce. A fantastic & healthy alternative to classic take-out.

These veggie fritters with spinach yogurt sauce are crispy on the outside with a perfect chew inside. A delicious & easy vegetarian dinner

I love all the different textures and flavors in this homemade, healthier version of a classic that gives the green beans a starring role.

It’s not often you run across a recipe for a healthy brownie that’s gooey inside and crispy out. This one is very much worth trying.

Beef Tacos with Homemade Tortillas- Good old fashioned taco meat, versatile enough for your choice of toppings.

From Bon Appetit’s RSVP Section .. a spicy lamb slider with caramelized onions, and feta.  An incredible combination of flavors

Ginger offers this sweet carrot puree a hint of heat & flavor… showing off the magic of the cashew cream in all of its glory

A gratin perfect for late summer, when heirloom tomatoes are at their peak and garden fresh basil is plentiful.

Gluten-free carrot & coconut cupcakes that are light & airy, not too sweet, and filled with wonderful spices

Zucchini Alla Parmigiana – A twist on one of Italy’s most famous dishes .. grilled zucchini instead of fried eggplant.

A simple yet wonderful vegetable soup – filled with the freshest produce only summer can bring

Heirloom tomatoes combined with kale, fresh mozzarella, capers, toasted nuts, and a generous drizzling of chive and olive oil dressing.

Roasted and pureed beets along with quinoa & whole wheat flours create healthy, earthy, light pancakes with a beautiful pink hue.

This healthier version of the classic Sloppy Joe is not only kid-friendly, but simple, inexpensive, and absolutely delicious!

These energy bars are the perfect snack to grab for on-the-go. Nuts to fill you up, with honey & dates for a bit of sweet.