Everyone give a warm welcome to fresh fig season! Let’s talk the best fig recipes, plus where they come from and how to choose and store fresh figs. Also, a trick to treat your dog while cutting back on food waste. And finally, how one start-up is protecting the bees. Produce of the Week: Figs…
Breakfast
Vegan Shakshuka
Vegan shakshuka made with tofu, dairy-free feta, plenty of veggies and spices is the easy & delicious plant based dinner you’ve been missing. A few weeks ago, Lexi visited me here in Boston. I had to take her to one of my favorite restaurants. Tatte, which is local to Boston, is a fantastic Middle Eastern…
Vegan Gluten Free Zucchini Muffins with Walnuts
These vegan gluten free carrot zucchini muffins are the best quick on-the-go healthy breakfast for busy back-to-school mornings. Why Muffins Make the Best To-Go Breakfast Fall is here. Or at least right around the corner, and fast-approaching. Students from 5 to 55 are finding new school bags, reviewing their schedules and planning their days. I’m…
All the Vegetarian Zucchini Recipes to Make the Most of your Harvest
If you’re growing zucchini in your garden, you might have the very lucky occurrence of having way too much zucchini – we certainly do! You may even have a couple MASSIVE squash that you somehow missed and which exploded overnight. Fear not! We have the master list of all the best vegetarian zucchini recipes to…
Best Vegan Blueberry Recipes
There are millions of reasons to eat more blueberries. They’re plump, sweet and you can easily eat them by the handful! While we certainly love eating blueberries as a snack, they’re one of our favorite ingredients to use in baking, salads, breakfasts, desserts and all sorts of other healthy recipes. Scroll down for 25 of…
All Things Blueberries: A Week in Food
We can’t get enough blueberries this time of year. And there’s no reason not to eat them by the handful! The nutritional benefits alone speak for themselves, but let’s talk about their sweet-tart flavor, and the countless delicious blueberry recipes to try out. This week, we’re also covering new packaging rolling out in the beverage…
Vegan & Gluten Free Tomato Quiche
Quiche is an excellent way to start any day. It’s ideal for brunch with a crowd. This vegan quiche with a gluten free pie crust makes a perfect breakfast meal prep recipe. It even works for a satisfying vegan dinner! Creamy, savory and topped with a colorful ring of cherry tomatoes, it’s sure to be…
Three Easy Recovery Smoothies for Athletes
Summer is the time to get outdoors. Whether you’re running, biking, hiking, or even spending the day at the beach, the sun and heat can take a lot out of you. Training for a marathon in this heat, I’ve been craving smoothies more than ever. So today I’m sharing the three best smoothies designed for…
Gluten Free Blueberry Cornbread with Thyme-Honey Butter
Fresh corn and blueberries add sweetness and tang to this gluten free and dairy free cornbread. Spread a warm slice with homemade thyme-honey butter for a comforting treat any time of day. How to get the perfect texture for gluten free cornbread We’ll be the first to admit that gluten free baking can be a…
Apricot Oat Bars (Vegan)
These vegan and gluten free apricot oat bars are a healthier take on one of our all-time favorite family recipes. They’re buttery, slightly tart, just sweet enough, and they’re also nut free. Whether you call them apricot squares or bars – they’re the perfect way to use up all of those fresh, juicy apricots! We…
Strawberries and Cream Smoothie Bowl (Vegan)
This Strawberries and Cream Smoothie Bowl is (as the name suggests) super creamy, vegan and one of my top three go-to breakfasts. All you need are four basic ingredients, a good blender, and whatever toppings your heart desires. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I will NEVER get sick of smoothies/smoothie bowls….
A Week in Food: Raspberry Season
This week, it’s all about the best raspberry recipes and why you should stock up on these nutritional powerhouses. We also cover how reducing food waste at home starts at the grocery store. And finally, an app helping home cooks plan meals without waste. Produce of the Week: Raspberries You’re familiar with red raspberries, but…