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Cheesy Roasted Lentil and Veggie Casserole
This wholesome dish has just enough cheese to make it decadent but enough plant-based protein and nutrient-rich vegetables provide a healthy-but-filling reset whenever your body needs it. Depending on where a person calls home, the New Year may be ushered in with black-eyed peas, pickled herring, or pork and sauerkraut. But while the holiday meal…
(Slow Cooker) Ginger Curry Lentil Soup with Sweet Potatoes
Easy to make and deeply satisfying, a simple adjustment makes this soul-warming soup vegan-friendly. A few weeks into my son John’s first semester at college, a friend asked him to sign a Meatless Monday pledge. He figured one day a week without meat wouldn’t be too hard, so he put pen to paper. Several…
Can Magnesium Improve Sleep?
We’ve all heard how important a good night’s sleep is for our health, and everyone has an opinion on how to catch those Zzz’s. Many swear by magnesium supplements, but do they work, or will they cause more harm than good? One of my favorite comedians these days is Taylor Tomlinson. She’s a young, witty,…
Emerald Lentil Salad
Simple, nutrient-dense ingredients deliver outstanding flavor in this easy, hearty, plant-based salad. Perfect for wholesome dinners and packed lunches with options to keep everyone happy. Vegan and naturally gluten-free. This plant-based salad boasts multiple shades of green and its simplicity belies how very satisfying and flavorful it is. Cooked lentils and roasted broccoli form the…
Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette
Four basic ingredients create a bright, punchy vinaigrette that holds its emulsification beautifully and adds exceptional flavor to a wide range of salads. When I first developed this dressing, I wanted to call it Sunshine Vinaigrette. The golden hue and beautifully emulsified consistency feels like a ray of light, while the flavor is bright…
Brussels Sprouts Salad with Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette
Exceptional flavor and versatility are the hallmarks of this vibrant salad, which makes a meal out of virtually any protein, from chicken and pork to salmon, shrimp, steak, and burgers. Plus, the prep is nearly effortless when using a package of pre-shredded Brussels sprouts! I make a lot of salads. Their color adds visual appeal…
A Few of Our Favorite Things – Lunch Edition!
The days of brown-paper bagging are long gone – it’s all about sustainability, temperature control, and smart packaging. Following are our favorite ways to pack lunch this year, with both kids and adults in mind! Whether you are sending your kids off to kindergarten for the first time 🙋♀️, have a growing teenager to…
How to Cut Cabbage
Break down a big head of cabbage in minutes for fresh shreds and wedges that add texture, color, and nutrition to salads, slaws, sauerkraut, stir fries, and more. What’s the secret to the best salad, slaws, sauerkraut, and other cabbage-centric recipes? While a bag of pre-shredded cabbage is a convenience I sometimes reach for (no guilt…
Thanksgiving Recipe Playbook
Thanksgiving should be full of joy, laughter, and lots of great food! To make the day easier and more delicious, I’ve put together the following list of reader and family favorite Thanksgiving recipes that will cover all the bases. This page has a broad overview of our Thanksgiving favorites. Be sure to look through the…
If Smoking Is So Bad For Your Health, Then Why Does It Cure Salmon?
Smoked salmon or lox, is there a difference? Which one should you try? How can it be incorporated into a fulfilling meal? Emily Russo, MS, RD, CDN explains the difference between the two and why it’s not just a bagel topper anymore! NEW YORKERS AT HEART My parents were both raised in New…
Roasted Veggie Pesto Pasta
Quite possibly my favorite pasta, which I make on repeat, this satisfying meal is nourishing comfort food at its best. It delivers a hearty dose of vegetables, allows for endless customization, and leftovers are a treat. When it comes to comforting meals that the whole family enjoys, this pasta recipe ranks high. It’s entirely different…
Vegan Curried Vegetable and Chickpea Stew
Choose among three cooking options when preparing this deliciously hearty, plant-based soup that satisfies even the most diehard meat eaters. The big yield is perfect for meal prep and tastes great all week long. Chickpea or garbanzo bean? Whatever you call these protein- and fiber-packed little orbs, they form the foundation of a deliciously hearty…
