Recipes

Life Beyond Wheat: Try the New Super Grains, from Quinoa to Kamut

Grains are great for our health, providing our bodies with fiber, vitamins and minerals. But if you limit yourself to wheat and rice, you’re...

Cashew Cheese & Sundried Tomato Snack Cakes

Craving something crunchy? Put down that bag of chips and make yourself one of these crispy, nutritious “cakes” instead. Homemade cashew cheese is spread...

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Paleoista’s Fish en Papillote

Here’s a paleo dish that’s deceptively easy to prepare. Guests will think you’ve spent hours slaving away in the kitchen”¦but really, you only need...

Fresh Dill Hummus

Homemade is always best, but when cooking from scratch isn’t possible, it’s OK to compromise! In this recipe, plain-flavored prepared hummus is jazzed up...

Grilled Mozzarella & Basil Pizza

As the weather heats up, keep your kitchen cool! Grilling goes beyond basic burgers and dogs with this homemade pizza cooked over an open...

Quick & Easy Homemade Popcorn Seasonings

Popcorn is a perfect light, crunchy summertime snack. Plus, it only costs about 16 cents per serving-–you can’t beat that when you’ve got a...

Don’t Put Off Until Tomorrow…

In your twenties, you’re battling the balance of a social life and the start of your career. Physically speaking, your body can handle the...

Vegan Nutty Protein Spread

Take toast to a new level, dip fruit to your heart’s content! With this protein-packed, chunky nut spread, snacking isn’t just a way to...

Mayo-less Avocado Egg Salad

Light and fluffy, minus the mayonnaise in traditional egg salad, this spread makes a scrumptious sandwich filler or protein-packed cracker topping.  The creamy texture...

Cantaloupe & Arugula Summer Salad

Sweeten a summer salad with fresh, flavorful fruit! Cubed cantaloupe is a colorful and nutritious addition, with a single cupful supplying more than 100...

Vegan Whoopie Pies

Moist, rich chocolate cake sandwiching a layer of sweet, fluffy filling””what’s not to love about good, old-fashioned whoopie pies? These oversized soft cookies get...