Depending where you are in the Northern hemisphere, spring produce includes treats like apples, arugula, asparagus, chard, fava beans, scallions, rhubarb, spring peas, leeks, beets, endives, artichokes, broccoli sprouts and celery root; and biennial carrots and perennial potatoes left germinating from the fall. Here is a round up of some [...]

Low-Fat Banana Muffins Rating: 51 Prep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 20 minutesTotal Time: 40 minutes Yield: Serves 12Calories per serving: 205Fat per serving: 9g For those with high cholesterol or watching their waistline, muffins are not usually a culinary option. Containing more saturated fat than doughnuts, these baked goods are [...]

Gluten-Free Zucchini Bruschetta Recipe Rating: 51 Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 5 minutesTotal Time: 15 minutes Yield: Serves 4Calories per serving: 148Fat per serving: 10g Zucchini becomes the platform for fresh bruschetta mixture, a healthy and flavorful alternative to the standard white bread used when making this classic dish. To [...]

Gluten-Free Cauliflower Pizza Crust Rating: 51 Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 25 minutesTotal Time: 40 minutes Yield: Serves 4Calories per serving: 108Fat per serving: 7g Cauliflower has begun pervading a variety of dishes, becoming a low-calorie and gluten free means of bulking up a meal or replacing breads and rice. [...]

  Auto Draft Rating: 51 Prep Time: 30 minutesCook Time: 25 minutesTotal Time: 55 minutes Yield: 12 ServingsCalories per serving: 397Fat per serving: 16g Red dye is one of the most carcinogenic additives to common everyday foods. It is also an integral part of making one of the most popular [...]

Auto Draft Rating: 51 Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 45 minutesTotal Time: 1 hour Yield: Serves 2Calories per serving: 291Fat per serving: 5g The sweetness of root vegetables is brought out by the roasting process, and creates the perfect base for a warm salad. Colorful and full of a variety [...]

Vegan Avocado Pancakes with Chipotle and Cilantro Sauces Recipe Rating: 51 Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 5 minutesTotal Time: 20 minutes Yield: Serves 4Calories per serving: 409Fat per serving: 21g Typically associated with simple guacamole, avocadoes are a versatile fruit whose fat content lends itself well to a variety of [...]

Sweet Balsamic Fennel and Quinoa Salad Rating: 51 Prep Time: 20 minutesTotal Time: 20 minutes Yield: Serves 4Calories per serving: 445Fat per serving: 18g Quinoa has been a staple in my cupboard, however, I am conscious of using it sparingly due to the ethical issues surrounding the grain. However, one [...]

Pan-Fried Yucca with Creamy Vegan Drizzle Rating: 51 Prep Time: 5 minutesCook Time: 15 minutesTotal Time: 20 minutes Yield: Serves 4Calories per serving: 430 While travelling to Central America, I began to appreciate the beautiful texture and flavor of the yucca root. Also called cassava, tapioca or manioc, this is [...]

Vegan Mushroom and Red Wine Quinoa Risotto Recipe Rating: 51 Prep Time: 5 minutesCook Time: 40 minutesTotal Time: 45 minutes Yield: Serves 4Calories per serving: 230Fat per serving: 9g While red wine is a delight to drink, it also creates the perfect base for a variety of dishes. One of [...]