Sides

Health Benefits: I need a sweet treat almost everyday, but that doesn’t mean I always have to compromise on nutrition to get it. There are days when treats should be measured only in the amount of joy you are getting from them and there are days when we can learn how to have treats be both delicious and slightly more balanced. This recipe is an example of that: these brownies are rich, fudgy and decadent but they’re also vegan, gluten-free and loaded with ingredients that act

Health Benefits: When I want an easy option for weekday lunches, a chickpea salad is one of my favorite things to make a big batch of ahead of time and have ready to go all week. Not only are the options of what to add endless, but the flavors get better the longer it sits. It's easy to scoop on top of some greens, add a few seeds or crackers and you have a quick, fiber-packed, balanced meal that travels well and will keep you nourished for whatever the rest of your day has a

Health Benefits: This recipe is a Harrington family staple that was made for many holiday parties when I was younger. And this NYE I woke up thinking how they would be a great thing to make but the original recipe was filled with bread, butter and cheese. So I took a stab a re-creating them as a healthier version and they turned out amazing! Just like I remember with regards to flavor but now significantly more guilt-free (although if you ask my husband who ate 7 in a row, he

If you need a seriously quick party dish, this dip is it. It has been in my rotation for a few years and every time I make it, my friends demolish it, despite its simplicity and sneakily healthy profile. It takes about 5 minutes to make and if you are feeling extra fancy, this is a great base to turn into a plant-based 7 layer dip. Try adding guacamole, your choice of salsas, chopped tomatoes, scallions, black olives or any other toppings that speak to you! Health Benefits: B

A few year's ago I made Julia Child's ratatouille recipe in an attempt to make a French dish "correctly". Over the course of about 8...