Slow cookers offer so much more than hearty winter stews, and in the summer any way to escape the heat of the kitchen is welcome. How about a summertime sandwich of lentil sloppy joes? The inspiration for this recipe stems from a stovetop version by Heather McDougall,...

You are going to thank me for this salad, since it’s the perfect all-in-one gluten-free dish for lunch, offering protein and fiber, whole grains, vegetables and fruits, and loads of flavor. I love that you can make it in advance and have meals ready...

I’m not over exaggerating when I say that my husband and I eat hummus every. Single. Day. Usually I purchase commercially made varieties, but it just dawned on me while writing this that if I make my own batch of hummus weekly, none will...

Simply delicious: baby broccoli is terrific roasted Though a quick steam in the microwave serves a purpose when it comes to my weeknight vegetable routine, sometimes I’m looking for a side dish with a bit more excitement. Vegetables take on unexpected flavors and textures when...

 Use sweet potato to add seasonal taste to waffles This is a time of year that I surely want to get my fill of all the produce the season has to offer, and sweet potatoes are very high on my list. My friend Kim prepared...

Recently I spent five days in Philadelphia for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo, the largest food and nutrition conference in the world. This year, for me, it was mostly about networking, book signings, and tasting new products...

Recipe: Spaghetti with Fresh Goat Cheese, Crimini Mushrooms and Arugula I created this recipe for my veggie loving friends, complete with a spectrum of varied tastes and textures to add depth. The earthy mushrooms acquire a meaty texture when sautéed and are balanced by the...

I became very picky about risotto after cooking it day after day at Mary Elaine’s (R.I.P.) at The Phoenician. Freshly made, well-executed risotto should be pourable, not sticky or firm, and it should also be eaten immediately. There’s no way around the watchful hour...

Servings: 6 Prep time: 5 minutes Ingredients: 1 can black beans (15 oz), rinsed and drained 1 can garbanzo beans (15 oz), drained 1 can whole kernel corn (15.25 oz), drained 1⁄2 cup onion, finely diced 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro 1 cup red bell pepper, diced 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded...