Creative Uses for Sunflower Seed Kernels
A popular healthy snack in their own right, sunflower seed kernels are also a great plant-based protein substitute for those with peanut allergies. But did you know you could do much more than snack on...
View ArticleThe Curious Cooks Guide to Cauliflower Recipes
With all of the medical buzz about cruciferous vegetables these days, its no wonder people are searching for ways to celebrate the numerous cancer-fighting and other health benefits of cauliflower....
View ArticleCooking With Collard Greens: How to Get More of This Nutritional Powerhouse...
Its no secret that collard greens and other cruciferous vegetables are good for you. With an ANDI score of 1,000, theyre pretty tough to beat when it comes to nutrition. Theyre also a perennial...
View ArticleBlack Bean Recipes for All Occasions
Popular in Caribbean food and Mexican cuisine, black beans offer flexibility, reduced cooking time and cranberry-comparable antioxidant properties. They are also a food item that is still affordable...
View ArticleTasty and Affordable Black Eyed Pea Recipes
If youre looking for a fiber-filled food item thats affordable and relatively simple to prepare, consider the ages-old black eyed pea. Its popular across a number of international cuisines, takes...
View ArticleCooking with Brown Lentils: More to Love than You May Realize
You may think brown lentils are something served for dinner on the boring train. And in all honesty, so did I for many years. I put them into vegetable soup when I didnt have any other beans to use,...
View ArticleBanana Recipes for Every Occasion
High in potassium, one of the cheapest produce items around, and available at virtually any grocery store in North America, bananas boast a huge presence in the menu plans of most moms. For those...
View ArticleCheap Food Guide: Creative Cooking Ideas for Inexpensive and Healthy Grocery...
Cheap food is a priority for many people these days. Finding cheap food thats actually healthy adds an entirely separate layer of logistics. I like to make it my mission to identify affordable items...
View ArticleCurried Vegan Meatballs with Chickpeas and Peanuts
These curried vegan meatballs are one of numerous meatless meatball recipes Ive run across since starting the transition to a more plant-based diet. The recipe is from Robin Robertsons savory...
View ArticleCookbook Review: A Vegan Taste of the Middle East
Linda Majzliks cookbook, A Vegan Taste of the Middle East, puts an Arabian spin on the plant-based diet. From pistachio biscuits and Middle-East-seasoned vegetable kabobs to aubergine-lentil stew and...
View ArticleVegan Tuna Melt
Finding suitable substitutes for your favorite meals can be a real challenge for those new to a plant-based diet. Thats why having a few helpful foods for going vegan is critical in the beginning. It...
View ArticleCookbook Review: Hearty Vegan Meals for Monster Appetites
Vegan-curious cooks often hold back from attempting the transition due to fear their new diet wont be satisfying enough. Thats where putting the time into a suitably deep collection of hearty recipes...
View ArticleSassy and Simple Split Pea Recipes
A good collection of split pea recipes goes a long way towards supporting a menu plan of cheap food thats also hearty and nutritious. If you think soup is the only option at your disposal, think...
View ArticleBreakfast Casseroles
For sleepy Saturdays, special events and group get togethers, breakfast casseroles provide a reliable go-to option your guests are sure to enjoy. Here are a handful of flavorful options to add to your...
View Article50 Fun Rhubarb Recipes for Summer
Growing up in Maine, rhubarb recipes were all the rage for summer. Stewing, baking and even freezing rhubarb for later use were common activities in many kitchens throughout our neighborhood. From...
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