Fall is in the air and even though there are some hot days left on the forecast, that doesn't mean that I'm not already thinking about apple cider and weenie roasts. Pumpkins are about to appear in the stores and I'm dying to try this DIY pumpkin yogurt. More

Do you like piña colada? Then you'll love this nutritious take on the classic. With its fresh coconut and no added sugar, you won't feel guilty about enjoying this smoothie everyday. My friend Alejendra (who also happens to be a doctor) shows us how she makes her delicious green piña colada for her family. More

Have you heard of tofu misozuke, i.e. miso marinated tofu? It's been called "vegan cheese," "vegan butter," even "vegan foie gras." While I suppose there's some (delicious) truth in those statements, I think tofu misozuke is amazing stuff on its own, without all the animal-product based comparisons. Just what is tofu misozuke and what can you do with it? Read on for more information. More

It's that time of year again, y'all! Yep, football season is upon us, and I'm busy dreaming up new appetizers, dips, chilis, and stews to carry me all the way through the fall. If you're like me, you have a few go-to appetizers that are simple to throw together and guaranteed to please. Yet I am still always in search of the new best recipe, and holy smokes, I think I just found it! More

It's always tempting to eat pesto by the spoonful. It's so very fresh and so very green. And those flavors of basil, pine nut, parmesan, garlic, and olive oil just play so very nicely together. Spread it on sandwiches, toss it with pasta, or yes, treat yourself a single happy spoonful, but definitely absolutely positively make pesto any chance you get. More

In my mind, summertime is prime museli time. It's a cool breakfast that gives me loads of energy without feeling sluggish or overly full. And it's so simple to throw together at home. Some folks treat it much like cereal or granola, adding a splash of milk or a dollop of yogurt right before serving. Others soak it overnight. There are, indeed, benefits to both. More

If you're lucky enough to find baby artichokes at the farmers' market, why not serve them the Italian way: raw. Lightly toss with lemon juice and combine them with salty olives, tender purslane (or baby spinach), and feta cheese. What results is a European-style light and positively un-boring summer salad! More

While burgers, fruit skewers, and the latest and greatest green salad are all fine and good, it's nice to have new ideas and inspiration for what to do for your next outdoor gathering. Thankfully, a new idea has arrived! More

You know it's a good day when your future father-in-law arrives at your house with a brown paper sack full of ripe Elberta peaches, straight off a farm in rural Georgia. And while it's not the first of the sweet fruit I've enjoyed this year, it is certainly the most. So many, in fact, I had to ask Twitter what to do with them! More

After years of world travel and dining out in everything from hole-in-the-wall joints in Laos to the finest finery of Paris's restaurants, the real food luxury for me when I travel now is to cook in, using the most simple ingredients, listening to local radio, and serving on the most grandmotherly plates.

Recently while on the road, I made a version of a salad that I love at the height of summer: shaved zucchini with Parmesan and olive oil. When it's too hot to cook and all you have is a vegetable and a hunk of cheese, this is your new go-to dish. More