Several years ago, tipped off by my sister, I tried a magical little kitchen trick for the first time. I froze chunks of raw banana, then buzzed them in my food processor. Suddenly, out of nowhere, these gritty frozen pieces of fruit turned into ice cream. One-ingredient banana ice cream — it's kind of magic, isn't it? Have you ever tried it?

If you haven't — well, it's a holiday weekend, and what better time to try something new? If you have already tried banana ice cream, and would like to switch it up a bit, then here are five twists on the classic — just to sweeten the deal. More

For many of us the summer kicks off with a good ol' fashioned barbecue. If you don't eat meat but are still dying for some great grilled meals, check out these awesome ideas! More

Looking for nutritious, tasty meal ideas for your tots that don't rely on meat? Look no further! From tiny tortillas to fruit smoothies, these five vegetarian foods are perfect for kids. More

Need a gluten–free, vegetarian recipe to bring to a picnic or bbq this summer? This brown rice salad is full of tasty bits of treasure. It's also quick to assemble and you can riff off this recipe with items you happen to have in your pantry. More

This past weekend I joined my family for a lazy afternoon in the park. The sun was blazing, we rode our bikes, and a water fight ensued, which we followed up with some serious napping. When we woke up to a subtle, perfect breeze, we dove into this tofu "egg" salad with gusto. More

It's true: the vegetarian recipes you read about in magazines and blogs often contain cheese or are Indian-inspired. So when some of you asked for non-dairy vegetarian meals that weren't necessarily Indian, we jumped at the chance to profile some of our favorite fresh and satisfying options. More

There are few better comfort foods than Vietnamese phở. When I'm on the verge of a cold or in need of a culinary pick-me-up, I sit down to a restorative bowl of aromatic broth, slippery rice noodles, and fresh, customizable garnishes. More

Annie Shannon knows all about vegan baking substitutions. The food blogger and author of the upcoming Betty Goes Vegan cookbook spent the last couple years cooking her way through the all-American, decidedly omnivorous Betty Crocker Cookbook, transforming every recipe into a vegan version of the original. Hundreds of cupcakes later, she has a few recommendations for the best vegan substitutions for common baking ingredients. More

Our Mother's Day tradition is breakfast in bed for Mom, made a la' my little chefs and husband. Usually a glass of champagne or mimosa dons the breakfast tray along with a piping hot latte. This year I was thinking back to when my babies (yes, I have twins) were born and all the little things that got me through those first tough years. Things like a hot cup of coffee or a nice glass of wine were indulgences, and I have very fond memories of chai tea. More

My favorite appetizers are simple affairs: easy to make, easy to eat. These elegant little cucumber cups fit the bill quite nicely, with the added bonus of making it appear as though they were much more difficult to make than they were. Paired with a gin & tonic, these are a total dinner party win. More