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

Much like kale, quinoa is one of those foods. I see it everywhere lately, from food blogs to lunch menus to dinner parties. And there's a good reason why: it's quick to make, simple and inexpensive, and much higher in protein than many other grains. More

Vegetarian meals can often feel a little, well, weak sauce when compared to a steak. I often want something more satisfying and hearty and there's one man who agrees with me — Mr. Ron Swanson of the TV show Parks and Recreation. Today we rounded up a few vegetarian dishes that might even be able to satisfy this amazing mustached man. 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

Writing a how-to on making scrambled eggs feels like taking my virtual life in my hands. Everyone makes scrambled eggs differently; everyone has strong feelings about them. And some of you will inevitably say that this is elementary! Everyone already knows how to do this! Well, you know what? I just wanted to make scrambled eggs. And personally? I like them creamy, luscious, and custard-like. Here is how I do it. 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