Recipes

Pesto is a staple of Italian cooking, yet many believe that it is only basil that can create the riotous green color so beloved in the sauce. Flat-leaf parsley is...

When it comes to fighting the winter chill, don't just make comfort food – make warming food. Both turmeric and ginger are good for circulation, which can keep you warmer on those cold days. The other added benefit? Turmeric makes every food it touches look like a brilliantly sunny day. So, if the gray weather gets you down, add a little turmeric to rice and chicken dishes.

These coconut power balls are a great source of protein that contains all the essential amino acids needed for repair and for a healthy immune system. The almonds and fresh dates also a good source of vitamin E and minerals.

Low-fat banana muffins are a great alternative for people with high cholesterol or watching their waistline. Using the moisture of bananas and yogurt in lieu of oil creates a delicious and flavorful muffin with a minimal amount of fat content.

With the holidays coming up, the roasted cauliflower, cheddar and squash soup will be as at home on a Christmas dinner as it will be along a champagne toast at midnight on New Year's Eve. To make it even more festive and flavorful you could swap out half a cup of the stock for hard apple cider, or a pale, lager beer.

This vegan pumpkin pie is not only appealing to a wide variety of folks with food restrictions and allergies, but is simple to create – the perfect concoction to...

Have you ever steamed a cake? In lieu of baking this holiday season, try this scrumptious steamed pumpkin cake from pastry chef Dana Cree. This light and fluffy cake is both easy...

You don't have to be a master baker to achieve a spectacular loaf such as this one. As their name implies, quick breads don't need yeast or the time and skill required to develop a traditional yeast bread

These gluten-free waffles are easy to make and are just as fluffy and light as normal waffles. If you are partial to the berries and maple syrup, these waffles can always be served traditionally.

A typical egg dish contains heaping amounts of butter and milk that, while giving body and flavor to the meal, make it unsuitable for those allergic to dairy. This lactose-free broccoli quiche retains both taste and texture while remaining free of milk-products.