Recipes

There are two sure bets with summer: fresh tomatoes and fresh basil and that yells CAPRESE SALAD! If you don't do dairy, the tofu adds the perfect consistency. The acids of the tomato, sweetness of the balsamic and earthiness of the fresh basil make this summertime staple a continual favorite.

Your garden is sprouting with more green beans than you can handle! Quick cook those suckers, toss in a little dill and some cool cukes and WOW!

Looking for a way to use that abundance of produce your garden had offered you this late summer? This no-cook and easily adjustable vegetable ceviche is the perfect fit for the hot summertime meal you are looking for.

This kitchy cooking technique of beer can steaming your food doesn't stop with chicken! So, you've picked plants this time around, well, saddle up and stick that can of beer right in a head of nutrient dense and low-cal cabbage. Soon you'll have a beautifully beer-steamed bowl of tangy BBQ'd shredd...

The patriotic Bomb Pop, ah... the true sign of summer. Your childhood favorite is now all grown up, well, for the grown-ups, that it! Using three different spirits, your Boozy Bomb Pop will probably have you acting like a kid in short order. And, if you have member of your party who chooses not to ...

The darker the berry, the greater the antioxidant punch! Time and time again, research has shown us that this is true, so let's use this summer when fruit is fresh and plentiful and indulge. Get in to the habit of adding more fruit into your day and you might not be so susceptible to the cold and fl...

It's an age old question- How do you get your kiddos to effortlessly eat their veggies? Brace yourself! Your little taters will be popping these tots like a champ! You care about the essential omega-3s, fiber and complex carbohydrates, they care about the sweet potato-y goodness they are scarfing do...

Bake it or grill it, it's up to you. This summertime burger packs some deep flavors from the mushrooms and sweet potato and the seasonings give it a kick. This burger demands respect - it's dense and delicious, yet still delivers the confidence so you can strut that pool deck. Remember, it's only ve...

Crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, these slightly cheesy and softly herbed tofu sticks are a favorite finger food minus all the oil and fat we used to find in the deep-fried chicken finger counterparts