Holiday Treat

Yes!  Vegan Dark Chocolate Fudge!!  And it tastes unbelievably authentic (aka, anything but vegan) ?? Taste?  Dark, rich and oh so indulgent. Texture?  Melts in your mouth. A few years back I posted a recipe for a Vegan Dark Chocolate Fudge but I felt like it could’ve used some improvement and a whole lotta simplification. …

Who doesn’t love a good snack? They’re essential for staving off hunger between meals and keeping you fueled from your early morning workout until your late night dinner with friends. But small bites can also be a nutritional trap, providing few nutrients and tons of unnecessary calories. A 2012 study examining …

The temps might be climbing outside, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find comfort in a bowl of delicious soup. A strawberry gazpacho or chilled melon and lavender soup is just what you need to cool off when you’re feeling the heat and stoke the smoldering summer sun. If you’re …

Photo by Alan Weiner By Shalane Flanagan and Elyse Kopecky, authors of the Run Fast. Eat Slow. Cookbook A hearty granola packed with oats and seeds is a must for athletes. But the expensive store-bought stuff is often loaded with sugar. Our ginger-spiked granola is lightly sweetened with blackstrap molasses, the …

Photo: Lee Hersh Are chewy caramels your guilty pleasure? These salted caramel energy bites are a scrumptious stand-in for everyone’s favorite gold-wrapped candies. Medjool dates, the star ingredient, have a sweet flavor and sticky texture that will have your taste buds standing at attention. What’s more, cashews deliver heart-healthy fat that will satisfy, …

When it comes to ways to eat it, pumpkin has been pigeonholed ? and it’s time to put that to an end! The winter squash, normally relegated to pies and the occasional ravioli, is packed with essential nutrients and filling fiber. For a mere 49 calories a cup, pumpkin provides …

Photo: Alan Weiner By Shalane Flanagan and Elyse Kopecky, authors of the Run Fast. Eat Slow. Cookbook If you’re still not making your own hummus from scratch, then this recipe will get you hooked. The color alone will lure your guests to the table. Then you can tell them your …

Bursting with love for Brussels? Can’t stand the green little monsters? Love them or love to hate them, Brussels sprouts are packed with digestion-friendly fiber and vitamins A and K, which support eye health. Though they’re a Thanksgiving stand-by, these mini cabbages are in season from September through March and …

As much as we’ve cleaned up our diets and try to make healthy choices, we can’t help but hanker for a bag of Doritos or Twix bar from time to time. The temptation becomes stronger when we spot junk food at deli check-out lines or office vending machines. (Strategic placement, …

From Japanese gyoza to Polish pierogi, nearly ever culture on earth has its own version of the humble dumpling. But what constitutes a dumpling? It all comes down to how you define ‘em. Here, we’re talking any type of dough that’s stuffed with filling, then cooked. Depending on the part of …