Cooking for Health

[Editor's Note: Pizza is one of the things I consider to be really tough to make vegan—I'm pretty much wedded to the idea of creamy cheese on my slices. But this recipe, which uses cashew cheese to achieve ultimate creaminess, and that features lots of other bold flavors, looks beyond satisfying and delicious. I can definitely see serving it to vegan or non-vegan friends! --Genie]  Read more

[Editor's Note: Many people feel strongly about eggplant—I happen to be one of the people who feels strongly in favor of it. This recipe highlights it well, but uses cumin and smoked paprika for a slightly Middle Eastern, smoky edge to the dish. Plus, I love adding dishes to my repertoire that can be on the table quickly on busy weeknights, and this definitely qualifies! --Genie]  Read more

[Editor's Note: Like A Sweet Spoonful's Megan Gordon, I was quite taken with Tamar Adler's recent book, An Everlasting Meal. Though this simple breakfast dish is not inspired by the book itself, it's certainly inspired by its philosophy of economy and simplicity when it comes to food. It doesn't hurt that it's delicious and quite healthy, too. --Genie]  Read more

[Editor's Note: Today's Quicker Dinners idea is not just speedy, it's also healthy for a whole range of eaters. It's gluten-free and vegan, and also features fresh spring flavors. It's perfect for those warm, late-spring nights when you need something light to put on the table quickly. --Genie]  Read more

[Editor's Note: Salad for breakfast? Sounds good to me. I've never been one to relegate certain foods to certain times of day—after all, think how much fun it is to eat breakfast foods at dinnertime—and this seems like a great way to get in lots of nutrition and flavor to kick off the day. --Genie]  Read more

[Editor's Note: It's always good to have some new snack ideas to turn to on busy days, and this no-bake snack is a great one. It can be totally customized to fit your family's favorite flavors and ingredients. Though Kelly of In Everything originally found this recipe on Smashed Peas and Carrots, I love how she adapted it to fit the dietary needs of her family members. --Genie]  Read more

[Editor's Note: This Eastern European vegan soup is packed with nutrients! It's a great way to nourish yourself as Spring gets really cranking—all that bright red goodness will put color back in your cheeks. --Genie]  Read more

[Editor's Note: These meatballs have been on my mind since Lydia Walshin of The Perfect Pantry first posted them. I love the flavor of Thai curry, and I adore meatballs, so this sounds like pretty much a perfect marriage of flavors in a compact package. I've got to work them into my dinner rotation soon! --Genie]  Read more

[Editor's Note: I'm a sucker for Mexican food any day of the week, but a quick taco dinner that's healthy, to boot? That's a total win. Check out this recipe, which features lots of added diced vegetables for a serious nutritional boost! --Genie]  Read more

[Editor's Note: I make a lot of hummus, but have never tried to incorporate sweet potatoes into the mix. This recipe is likely to get me to change my ways—everything about it sounds delicious and awfully healthy. It's a great appetizer for any party as the winter winds down and Spring approaches.  Read more