There is really nothing like finding a restaurant that values creating a vegetarian entrée other than a lame veggie wrap or pasta primavera. Don't get me wrong, there are some amazing vegetarian pasta dishes and the most gorgeous, colorful veggie sandwiches out there. I'm talking about the restaurants with high culinary expectations of creating a scratch veggie burger to compete with all of the rest. It's easy enough to order a frozen pre-made patty, but to create your own sh

This is the most gorgeous and delicious yogurt parfait you will ever encounter. At least for me it was. The warm acorn squash mixed with creamy Greek yogurt and velvet pumpkin butter is only the beginning of a sensation overload! A variety of seasonal squash can be used as bowls for breakfast, lunch and dinner dishes. Here are six of many favorite concepts with vegetarian protein options, perfect to use for Thanksgiving leftovers. Enjoy them all and get creative with your own

I've never had a sweet tooth but I definitely know they're out there! These bad boys are a perfect whole food alternative for that late night sugar fix or sweet treats for dinner party guests. Hey, why not share the wealth with your sports team at a post-game dinner? So ditch the leftover Halloween candy and try making these! But first, a few nutrition facts for you.. Dates This dried fruit tastes like a creamy, caramel chew. It’s sweet in flavor and juicy in texture, as far

I enjoy every moment of Saturday morning breakfast. It’s almost always the first thing that goes through my food-focused brain when I wake up. It may be because I don’t have to rush through a potentially delicious meal, or possibly because I’ve trained myself to get hungry in the morning. During the week I often have a fruit filled protein shake because it’s fortifying and quick during busy mornings (that’s for another blog post!) Whether you’re having a brunch gathering with

Trending these days is coconut oil in cooking, baking, even daily coffee. A lot of the buzz around coconut oil comes from its medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs). This type of fat is rapidly metabolized in the liver so it’s immediately available as an energy source. It’s also easier to burn off and harder to store as fat. That’s just the beginning! Some evidence shows MCTs in coconut oil can increase energy expenditure compared to the same amount of calories from longer chain f