Easy Pesto

This is one of our favorite condiments to keep on hand—use it to make wraps, to season rice and roasted veggies, and to add color and oomph to crudités or crackers. Whisk some together with a little vinegar and oil for a salad vinaigrette. Serve it to your cheese-lover friends, too. They’ll never know there […]

Easy Banana Gelato

This is the perfect recipe for transforming the spotted bananas from your countertop (or regular ripe bananas) into a quick-fix dessert that tastes luscious—like it took some serious effort. In reality, you just have to freeze some bananas then mix with a few simple ingredients, and in 5 minutes, you have gelato.

Smoky-Spice Candied Pecans

These pecans can be enjoyed alone, mixed with various nuts, seeds, and dried fruit for a twist on traditional trail mix, or used to take salads to the next level. We list some of the spices as optional so you can create your own combinations, but do try this recipe with all ingredients at least […]

Crispy Chickpeas

This is an addicting snack! Add Crispy Chickpeas to salads and soups or nibble on them by the handful. They’re a great way to add savory, umami, nut-free crunch to many recipes.

Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

This recipe is a staple for fresh salads, but use this creation to marinate veggies for roasting or sautéing. Try it as a dip for veggie fries and crudités, toss with cooked grains, rice, or noodles, and use it to season a wrap, too.

Creamy Ranch Dressing

This recipe makes a hearty, comforting salad dressing, but also use it as a dip for crudités or roll it up in a tortilla with cooked grains, beans, and veggies for a quick, satisfying wrap. Also try it as a sauce tossed with warm cooked grains, rice, noodles and roasted veggies for an easy snack, […]

Cardamom Chia Pudding

This recipe is a breakfast and brunch staple. It’s easy to prepare, it can be made days in advance, and it can be adapted with all sorts of fresh fruits, nuts, seeds, and other toppings like granola. Cardamom, coconut milk, and honey add subtle sweetness and if you’re new to chia seeds, they’re like delicious […]