I wanted to talk to a dietitian because dietitians sound really interesting. A registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) has to go to school for a degree in nutrition, work as a student dietitian for six to 12 months, and take an eggs-am (exam! Get it?!) and…

Diehard carnivores can be tough customers, amiright? Mention that a dish is plant-based, and they are quick to assume that steely meat-eater glare. You know the one. And yet the choosiest carnivores under my roof prefer this recipe for meat(less) balls over others. Try the…

I’m a sucker for alliteration. And pizza. After years of fooling around with different dough recipes, I think I came across the recipe that works best for flavor, texture, and stretching. I highly recommend that you use a scale to measure the ingredients. Precision is…

In five minutes you can create a refreshing and nutritious side dish for practically any meal. This tomato-and-bean salad is perfect for a potluck, too; just double or triple the quantities to serve a big crowd. Much of the Northern Hemisphere is in the throes…

I don’t like basil. It’s a personal preference. Don’t come at me with your defenses of your beloved herb; I do not begrudge anyone their affinity for basil. But between not liking basil and having a near-heart attack at the price of pine nuts, I’ve…