If you want to help give your metabolism a little boost, there are many types of foods you can try. And the good news? These foods are also delicious and versatile to cook with. Read on for five recipes that will not only keep you feeling full, but will also increase your calorie burn. Read more

Barbecues are the motherland of grilled meats — burgers and sausages reign supreme — meanwhile vegetarians get stuck with a heaping plate of potato salad. While frozen veggie burgers have their place, make one of our tasty homemade mains instead. Each dish is suited for backyard barbecuing, meaning your veggie friends won't miss out on the smoky umami flavor that grilling does so well. Read more

Super Bowl Sunday is the second biggest day of eating after Thanksgiving. And if you had as good of a time as I did yesterday, chances are you're looking for a little reprieve from all that decadent (and amazing) party food. The perfect way to lighten up your night? Going for a meat-free meal. Have no fear — we've got you covered with 10 vegetarian recipes that are sure to fill and warm you up. Read more

I'm usually a salad girl for lunch, but I hate when I choose the wrong toppings and end up starving just a few hours later. Plus, an everyday salad routine can get a little boring. The solution: colorful, fun, all-vegetarian salads with high protein contents to keep me full. Here are five protein-filled salads that do just that! Sources: Flickr Users norwichnuts and jules:stonesoup; FitSugar Read more

When I suggested you welcome National Meatball Day with a few major meatball dishes of your own, I was surprised by the number of responses on Facebook from those of you who'd given up animal protein for Lent. Whether you're observing the holiday — or just trying to be healthier on yourself and the planet with a little bit of vegetarianism — here are some suggestions for easy, elegant, and Read more

Even though we're still in Winter mode, you deserve to do your body good with hearty recipes that won't break the calorie bank. It's time to give those buttons and shiitakes another chance. Learn more about the nutritional properties of mushrooms and try out these five savory, rich mushroom recipes that are sure to make you change your mind about them for good. Read more

Whether or not you're a vegetarian, these filling, rib-sticking chilis will satisfy your Winter appetite without weighing you down. For a textural change, use any one of these veggie-rich stews as a topping on baked potatoes, fries, or bed of garlicky, stir-fried brown rice. Read more

With game day season in full swing, there are a multitude of reasons why it's time to dig deep and find some killer appetizers to pull out of your pocket. But this year, for various reasons (among them, health, budget, and more sustainable eating), there are sure to be at least a few partygoers who are passing on the poultry, meat, and seafood this year. Thankfully, we've got an array of Read more

Since the heavy food of the holidays is in the past (well, it's supposed to be) we wanted to provide you with five dinner ideas this week that are plant-based and full of flavor. We think it's great to shake things up in the New Year, so if you want to give meatless eating a try, here's the proof that it's a delicious endeavor. Read more

Even if the weather isn't reflecting the season quite yet, the markets in Northern California are showing signs of Spring. What better way to celebrate than by inviting friends over for a delicious meal? I've looked through our recipes and created a menu that's perfect for entertaining at this in-between time. It features the beloved produce of the season (strawberries and asparagus!) and the Read more