Fall’s here, the weather’s getting cooler (except in LA where it seems to get hotter), and it’s time throw a party! Head over for 25 recipes for fall cocktail parties, like baked ginger-mushroom wontons, spinach lasagna cups and pumpkin pie turnovers.
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Fall’s 10 Best Apple & Pear Recipes
Throw on your flannel pajamas and cook up one of these 10 healthy apple and pear recipes that are perfect for fall.
25 Decadent-yet-Healthy Pumpkin Recipes
25 of the most decadent-looking (but surprisingly healthy) pumpkin recipes are all in one place. I can’t wait any longer – I’ve seen gourds and mini pumpkins at the farmers market so I think it’s okay for this to be Thursday’s Roundup. Right? Yes. They all lean toward the healthy side – you won’t find any recipes…
Your Ultimate Guide to No-Bake Granola Bars & Bites
Whether you’re going back to school, sending kids off with lunch boxes or just want to make it easier to eat healthfully, this list of no-bake granola bars and bites is for you. No need to turn on an oven. They are all low-stress, whole foods snacks that typically require nothing more than a bowl, a spoon,…
Chocolate Almond Butter Cookies
It’s the day between Valentine’s Day (Feb 14) and National Almond Day (Feb 16). Two food-centered holidays practically back to back?! That calls for a chocolate almond celebration. In honor of National Almond Day, the folks at California Almonds sent me a “life hack” kit of almond goodies, tips, and recipes. I thought it would be fun to create…
How to Make Banana Bread (& a Grain-Free Recipe)
Happy Technique Tuesday-on-a-Thursday! Grain-Free Banana Bread This week, Abigail at The Soul of Health gives us an easy recipe for healthy, homemade banana bread (grain-free!) and explains the three basic ingredients you need to create your own versions. If you’re in the quick-bread baking mood, you can also check out one of my all-time favorite recipes…
Candy Corn Parfaits
Image courtesy of Stuart Miles / FreeDigitalPhotos.net Welcome to a special Halloween edition of Technique Tuesday! This week, we’re showing you how to “Trick” your friends, loved ones, and kids into having a healthy “Treat” on Halloween. Okay, so it’s not really a trick, it’s a yummy parfait. It’s not that hard a sell 🙂…
Mini Gingerbread Loaves (Holiday Gift Friendly)
I just pulled these lovely mini gingerbread loaves out of the oven. They’re perfect for giving as holiday gifts. You can wrap them in parchment paper and tie with a pretty string – badaboom. The recipe is for a traditional gingerbread, made healthier with some whole wheat flour, canola oil, and applesauce to bump up…
Raspberry Chocolate Parfait Shots {The Recipe ReDux}
In an attempt to throw together a dessert that required minimal hot kitchen time (um, it’s 100 degrees out), I mixed up a one bowl chocolate cake and layered pieces with fresh, seasonal raspberries and light whipped cream. To keep the dessert mini, I portioned the parfaits into miniature glasses. By the way, a good…
Caroline is a freelance writer, nutrition communication consultant, and counselor with a holistic approach to healthy living. 
