Vegetarian Nutrition

Are you in the mood for an artistic dinner project? Won tons make a fun and edible tool for creating flavorful and beautiful appetizers. Continue reading →

When the weather turns cold and the nights are long, it is time to retreat to the dishes that bring warmth and good memories. The feature dish for this month is a vegetarian adaptation of an old family favorite. From my family to yours, enjoy! Continue reading →

When the weather turns cold and the nights are long, it is time to retreat to the dishes that bring warmth and good memories. Continue reading →

As the holidays approach and nights are filled with after-school and after-work activities, it is good to keep staple ingredients on hand in order to make last-minute meals. Continue reading →

Many seasonal gardens are dying back for the year; however this shouldn’t limit your palate to dull dishes. Excite your taste buds with two colorful and flavorful plates. Continue reading →

Tired of snacking on potato chips? Need something to munch on during the day without adding a lot of Calories to your diet? This crunchy recipe is rich in Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
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August is a great time to start bringing in the harvest. Tomatoes and eggplants are now ripe for the picking all over the United States. What better way to enjoy this bounty than through a wonderful recipe that combines the … Continue reading →

Although most Americans associate the colors red, white, and blue with the month of July, summertime is a great time to go “green” from growing or buying produce from the local markets to saving some “green” by cooking at home. Continue reading →

Hungry for a bit of chicken picatta, but don’t want to “ruffle the feathers” by using poultry? Seitan is a vegan protein source made from wheat gluten. Seitan is more chewy and springy than other meat alternatives, making it a … Continue reading →

May is a great time to celebrate the growth of new, green shoots of life in gardens across the country. Spicy Mexican Salad by Brenda Davis, RD, and Vesanto Melina, MS, RD, is a wonderful, raw salad that features delicious sprouted lentils. Continue reading →

We are often told that we “eat with our eyes.” Some recipes are enticing just looking at them. Continue reading →

Tired of bland, boring food? Spice up your meals this month with two great recipes from our Vegetarian Nutrition DPG Recipe Contest. Now is the time to try new recipes to spice up your meal routine. Continue reading →

Why give your sweetheart a box full of high-Calorie treats, when you could surprise him/her with this healthy breakfast treat? Continue reading →

No matter if you plan to spend February 14th by yourself, with a loved one, or with several loved ones, everyone can agree that a great meal can add a lot of “love” to the festivities. Continue reading →

Winter is a time to take comfort in warm food. The weather outside might be frightful, but winter meals need not be. Three Vegetarian Nutrition members submitted recipes that are sure to become your favorite comfort food for cold weather! Continue reading →

December is a time of celebration for many people around the world. However, it is often hard to find a healthy dish to bring when you need it. Continue reading →

This past July we asked VN DPG members to send us their best cooking demonstration recipes. Entries poured in from across the country for everything from sweet Gluten Free Key Lime Pie to spicy Smokin Ground Tempeh. After much cooking … Continue reading →

When the weather starts to turn cool, it’s time to “turn up the heat.” This spicy twist on a traditional soup adds a kick to an otherwise sweet soup. Continue reading →

September is here and it is time for the harvest. If your garden included herbs — now is the time to reap the harvest before the frost comes. Herbs such as thyme and oregano, which are used for their leaves, … Continue reading →