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With the Fourth of July falling on a Wednesday this year (seriously, so inconvenient), and in the middle of summer storm season, it’s understandable that you may just now be getting your stuff together to make a fun, healthy, vegan treat to bring to the cook-out. But never fear, sweating animal lovers, we’ve got some vegan Fourth of July dessert recipes ready, just for you. And some of them take almost no time at all. More
Even cooks who know how to get creative with tofu rarely use it in their desserts, which is why this Cashew Cardamom Fudge from Andrea Nguyen‘s new book, “Asian Tofu: Discover the Best, Make Your Own, and Cook It at Home.” is so unique. In addition to nuts, condensed milk, and spices, it’s made with firm tofu. Try the recipe; soon, you’ll be craving tofu after dinner. More
Spring means Easter and, to us, Easter is not-so-subtle code for lamb. Tasty lamb dishes for festive luncheons and dinners, to be exact. (Or anytime, really.) So we asked our Fearless Foodtrainer, nutritionist Lauren Slayton (who’s a lifelong lamb-lover) about her health take on some delicious spring mutton. Here’s what she had to say:
The nutritional value of lamb is dependent on the type of feed, as well as the time the lamb spends out to pasture. Organic standards require extended pasture time, and therefore are the way to go. Lamb is often used in Indian cooking, and often prepared even more commonly than beef in Mediterranean cooking. And lamb can be a surprisingly good source of omega-3s. For optimal nutritional and health value, choose trimmed, lean, organic cuts like a leg or loin.
And in case you’re still not sure what to serve your guests tomorrow, click through our gallery of six of our favorite savory (and sweet) lamb dishes perfect for spring. Happy Easter. More
This fall, Animal Planet will air its first food program, Sweet Avenger, about vegan baker Danielle Konya and her Pennsylvania bakery Vegan Treats. (Ecorazzi)
Start Your Engines – 8 spices that can spice up your sex life – literally. (Vitamin G)
Save Your Green – 15 foods you don’t need to buy organic for health reasons. (The Daily Green) More
What better day to dicuss food dyes than on March 17, when beers, cupcakes, people’s faces and bodies, and the Chicago River (among other things) are dyed green for St. Patrick’s Day? Unfortunately, the truth is that most food dyes aren’t so lighthearted, carefree, and fun-loving. Though we tend to associate them with birthday parties, annual parades, and community bake sales, food dyes can contain some pretty scary ingredients, and can lead to some pretty serious health issues including cancer, allergic reactions, and hyperactivity. (And the dyes are present in a lot of foods you might not expect.) Damn distressing dyes. So I asked our Fearless Foodtrainer, nutritionist Lauren Slayton, exactly what’s so bad about about eating foods that contain dyes, and for ten facts we may not know about these seemingly innocent additives. More
It’s Girl Scout cookie season in many cities, and even we health nuts go weak in the knees at the sight of a Thin Mint. But even though those girls are cute and their cookies taste great, we have some bad news: They’re not looking out for your health. Their cookies are processed, full of ingredients that you don’t want in your system (corn syrup, hydrogenated oils, and artificial coloring among them), and not so hot in the nutrition department. Making your own might not cut all the calories, sugar, and fat, but you can stick to natural ingredients, and even make them vegan, gluten-free, and low(er) in calories in fat, thanks to the recipes we found for healthier versions of your favorites. More
In all fairness, Food Network kitchen maven Sandra Lee never claims that her semi-homemade recipes are very nutritious, but some of her holiday-themed recipes – like her strawberry creamsicle martini for Valentine’s Day – are just over-the-top revolting. In this week’s Flashback Friday, we’ve found four of Sandra’s most horrifying holiday-themed recipes on video. But at least they’ll make you thankful the December holidays are over – and almost a year away. More
Tomorrow may be National Pie Day, but expert are predicting that 2011 will be the year of pies – move over, cupcakes. According to Andrew Freeman, whose consulting firm, Andrew Freeman & Co., does market research for restaurants and hotels nationwide, this is the year for all things pie: ““This is not just sweet pies, this is savory pies, bite-sized pies. They are even blended into milkshakes,” he said. “I’ll eat pie if I don’t get this one right at the end of the year.”
Tomorrow’s holiday, sponsored by the American Pie Council, is “dedicated to the celebration of pie” according to their website. So to help celebrate, we’re giving you a rundown of the classic American dessert, from its history to where it’s headed, plus ideas for how you can celebrate, the healthy way More
These peanut butter kiss cookies are an Egan family classic during the holidays. (At some point I suppose we stole the recipe from somewhere, but the details are fuzzy.) Problem is, they’re not the healthiest Christmas cookies in the recipe box, and they’re so good that one usually wants to eat at least a half-dozen in one sitting. (And believe me, I have.) So, in a health-conscious effort to make these classics slightly less caloric, fattening, and full of sodium, I used Special Dark Hershey’s Kisses (one kiss: 20 calories, 1 gram total fat, 2.3 grams sugars); and all-natural, organic peanut butter (no salt, additives, preservatives, or sugars). Somewhat healthy, sincerely festive, and seriously simple to make. No electric mixer required, which means more time for holiday cheer.
Check out the recipe and photos, and look for our other 12 Days of Christmas Cookie Recipes: More
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Erin McKenna’s Babycakes bakery, known for making delicious gluten-free, vegan treats, was a haven for those on the fringes of the foodie community when it first opened in New York City in 2005. But now that they’re opening their third location at Disney World in a space formerly occupied by McDonald’s, we’re pretty sure her healthy treats are going mainstream. More
Because it’s Christmastime and you’re absurdly busy, we’d like to help make this holiday season a little less stressful for you. (Ha!, you say?) In that festive spirit, we present a roundup of 12 of Blisstree’s best food- and drink-related holiday posts (including recipes, cocktails, celebrities, and cookie cutters), all in one place:
Healthy Baking That Actually Tastes Good: 10 Sugarless, Flourless Cookie Recipes
12 Days of Christmas Cookie Recipes: Vegan, Gluten-Free Sugarplum Cookies
12 Days of Christmas Cookie Recipes: No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Buckeyes
12 Days of Christmas Cookie Recipes: Mint Chocolate Thumbprints More
It’s a stretch to call buckeyes a “cookie,” but the combination of peanut butter and chocolate is damn good, so I think it’d be a shame to disqualify them from your holiday cookie platter. And no-bake desserts can actually be a good thing: As much as I love warming up my kitchen and filling my apartment with the smell of fresh-baked cookies, sometimes I need my oven for other stuff. More
Chef Anne Burrell’s second season of Worst Cooks in America, The Food Network’s reality competition featuring Burrell and co-host chef Robert Irvine leading America’s worst cooks through a culinary boot camp, starts on January 2. We talked to Burrell, who also appeared on The Food Network as Mario Batali’s sous chef on Iron Chef America, about how to make your best holiday meal. (And we snagged one of her recipes, too.) More
How did we miss National Brownie Day? (December 8) For shame. To make up for it, here are five relatively healthy brownie recipes. (via Vitamin G)
