Learn how to make rich roasted vegetable broth at home for soups, sauces, and for cooking grains. Roasting the vegetables first concentrates and deepens their flavor before a gentle simmer with herbs. If you prefer a lighter-tasting stock, skip the roasting and simply simmer the vegetables in water. by Susan Pridmore Jump to Recipe Use … Read more

Simple cherry Jell-o filled with fresh cranberries, apple and banana is an easy, colorful Christmas side dish that always brightens the holiday table. Years ago a friend named Kara brought this jello to a casual dinner and it instantly stole the show. It’s nostalgic, vibrant and surprisingly fresh thanks to the tart cranberries and crisp … Read more

At last the book is out. After nearly two years of developing recipes, photographing dishes, editing and writing, my cookbook Great British Vegan is finally available. This project began with a simple idea: to create a collection of familiar, comforting British recipes made entirely from plant-based ingredients. The result is a cookbook that celebrates the … Read more

Boost your energy, lose weight, and feel happier with these five simple diet tweaks that can improve your health. For years I chased quick fixes and magic solutions to get in shape and feel better. What I learned is simple: there are no shortcuts, but small, focused changes to what you eat make a big … Read more

This 90’s classic gluten free peach cobbler my mom used to make is a comforting mix of ripe peaches, warm spices, and a tender, buttery topping. There is something irresistible about juicy summer peaches baked beneath a golden, slightly crisp crumble. This version is naturally gluten free and simple to prepare, making it perfect for … Read more

A simple, reliable recipe to make again and again: these pumpkin muffins with chocolate chips have a soft, moist crumb and a delightfully crackly top. They are quick to prepare, freeze well, and accept a variety of add-ins such as walnuts or pecans. This from-scratch recipe is ideal for breakfast, snacks, or sharing at fall … Read more

You’ve mixed your dough or batter, wiped a smear of flour on your cheek, and reached the instruction that always trips bakers up: form one-inch balls and place them on the baking sheet. But how much is a one-inch ball when converted to tablespoons or teaspoons? This article explains the conversion and explores practical tools … Read more

Hatch Green Chile Macaroni and Cheese is smooth, creamy and flavorful with a subtle bite from Hatch green chiles. When I first moved to Colorado I avoided green peppers because I associated all green peppers with the same bitter flavor I disliked. Over time I learned to appreciate many different peppers, and a single taste … Read more

Traditional Wassailing In An Orchard (Apple Howling) Wassailing is an age-old custom of blessing land, homes, farms and orchards to encourage health and abundance in the coming year. Its roots reach back to pre-Christian, pagan practices that mark the return of life after winter and seek a fruitful harvest—particularly apples and pears in orchards. Today … Read more