A wonderful plant-based alternative to traditional crab cakes made with hearts of palm, garbanzo beans, and artichoke hearts, sautéed until crispy brown and served with a homemade tartar sauce. Deliciously satisfying, these “crab” cakes make a great starter or a main course for lunch or dinner.

Keeping the heat outside during the summer months is the goal. Turning on a hot oven is the last thing any of us want, so why not extend your grilling horizons beyond chicken, burgers, and hot dogs? Did you know you can cook pizza, pancakes, and even casseroles on the grill? With no extra prep time and just one rule of thumb: if you can cook it in a cast iron skillet or Dutch oven you can cook it on the grill.

Keeping the heat outside during the summer months is the goal. Turning on a hot oven is the last thing any of us want, so why not extend your grilling horizons beyond chicken, burgers, and hot dogs? Did you know you can cook pizza, pancakes, and even casseroles on the grill? With no extra prep time and just one rule of thumb: if you can cook it in a cast iron skillet or Dutch oven you can cook it on the grill.

These delicious, allergy friendly, vegan, paleo cookies have a surprise hiding inside—they’re green! Sunflower seeds have a high amount of the free radical scavenger chlorogenic acid, which turns green when it meets baking soda during baking. The effect is completely harmless and makes for perfect St. Patrick’s Day cookies, with no food dye or hidden spinach. The cookies need to cool for about an hour to turn green, so resist the urge to eat them all hot out of the oven!

Somewhere between a lava cake and a baked mousse, a flourless chocolate cake is a gooey and fluffy delight. The trick to this lighter-than-air texture is whipping the eggs as much as possible before adding the chocolate. Top with your favorite berries or a delectable caramel sauce for an easy but impressive dessert.

Who doesn’t love a good Parmesan crust? In a vegan twist, we’ve coated thick slices of cauliflower with “Parm” and airy panko for a delectable crunch on top of roasted goodness. Paired with creamy beans and saucy tomatoes (prepared Mediterranean style), you won’t have much for leftovers once everyone takes a bite. Even better? This easy recipe comes together quickly, with minimal effort.

Chicken wings are a great snack for watching the big game, but they can also be a fun dinner option. We’ve got three tasty options to spice up your traditional wings: sticky Southern BBQ, luscious Parmesan garlic, and a crunchy-spicy dry rub. Don’t want to mess with the oven? No problem! Throw those sauced wings into a slow cooker and forget about them for a few hours. For our meatless friends, see our suggestions below for a cauliflower alternative.

Who knew that carrot tops could make such a delicious, herby pesto that highlights the sweetness of roasted carrots perfectly? Well, the secret is out and we are sure your family will be delighted by this unique recipe!