Butternut squash and oranges breathe new life into this Butternut Squash-Orange Pie with Coconut Whipped Cream I created for Food Network’s Healthy Eats Blog. The natural sweetness of the squash and orange replace up to one third of added sugar, and plant-based coconut oil stands...

We are officially one week out from Thanksgiving! Whether you’re hosting for the first time, or are a seasoned pro, the Thanksgiving Playbook in my latest newsletter has everything you need, from my full menu to printable grocery list and timeline! Get My Free Clean Eating Grocery...

  The countdown is on for Halloween. I have been brewing up pumpkin recipes that are oh-so-memorable. Before you indulge in your favorite candies (okay, mine are Almond Joy, chocolate peanut butter cups, and Twix), fill yourself up with a hearty meal. Have a safe, happy...

It’s that time of year again for pumpkin spice coffee drinks. You know you crave the aroma, the taste. This fall, treat yourself to a real pumpkin latte made with pumpkin puree and maple syrup for just the right amount of sweetness. With this drink,...

If you love pumpkin pie, you’ll love slathering this pumpkin butter recipe on, well, everything. From toast to smoothies to bagels to muffins to lattes, just a dollop of this delicious silky smooth spread is so versatile and adds a deliciously sweet fall flavor...

Cinnamon-infused and slightly sweet pumpkin paired with savory chive and sour cream flavored purple Peruvian potatoes brings you the best of both worlds. And the contrast of orange and purple offers a striking presentation to serve on Halloween. Each 1/2 cup serving provides 7 grams...

Since I love a good cheesecake, I created a solution for the next time I’m craving a slice of heaven that still satisfies with a more responsible nutritional profile—under 200 calories.  Yogurt replaces half of the cream cheese, which reduces the saturated fat and calorie...

When you see “1 orange” in the ingredient list of a recipe, your likely gut reaction is to just grab any orange, like Valencia or Navel. But there are other choices that you might not have considered. From extra-sweet Cara Caras to dark-pigmented Moro...

It’s that time of year that brings excitement to all, with a mix of angst about what and how to cook the Thanksgiving meal. It is the biggest food holiday of the year. The main event. So don’t mess it up. But if you...

According to research from the Calorie Control Council, the average American may consume more than 4,500 calories and a whopping 229 grams of fat from snacking and eating a traditional holiday dinner with turkey and all the trimmings. And these figures don’t even include...