What Makes Thanksgiving So Special?

Jonathan Safran Foer answers this question very eloquently in his book, Eating Animals, which I highly recommend.

”Thanksgiving is the meal we aspire for other meals to resemble, and the Thanksgiving table is not a sanctuary from the world but a...

These are easy to make.

They're delicious.

They're vegan, oil-free, and gluten-free.

They're sweetened only with fruit, and they're packed with plant-based protein, so they make an amazing post-workout recovery snack.

And they're generally just a yummy nosh whenever you need extra...

So you're cooking more plant-based dishes at home. That's awesome! High five

You may find, as you adapt your cooking practices to include more healthy vegan meals, that you could use a few new kitchen tools to make things easier.

So here's a list of 10 inexpensive tools...

Chai is a drink of black tea with spices you probably already have in your kitchen cabinet. It's a popular hot beverage for fall and winter, because the spices are warming: cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, black pepper, ginger, and nutmeg.

The concoction originated in India, but now it's...

This recipe is what you'd get if a bowl of oatmeal and a carrot cake had a love child.

Featuring the classic flavor of traditional carrot cake recreated with wholesome ingredients, these Breakfast Bars are slightly sweet, super yummy, and packed full of important nutrients.

Bake a batch...

I learned this recipe while living in the South of France, teaching English to middle school students. I had just graduated college, and I was in Provence on a Fulbright Teaching Assistantship.

I had the amazing good fortune to be assigned to a small village called Saint-Auban, nestled in...

This recipe showcases autumn's quintessential fruit in all its glory, and does it in a way that's almost as good for the body as it is for the soul.

Indeed, my version of Apple Crisp is delicious enough to taste like an indulgent dessert, yet is only slightly sweetened, so it's...

by Green Sage contributor Erin McNelis

Just because summer is ending doesn’t mean you have to say goodbye to fresh produce. There is a reason that the cornucopia is a symbol of the bounty of the season.

Carrots, peas, green beans, spinach, Swiss chard, and collard greens grow in cooler...

Do you eat oatmeal regularly? I do, and it's awesome! But sometimes, it's really nice to switch things up... without losing the convenience and nutritional value a big bowl of rolled oats offers.

If you're feeling like you could use a new breakfast idea, you'll love this simple recipe.

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An Indulgent Treat

A medium iced mocha at your favorite coffee chain, even if you skip the whipped cream and opt for a plant-based milk, is a pretty calorie-dense treat.

I'm not saying you shouldn't go for it once in a while if you love it.

But, if you'd be thrilled to make your own,...