Kohlrabi is terrific because both the bulb and the greens can be eaten. The kohlrabi can be prepared like a turnip or eaten raw. The leafy greens can be cooked like spinach.

Swiss chard is a leafy green that is quite healthy. It can be steamed or boiled and used in a wide variety of dishes.

Beets are pretty common but the beet greens are often forgotten. Beet greens are healthy, delicious and easy to prepare.

If you're growing shelling peas you know how plentiful they can be at the end of their growing season. By themselves they are totally fun to split and eat the peas inside.

Quinoa is a fairly new phenomenon for a lot of Americans. It is a complete protein and it contains essential amino acids.

Falafel is one of my favorite foods. But recently I moved out of a major city into a small country town that has no local Israeli falafel shop so I have had to start making my own.

Dairy is an important part of a vegetarian's diet. Some dairy products are extremely high in fat. It is important to go with lighter choices to stay healthy.

Beans are a wonderful source of protein. They are nutritious and delicious. Most bean dishes are quite easy to prepare.

Vegetarian food can often contain a lot of empty calories. Many vegetarians are constantly hungry and don't know how to satisfy their hunger.

Making pie crusts is easy once you understand the ratio. Many people don't know about how the ratio works and try a recipe for a pie crust and the result is a disaster.