Spicy roasted carrot hummus.

This recipe for spicy roasted carrot hummus is really nice — and the nonfat Greek yogurt creates a perfect texture (and lower fat!). Get the recipe.

Rock your own homemade party snack mix.

I had to resurrect my favorite football-watching snack to share with you: DIY party mix, with your own favorite nibbles added in. Get the recipe!

Couscous and roasted vegetables.

This recipe for roasted vegetables and couscous makes a great side dish; leftovers are yummy for lunch the next day. Low-fat, low-cal, too! Get the recipe.

Roasted tomato and fennel soup.

Tomato and fennel are just so perfect together, flavor-wise. This tomato-fennel soup recipe is delicious, warming and healthy. Get the recipe!

How to make homemade vegetable stock.

‘Tis soup season, and there’s no simpler, more healthful way to get the job done than by starting with homemade vegetable stock. Here’s how.

Black pepper gougeres.

These little French puffs of cheese with black pepper are the perfect before-dinner nibble. Easy and fun, too! Get the recipe.

Best Christmas cookie recipes, and a giveaway.

Here’s a little holiday cheer for you! Visit the blog and leave a comment on the Best Christmas Cookies post by 12/23 to enter to win a FREE cookbook and other goodies.