This week we’re incorporating those wrinkled skin, starchy flesh vegetables. Yes, I’m talking about sweet potatoes! Sweet potatoes offer...

Buying fresh produce in season is not only better tasting but economical as well!

Buying fresh produce in season is not only better tasting but economical as well!

I'll bet that you, reading this post right now, have tried a plant-based alternative to one of your food favs. Am I right? What was it?...

Our Zesty Penne Pasta w/ Grilled Asparagus strategically pairs asparagus and a fun short pasta for an easy, quick, fun and filling meal for kids and kids at heart.

Soup is absolutely a year-round meal. Although usually favored more during the colder months, soup is making its way as a quick and...

From UpRoot Kitchen Buying fresh produce in season is not only better tasting but economical as well!

Sage Winter Squash and Kale w/ Agave Glaze & Feta 4 cups kale, chopped 1 winter squash (ie. acorn, butternut) cubed (approximately 4...

This quick and easy one pan sauté is super delish on it's own and even better for you when served over brown rice. Add your favorite lean...

Here's a quick and easy, guilt-free dressing that serves as a herb-acious cool dipping sauce as well. 3 tbsp fresh lemon or lime juice...

I am so over tossing strawberries in the trash when my family begs for me to pick up a pint, all for them to 'forget' they're in the...

With Fall taking it’s precious time fully arriving, the cooling, yet still mild temps allow for a few more lighter meals from the summer-...

Concerned about getting in your 5-a-day of whole fresh fruit? See my list below for the top 3 ways to make sure you incorporate 5...

Chia seeds may be tiny, but they pack a powerful punch to your health! Full of protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals, these tiny seeds...

Tis' the season! Nah, not the holidays...ALLERGIES! With pollen levels at an all time high, sneezing, draining, coughing, headaches, and...

Is there any more perfect season for soup than Fall? The answer is easily a 'no'! Tis' the season for falling leaves, cooler temps, and...

Now that you've picked, carved, pulpled, and presented your pumpkin for the year, what to do with the seeds? How delicious are those...

This recipe was inspired by the delicious Beluga Lentil & Mushroom Soup I devoured that I picked up from a local farmer's market. While...

1. Season, toss together, and lay out evenly on a cooking oil sprayed pan the following ingredients: Roast for 10-12 minutes until...

In my cooking class last Saturday, a young lady on her journey to vegetarianism asked me about significant sources of protein to support...