Mmmmmm.  Meatballs.  They should really be their own food group.  The standard parmesan and parsley variety is always a crowd pleaser, but why not try an Asian spin on the red-sauce standby?  Utilizing a milder ground meat, garlic, ginger, scallion, and sesame, these are a great way to savor the flavor of Chinese take-out, minus the excessive sodium.

I love a good three-ingredient recipe.  But sometimes the end result of these triads is a waste of their individual parts.  Case in point: the cottage cheese pancake.  This gussied-up, protein-packed version tastes like a weekend treat and hits the table in minutes thanks to the blender.

“I couldn’t live without peanut butter.  It’s such a huge source of protein for me.”   The comment was heard years ago, yet it makes me cringe to this day. 

What’s the best part of crème brulee?  I would argue that it’s the caramelized topping.  The sound your spoon makes as it breaks that glass-like sugary goodness is pure joy.   The custard itself is really secondary.  

Are you watching Making a Murderer?  If you want to feel uncontrollable anger toward the Wisconsin Department of Justice and residual exhaustion from the unavoidable lack of sleep, dive right in to this epic Netflix series.  

With the Twitterverse abuzz with the hashtag #indefenseoffoodPBS, I finally figured out that Michael Pollan’s eating manifesto had been made into a documentary.  I watched last night, with as open a mind as possible.  

Pomegranates are having a moment.  Their popularity may have peaked a decade ago, but that's besides the point.

Tired of the same old oil and vinegar?  Toss the store-bought dressing in favor of your own concoction with these three gadgets.

If you're living the Vibrant life, chances are a health-conscious home chef has made his or her way onto your "nice" list this year.  Check out these tools that are bound to be used on a daily basis, and consider yourself Santa's little kitchen helper!

Scenario: you're at the umpteenth holiday party, serving as designated driver.  You're tired of drinking water (because, let's be honest, it gets boring), but don't want to defer to high-calorie juices and sodas.  Or, maybe you're expecting, and aren't far enough along to share the news, or just want something more interesting than ginger ale to sip on!