I’m excited to announce that my new book “Naturally Lean” is now available in bookstores! From the publisher: When you’re hungry for a filling meal, it’s easy to go for the unhealthy stuff. Many times, even gluten-free and vegan cuisines can be loaded with sneaky fillers and not-so-good-for-you ingredients. Allyson Kramer proves that low-cal doesn’t...

This gorgeous and nutritious dish will curb a craving for sweets as well as treat your mind and body to a satisfying and healthy meal. Sweetened with bananas, this basmati “rice pudding” is a favorite in my house. When I find myself craving sugar (which I often do), I love to whip up a batch of this comforting basmati. It really hits the spot. When...

This delectable chocolate pie is a wonderful treat for sharing among friends or savoring all by your lonesome. It’s made with only a few ingredients and zero baking, making it as effortless as it is scrumptious. This pie works great with add-ins of all kinds: try mixing in mini-chocolate chips or chopped walnuts before freezing for a little more complexity...

If you appreciate a perfect peanut butter chocolate combo, you have got to try this cheesecake. It’s a flavor bomb bursting with sweet and salty goodness, and it’s also pretty healthy–at least compared to traditional cheesecakes. Especially traditional chocolate peanut butter swirl cheesecakes. I used maple sugar and agave to sweeten mine, but you...

Teff Love is Kittee Berns‘ debut cookbook, which is a collection of fabulous and flavorful Ethiopian dishes (her specialty). Kittee’s known for her delicious Ethiopian eats and Teff Love doesn’t disappoint. What I love best about this book, aside from the fun layout, is Kittee’s teaching style: she includes clear and concise instructions that make...

This warm and hearty bisque is a perfect recipe for the transitioning seasons. Even though Winter has officially passed, I still seem to have countless winter squashes kicking around on my countertop. This soup is as easy as it is delicious and will make simple work of staying toasty during these early days of Spring; the roasted parsnips add a lovely...