Crispy, sweet and spicy! But vegan and nut free :) A great treat after a fall day of hiking and apple picking.

With gardens abundant with eggplant in the late summer, this recipe can help you enjoy this much-maligned nightshade. Eggplant is rich in a phytonutrient called nasunin, which has been shown to protect brain cell membranes from damage.

Rich in Vitamin C and omega-3's, this bright and simple dish enhances circulation and detoxification and increases our "feel good" neurotransmitter, dopamine. Nothing easier than a sheet-pan supper!

Kale makes a sturdy base for this herby pesto with herbs that are rich in gut-building polyphenols - an excellent addition to help bolster immunity, skin and digestion. Serve with cut-up veggies and seed crackers on a charcuterie board!

This hearty salad is a wonderful way to show off your beets. Rich in betalains which have both anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, beets are an excellent detoxifier and should be part of anyone's diet who needs detox support.

Dark chocolate provides an instant mood lift for those holiday blues while it also helps to decrease stress cortisol levels and improve our ability to focus. 

With anti-oxidant rich cranberries and orange coupled with quinoa and almonds which create a complete protein, this recipe is festive but easy-to-make and friendly to your vegan and food-sensitive party goers. 

This probiotic and prebiotic-rich soup is warming, calming and full of beneficial bacteria to heal your gut and boost your mood. 

Tapenade is a traditional French condiment which is great on vegetables as well as grilled fish, eggs, meat and chicken. As a party appetizer, it can be served on pretty leaves of endive. 

This beautiful bright-red, cold-brewed, herbal infusion is sooooo refreshing on a hot summer day. Hibiscus flowers carry amazing cardiovascular benefits and can enhance the body’s ability to maintain healthy cholesterol levels.