Food for Life: Recipes for a healthier planet

Wendy Andresen lives in Camden with her husband, Ray; her Sheltie, Sunshine; and her bunny, Cosi.
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Crockpot African peanut stew
By Wendy Andresen - Jan 14It seems somehow miraculous to me that such a crazy combination of ingredients can blend together into something so delicious. There are many ...
Mac ‘n cheese with mushrooms and spinach
By Wendy Andresen - Dec 31Here's a nondairy mac 'n cheese recipe that you can adapt to your liking. Swap broccoli or some other vegetable for the spinach, or leave out the ...
Savory corn pudding
By Wendy Andresen - Dec 17I took a small bite of this dish before I started photographing it, and suddenly the race was on to finish the photos before we finished the ...
Toasted farro with spinach and faux feta
By Wendy Andresen - Dec 03Farro is my favorite grain, and I'm especially fond of the combination of healthy ingredients in this recipe that is topped with a first-rate ...
Crispy baked sweet potato fries
By Wendy Andresen - Nov 19Sweet potato fries have become a popular menu item at many restaurants nowadays. I do enjoy them, but deep-fried foods are not such a healthy ...
Easy pumpkin cheesecake with cookie crust
By Wendy Andresen - Nov 05As soon as I can sense the first chilly hints of fall, I start thinking about pumpkin spice. I know I'm not alone in this, although there are a ...
Crispy eggplant pizza rounds
By Wendy Andresen - Oct 22These mini pizzas could be served as a colorful appetizer for guests, in which case you could prepare them ahead and do the final baking at the ...
Chimichangas rellenos
By Wendy Andresen - Oct 08Most chimichangas are deep-fried high-calorie bombs, but these are actually healthy and are quickly pan-fried in minimal oil, then heated through ...
Elotes (Mexican street corn)
By Wendy Andresen - Sep 24Fresh ears of sweet corn are still available at the farmers' market and are pretty hard to beat when eaten with just butter and salt. But don't ...
Korean spaghetti
By Wendy Andresen - Sep 10Korea meets Italy in this spicy, veggie-laden dish. You can adjust the heat as you please by adding more or less gochujang. We're hotheads, and ...
Crispy quinoa cakes
By Wendy Andresen - Jan 07Here's your chance to be creative and make this recipe your own. Although the spices listed here are usually thought of as Indian, you can instead ...
Blistered shishito peppers with garlic aioli
By Wendy Andresen - Dec 24I've been seeing bags of shishito peppers in the produce aisle at the supermarket but didn't know what to do with them. This recipe for shishito ...
BBQ seitan nuggets
By Wendy Andresen - Dec 10If you've been hesitant to try making your own seitan (say-tan), here's an easy recipe to start out with. Who doesn't love nuggets dunked in some ...
Tofish fillets
By Wendy Andresen - Nov 26This recipe was a huge success, despite my initial misgivings. After I made this the first time, I wished I'd thought to coat the fillets with ...
Rainbow peppers with butternut cheese sauce
By Wendy Andresen - Nov 12Bell peppers are such beautiful vegetables, with their rainbow colors and sweet crunchiness. Personally, I do avoid the green ones, because ...
Sauteed fennel with white beans
By Wendy Andresen - Oct 29This rich, creamy, satisfying dish is best accompanied by some toasted crusty bread. We enjoyed the last of summer's tomatoes with it as well. If ...
Roasted spaghetti squash with spinach
By Wendy Andresen - Oct 14If you've never tried spaghetti squash before, here's a quick and easy dish that's both colorful and flavorful. Just be sure to keep checking the ...
Green bean and new potato gratin
By Wendy Andresen - Sep 30Take advantage of the late crop green beans that are now available at the farmers' market. This dish is somewhat reminiscent of the traditional ...
Peach almond upside-down cake
By Wendy Andresen - Sep 16Quick! Make this cake while local peaches are still available at the farmers' market. The combination of juicy peaches and crispy caramelized ...
Sesame roasted eggplant with Tahini sauce
By Wendy Andresen - Sep 02I don't know how I ended up buying six little eggplants for just the two of us. They just looked so small, shiny, and adorable, I couldn't resist. ...