Carleigh Bodrug

Whole wheat orzo is the perfect choice for this pasta salad: Its small, grain-like shape makes it ideal for light, refreshing meals, and it cooks up in no time. A tasty medley of crunchy bell pepper, tangy cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and hearty chickpeas gives this lemon orzo salad extra staying power while offering an […]

“Whenever I get to the end of the week and have veggies to use up, this is the recipe I love to make,” says Carleigh Bodrug of PlantYou. “Chop up bell pepper, carrot, zucchini, or you name it, and simmer it all in this incredible, fragrant sauce. Serve over rice, and you’ve got a delicious […]

Got apples, peaches, berries, or cherries hanging out in your fridge or freezer? This any-fruit crisp is the perfect way to give them new life. Throw them in a baking dish with a delicious oat topping for a mouthwatering fruit crisp suitable for any occasion. The golden topping, which is gluten-free if you use gluten-free […]

Do you ever look into your fridge, overwhelmed to see all the unused fresh veggies you bought with the best intentions? Put them to good use in these versatile air-fryer rice paper dumplings. The veggies and tofu are finely chopped using a food processor, with fresh ginger and soy sauce for extra flavor. Simply wrap […]

With just three ingredients, this small-batch quick jam without added pectin or processed sugar is no-fuss all the way. If you’re making jam but don’t have pectin, a lemon can save the day. The natural pectin in lemon juice and seeds acts as a thickening agent. Get the lemon juice, blueberries, and maple syrup simmering. […]

If you’re buying fresh broccoli heads and throwing away the stalks, you’re leaving a lot of money on the table. Get more bang for your broccoli buck by transforming those stalks into delicious green tots! These tasty broccoli tots from low-waste-cooking queen Carleigh Bodrug make a fun appetizer or kid-friendly snack served with salsa, ketchup, […]

This vegan take on broccoli crunch salad is packed full of crunchy veggies plus edamame for extra sustenance—all coated in a creamy sriracha-spiced dressing. Peanuts, dotted throughout, add extra richness and even more crunch, while red onion and red bell pepper contrast perfectly with the verdant broccoli florets. Requiring just 15 minutes to assemble, this […]

With luscious fresh strawberries as the main ingredient, this 10-minute strawberry cucumber salad is a guaranteed hit and the perfect side dish to accompany a burger or veggie steak. Fragrant with the scent of fresh mint and crunchy with cooling cucumber, every mouthful is one to savor. Mixed greens serve as the earthy backdrop for […]

Almond butter adds richness to these wholesome zucchini breakfast cookies that are tender, chewy, and full of comforting flavor. Each little round features the warming notes of cinnamon and subtle sweetness of vanilla to complement the grated squash, which adds the perfect amount of moisture to each cookie. And while we love snacking on one […]