Fruit

A lot of people assume that being healthy means that red meat is off the menu. But I'm delighted to say that it's very much on mine. That said, I am a stickler for ensuring that the meat we eat is of the highest quality and that it is always paired with an abundance of vegetables. Plants are always my main focus, but a little bit of good-quality meat here and there has worked best for me. I have tried being vegan and vegetarian but my health suffered during those phases. We are, after all, omnivores and so, unless you have a specific dislike of, issue with or reaction to meat, I think it's a food group that has an important role in our diet. If you like carpaccio, this recipe also works incredibly well with the beef served raw and very finely sliced.

There are many ways to make beet soup, the most well-known of all being borscht, the hearty Russian classic that also contains veggies like potatoes and cabbage. Beet soup can be eaten cold, so we like to make it with more delicate flavors and puree it. Here, the ginger beautifully balances the beet, and the coconut milk adds a nice fat component. We find citrus finishes this dish perfectly, so we garnish it with a bit of orange.

This classic French spiced bread is great for sweet toast in the morning, or it can be sliced thinly and served with pâté for a pretty party appetizer.

Two types of rum double the fun in this citrusy punch. If you can't find kumquats, add another orange.

Cinnamon-nut streusel tops an orange-scented muffin packed with cranberries and pecans—at every altitude, this is an unbeatable combination.

This flavorful sweet bread is packed with dried fruit and nuts and has a very moist crumb. The recipe makes one large loaf or three small loaves that you can give for holiday gifts.

These cookie jar classics are crunchy but with a little chew, the taste a buttery blend of nutty toasted oats and sweet raisins . . . What more could you ask for? Take them on picnics and pack them in kids' lunch boxes.

Add a blast of bright citrus to your weekend with this Italian-style tart.

You know you love Brussels sprouts and bacon, but have you ever tried Brussels sprouts and bacon jam? You (and your hungry party guests) are in for a surprising treat.

Pickled grapes make a refreshingly sweet-tart companion to rich country pâté in this simple bite-size appetizer.

The leftovers from this wholesome, spiced-up chicken dinner are just as good as the meal itself.

Coconut oil adds an extra punch of coconut flavor, while an egg white adds extra crunch to this granola.

This simple, light salad showcases the beauty of winter vegetables and makes an elegant start to a festive holiday meal.

Coming up with a scrumptious, satisfying vegetarian main dish for the holidays can be tricky. Search no more! This stuffed squash is loaded with classic fall flavors, and thanks in part to the Vitamix wet-chop, the prep for this dish is relatively simple.