This salad has been a fall favorite of mine for many years now. It's a departure from a traditional side of green beans or mashed potatoes, but is still a major crowd pleaser at holiday gatherings. If I could give you one tip, it would be to massage your kale, yes you heard me, massage your kale. By massaging the dressing directly on to the kale it helps break down some of the toughness of the kale and makes sure that it is well flavored and balanced. Enjoy! SERVES: 8-10 TIME

Fall is here and it's my favorite time of year to cook because of the abundance of flavorful produce that's in season.

If you ask me, ramen is the perfect comfort food on a cold winter day. I wanted a lower-carb, higher protein option, but I was always intimidated to make it at home. I found a few simple veggie ramen recipes and put my own spin on them. I also swapped in the traditional ramen noodle for a shiratake noodle which is only 20 calories and 3g of carb/serving. If you've never had shiratake noodles before, you can usually find them where you buy tofu or produce in your grocery store