Brussels sprouts might not be the most-well loved vegetable around, but most people dislike them because they aren't preparing them correctly.

For the next Spring vegetable I decided to make nopal cactus, also well known as prickly pear cactus, which has been a staple part of Mexican cuisine for centuries. The large green pads of the nopal cactus can be cooked and added to tacos, egg dishes, and Mexican salads.

I hope everyone’s excited for the Spring Vegetable Challenge. The first on my list was to cook an artichoke. Many of you have probably made artichoke dip before, but I thought roasting them sounded really good and would be something different.

It might not look like spring around the Chicagoland area (we got 5 inches of snow this weekend). But I know it's coming and I'm ready for some spring cleaning. I'm planning on cleaning my house and cleansing my body with nutrient dense foods. This smoothie will help wake your body with raw, energizing foods and it's also delicious!

Remember the Ch-ch-ch-chia pet in the 1980's? The furry sprouts are not only good for a Chia Pet, but they provide a number of beneficial nutrients to the human body. Chia seeds come from the chia plant, which belongs to the mint family. They are very small and can be found in black or white varieties.