Gena makes a cold soba noodle salad that's just what you'll want in your lunchbox this spring -- and shares her tips for wrangling spring's most high-maintenance vegetable.

Clara eats baked beans -- with her fingers, and without all the sugar.

Gena introduces us to hummus' spunky big sister: a white bean dip laced with fresh herbs. 

Every other Thursday, Gena Hamshaw of the blog Choosing Raw shares satisfying, flavorful recipes that also happen to be vegan.

Today: Gena proves that vegan food can provide that stick-to-your-ribs satisfaction that winter's chill elicits from our kitchens. Mushroom, Kale, and Quinoa Enchiladas -- along with a number of past New Veganism recipes -- will keep you sated and comforted until spring finally appears.

Nicholas has a strategy for easing his kids into the spicy stuff. Or not.

Jenny says: make time for these green beans.