Back in 2009, I met Alicia Silverstone at a Food Network party. I was just starting to write my first cookbook, The Happy Herbivore Cookbook, when I met Alicia — so her book, website, and spirit became very much an inspiration to me. I loved what she was doing. I thought, "I want to touch lives like her!" 

Today Alicia is giving away a *signed* copy of her book, The Kind Diet, to one lucky Herbie! AND …

You've got questions...

Q: I just wondered what your thoughts are on soy.
A: Read this well written and researched article at Zen Habits "Finally, The Truth About Soy."

Q: I'm having a hard time losing weight even though I am plant-based. Is it because I eat a lot of nuts?
A: I'm not a doctor or a nutritionist, but I follow Dr. McDougall's advice. He says "the fat you eat is the fat you wear," and in …

I love cinnamon buns, but they take hours to make and then I end up with a whole tray that I can’t resist. I wondered if I could make a single-serving from pizza dough — and yes! Yes I can! Mini-style. By the way, all of my tester’s kids went crazy for these minis! 

I met Jenn at a Happy Herbivore meetup in San Diego. Upon meeting this pretty gal, she shared some exciting news with me — she'd lost almost 50 pounds since adopting a plant-based diet and had radically improved her life in other exciting ways (more on that soon!) I just knew I had to parade her around on the Herbie of the Week series!

HH: Tell us a little bit about yourself and your health history: 

I'm a 31-year-old …

More NEW recipes this week including Moroccan Stew (both plans), Strawberry-Oat Muffins (family), Lentil Stew (both plans), Sesame Greens & Chickpeas (both plans) PLUS more recipes you can't get enough of including Easy Spinach Wrap, Berry Berry Quinoa, Portobello Wrap, Easy Enchilada Bake and even more! These recipes are quick to prepare and ones that you will want to keep making!

Individual Plan Highlights:

• Apple Biscuits
• Easy Enchilada Bake
• Moroccan Stew (NEW!)
• Portobello Wrap
• Spiced Sweet …