As I moved from eating TV Dinners to eating God’s wholesome foods, in the form He created them, I realized I still needed to “process” them, especially if I wanted my recipes to taste yummy. Thankfully, there is a myriad of kitchen appliances and cookware to make this job easy (ok, easier). Here are my top five recommendations for cookware and small appliances, from least expensive to the most. These can help you enjoy your time in the kitchen and keep your New Year's resolution to eat better.

If you “make New Year’s Resolutions,” “set goals” or simply “look for a fresh start” for the New Year, you are probably like millions who recommit to healthy eating on January 1. Sadly for believers looking for help with this, they won’t get much help from the pulpit. To fill this void, here are six Bible verses to ponder to help you jump start your eating habits in 2013.

I often cook extra food on Thanksgiving so that I have leftovers for the long weekend. Once it is crammed into the fridge, though, I am often paralyzed. “Now what do I do with all of this stuff?”

Here are a few ideas. The sooner you plan for your leftovers, the more enjoyable your long weekend will be.

Once you've prepared this delicious, nutritious dessert a time or two, you can whip up a batch in minutes.