While the long months of Winter may be all about layering up and staying cozy at home by the fire, now that the birds are chirping and the sun is shining, it’s time to get moving! Turn to these high-energy eats to help amp up your daily routine — and put a little “spring” in your step.

If you’ve never been to Blue Ginger restaurant in Boston – the celebrated brainchild of Macy’s Culinary Council Chef Ming Tsai – I strongly urge you to check it out ASAP. In course after course, Ming manages to serve up savory, inventive, East-meets-West cuisine that never leaves the diner feeling “full”. In light of this  – and since practically everyone’s New Year’s resolution is to lighten up a bit  – I thought he’d be the ideal candidate for our first Look Who’s Cooking blog of 2012! And boy, was I right...