Use several kinds of cherries for flavor, color and texture contrast; a slightly bitter frisée or escarole and wedge of cheese nicely sets off summer’s first stone fruit.
Don't feel like heating up the kitchen tonight? Haul out the food processor and dinner is esy and delicious!
Group 1:
1 fennel bulb (use the whole bulb and discard the top and stem)
4 celery stalks
1 bunch scallions (use green + tender green)
1 medium sweet onion
3 small cloves garlic
3 red bell peppers
Inspired by Mediterranean cuisine, my new favorite snack is nonfat Greek-style yogurt (available at Trader Joe’s) with raw honey and walnuts. It is not just a nutritionally balanced snack or breakfast food, but it is delicious and very filling! And check this out: the walnuts contain vital omega-3 fatty acids to keep your heart healthy and your arteries pliable, the honey (the darker the better) has antioxidants and can help with seasonal allergies, and the yogurt contains the live cultures L. Bulgaricus and S.
Serve as an appetizer, or a great topping to grilled chicken or fish...
8-oz frozen sweet yellow corn
3 medium avocados, diced
1 diced red bell pepper
½ c. diced red or white onion
red wine or balsamic vinegar (or sometimes both!)
olive oil
salt and pepper to taste (optional)
Move over tuna – this quick & easy salad has you beat! Try it anywhere you’d use tuna salad: on a sandwich with sliced tomatoes and green leaf lettuce, in a pita with cucumber slices, on wheat crackers as a snack, or as a protein-packed topping for a fresh green salad. With less fat & calories and tons more taste, you can’t go wrong with this one!
This easy-to-make side dish contains no butter, not potatoes, but has loads of flavor. Add this to your Thanksgiving feast and impress the family!1 head of cauliflower, washed and cut into bite size flowers
1 onion
3 medium cloves garlic
2 Tbl. olive oil
approx. 4 cups broth (vegetable or chicken)
salt, to taste
This hearty soup is an excellent starter for a holiday feast, is a breeze to prepare, and can be made ahead of time for convenience. The bourbon enhances the natural flavor of the pumpkin, and the tartness of crème fraîche is a great compliment. It’s becoming my favorite fall soup!
This hearty, delicious soup is perfect for cold winter evenings or as a filling snack!
I didn't realize how NOT flavorful regular lasagna noodles were until I made this dish with eggplants instead. Feel free to personalize by stuffing with your favorite ingredients, and you'll never miss the pasta!
This deliciously simple recipe is a real crowd-pleaser, and its nutritional benefits are off the charts!
2 parts organic black strap molasses
2 parts organic dijon mustard
1 part organic white wine vinegar
coarse ground black pepper, to taste
Whisk ingredients together in a bowl, then dip shrimp, fish or chicken in mixture right before grilling (do not use as a marinade). The molasses will caramelize slightly on the surface, sealing in the moisture and taste of whatever you are cooking.
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