Salads & Side Dishes
Radicchio Salad with Cranberry Orange Dressing
This simple salad of seasonal autumn fruits is easy to make and yet has an interesting sweet and sour flavor. You can…
see recipeRoasted Buckwheat Salad
Roasted buckwheat, also called kasha, has an earthy, woody flavor that I find very interesting. It makes a nice variation to my…
see recipeFava Bean Salad
Also known as broad beans, fava beans are native to North Africa and parts of Asia. If you cook the dried bean,…
see recipeRice Salad with Fennel, Orange, and Chickpeas
The mild anise-like flavor of fennel is well balanced by the citrus in this hearty salad. From Forks Over Knives – The…
see recipeBoulangere Potatoes
This recipe is a great alternative to scalloped potatoes, which are traditionally very high in fat. From Bravo! Health Promoting Meals from The…
see recipeChipotle Corn Salsa and Baked Tortilla Chips
This is my all-time favorite salsa. It has a smokey flavor and is kid-friendly and great as a dip – you can…
see recipeBBQ Tofu “Wings”
Plant-based? Yes…you can still have your spicy hot wings and eat them too. Enjoy these hot and sour “Wings” with oil-free, dairy-free…
see recipeQuinoa Primavera
This colorful quinoa will make you say quin-wow! Jam-packed with loads of yummy veggies, this dish makes a one-pot meal that packs…
see recipeAutumn Wheat Berry Salad
Wheat berries are one of the heartiest grains, which gives them a long cooking time along with their exceptional health benefits. Use…
see recipeFresca Bean Salad
Chow down. Or lighten up. To make this a heartier dish, add 1½ cups cooked quinoa. Warm quinoa gives the dish a…
see recipeMediterranean Shaved Asparagus Salad
Shaved asparagus sets this salad apart from all the other bright, bold Mediterranean medleys out there. The raw ribbons (made with a…
see recipePolenta–Black Bean Medallions with Spicy Salsa
This polenta and black beans recipe is a fun dish that can be made into an appetizer when cut into medallions or…
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