Fresh broccoli marinated in a tangy and garlicky dressing is addictive. …
Appetizers/Sides
Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce
I’ve never understood why cranberry sauce is mostly served just on Thanksgiving. It’s tart, tangy, and lush flavor enhance…
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Chili Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Colorful, nutritious sweet potatoes are given a special treatment that turns them into a spicy and delicious side dish. …
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Maple Bourbon Beans
These sweet, savory, and spicy beans have an incredible depth of flavor. They’re based on traditional baked beans, …
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Broiled Polenta with Olives and Tomatoes
I don’t think there’s anything more comforting than warm polenta, golden from the broiler and topped with salty olives and tomatoes….
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Baba Ganoush with Red Pepper Coulis
Classic Baba Ganoush is accented with a delicious red pepper coulis. Served with toasted pita chips and Kalamata olives, it’s the perfect appetizer….
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Potato Salad with Whole Grain Mustard Vinaigrette
Red potatoes are the stars of this bright and tangy salad brimming with flavor. The mustard vinaigrette is colorful and simple to make; try it on green salads, too. …
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Sweet & Spicy Nuts
Can I say these nuts are addictive? They’re so crunchy, sweet, and spicy that it’s almost impossible to stop eating them! Easy to make and nutritious as well, you’ll love this simple recipe and make it part of your entertaining menu for sure. …
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Mushroom Risotto
Risotto is comfort food at its best. Pair it with mushrooms simmered in veggie stock and add a splash of lemon, and you’ve got a luscious treat to enjoy on its own or as a side dish. …
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Red Pepper & Cabbage Slaw
Fresh and crunchy with a tangy kick, red pepper and cabbage slaw is made extra delicious with red onion and cucumber. …
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Corn and Cauliflower with Chiles
Summer corn and cauliflower combine with chiles to make a spicy side salad everyone will love. You can limit the chiles if you’re making it for more timid eaters, but they add quite a kick of hotness to the veggies….
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Miso Glazed Japanese Eggplant
Miso-glazed Japanese eggplants are as beautiful to look at as they are delicious….
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Fava Bean Bruschetta with Arugula-Lemon Salad
Make this delicious bruschetta appetizer with fresh fava beans for a stunning vegan treat. …
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Couscous with Green Herbs
Middle Eastern traditional recipes work so well for summer meals because they’re loaded with fresh herbs which are readily available in the warm weather months. They’re also delicious whether they’re served hot or cold. …
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Snow Peas with Spring Onions & Mint
Combining snow peas with fresh mint and spring onions delivers a delicious dish that pairs well with any meal. Beautiful to look at and simple to make, this recipe will reward you with a new way to make this early summer vegetable. …
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Tabbouleh
Vibrant with fresh mint, crisp red onion, lemon and juicy tomatoes, this classic Middle Eastern staple can be made quickly and easily. Make it gluten-free by substituting quinoa for the bulgur, or just use the quinoa to increase the protein….
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Red Peppers Catalan-Style with Spicy Almonds
I recently heard a fascinating podcast of David Axelrod (http://politics.uchicago.edu/pages/axefiles) interviewing the great chef Jose Andres. Not only was it an inspiring and wide-ranging discussion of how to live and act as a humanitarian while pursuing your life’s work, …
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White Bean Hummus
Dip into this lemony white bean hummus that’s a lovely spring green from the parsley and cilantro blended into it. Perfect with crackers or veggies, its also great as a substitute for mayonnaise on sandwiches. It’s great to keep on hand for snacks any time of the day, and it’s super healthy, too….
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Roasted Golden Beets
Tender golden beets are dressed with a balsamic vinegar and olive oil vinaigrette for a dish that reminds everyone how special beets can be. …
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Blackened Shishito Peppers
Japanese shishito peppers are a revelation when blackened in a pan with a touch of olive oil and salt. Silky and delicious, a tray of these beauties disappears like magic when served. Plus they have a built in handle! Just pick one up by its stem, pop the pepper into your mouth and …
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Israeli Couscous with Veggies
Bright with color and flavor, this classic dish is easy to make and is full of nutritious crisp veggies. Experiment with different sizes of large couscous and vary the veggies to your taste, but make sure they are crisp and fresh. …
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Herbed Pancakes with Tzatziki Sauce
Super simple and quick to make, these savory vegan pancakes are tasty on their own, dipped into the tzatziki sauce or as an accompaniment to a soup or stew. …
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Everyday Hummus
Veggie Bowl with Quinoa Penne
Fresh and simple with clean flavors, this salad has no oil to get in the way of the lemon juice bath that brightens up this bowl of crunchy goodness. …
