Vegetarian
While American food has traditionally been centered around meats and seafood, these once fringe vegetarian trends are quickly become mainstream.
Beet and Pear Salad with Walnuts and Goat Cheese
This is a beautiful beet and pear salad recipe. The deeply colored, sliced beets are topped with sweet pears, goat cheese and a simple walnut vinaigrette.
This is a beautiful beet and pear salad recipe. The deeply colored, sliced beets are topped with sweet pears, goat cheese and a simple walnut vinaigrette.
Wolfgang Puck's Chino Chopped Vegetable Salad
This chino chopped vegetable salad recipe comes from celebrity guest author, Wolfgang Puck.
This chino chopped vegetable salad recipe comes from celebrity guest author, Wolfgang Puck.
Sweet Potato Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing
This healthy sweet potato salad features a low-fat honey mustard dressing, and would make a great change of pace from more traditional potato salads.
This healthy sweet potato salad features a low-fat honey mustard dressing, and would make a great change of pace from more traditional potato salads.
Sour Cream Potato Salad Recipe
A tangy sour cream dressing turns a basic potato salad recipe into something special. This potato salad recipe can be done with russet, red, or gold potatoes.
A tangy sour cream dressing turns a basic potato salad recipe into something special. This potato salad recipe can be done with russet, red, or gold potatoes.
Mozzarella Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes
Mozzarella stuffed cherry tomatoes are not only one of the easiest summer snacks ever, but also one of the most beautiful.
Mozzarella stuffed cherry tomatoes are not only one of the easiest summer snacks ever, but also one of the most beautiful.
Eggplant Parmesan Casserole Recipe
Traditional eggplant Parmesan recipes usually feature fried, breaded slices of eggplant baked with sauce and cheese. This recipe for eggplant Parmesan casserole uses a Parmesan breadcrumb crust for the crispiness, which makes the recipe much easier and lighter.
Traditional eggplant Parmesan recipes usually feature fried, breaded slices of eggplant baked with sauce and cheese. This recipe for eggplant Parmesan casserole uses a Parmesan breadcrumb crust for the crispiness, which makes the recipe much easier and lighter.
Asparagus Pie Recipe
Fresh asparagus is baked in a light egg batter, which forms a creamy, lightly-browned crust. If you like asparagus, you'll love this easy recipe.
Fresh asparagus is baked in a light egg batter, which forms a creamy, lightly-browned crust. If you like asparagus, you'll love this easy recipe.
Pasta Primavera - Fettuccine with Fresh Green Vegetables
What better way to enjoy fresh, green vegetables, than in this delicious pasta primavera recipe? You can follow this pasta recipe as is, or substitute your favorite spring veggies and herbs.
What better way to enjoy fresh, green vegetables, than in this delicious pasta primavera recipe? You can follow this pasta recipe as is, or substitute your favorite spring veggies and herbs.
Creamy Cauliflower Spaghetti Alfredo
This healthy cauliflower pasta recipe features a much lower fat version of the classic Alfredo cream sauce.
This healthy cauliflower pasta recipe features a much lower fat version of the classic Alfredo cream sauce.
Butternut Squash Dumplings with Sage Brown Butter
These butternut squash dumplings are basically a half moon-shaped ravioli made with wonton wrappers for an easy and elegant meal. The filling is a simple, rich butternut squash puree that pairs perfectly with the nutty brown butter and sage sauce.
These butternut squash dumplings are basically a half moon-shaped ravioli made with wonton wrappers for an easy and elegant meal. The filling is a simple, rich butternut squash puree that pairs perfectly with the nutty brown butter and sage sauce.
Spicy Three-Bean Vegetable Chili Recipe
This spicy three-bean vegetable chili recipe is so tasty and satisfying, you'll forget it's vegetarian. You can use whatever combination of beans you like, but the three varieties called for in this chili recipe work very well together.
This spicy three-bean vegetable chili recipe is so tasty and satisfying, you'll forget it's vegetarian. You can use whatever combination of beans you like, but the three varieties called for in this chili recipe work very well together.
Broccoli Gratin - A Cheesy Broccoli Casserole Recipe
This cheesy broccoli casserole recipe, also known as broccoli gratin, features two ingredients that were just meant for each other; savory cheddar cheese sauce and nutritious broccoli.
This cheesy broccoli casserole recipe, also known as broccoli gratin, features two ingredients that were just meant for each other; savory cheddar cheese sauce and nutritious broccoli.
Mushroom Veggie Burger Recipe
This mushroom burger recipe is adapted from "Lisa's Mushroom Burger" from weheartfood.com, and to call it a veggie burger doesn't do it justice. Veggie burger recipes tend to be bland and boring, but this meaty mushroom burger is anything but.
This mushroom burger recipe is adapted from "Lisa's Mushroom Burger" from weheartfood.com, and to call it a veggie burger doesn't do it justice. Veggie burger recipes tend to be bland and boring, but this meaty mushroom burger is anything but.
Buttermilk Mashed Yams Recipe
Are looking for a super-easy holiday side dish recipe? Then this low-fat, highly nutritious buttermilk mashed yams recipe is for you. Three simple ingredients combine to make yam magic! You can also use sweet potatoes for a delicious variation.
Are looking for a super-easy holiday side dish recipe? Then this low-fat, highly nutritious buttermilk mashed yams recipe is for you. Three simple ingredients combine to make yam magic! You can also use sweet potatoes for a delicious variation.
Tortellini with Gorgonzola Sauce
Italy's famous Gorgonzola blue cheese makes an incredibly delicious pasta sauce. This is an easy and relatively light version of this classic cheese sauce, and is perfect for getting into all the tortellini's nooks and crannies.
Italy's famous Gorgonzola blue cheese makes an incredibly delicious pasta sauce. This is an easy and relatively light version of this classic cheese sauce, and is perfect for getting into all the tortellini's nooks and crannies.
Fettuccini with Wild Mushroom Tomato Sauce Recipe
Both fresh and dried mushrooms are used in this fettuccini with wild mushroom tomato sauce recipe. The flavors are deep, distinct, and a great change from the usual pasta sauce recipe.
Both fresh and dried mushrooms are used in this fettuccini with wild mushroom tomato sauce recipe. The flavors are deep, distinct, and a great change from the usual pasta sauce recipe.
Angel Hair Pasta with Broccoli Recipe
As the saying goes, this angel hair pasta with broccoli recipe is "Good, and good for you!" We all should eat more broccoli, and what better way than in a delicious and easy pasta recipe?
As the saying goes, this angel hair pasta with broccoli recipe is "Good, and good for you!" We all should eat more broccoli, and what better way than in a delicious and easy pasta recipe?
Rainy Day Mac and Cheese Recipe
The name of this macaroni and cheese recipe says it all. This is the mac and cheese that put the "comfort" in comfort food. Dig into a dish of this classic, creamy macaroni and cheese anytime you want to warm up from the inside out.
The name of this macaroni and cheese recipe says it all. This is the mac and cheese that put the "comfort" in comfort food. Dig into a dish of this classic, creamy macaroni and cheese anytime you want to warm up from the inside out.
Cheesy Zucchini Pie Recipe
Pie for dinner? Sure, when it's a slice of cheesy zucchini pie. This is the vegetarian version, but for a delicious variation try this cheesy zucchini pie recipe with some crumbled bacon, or ham in between the layers.
Pie for dinner? Sure, when it's a slice of cheesy zucchini pie. This is the vegetarian version, but for a delicious variation try this cheesy zucchini pie recipe with some crumbled bacon, or ham in between the layers.
Goat Cheese Stuffed Summer Squash Recipe
This recipe is such a great way to use those beautiful, and bountiful summer squash. This goat cheese stuffed summer squash recipe will work with either green or yellow squash, and make a wonderful side dish.
This recipe is such a great way to use those beautiful, and bountiful summer squash. This goat cheese stuffed summer squash recipe will work with either green or yellow squash, and make a wonderful side dish.
Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe
Fried green tomatoes are an American classic, and one of the most famous southern recipes of all-time. The great thing about this fried green tomatoes recipe is that the same technique can be used for other vegetables like eggplant and squash. Fried green tomatoes are often served as side dishes, or as a snack with hot sauce.
Fried green tomatoes are an American classic, and one of the most famous southern recipes of all-time. The great thing about this fried green tomatoes recipe is that the same technique can be used for other vegetables like eggplant and squash. Fried green tomatoes are often served as side dishes, or as a snack with hot sauce.
Roasted Peppers and Seasonal Vegetables
So simple, so healthy, so delicious! This versatile roasted pepper and vegetable recipe makes a great side dish for almost any meal. You can use any number of seasonal vegetables, herbs, and spices. The secret is a nice hot oven which will help caramelize the edges of the peppers, and give the roasted vegetables a deep, rich flavor.
So simple, so healthy, so delicious! This versatile roasted pepper and vegetable recipe makes a great side dish for almost any meal. You can use any number of seasonal vegetables, herbs, and spices. The secret is a nice hot oven which will help caramelize the edges of the peppers, and give the roasted vegetables a deep, rich flavor.
Fresh Red Pepper Marinara Sauce Recipe
This fresh marinara sauce recipe is spiked with sweet red bell peppers. This marinara sauce recipe is a great all-purpose sauce for all your favorite pasta dishes. During the summer you can experiment with all types of hot and sweet fresh peppers in the recipe for a variety of delicious results.
This fresh marinara sauce recipe is spiked with sweet red bell peppers. This marinara sauce recipe is a great all-purpose sauce for all your favorite pasta dishes. During the summer you can experiment with all types of hot and sweet fresh peppers in the recipe for a variety of delicious results.
Summer Vegetable Skewer Recipe
Tri-colored bell peppers are the star of this colorful vegetable skewer recipe. The pepper's sweet, delicious flavor will soak into the zucchini, as the garlic-infused olive oil scents the earthy mushrooms. Vegetable skewers are a welcomed addition to any barbecue or cookout, and a great way to use fresh seasonal vegetables.
Tri-colored bell peppers are the star of this colorful vegetable skewer recipe. The pepper's sweet, delicious flavor will soak into the zucchini, as the garlic-infused olive oil scents the earthy mushrooms. Vegetable skewers are a welcomed addition to any barbecue or cookout, and a great way to use fresh seasonal vegetables.
Summer Vegetable Pizza Recipe
When peppers, sweet corn, and cherry tomatoes are at their peak, there's nothing like enjoying them on a summer vegetable pizza. Of course, this summer vegetable pizza recipe can be used to feature almost any vegetables, so keep this pizza in mind when shopping at the farmer's market.
When peppers, sweet corn, and cherry tomatoes are at their peak, there's nothing like enjoying them on a summer vegetable pizza. Of course, this summer vegetable pizza recipe can be used to feature almost any vegetables, so keep this pizza in mind when shopping at the farmer's market.
Whole Roasted Garlic Recipe
Roasting whole garlic bulbs is an easy and delicious method, and the sweet, soft cloves can be used in countless ways. Roasted garlic cloves are a great garnish for main course, like roasted chicken, and can also be mashed up and added to dressings and sauces.
Roasting whole garlic bulbs is an easy and delicious method, and the sweet, soft cloves can be used in countless ways. Roasted garlic cloves are a great garnish for main course, like roasted chicken, and can also be mashed up and added to dressings and sauces.
Fresh Corn Salsa Recipe
This fresh corn salsa recipe really makes for a colorful change of pace from regular salsas. The fresh corn gives the salsa a wonderful texture and sweetness. Corn salsa can be used with any recipe that calls for regular chunky-style salsa.
This fresh corn salsa recipe really makes for a colorful change of pace from regular salsas. The fresh corn gives the salsa a wonderful texture and sweetness. Corn salsa can be used with any recipe that calls for regular chunky-style salsa.
Grilled Corn on the Cob with Garlic Soy Glaze
This super-simple garlic soy glaze recipe really brings out the natural sweetness of grilled corn. If you like, you can add some hot Asian chili sauce for an extra kick. This glaze recipe is also great brushed on other grilled vegetable.
This super-simple garlic soy glaze recipe really brings out the natural sweetness of grilled corn. If you like, you can add some hot Asian chili sauce for an extra kick. This glaze recipe is also great brushed on other grilled vegetable.
Fresh Sweet Corn Fritters Recipe
This easy sweet corn fritter recipe is a great way to enjoy summer's bounty of fresh corn. These corn fritters can be a snack, or a tasty side dish for barbecued meats.
This easy sweet corn fritter recipe is a great way to enjoy summer's bounty of fresh corn. These corn fritters can be a snack, or a tasty side dish for barbecued meats.
Butter-Roasted Cauliflower Recipe
This roasted cauliflower recipe is a great way to enjoy this very nutritious vegetable. Cauliflower recipes aren't usually the most exciting dishes on the table, but this butter-roasted version is as unusual as it is delicious.
This roasted cauliflower recipe is a great way to enjoy this very nutritious vegetable. Cauliflower recipes aren't usually the most exciting dishes on the table, but this butter-roasted version is as unusual as it is delicious.
Top 10 Ways to Enjoy Fresh, Ripe, Summer Tomatoes
Here's a top 10 countdown of recipes and preparations using one of the stars of summer eating; the sweet, and perfectly ripe tomato. After suffering with pink, mealy supermarket tomatoes all winter, there's nothing that says summer like a beautiful, just picked tomato.
Here's a top 10 countdown of recipes and preparations using one of the stars of summer eating; the sweet, and perfectly ripe tomato. After suffering with pink, mealy supermarket tomatoes all winter, there's nothing that says summer like a beautiful, just picked tomato.
Fresh Tomato Salsa Recipe
What better way to enjoy fresh tomatoes than in a salsa recipe? Take a break from that jarred stuff, and enjoy salsa like it's suppose to taste. This classic tomato salsa recipe is great on everything from a grilled chicken breast to your favorite chips.
What better way to enjoy fresh tomatoes than in a salsa recipe? Take a break from that jarred stuff, and enjoy salsa like it's suppose to taste. This classic tomato salsa recipe is great on everything from a grilled chicken breast to your favorite chips.
Fresh Tomato Bruschetta Recipe
Tomato Bruschetta is one of the world's great recipes for enjoying fresh ripe tomatoes. The way the sweet juices soak into the garlicky toasted bread is irresistible. You can add countless ingredients into a Bruschetta topping, but this classic recipe lets the tomatoes be the star.
Tomato Bruschetta is one of the world's great recipes for enjoying fresh ripe tomatoes. The way the sweet juices soak into the garlicky toasted bread is irresistible. You can add countless ingredients into a Bruschetta topping, but this classic recipe lets the tomatoes be the star.
Greek Salad with Fresh Tomatoes and Feta
Greek immigrants who settled in the Midwest brought this classic fresh salad to America's tables. A Greek salad is a perfect recipe to enjoy sweet, ripe cherry tomatoes, along with the traditional cucumbers, onions, and feta cheese.
Greek immigrants who settled in the Midwest brought this classic fresh salad to America's tables. A Greek salad is a perfect recipe to enjoy sweet, ripe cherry tomatoes, along with the traditional cucumbers, onions, and feta cheese.
Individual Fresh Tomato and Mozzarella Salads
This is such an easy and beautiful cold platter to serve at any summer meal. Tomato and mozzarella salad is a classic combination, and this version features each slice of tomato as its own salad.
This is such an easy and beautiful cold platter to serve at any summer meal. Tomato and mozzarella salad is a classic combination, and this version features each slice of tomato as its own salad.
Fresh Tomato Gazpacho Recipe
Gazpacho is a great warm weather soup! This gazpacho recipe is fairly traditional and really shows off the vine-ripened goodness of tomatoes. You can make this gazpacho as mild or spicy as you like by adjusting the amount of hot peppers.
Gazpacho is a great warm weather soup! This gazpacho recipe is fairly traditional and really shows off the vine-ripened goodness of tomatoes. You can make this gazpacho as mild or spicy as you like by adjusting the amount of hot peppers.
Artichoke and Tortellini Pasta Salad Recipe
Tired of the same old pasta salad recipes? Try this artichoke and tortellini pasta salad recipe for a great change of pace. The canned artichoke hearts, and simple Italian dressing, makes this delicious pasta salad very fast and easy to put together.
Tired of the same old pasta salad recipes? Try this artichoke and tortellini pasta salad recipe for a great change of pace. The canned artichoke hearts, and simple Italian dressing, makes this delicious pasta salad very fast and easy to put together.
Deli-Style Red Potato Salad Recipe
This deli-style red potato salad recipe is delicious with all your favorite sandwiches, as well as alongside a spicy rack of ribs at the next cookout. Red potatoes work so well in potato salad recipes since they don't fall apart after being cooked.
This deli-style red potato salad recipe is delicious with all your favorite sandwiches, as well as alongside a spicy rack of ribs at the next cookout. Red potatoes work so well in potato salad recipes since they don't fall apart after being cooked.
Feta, Red Onion, and Tomato Salad Recipe
When tomatoes are in season, there's nothing like a fresh and colorful feta, red onion, and tomato salad. The simple balsamic dressing really brings out the sweetness of the tomatoes, as well as balancing the tangy feta in this great summer salad.
When tomatoes are in season, there's nothing like a fresh and colorful feta, red onion, and tomato salad. The simple balsamic dressing really brings out the sweetness of the tomatoes, as well as balancing the tangy feta in this great summer salad.
Red Pepper and Fresh Corn Salad Recipe
This red pepper and fresh corn salad recipe is a colorful, and delicious way to break that summer salad routine. A crunchy, sweet, fresh corn salad is perfect for any picnic, cookout, or barbecue.
This red pepper and fresh corn salad recipe is a colorful, and delicious way to break that summer salad routine. A crunchy, sweet, fresh corn salad is perfect for any picnic, cookout, or barbecue.
Honey Mustard Coleslaw Recipe
This honey mustard coleslaw recipe is sweet, tangy and delicious. It's a perfect coleslaw recipe to pair with almost any grilled meat or chicken.
This honey mustard coleslaw recipe is sweet, tangy and delicious. It's a perfect coleslaw recipe to pair with almost any grilled meat or chicken.
Sweet-Hot Carrot and Cabbage Coleslaw Recipe
This sweet-hot carrot and cabbage coleslaw recipe is simple, crunchy and fresh tasting. A perfect all-purpose coleslaw recipe for any picnic or barbecue.
This sweet-hot carrot and cabbage coleslaw recipe is simple, crunchy and fresh tasting. A perfect all-purpose coleslaw recipe for any picnic or barbecue.
Fresh Farmer's Cheese Recipe
This farmer's cheese recipe will show you how fun and easy it is making your own fresh white cheese at home. This cheese recipe uses plain milk, requires no special equipment, and produces a homemade cheese that's a sort of cross between cream cheese and a ricotta.
This farmer's cheese recipe will show you how fun and easy it is making your own fresh white cheese at home. This cheese recipe uses plain milk, requires no special equipment, and produces a homemade cheese that's a sort of cross between cream cheese and a ricotta.
Potato Pesto Pizza Recipe
No one's sure where this potato pesto pizza recipe came from, but its fusion of Greek and Italian ingredients is pure American cuisine. The tangy feta cheese works perfectly with the potatoes and pesto, and makes this pizza recipe an unusual, delicious treat.
No one's sure where this potato pesto pizza recipe came from, but its fusion of Greek and Italian ingredients is pure American cuisine. The tangy feta cheese works perfectly with the potatoes and pesto, and makes this pizza recipe an unusual, delicious treat.
Roasted Beet and Arugula Salad with Goat Cheese
This colorful, healthy, and delicious roasted beet and arugula salad is a wonderful combination of tastes and textures. The earthy, sweet beets, the spicy greens, the tangy cheese, and the crunchy pecans all shine in this impressive salad recipe.
This colorful, healthy, and delicious roasted beet and arugula salad is a wonderful combination of tastes and textures. The earthy, sweet beets, the spicy greens, the tangy cheese, and the crunchy pecans all shine in this impressive salad recipe.
Dijon Tarragon Mashed Potatoes
This mashed potato recipe is perfect to serve along side any poached, grilled, or roasted chicken recipes. The tang of the Dijon, and the sweet, aromatic tarragon gives this mashed potato recipe it's deliciously different flavor.
This mashed potato recipe is perfect to serve along side any poached, grilled, or roasted chicken recipes. The tang of the Dijon, and the sweet, aromatic tarragon gives this mashed potato recipe it's deliciously different flavor.
Lemon Thyme Mashed Potatoes
This mashed potato recipe is perfect to serve along side seafood, or chicken recipes. Lemon and fresh thyme are a classic combination, and will turn those plain mashed potatoes into something special.
This mashed potato recipe is perfect to serve along side seafood, or chicken recipes. Lemon and fresh thyme are a classic combination, and will turn those plain mashed potatoes into something special.
Sweet Onion and Sage Mashed Potatoes
This mashed potato recipe is perfect to serve along roast pork, sausage, or chicken. Lemon and fresh thyme are a classic combination, and will turn those plain mashed potatoes into something special.
This mashed potato recipe is perfect to serve along roast pork, sausage, or chicken. Lemon and fresh thyme are a classic combination, and will turn those plain mashed potatoes into something special.
Horseradish Mashed Potatoes
This mashed potato recipe is perfect to serve along side steaks, roast beef, and braised short ribs. The horseradish gives this mashed potato recipe a wonderfully spicy kick.
This mashed potato recipe is perfect to serve along side steaks, roast beef, and braised short ribs. The horseradish gives this mashed potato recipe a wonderfully spicy kick.
Kalamata Olive Mashed Potatoes
This Greek olive mashed potato recipe is perfect to serve along grilled, roasted, or barbequed lamb. While it may sound unusual to add olives to a mashed potato recipe, their briny flavor, along with the hint of cumin, is a great and unusual twist.
This Greek olive mashed potato recipe is perfect to serve along grilled, roasted, or barbequed lamb. While it may sound unusual to add olives to a mashed potato recipe, their briny flavor, along with the hint of cumin, is a great and unusual twist.
Roasted Asparagus Recipe with Toasted Hazelnuts
Roasting asparagus in a hot oven is an easy, and flavorful way to enjoy these delicious green spears. The flavor is concentrated as the asparagus turns a deep, dark green. A topping of hazelnuts toasted in butter and olive oil finishes this earthy dish.
Roasting asparagus in a hot oven is an easy, and flavorful way to enjoy these delicious green spears. The flavor is concentrated as the asparagus turns a deep, dark green. A topping of hazelnuts toasted in butter and olive oil finishes this earthy dish.
Grilled Asparagus with Lemon Garlic Butter
This very simple asparagus recipe really brings out the fresh flavor of the spears. Lemon and garlic butter is great on anything, but especially tender, grilled asparagus!
This very simple asparagus recipe really brings out the fresh flavor of the spears. Lemon and garlic butter is great on anything, but especially tender, grilled asparagus!
Spring Pea and Asparagus Pasta Primavera
"Primavera" means spring, and this easy pasta recipe feature two great spring vegetables -asparagus and peas. You can tweak this pasta primavera recipe by adding almost any vegetables you like.
"Primavera" means spring, and this easy pasta recipe feature two great spring vegetables -asparagus and peas. You can tweak this pasta primavera recipe by adding almost any vegetables you like.
Twice-Baked Potatoes with English Peas
This delicious stuffed twice-baked potato recipe come compliments of the Artisan Cheese Center. It features a great combination of flavors and will be a wonderful way to use those beautiful spring peas. If you can't get fresh peas, frozen peas will work fine in this twice-baked potato recipe.
This delicious stuffed twice-baked potato recipe come compliments of the Artisan Cheese Center. It features a great combination of flavors and will be a wonderful way to use those beautiful spring peas. If you can't get fresh peas, frozen peas will work fine in this twice-baked potato recipe.
Easy Broccoli Soup with Cheddar Croutons
This broccoli soup recipe would be delicious on its own, but when the cheesy cheddar crouton is floated on the top it gets even better!
This broccoli soup recipe would be delicious on its own, but when the cheesy cheddar crouton is floated on the top it gets even better!
Waldorf Salad - Video Recipe
Invented in 1896 at the Waldorf-Astoria hotel in New York City, this is America's most famous fruit salad. One taste of this crunchy, juicy, sweet, and tangy salad, and you'll know why it's such a favorite.
Invented in 1896 at the Waldorf-Astoria hotel in New York City, this is America's most famous fruit salad. One taste of this crunchy, juicy, sweet, and tangy salad, and you'll know why it's such a favorite.
Creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip
It's not exactly low calorie, but if you're going to make a rich and creamy dip, why not make one that has lots of nutritious spinach and artichokes in it? This is one of the most popular vegetable dips in casual restaurants, and an easy one to make at home.
It's not exactly low calorie, but if you're going to make a rich and creamy dip, why not make one that has lots of nutritious spinach and artichokes in it? This is one of the most popular vegetable dips in casual restaurants, and an easy one to make at home.
Potato and Cheese Pierogi Casserole
Pierogies are potato and cheese stuffed pasta dumplings indigenous to Eastern Europe. They are delicious, but can be time consuming to make. In this ingenious casserole recipe the pierogies are deconstructed and layered to save lots of work.
Pierogies are potato and cheese stuffed pasta dumplings indigenous to Eastern Europe. They are delicious, but can be time consuming to make. In this ingenious casserole recipe the pierogies are deconstructed and layered to save lots of work.
Broccoli and Cottage Cheese Casserole
The addition of broccoli and cottage cheese turns an ordinary macaroni and cheese recipe into a deliciously healthy casserole.
The addition of broccoli and cottage cheese turns an ordinary macaroni and cheese recipe into a deliciously healthy casserole.
Cheesy Zucchini Casserole
This cheesy zucchini casserole recipe is very easy to prepare, and makes a great side dish for almost any meal. Next time you need to make a dish for a potluck dinner try this popular vegetable casserole recipe.
This cheesy zucchini casserole recipe is very easy to prepare, and makes a great side dish for almost any meal. Next time you need to make a dish for a potluck dinner try this popular vegetable casserole recipe.
Pan-roasted Asparagus with Lemon and Garlic
No need to blanch the asparagus first in this easy and delicious asparagus recipe. Asparagus cooked in this style is more flavorful, and keeps more of the valuable nutrients. This asparagus recipe is great for a first course or as a vegetable side.
No need to blanch the asparagus first in this easy and delicious asparagus recipe. Asparagus cooked in this style is more flavorful, and keeps more of the valuable nutrients. This asparagus recipe is great for a first course or as a vegetable side.
10-Minute Vegetable Chili
You won't miss the meat in this great vegetarian chili recipe. This vegetable chili is healthy, delicious, and super fast to make.
You won't miss the meat in this great vegetarian chili recipe. This vegetable chili is healthy, delicious, and super fast to make.
Low-Fat Butter-Free Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes
The tangy, low-fat goodness of buttermilk makes a great mashed potato recipe, without any butter. Despite the name, buttermilk is very low in fat and calories, and allows room for a little sour cream in the recipe. The results are delicious, and healthy mashed potatoes.
The tangy, low-fat goodness of buttermilk makes a great mashed potato recipe, without any butter. Despite the name, buttermilk is very low in fat and calories, and allows room for a little sour cream in the recipe. The results are delicious, and healthy mashed potatoes.
Fat-Free Kale and Sweet Potato Soup
It's hard to come up with a more nutritious soup recipe than this fat-free kale and sweet potato soup. No butter or oil is needed when you're using the delicious combination of satisfying sweet potatoes and the flavorful kale. Not only is this fat-free soup nutritious and tasty, it's incredibly easy and fast to prepare. Both the main ingredients are on many of the "super foods" lists and this kale and sweet potato soup is a great way to enjoy them.
It's hard to come up with a more nutritious soup recipe than this fat-free kale and sweet potato soup. No butter or oil is needed when you're using the delicious combination of satisfying sweet potatoes and the flavorful kale. Not only is this fat-free soup nutritious and tasty, it's incredibly easy and fast to prepare. Both the main ingredients are on many of the "super foods" lists and this kale and sweet potato soup is a great way to enjoy them.
New Orleans-Style French Toast - "Pain Perdu"
This is not your typical French toast recipe. Most of us are used to French toast being thin-sliced bread, dipped in egg, fried and served. This is New Orleans-style French toast, made using thick slices of bread soaked in a custard batter, then after being browned lightly in a pan, their baked golden brown. This cooks the inside into a creamy, almost bread pudding-like texture, as the outside gets crisp and golden. The taste and texture contrast makes for the best French toast recipe ever!
This is not your typical French toast recipe. Most of us are used to French toast being thin-sliced bread, dipped in egg, fried and served. This is New Orleans-style French toast, made using thick slices of bread soaked in a custard batter, then after being browned lightly in a pan, their baked golden brown. This cooks the inside into a creamy, almost bread pudding-like texture, as the outside gets crisp and golden. The taste and texture contrast makes for the best French toast recipe ever!
Avocado and Grapefruit Salad with Yogurt Dressing
This colorful, healthy avocado and grapefruit salad recipe features an exciting array of tastes and textures. It has peppery arugula lettuce, a simple and light yogurt dressing, sharp curls of Parmesan cheese, and toasted pine nuts. These ingredients really go wonderfully with the silky avocado, and the sweet and tangy grapefruit.
This colorful, healthy avocado and grapefruit salad recipe features an exciting array of tastes and textures. It has peppery arugula lettuce, a simple and light yogurt dressing, sharp curls of Parmesan cheese, and toasted pine nuts. These ingredients really go wonderfully with the silky avocado, and the sweet and tangy grapefruit.
Pumpkin Seed Pesto
This simple and healthy pumpkin seed pesto recipe is delicious used as you would any pesto recipe; to top a piece of fish, tossed into hot pasta, or stirred into a soup. Pumpkin seeds are one of nature's most nutritious foods, and this delicious pesto recipe is a great way to eat them!
This simple and healthy pumpkin seed pesto recipe is delicious used as you would any pesto recipe; to top a piece of fish, tossed into hot pasta, or stirred into a soup. Pumpkin seeds are one of nature's most nutritious foods, and this delicious pesto recipe is a great way to eat them!
Sweet Potato Steak Fries
So simple and delicious, these sweet potato fries are a great way to enjoy one of nature's most nutritious foods. Since these are done in a hot oven, they don't need lots of oil to "fry." These sweet potato fries are great with burgers, steaks and almost anything else you would serve with regular fries.
So simple and delicious, these sweet potato fries are a great way to enjoy one of nature's most nutritious foods. Since these are done in a hot oven, they don't need lots of oil to "fry." These sweet potato fries are great with burgers, steaks and almost anything else you would serve with regular fries.
Macaroni and Cottage Cheese Casserole
The addition of cottage cheese and sour cream turns the ordinary macaroni and cheese into a deliciously creamy casserole. To counter the mild cottage cheese, a sharp cheddar is also used in this great macaroni and cheese recipe.
The addition of cottage cheese and sour cream turns the ordinary macaroni and cheese into a deliciously creamy casserole. To counter the mild cottage cheese, a sharp cheddar is also used in this great macaroni and cheese recipe.
5 Spice Carrots
The carrot recipe is an extremely easy, yet unusual, carrot side dish using one of my favorite "secret" ingredients; Chinese 5-spice. This spice mix was invented literally thousands of years ago, and is suppose to season food in perfect balance with the five elementary flavors of Chinese cuisine; sweet, sour, bitter, salty and savory. This dish is a great example of how Asian influences in California can transform a basic roast carrot recipe into something extraordinary.
The carrot recipe is an extremely easy, yet unusual, carrot side dish using one of my favorite "secret" ingredients; Chinese 5-spice. This spice mix was invented literally thousands of years ago, and is suppose to season food in perfect balance with the five elementary flavors of Chinese cuisine; sweet, sour, bitter, salty and savory. This dish is a great example of how Asian influences in California can transform a basic roast carrot recipe into something extraordinary.
Traditional Potato Salad
This classic potato salad recipe, featuring a traditional mayonnaise dressing and eggs, is the version many of us grew up. That's probably the reason this potato salad is such a popular American side dish.
This classic potato salad recipe, featuring a traditional mayonnaise dressing and eggs, is the version many of us grew up. That's probably the reason this potato salad is such a popular American side dish.
Spaghetti Squash
This versatile veggie has a delicate, sweet flavor and can be prepared with a multitude of ingredients.
This versatile veggie has a delicate, sweet flavor and can be prepared with a multitude of ingredients.
Pear Salad with Walnuts and Gorgonzola
This easy pear salad features a delicious combination of flavors and textures. The crisp juicy pears, crunchy walnuts, sweet chewy currants, and the soft tangy cheese all work perfectly together. A pear salad like this makes a great first course for almost any menu.
This easy pear salad features a delicious combination of flavors and textures. The crisp juicy pears, crunchy walnuts, sweet chewy currants, and the soft tangy cheese all work perfectly together. A pear salad like this makes a great first course for almost any menu.
Green Bean Salad with Fresh Mint
This quick and easy green bean salad recipe is very low fat thanks to a light, simple rice vinegar dressing. Rice vinegar has a natural sweet and tangy flavor that pairs perfectly with the fresh mint. A cold green bean salad is a very refreshing side dish served next to richer entrees.
This quick and easy green bean salad recipe is very low fat thanks to a light, simple rice vinegar dressing. Rice vinegar has a natural sweet and tangy flavor that pairs perfectly with the fresh mint. A cold green bean salad is a very refreshing side dish served next to richer entrees.
Mushroom Ragout on Garlic Toast
This easy and elegant mushroom ragout (stewed mushrooms) is as versatile as it is delicious. It can be served as a first course, a main course, or even as a sauce for chicken or meat. You can also use wild mushroom when available.
This easy and elegant mushroom ragout (stewed mushrooms) is as versatile as it is delicious. It can be served as a first course, a main course, or even as a sauce for chicken or meat. You can also use wild mushroom when available.
California Coleslaw
This recipe is a very fast and fresh twist on that boring old coleslaw. The dressing is surprisingly simple, but highly flavored. This is a great recipe for the busy cook, as it only takes a few minutes to put together.
This recipe is a very fast and fresh twist on that boring old coleslaw. The dressing is surprisingly simple, but highly flavored. This is a great recipe for the busy cook, as it only takes a few minutes to put together.
"New School" Macaroni and Cheese
A "revolutionary new method" may be a bit strong, but this recipe requires no Béchamel sauce (the classic French butter and flour-based white cream sauce). That means this version is much easier, way faster, less starchy, and every bit as satisfying.
A "revolutionary new method" may be a bit strong, but this recipe requires no Béchamel sauce (the classic French butter and flour-based white cream sauce). That means this version is much easier, way faster, less starchy, and every bit as satisfying.
Vegetarian "I Can't Believe I Don’t Miss" Meatloaf
Yes, vegetarian meatloaf is an oxymoron, but a delicious and nutritious one! This satisfying loaf is a great change of pace.
Yes, vegetarian meatloaf is an oxymoron, but a delicious and nutritious one! This satisfying loaf is a great change of pace.
Classic "Cast Iron" Cornbread
Until you try this recipe you've never really had true American corn bread before! By the way, this is just one of the many great reasons to own a cast iron skillet.
Until you try this recipe you've never really had true American corn bread before! By the way, this is just one of the many great reasons to own a cast iron skillet.
Succotash
A simple, tasty, and incredibly healthful combination of the Native American's "Three Sisters," corn, beans, and squash. This simple stew sustained these Native tribes for thousand of years.
A simple, tasty, and incredibly healthful combination of the Native American's "Three Sisters," corn, beans, and squash. This simple stew sustained these Native tribes for thousand of years.