This variation on mashed potatoes is a great side dish to complement any meal. If you like a little bite to your potatoes, a little horseradish paste is a wonderful addition to garlic for pumping up the spice in this dish.
Creamy Mashed Cauliflower
Dish: Vegetarian
Cranberry Smoothie
Bananas bring all the sweetness this simple shake needs. It’s tangy goodness is a great way to start the day. If you’re looking for a holiday treat for a party, mix up a big batch and serve them in small portions as holiday smoothie shooters.
Clementine Endive Salad
The most unusual ingredient in this recipe is cocktail onions, which are sometimes sold as pickled onions, and they’re awesome for bringing a little extra flavor to a salad. Pair with salty olives, sweet clementines, and bitter endive and you get a luxurious salad.
Chilled Tomato Soup with Cilantro-Yogurt Swirl
This recipe makes a fantastic appetizer on a warm night. The beautiful thing about chilled soups is that you can make them in advance for a quick and ready side dish anytime.
Chilled Melon Soup
Use your favorite melon to personalize this delicious soup! If you like gazpacho, this recipe is worth a try. The photo shows a soup made with cantaloupe, but you could easily use watermelon or honeydew: whatever’s fresh and on sale! It’s also a great way to use up leftovers from a multi-melon fruit salad.
Lemon Parmesan Chickpeas
This light side dish is perfect for a lazy summer afternoon. For even more amazing flavor, use chickpeas leftover from the next time you make chickpeas from scratch. Serve atop a bed of greens or in a wrap with your favorite veggies.
Carrot Cake Flax Muffins
These muffins are an excellent source of whole grains to keep yourself full and your body energized, and your tastebuds won’t complain when they taste the nutty richness of carrot cake.
Banana-Berry Smoothie
This creamy smoothie will kick off your summer’s day with a blend of delicious nutrition. Use any berries you have on hand—just be sure they’re frozen when they go into the smoothie for a properly cold concoction.