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When everyone and their brother is trying to unload a garden’s worth of zucchini on your doorstep when you’re not home, try this recipe. That mountain of zucchini won’t seem so daunting then. If only they’d leave the onions and the ginger too… Tip: If you like a little heat, try adding a few red […]
The squash is grated and the leeks are sautéed and then layered with a creamy white sauce and whole wheat pasta for a dish that will revolutionize pasta night in your house. Tip: To toast pine nuts, cook in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 4 […]
Use this mild, herby vegetable dip with any of your favorite veggies, or serve it with pita crisps or Italian bread.
This classic recipe is lightened with fat-free cottage cheese, but is still rich in flavor with parmesan, lemon juice, nutmeg, and green onions. Serve as a side dish as itself or as a dip for an enticing platter of fresh veggies and whole-grain crackers.
Why don’t we make soup more often? It’s so easy, comes together in a flash with common pantry ingredients, and warms the soul. Serve this with a grilled hummus and veggie sandwich or a green salad.
You can use this salsa as a dip for tortilla or pita chips or use it as a topping for rice, beans, fish, burritos, burgers, chicken… you get the idea. Anywhere you’ve got a summer celebration going on, there’s sure to be a use for this simple, versatile salsa. Tip: If you’d like to make […]
Homemade bread adds a personal touch to your meals, and this recipe will beat out the store-bought variety for flavor and nutrition. Make Ahead Tip: You can prepare the rolls through step 6 and refrigerate overnight. Remove from the refrigerator and let rise until almost doubled in size (3 hours 30 minutes). Bake as directed.
Here the tofu slices are browned before being dredged in bread crumbs and sesame seeds and then browned again, forming a nice toasty crust. Serve with soy sauce and a quick stir-fry of your favorite vegetables. If you can’t find black sesame seed, just sub in regular sesame seeds.