Nutritious choices made simple®
Traditionally this southern side dish is fried in bacon fat. This version uses canola oil to cut back on the saturated fat. The goal with fried tomatoes is a crisp exterior and a soft exterior, the key to which is your frying technique. Getting them just perfect might take a little practice, but the end […]
Swiss chard is a leafy, cruciferous vegetable with green leaves with stems in a rainbow of colors, depending on the variety. Preparation is much like that of any green leafy vegetable, so if you’d like to use up leftover greens from another recipes, this dish would also work well with kale, collards, or any sturdy […]
This is a simple, no-cook, fresh tomato and basil sauce served over farfalle. It’s easy and perfect for eating al fresco on a warm night when the garden is full of tomatoes. If farfalle’s not your cup o’ noodles, go for the pasta shape you prefer.
You can either grill or broil the eggplant in this complex and delicious dish–don’t let the absence of grilling weather slow you down! The rich, Indian spices are quickly toasted in a large frying pan to develop and deepen their flavors.
This quick and easy recipe goes great with any meal as a tasty side dish. If you have a little bit of lemon zest or lemon juice, try them in place of the lemon pepper for a fresher flavor.
Oatmeal is always a warm, nutritious start to a cold, wintery day. This one is sweetened with applesauce and cinnamon. Shelf-stable ingredients make this a smart choice for cooking for your pantry.
If you want the crunch and heat of a good salsa, but aren’t a fan of tomatoes, this might be the salsa for you. The three jalapeños make this dip quite zippy.
Spice up your fiber intake with these creole-style peas. Keep your eye on this as it simmers for 2 hours. You may need to add water to keep the peas from drying out. It’s worth the wait and the effort.