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Coulis is a thick sauce made from pureed vegetables or fruit and used on meat, vegetable dishes or as a soup base. In this recipe, the coulis is stirred into the polenta and then baked until firm and cut into wedges.
This is a festive looking, mayonnaise-free slaw that you can make ahead of time. The dressing is sweetened with a little maple syrup and balsamic vinegar and gets some zip from dijon mustard and lemon zest.
The great thing about couscous is how fast it cooks. Just throw it into some boiling liquid, remove from heat and let it set for 5 minutes. So easy. Try to find whole grain couscous if you can.
This classic Irish side dish usually contains cream and butter. This version is lightened with low-fat milk. There’s so much flavor from the garlic, thyme, and scallions that you won’t miss the added fat.
A great way to start your day. You’ll love it for the nutrition, your kids will love the taste! The dates sweeten the oatmeal so you won’t need any added sugar.
Just a few seconds in the blender and you’ve got some mighty tasty oil. Pair with some good vinegar and a hint of salt and fresh pepper for a complete salad dressing.
You could use any noodles you have on hand for this stir fry and for that matter, any vegetables as well. As long as you stick to the same flavorings of sesame, ginger, garlic, and soy sauce, it’ll be delicious. Tip: This dish is sort of meant to be eaten warm, but the leftovers do […]
This salad comes together very quickly and would be just as tasty with any of your favorite herbs if you don’t have parsley–cilantro or basil would work particularly well. Because the dressing is all in the chickpeas and onions, this is a great lunch salad–pack your lettuce and chickpea mix separately and combine when you’re […]