This selection of recipes was carefully chosen for our 2015 recipe calendar.
Slow Cooker Vegetable Beef Soup
January: For the best texture and flavor in slow cooker recipes with meat, lightly brown the meat in a skillet over medium-high heat before adding to the slow cooker.
View recipe »Dark Chocolate Dairy-Free Ice Cream
February: As bananas ripen, they convert starch to natural sugars, so using bananas that are very ripe will give you the sweetest treat.
View recipe »Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Pistachio & Shallot
March: For a little extra sweetness, sauté the onions lightly in part of the olive oil before roasting them with the Brussels sprouts.
View recipe »Spring Rolls
April: Bamboo shoots, rice paper wrappers, and bean sprouts can usually be found in the ethnic dried goods or frozen sections of your local grocery store.
View recipe »Grilled Chicken Pita
May: While you’ve got the grill out and heated, toss on some halved peaches for a lusciously nutritious dessert.
View recipe »Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa
June: Peppers in adobe sauce can often be found canned in the ethnic foods aisle, but fresh hot peppers like jalapenos make a fine substitution.
View recipe »Teriyaki Tofu Salad
July: For the best flavor press some of the liquid out of the raw tofu and marinate for 1-4 hours before baking.
View recipe »Sicilian Swordfish
August: If swordfish is hard to find in your area, fresh tuna steaks make an excellent alternative.
View recipe »Oatmeal Peanut Butter Bumps
September: Soak dates in warm water for an hour before pureeing--it will be easier on your blender and give you a less crumbly result.
View recipe »Sweet Potato Wedges with Apple Cider Reduction
October: The cider reduction gels as it cools, so be sure to serve it while it's fresh and hot.
View recipe »Apple, Onion & Cranberry Stuffing
November: If you prefer to stick with dried herbs, reduce the amount by half, as dried herbs are more potent than fresh.
View recipe »Cashew-Stuffed Mushrooms
December: Black rice can be hard to find, but many stores are carrying wild rice mixtures that pair black and brown for a lovely, nutritious effect.
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