Recipe Collection
Easy Stuffed Pasta Shells
Easy Stuffed Pasta Shells Spinach, a mixture of low-fat cheeses, and herbs combine for a delicious filling in these stuffed shells. baking dish 1 package chopped spinach (thawed (10 ounces frozen))12 ounces cottage cheese (low-fat)1 1/2 cups mozzarella (part...
Easy Oven-Roasted Vegetables
Oven-Roasted Vegetables This simple and delicious vegetable dish is perfect with your favorite entrée. sheet pan 2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 tablespoon lemon juice1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon black pepper (ground )3 cups fresh...
Turkey Stew
Turkey Stew This hearty stew of turkey, potatoes, and vegetables will warm up a cold winter night. You can replace the cooked turkey with cooked chicken. 2 teaspoons vegetable oil1/2 cup onion (chopped)1 clove garlic (finely chopped, or 1/2 teaspoon garlic...
Super Soup: Kale Bean Chowder
Kale Bean Chowder This chowder reminds us of Manhattan clam chowder with its spices and tomatoes. The curly kale is cooked tender with the beans. 2 teaspoons olive oil (extra virgin)1/2 cup onion (peeled and chopped)2 carrots (peeled and sliced)2 cloves garlic...
Apple Oatmeal Muffins
Apple Oatmeal Muffins Buy apples while they are in season and on sale and make batches of these muffins to put in the freezer for later. You can also substitute whole wheat flour to make your muffins heartier and more nutritious. muffin tin 1/2 cup milk...
Summer Veggie Ravioli with Corn and Cherry Tomatoes
Summer Veggie Ravioli with Corn and Cherry Tomatoes A quick and easy dinner using produce from the garden or farmers market. 8 ounces cheese ravioli1 tsp olive oil (extra virgin)2 cloves garlic (peeled and chopped)2 ears corn (husked and kernels cut off the...
Summer Lentil Garden Bowl
Summer Lentil Garden Bowl This bowl can be a great base for grilled chicken and fish, or it can remain vegetarian. Lentil salad:2 cups black lentils2 tablespoons parsley (chopped )1 clove garlic1 teaspoon olive oil2 tablespoons red wine vinegarSquash salad:1...
Vietnamese Rice Noodle Salad
Here is a delicious salad that is alive with flavor and texture. The smooth noodles provide the base for the shredded chicken and the crunchy veggies, nuts, and sesame seeds. Best of all you can prepare it in 15 minutes or less! Vietnamese Rice Noodle Salad 1 ounce...
DIY Everything Spice
What is the "everything spice"? Well, it is a combination of spices from the "everything bagel", using poppy seeds, sesame seeds, onion, garlic, and salt. Why would you want to use it? Because it has an intense flavor, some crunch, and not a lot of salt. It is a...
Lentil Minestrone Soup
Lentil Minestrone Soup This soup starts with plenty of vegetables - carrots, celery, sweet potato, zucchini and tomatoes and hearty lentils simmered to make a rich and tasty meal for a hungry family. 1 Tablespoon olive or vegetable oil1 yellow onion (peeled and...
Watermelon Popsicles
Watermelon Popsicles 6 small 6-ounce paper cups6 popsicle sticks or plastic spoonsblender 1 cup watermelon chunks (seedless )1 cup orange juice1 cup water Mix watermelon, orange juice, and water together in a blender until smooth. Pour into paper cups and place...
Salad Pizza
Salad Pizza This fun pizza is bursting with roasted and fresh veggies! 1 pizza crust (about 8 to 12 ounces, see notes below)1/2 cup tomato sauce1 cup mushrooms2 plum tomatoes (sliced)1 cup asparagus spears (sliced lengthwise)1/2 cup red onion (sliced)1 teaspoon dried...
Agua Fresca
Agua Fresca A delicious drink made with fruit, water, lime, and a little sugar. Colorful and fresh on any day of the week plus a great alternative to soda. 4 cups seedless watermelon cubes4 cups water1 Tablespoon granulated sugar1 lime or lemon (juiced) Cut the rind...
Breakfast “Pizza”
Breakfast Pizza Everyone loves pizza for breakfast. This one is made with a toasted English muffin, nut butter, and fresh fruit. You can even wrap it up and take it with you. 1 English muffin (toasted)1 Tablespoon peanut butter (old-fashioned )1 teaspoon fruit...
Sheet Pan Veggie Dinner With Pesto
Sheet Pan Veggie Dinner With Pesto 8 ounces firm tofu (cut or torn into chunks)1 cup bell pepper (diced)1 cup zucchini (diced)1 cup eggplant (diced)1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)1 cup red onion (diced)1 cup broccoli florets2 Tablespoons basil pesto or Italian...
Rainbow Roasted Salad
Rainbow Roasted Salad This makes a great fall or winter salad, but get out the grill and you'll see that it works any time of the year. It would be excellent for entertaining. Best of all, the presentation is really amazing while the work required to make and...
Bang Bang Chicken Salad
Bang Bang Chicken Salad We turned a classic Chinese street food snack into a delicious salad that features a peanut sauce, cold shredded chicken, and lots of crunchy veggies. Chicken 1 chicken breast1 bay leaf1 teaspoon black peppercorns2 cloves garlicSalad2 carrots...
Chicken Biryani
Chicken Biryani Chicken and rice are the perfect combinations and this deliciously layered dish adds in caramelized onions with the chicken cooking on the bottom. Yogurt and spices round it out to the most delicious creation you have ever experienced. This dish is...
Raspberry Beet Cheesecake
Raspberry Beet Cheesecake Crust:1/2 cup vanilla wafers1 tablespoon olive oilCheesecake:1 cup roasted red beets (skinned (about 2))1 pound neufchâtel cheese (reduced fat cream cheese)3/4 cup sugar4 eggs1 egg yolkTopping:2 cups fresh raspberries1/4 cup low-fat sour...
Skillet Seared Salmon and Quinoa with Radish Salad
Skillet Seared Salmon and Quinoa with Radish Salad Quick to make and delicious to eat, this dinner is sure to be a favorite any night of the week. 4 filets filets of salmon (3-ounces per filet)3 cups quinoa (cooked)1 Tablespoon olive oil1 lemon (cut in half)2...