Recipe Collection
Cajun Shrimp Tomato Stew Over Rice
Cajun Shrimp Tomato Stew Over Rice This flavorful dish makes a great weekend meal. 1 teaspoon olive oil1 onion (chopped)4 cloves garlic (peeled and chopped)1-2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning1 can diced tomatoes (no salt added, with liquid)2 cups water1/2 pound shrimp...
Mushroom Stroganoff Shells with Whole Grain Pasta Shells
Mushroom Stroganoff Shells with Whole Grain Pasta Shells 1 pound whole-grain shell pasta (cooked)1 cup lentils (cooked )1 teaspoon olive oil3 cups white button mushrooms (quartered)1/2 cup walnuts1 cup chicken broth2 teaspoons corn starch1/4 cup plain low-fat Greek...
Chicken Broccoli Rotini
Chicken Broccoli Rotini Use up your roasted chicken on this healthy favorite pasta dish made with whole-grain pasta. 1/2 pound whole-grain rotini pasta1 cup chicken broth2 teaspoons corn starch1/4 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese1 cup...
Greens & Burrata Pizza
Greens & Burrata Pizza A delicious pizza with lots of greens on a thin crust topped with bits of melted burrata cheese. Ingredients for pizza:1 pound pizza dough (see below or use premade)1/4 cup basil pesto1 cup spinach (fresh)1 cup arugula1 cup radish...
Chicken Cauliflower Sheet-Pan Dinner
Chicken Cauliflower Sheet-Pan Dinner Place everything on a large cookie sheet and then roast it for 30-35 minutes and you have a beautiful dinner. 1 head cauliflower (cored and cut into 8 large chunks)4 chicken thighs (skin removed)4 red sweet peppers (use small...
White Bean Tomato Soup
White Bean Tomato Soup This delicious soup is a meal by itself since it contains white butter beans and a tomato cream base. 1 onion (diced)2 cloves garlic (peeled and crushed)1 teaspoon olive oil1 teaspoon black pepper1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon thyme4 cups...
Spicy Chick “Peas-za”
Spicy Chick "Peas-za" This vegetarian pizza is full of flavor and crunch and makes a fantastic lunch or dinner. It can also be served as a tapas or appetizer. Feel free to add more dishes to make a full meal. Ingredients for pizza:1 pound pizza dough (see below or use...
Quick Pickles
Here is a fun project to make quick pickles using fresh fruits and vegetables and a little vinegar. The process of quick pickling adds a super crunch and intensifies flavors but without all the salt and time-consuming processes of regular pickles. PLUS having these on...
Chef’s Salad for Meatless Monday
Chef's Salad for Meatless Monday If you have hard-boiled eggs on hand, you can make this salad in less than 10 minutes. 1/2 cup pistachio nuts (roasted)1 Tablespoon red onion (minced)2 tomatoes (cored and cut into wedges)1 cup cauliflower (chopped)Olive oil spray2...
Kale and Beet Winter Salad
Kale and Beet Winter Salad This salad is a magnificent showcase of winter vegetables and it is as delicious as it is beautiful. Make this veggie salad the star of your next meal. 2 red beets (rinsed to remove the dirt)2 golden beets (rinsed to remove dirt)2 bunches...
Double Roasted Beets
Double Roasted Beets This recipe uses gold and red beets. What a color combination! Roasted beets taste so wonderful and there is very little work involved. Plus they are versatile! You can serve them hot or cold. 2 red beets (rinsed)2 golden beets (rinsed)Olive oil...
Apple Butter
Apple Butter A delicious, spice-baked apple dish that is very versatile on a fall table. Use it for a holiday dinner sauce alongside cranberries and gravy or as a bread spread on morning toast. 6 baking apples (cored and wedged, skin left on)1 Tablespoon brown sugar1...
Pizza-Roasted Cauliflower
Pizza-Roasted Cauliflower This classically seasoned vegetable can roast alongside the turkey and it adds delicious flavor and color to your holiday table. 1 head cauliflower (with leaves removed, rinsed (leave whole))1 cup marinara sauce2 Tablespoons panko bread...
Pasta with Chickpeas, Tomato, and Spinach
Pasta with Chickpeas, Tomato, and Spinach Chickpeas, tomatoes, spinach and a hint of rosemary make this delicious pasta dish. Served warm with a sprinkle of Parmesan, this quick and easy recipe makes a perfect weeknight meal. 1 small yellow onion (peeled and chopped...
Vegetarian Quesadillas
Vegetarian Quesadillas olive oil6 whole wheat tortillas (small low-fat)1 can black beans (drained, no added salt)1/4 cup cheddar cheese (shredded ) Heat the beans in a covered bowl in the microwave.Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Lightly drizzle or spray the...
Extra Chunky Spaghetti
Extra Chunky Spaghetti This super chunky recipe will become a family favorite. It is easy to make for hectic days or days where you want comfort food. 1 teaspoon olive oil1 onion (diced)1 carrot (peeled and sliced)1 cup sliced mushrooms6 ounces ground lean turkey or...
Banana Bread (Egg-Free)
Have you ever had a batch of bananas turn brown before you had time to eat them? It happens to all of us! Here is a recipe for the most delicious and moist banana bread that is almost half bananas by weight. Banana Bread (Egg-Free) 4 over-ripe bananas (peeled)2/3 cup...
Vegetarian City Tacos
Vegetarian City Tacos This recipe's filling is made by grinding walnuts and cauliflower with spices and then toasting the mixture on a pan in the oven. 1 cup walnuts2 cups cauliflower florets (about one small head)1 jalapeno pepper (seeds and stems removed)2 teaspoon...
Veggie Taco Bowl
Veggie Taco Bowl Here is a great way to use a vegetarian meaty taco filling made with roasted cauliflower and walnuts. 1 cup walnuts1 cup cauliflower florets (about one small head)1 jalapeno pepper (seeds and stems removed)2 teaspoon chili powder1 teaspoon ground...
Lentil Quinoa Salad Bowl
Lentil Quinoa Salad Bowl This robust salad features a variety of flavors and textures that add up to a crunchy and delicious meal. 1 cup dry lentils (cooked and drained, or 2 cups cooked)1 cup garbanzo beans (canned, drained)8 cups salad greens (pre-rinsed and ready...