Peachy salsa blended with fresh tomatoes, cilantro, balsamic vinegar, and garlic. A fruity, no-cook salsa that doubles as a fresh pasta sauce in 5 minutes.
Barbequed swordfish with a spicy tomato glaze and a Mediterranean black olive, cucumber, and plum tomato salad. A composed summer plate finished with a Dijon-chive vinaigrette for restaurant-level dinner party plating.
Pasta e fagioli simmers tender navy beans, canned tomatoes, and macaroni in a basil-and-oregano broth, with onions sautéed in balsamic instead of oil. A naturally lean Italian peasant soup.
Fresh bruschetta topping with Roma tomatoes, basil, oregano, capers, red onion, and balsamic vinegar. No-cook, vegetarian, and ready after a one-hour rest.
Eggplant slices baked with fresh tomato, basil, and red pepper, brushed with a tamari-balsamic glaze. A low-fat, vegan-friendly side dish with almost no prep.
Rotini pasta tossed with chickpeas, broiler-roasted red peppers, roma tomatoes, fresh basil, and balsamic vinegar. A vegetarian Italian pasta dish that travels well for potlucks and picnics.
Broiled trout fillets topped with a warm cherry tomato and red onion relish glazed with balsamic vinegar, molasses, and lemon zest. A light, vibrant fish dinner ready in 30 minutes.
Couscous and vegetables tops fluffy couscous with a quick tomato ragout of corn, bell pepper, mushrooms, and chili in a broth-sauté base. Vegan weeknight dinner in 30 minutes.
Vegan mushroom ragout with dried porcini and fresh cremini sauteed in balsamic vinegar and mushroom soaking liquid, finished with Roma tomatoes and parsley. Served over polenta.
Dried tomato crostini with sun-dried and fresh tomatoes, olives, capers, balsamic vinegar, and garlic on toasted baguette. An Italian bruschetta-style appetizer with optional melted cheese.
Bruschetta with chopped tomato salad featuring red and yellow bell peppers, capers, fresh basil, and balsamic vinegar. Low-fat, no oil, served as a mound alongside garlic-rubbed toast.
This is really healthy and is a great way to lose weight.
Ripe tomatoes hollowed out and stuffed with a crunchy corn and cabbage slaw dressed in balsamic vinegar and tofu mayo. Low-fat, no-cook, and ready in 15 minutes for your next summer cookout.
Fresh Italian antipasto salad with marinated mushrooms and artichokes over crisp vegetables drizzled with balsamic herb dressing for a light, impressive no-cook meal.
Rustic vegetable stew with eggplant, butternut squash, and potato, spiced with turmeric, cumin, and ginger, built on a base of deeply caramelized onions deglazed with red wine.
A savory bean stew that's made with delicious cornmeal dumplings which will satisfy your family's hunger.
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