Quick and Easy Recipes

Garlic shrimp crostini on toasted French bread rounds with a garlicky cream cheese spread, cherry tomato halves, and fresh parsley. Makes 24 bite-sized party appetizers.

Spinach and leeks with garbanzo beans, a quick and easy veggie main or side dish

Company coming? Here's a quick and simple hot bean dip.

Sweet and sour apples, crunchy and savory celeries, nutty and salty peanuts, and a lemon-dijon dressing make a delicious, light yet refreshing salad.

Crushed rice krispies and cheddar cheese adorn this healthy and easy main dish.

Creamy and tangy vanilla yogurt, some good quality cocoa powder, and pure maple syrup make a delicious yet light chocolate cream. Dip it with fresh strawberries. A quick, easy and delicious way to make a guiltless dessert.

Barbecue leftover turkey sandwich, shredded turkey tossed with tangy BBQ sauce and crunchy carrot, piled on a ranch-slicked whole wheat bun. A fast, smart way to turn leftover turkey into lunch in minutes.

An authentic creole seasoning from Emeril Lagasse, many uses in Cajun cooking and Cajun recipes.

Roasting is one of the best way to cook beets, as it brings out their wonderful buttery flavor. This easy to prepare, healthy recipe does just that.

Submitted by VP Allison Del Plato, discussed at "Make Your Own Butter" on 10/27/2011

Kidney beans blended silky smooth with garlic, rosemary, and lemon juice, high-fiber vegetarian dip ready in 5 minutes for veggie sticks

Pineapple deviled eggs give the classic appetizer a sweet-tangy twist, folding crushed pineapple and a splash of vinegar into creamy yolks. A retro, mustard-free take piled into the whites and served on lettuce.

Indian style lentils simmer canned lentils with tomatoes, onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric, and frozen spinach into a weeknight dal. Ready in about 15 minutes.

So easy to make, and it was refreshingly delicious. A great side dish to go with any main courses.

If you're constantly on the go, this quick and scrumptious lunch is perfect for your lifestyle.

Puff pastry rolled with pressed-dry spinach, sautéed mushrooms, and nutty Gruyere, sliced into golden pinwheels for elegant 30-minute appetizers.