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Very easy to put together, tastes delicious and it's packed with goodness as well. Perfect for a quick lunch or a no-fuss dinner.

Roasting tofu in the oven is a great way to create a very meaty texture. No mushy tofu here and combined with a very flavorful sauce the cubes are almost like cubes of beef.

This simplest of pesto recipes becomes an easy and delicious cracker spread by adding softened cream cheese.

Instead of mayonnaise, use green olives tapenade to spread the sandwich, which gives the sandwich tangy flavor. Grilling adds the nice smokiness into the these juicy and tender summer vegetables. Delicious and light summer sandwiches.

Mmmmm... Yumyyy! One more slice please!

Instead of mayonnaise, use sun-dried tomato and olives tapenade to spread the sandwich, which gives the sandwich tangy flavor. Grilling adds the nice smokiness into the these juicy and tender summer vegetables. Delicious and light summer sandwiches.

Turn farmer's market garlic scapes into a fresh & brightly flavored green pesto. An early summer seasonal treat.

I have made this recipe for more than ten times, they are always great. I love them all the time!

Cayenne and chocolate make a nice combo in this cookie from Paula Tuchscherer-Jones of Milwaukee; they would provide an interesting complement when plated with more traditional cookies.

No frying or splatters! Use a mini-muffin pan for an easy way to make perfect meatballs every time.

This easy crescent roll vegetable pizza is a favorite go-to for potlucks, showers, or wherever there's a hungry crowd. Use leftover veggies or your lastest garden harvest for toppings.

Pappa Al Pomodoro (Thick Tomato and Bread Soup) recipe

"This delicious main dish is really open to your own taste in fresh vegetables. Feel free to switch your favorites for your not-so-favorite ones. Some have even suggested adding mushrooms, garlic, diced cooked chicken and extra sauce."

Yum. The combination of asparagus and mushrooms inside the omelet was packed with flavor, and it went deliciously well with omelette.

Load up on your power vegetables, sweet potatoes and sweet red bell pepper in this satisfying pasta main dish.