Spring vegetable/2 recipes

Buttermilk, raisins and honey flavor this old fashioned soda bread.

for fans of spring cabbage and typical combinations..

Tired of making cookies and muffins? Try this tasty snack that is sure to make you a fan.

Delicious! Considering a much lower fat creamy style pasta dish, this recipe definitely deserves 5 stars.

You will be amazed by how creamy and delicious this pasta dish turns out. Asparagus adds lots of nutrients, and crispy prociutto gives the just right amount of indulgence to the dish. Use whole wheat pasta to give extra fibre boost.

Instead of frying, oven-baked zucchini sticks are much lower fat, and they taste delicious!

This was very easy to prepare, but I would double the chili paste next time and add some "red" to it- i.e. red bell pepper or carrots.

A delicious savory tart, chunks of feta, black olives and herbal crust are delicious together. It can be served as an appetizer or a main dish!

This recipe is over 100 years old. I add a twist to the recipe (and a little sweetness) by adding some golden raisins, like my favorite restaurant in Provincetown, Mass., does.

Toasted hazelnuts and sage are cooked in browned butter, then toss in blanched sugar snap peas. This deliciously refreshing recipe makes your sugar snap peas sing.

I didn't use quinoa flour, instead I added about 1 1 /2 cups cooked quinoa. I used walnuts, also added about 1/4 cup of bittersweet chocolate chips, and the sweetness was just right

This Indian dish is made with several kinds of spices, mustard greens, cauliflower and chickpeas; it's baked with basmati rice, topped with golden raisins and cashews. You can serve it as a side dish or a tasty main dish.

Sweet roasted beets along with tender greens, goat cheese for balance and honey roasted walnuts for some earthy crunch. The combination of the flavours = YUM

Pineapple stuffed empanadas. A delicate pastry style dough with a filling of pineapple and apricot jam. Perfect for afternoon tea or healthy snacks for the kids or guests.

Chinese: Stir-Fry Pork and Peppers recipe

Quick, easy and delicious. Serve it as a salad along with your main course, or simply make a yummy sandwich with it. No fuss recipe!