Vegetables/2 recipes

This is a nice change of pace for green beans, with an interesting, complex flavor. I steamed the beans instead of boiling to retain more of the nutrients. Lightly toasting the almonds boosted the nutty flavor.

Using seasonal parsnips and pears, adding skim-milk gives the soup more creamy flavor, drizzle concentrated balsamic vinegar on top. It is a fabulous dish.

Rich and packed with flavor but without the unhealthy fats. Slightly sweet carmelized onions and sundried tomatos topped with cheese on crispy toast (crostini).

Roasted butternut squash with cooked seasoned pinta beans, stuffed into the warmed tocos, sprink some crumbled feta cheese on top, a perfect side dish or vegetarian main dish.

I added dumplings to this and this one pot meal was delicious!

Made with mostly whole wheat flour and olive oil, these cheddar biscuits still come out very flakey. Cheddar cheese adds some tangy cheesiness. Yum!

Perfect for heirloom tomatoes. This recipe brings tomatoes front and center to celebrate their flavor.

A delicious way to use up your leftover turkey. Enjoy :)

A tasty and easy to make spinach dip that tastes amazing with tortilla chips or vegetables of your choice.

The addition of ingredients like curry powder and grated Parmesan make this salad special. Great for sandwiches, on crackers as an appetizer or served on lettuce leaves.

Sesame oil, soy sauce, chili-garlic sauce, garlic and ginger make a succulent sauce that is perfect for marinating the tofu. Then cook tofu until crusted. Stir-fry with several fresh vegetables, and pour the delicious sauce to thicken up at the end. This Asian inspired stir-fry can be served with cooked rice, quinoa, or any your favorite grain.

Masa Biscuits recipe

This pull-apart bread is made with cheddar cheese, beer, mustard, hot pepper sauce and horseradish. It's cheesy, moist and packed with deliciousness.

A straight-up, easy to make bran muffins.

Buttermilk dressing gives the cole slaw creaminess in taste by keeps it light without adding much in the way of fat. Fresh chives and parsley keeps the taste bright. A tasty side dish with BBQ!