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  • Broccoli Salad with Creamy Feta Dressing

    1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese 1/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 8 ounces broccoli crowns, trimmed and finely chopped (about 3 cups) 1 7-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper   Whisk feta, yogurt, lemon juice, garlic and pepper in [...]

  • Broccoli Rabe, White Bean & Fontina Pasta

    8 ounces whole-wheat shells, fusilli or chiocciole 1 large bunch broccoli rabe, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces, or 8 cups baby spinach 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth, or reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 19-ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 1/4 teaspoon [...]

  • Broccoli Rabe with Sun Dried Tomatoes

    1 bunch broccoli rabe (about 1 pound), trimmed and chopped 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup slivered oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, rinsed 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or sherry vinegar 1/8 teaspoon salt Pinch of freshly ground pepper   Cook broccoli rabe in a large pot of boiling water until bright green and barely tender, 1 [...]

  • Bread & Tomato Salad

    3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 small clove garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste Freshly ground pepper, to taste 4 cups diced seeded tomatoes, (1 1/2 pounds) 2 cups cubed whole-wheat country bread, (5 ounces), crusts removed 1/4 cup thinly slivered red onion 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 2 [...]

  • Borscht

    2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth, or vegetable broth 1 medium russet potato, peeled and diced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 1/2 cups steamed cubed beets, 1/2-inch cubes 2 teaspoons red-wine vinegar 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish 1 tablespoon [...]

  • Bold Winter Greens Salad

    2-3 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, or to taste 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar 3-4 anchovy fillets, rinsed and chopped 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 12 cups chopped mixed bitter salad greens, such as chicory, radicchio and escarole, such as chicory, radicchio and escarole 3 [...]

  • Beet Salad

    2 pounds beets, (5-6 medium) 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar, or white-wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon honey 1/2 teaspoon salt Freshly ground pepper, to taste 1 stalk celery, finely chopped 1 large shallot, finely chopped   Preheat oven to 400°F. Divide beets between 2 pieces of foil; bring [...]

  • Barbecue Portobello Quesadillas

    1/2 cup prepared barbecue sauce 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, minced, or 1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons canola oil, divided 1 pound portobello mushroom caps, (about 5 medium), gills removed, diced 1 medium onion, finely diced 4 8- to 10-inch whole-wheat [...]

  • Baked Parmesan Tomatoes

    4 tomatoes, halved horizontally 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano 1/4 teaspoon salt Freshly ground pepper, to taste 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil   Preheat oven to 450° F. Place tomatoes cut-side up on a baking sheet. Top with Parmesan, oregano, salt and pepper. Drizzle with oil and bake until [...]

  • Baby Spinach Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette

    6 cups prewashed baby spinach 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 nectarine, cut into 1-inch chunks 3 tablespoons Raspberry Vinaigrette   Combine spinach, bell pepper and nectarine in a large bowl; toss with Raspberry Vinaigrette.