Nutty and Sweet Brussels Sprout Salad Who says Brussels sprouts canât shine outside the roasting pan? This Sweet and Nutty Brussels Sprout Salad is proof that these tiny green gems deserve the spotlight. Shaved thin and tossed with juicy pears, ruby-red pomegranate...
No-Cook Spring Rolls with Creamy Sesame Dipping Sauce These no-cook spring rolls are the perfect light and refreshing meal or snack, packed with crisp veggies, herbs, and a crave-worthy creamy sesame dipping sauce. Ideal for warm days, meal prep, or when you just...
Crispy Cabbage Summer Salad with Tangy Dressing Summerâs calling and itâs crunch time! âïžđ„ If you're craving something cool, crisp, and totally satisfying, this Crispy Cabbage Summer Salad with Tangy Dressing is about to be your new go-to. Loaded with refreshing...
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MY FAVORITE AVOCADO SPREAD This recipe has been a favorite in my summer repertoire. It takes all of 3 minutes to make, yet will make any flatbread, sandwich, protein, or pasta salad of sorts, so very delicious. This makes one serving, but you can easily multiply the...
SWEET AND SPICY TRUFFLE MARINADE The intense flavor and aroma of truffle oil brings a smile to your mealđ. Truffle oil is another good source of the antioxidants called polyphenols (just like strawberries), which help to prevent cardiovascular disease by helping to...
SUMMER STRAWBERRY SALAD WITH YOGURT DRESSING âStrawberry fields foreverâ... is all I keep singing when making this recipe, as well as looking as the picture. It is such a delight of sweetness and summer - hard to get enough! What a great way to consume vitamins,...
MOUTHWATERING MOLE SAUCE Raw cocoa powder is even higher in antioxidants and flavonoids than dark chocolate, providing you with the heart-healthy benefits of chocolate consumption. Mole sauce is one of my favorite ways to enjoy chocolate, without any excess fat and...
LEMON PISTACHIO PESTO It is time for another fresh pesto! It is a simple recipe to create, and one that could be used to sauce up your whole grains, veggies, chicken, tofu, or fish. I did not use any cheese here, but it could easily be added to suit your taste and...
SPICY CILANTRO LIME YOGURT MARINADE This fresh and tangy marinade can be used for shrimp, chicken, fish, tofu, as a dressing for your favorite salad combination, or a sauce for a lean red meat on the barbecue. If using as a marinade, be sure to save extra to drizzle...
SUMMER VINAIGRETTE This zingy vinaigrette is a tasty, simple, versatile marinade or dressing, or the âsecret ingredientâ you can add to just about anything. Use as a marinade for chicken, fish, tofu, a dressing on your salad, your summer pasta salad, or a couple of...
SALMON WITH LEMON HORSERADISH SAUCE This recipe is really all about the sauce. This sauce is delicious on top of salmon, yet also works with lean red meat or tofu, plus as a dip for grilled or air-fried veggies (see note below). It has a tasty, addicting zing, you...
MAPLE-CIDER VINAIGRETTE âThis fall-flavored vinaigrette can be used as a marinade for chicken, fish, tofu, or as a dressing for salad or your favorite fall veggies. I cut the usual olive oil in half for less calories, but still keeping some of the healthy fat,...
ROMESCO SAUCE WITH OPTIONS! Move over one-pot meals, because we're diving into the world of one-grill wonders (plus the blender, of course)! Meet Romesco, a versatile and flavorful sauce that brings nutty and peppery notes to any dish. Whether you're serving it with...
STRAWBERRY SALAD WITH CREAMY MISO DRESSING We previously had a neighborhood restaurant with the tastiest of strawberry chicken salads. It was a popular spot for families, and also a favorite place to gather with the girls. Then they not only moved (about 6 minutes...
CREAMY TOMATILLO SAUCE Spicy is always fun, but adding a creaminess to it can take the fun to another level. I love this sauce as it is filled with awesome flavors, along with a comforting creaminess, making any protein of choice absolutely delicious. The prep time is...
BALSAMIC TOMATO SAUCE Vinegars can be an exceptional ingredient when creating a lean yet tasty sauce or dish. There are quite a variety out there! Some of my favorites include balsamic, champagne and red wine vinegars. Experiment to see what flavors and brands you...
AVOCADO CREAM SAUCE âI just cannot speak of creamy Mexican flavors without the infamous avocado cream sauce. To turn up the yum on any taco, salad, quesadilla or burrito, a little goes a long way. Even better, you can make it a dip with some fresh carrots, jicama or...
TUSCAN STYLE PUTTANESCA SAUCE If you love eggplant as much as me, this is treat. If you do not think you love eggplant, give it a try. The bulk the eggplant adds to this tuscan puttanesca sauce, makes it a meal in and of itself. This is great sauce to throw on top of...
Photo by California Avocado WATERMELON SALSA Summer fruits lend themselves well to delicious twists on salsa (like our Blueberry Salsa in volume 9). This one is juicy and peppery and takes full advantage of seasonal watermelon, avocado and jalapeño pepper. 2 cups...