Vegetable Grilled Cheese

Vegetable Grilled Cheese INGREDIENTS 1 red or green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch-wide strips 2 small summer squash, cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips lengthwise 8 slices whole grain bread 2 cups baby arugula 4 1/4-inch-thick slices…

Eggplant and Squash Sandwich

Eggplant and Squash Sandwich INGREDIENTS 1 Yellow Squash 1 Asian eggplant 2 oz. of goat cheese, at room temperature works best (or mozzarella) Arugula or Spinach- washed and dried Extra virgin Olive oil Kosher or Sea salt and…

Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing

Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing Easy to assembly this Alton Brown recipe proves that a good salad is a snap to make. INGREDIENTS 8 ounces young spinach 2 large eggs, hard boiled 8 pieces thick-sliced bacon, chopped 3 tablespoons…

Apple and Pear Crisp

Apple and Pear Crisp From cooking light magazine, you can make this crisp using all apples or a combination of apples and pears….and you don’t have to feel guilty about eating it! INGREDIENTS ¾ Cup whole wheat flour 1 ¼ cup…

Spinach Dip with Green Bell Peppers

Spinach Dip with Green Bell Peppers INGREDIENTS 1 (16 oz.) container sour cream (regular or fat free) 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese (regular or fat free) 10 oz. fresh spinach, washed and drained very well and shredded into smaller…

French Toast with Nectarines

French Toast with Nectarines This Marta Stewart dish is great for dessert, but you can also serve it for breakfast -- just skip the ice cream. Instead of country-style bread, feel free to substitute brioche or sourdough. INGREDIENTS 1…

Brie, Apple and Arugula Quesadillas

Brie, Apple and Arugula Quesadillas INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons apple cider 3  (10-inch) flour tortillas 6 ounces Brie cheese, rind removed and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices, divided 1 apple, cored and…

Chicken, Apple, Arugula and Goat Cheese Salad

Chicken, Apple, Arugula and Goat Cheese Salad INGREDIENTS Olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper 1 large shallot (or mild onion), peeled and sliced 1 1/2 lb skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch cubes 1 tart apple,…

Roasted Potatoes and Mixed Beans

Roasted Potatoes and Mixed Beans Whoever said potato salad needs to be cold? For this warm version from eatingwell.com, potatoes are roasted right alongside green beans, then tossed in a tangy champagne vinegar and Gorgonzola dressing. If…

Latin Black Bean Salad with Peaches

Latin Black Bean Salad with Peaches This is a simplified version from kitchencaravan.com with just a few ingredients. There are no exact quantities for this recipe, because it is up to you to judge the amounts you want to use. The idea is…

Fresh Peach Salsa and Grilled Pork Chops

Fresh Peach Salsa and Grilled Pork Chops Add fresh, fruity flavor to grilled chicken, pork, fish, or baked pita chips for a snack with this versatile salsa. Sautéing peaches with onions and jalapeño intensifies the flavors INGREDIENTS 1…

Mexican Corn Salad

Mexican Corn Salad INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons butter 3 cups corn (about 4 ears), cut from the cob 1/2 jalapeno, seeded and finely diced 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 glove garlic, grated and 2 green onions, sliced 1 handful cilantro,…