July 26, 2010 in Recipes, Sides, Vegetarian
Ingredients 2 large cucumbers 2 shallots 1/2 green pepper (optional) 1 – 2 teaspoons sea salt 1/2 cup cider or wine vinegar 3 – 5 tablespoons granulated sugar A good pinch of ground turmeric and celery or dill seeds, or 1/2 – 1 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds. Preparation Scrub and slice cucumbers thinly. Slice ...
July 19, 2010 in Appetizers, Recipes, Salads, Sides
A perfect mate for a grilling menu – Wild West Coleslaw. This coleslaw is loaded with flavors and colors. Ingredients 4 cups shredded cabbage 2 medium Red Delicious apples, cored and chopped 1 cup halved seedless red and/or green grapes 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 cup raisins (optional) 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional) 3 large ...
June 14, 2010 in Dips, Spreads & Sauces, Ethnic Recipes, Recipes, Sides
Ingredients 1 cup red grapes, diced 1 cup blue and/or black grapes, diced 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped 1 jalapeño pepper, finely chopped 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or flat-leaf parsley, plus leaves for garnish 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 4 slices whole grain bread, quartered, OR 1 baguette, thinly sliced into 16 pieces ...
May 15, 2010 in Healthy Eating, Recipes, Sides
In a fast-paced world, getting dinner on the table quickly can be difficult enough. Making sure that meal is a healthy one is a whole other challenge. One of the best things you can do when working toward a healthy diet is to put more produce on your plate, as fruits and vegetables provide you ...
May 3, 2010 in Ethnic Recipes, Recipes, Sides, Snacks
Ingredients 4 (9-inch) whole wheat tortillas 6 tablespoons smooth peanut butter or reduced-fat cream cheese 1 cup fresh spinach or torn romaine leaves 1 large stalk celery, cut into thin 3- to 4-inch sticks (12 sticks total) 1/2 cup carrots, shredded or matchstick 1/2 cup fat-free plain yogurt or low-fat ranch dressing (optional) Preparation ...
