Fruits and Vegetables Recipes

Roquefort Pear or Apple Salad

This tried-and-true tossed salad offers a palate-pleasing balance of flavors and textures, and the easy dressing pulls it all together. Pair it with a simple protein for a complete meal that is sure to satisfy.   This may just be my all-time favorite tossed salad. I’ve been whipping up brimming bowlfuls of it for years,…

Braised Cod with Tomatoes and Leeks

Once the veggies are chopped, this one-pan fish dish cooks in 15 minutes and is brimming with flavor. It’s elegant enough for company yet simple enough for busy weeknights, and a variety of fish can be used in place of the cod. If you’re trying to increase your intake of heart-healthy fish, this recipe is…

Waldorf Chicken Salad

Loaded with lean protein and fresh produce, this hearty salad perfectly balances savory and sweet ingredients while hitting all the right texture notes. Enjoy as a packable lunch or easy dinner!     Waldorf salad always reminds me of my grandmother. It was the first non-baked good she taught me how to make-I was probably…

Matcha Smoothie

A deliciously filling meal replacement that’s loaded with superfoods and quality protein-plus it’s perfectly sweet but the sugars are kept in check. You don’t need to like matcha to love this smoothie! 💚     You may THINK you’re not a matcha fan, or perhaps you’ve never tried it. (But stay with me!) This vibrantly green smoothie…

Budget Sushi Bowls (with canned tuna)

Eating well on a shoestring budget is easy with these flavor-packed bowls, which conveniently rely on canned tuna. Perfect for a speedy weeknight meal or packable lunch!  🍚🥢     Don’t you love it when an easy meal is greeted as though you slaved away for hours? In our house, this is that sort of…

Crustless Zucchini Pie

Similar to a quiche and loaded with veggies, Crustless Zucchini Pie can be served as a delightful meatless meal or a side dish to your favorite protein. (Leftovers improve with age!)   Have you ever had an “Impossible Pie?” The name refers to certain recipes that were printed on the back or side of the Bisquick…

Napa Sweet Corn Salad

An unexpected ingredient adds crisp crunch to a classic corn salad, and the easy vinaigrette pulls it all together. Perfect for summer and fall meals!       As mid-August rolls around, I still feel firmly planted in summer in many ways, but reminders of fall are increasingly frequent. Despite the still-present heat and humidity,…

Green Goddess White Bean & Artichoke Dip (great as a sandwich spread, too)

Protein-rich and loaded with fresh flavor, this versatile dip tastes equally fabulous in a sandwich or wrap. Think of it as an easy alternative to hummus-and don’t miss the short list of creative ways to enjoy it!       Inspiration for this recipe came from a Better Homes & Gardens magazine I was flipping through on a…

Easy Fermented (or Fresh) Garden Salsa

Who knew how easy it is to make flavorful homemade salsa that’s full of gut-healthy probiotics? No special skills or equipment are needed, and unlike other fermented foods, salsa takes only a few days to ferment.🍅   Does the idea of fermenting food sound daunting? Did you ever think to ferment salsa? (And why would…

Cheater Shrimp Ceviche (no raw seafood!)

A wholesome and refreshing appetizer or light meal, this easy-to-make Shrimp Ceviche recipe incorporates a blend of citrus to hit all the right flavor notes…and no raw seafood! Is it “se-vish” or “se-vish-ay”…or “seh-vee-chay?” When the mercury is soaring and you serve this light, refreshing dish, I’d venture to say nobody will care how you…

Zucchini Banana or Applesauce Bread (grain-free & naturally sweetened)

This grain-free, naturally sweetened zucchini bread puts a healthy spin on the ultimate summer quick bread. As an added bonus, it’s easy to customize and tastes great!  This bread is all about choices. In the big picture, this recipe illustrates how we can have our proverbial cake and eat it, too. Cake-or quick bread in this…

Greek Village Salad

Greek Village Salad is a rustic combination of garden vegetables, feta cheese, and Kalamata olives–but no lettuce. The basic ingredients are tossed with a flavorful vinaigrette that will transport you to Greece…or at least make you feel like you’re in an authentic Greek restaurant! There’s something quite special about a salad that nails authentic Greek…

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