Mushroom Nibbles
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/3 cup olive oil
1 onion, sliced thin
1 teaspoon garlic salt
2 teaspoons dried parsley or oregano
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 tablespoon brown...
Black Bean Jumble Salad
2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1 small sweet onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 green pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1...
Spaghetti Squash Pad Thai
1 spaghetti squash, cooked
1/2 pound shrimp
3 tablespoons fish sauce (optional, see note)
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 small hot chile,...
Tomatoes with Pepper Salsa
1 green or red bell pepper, chopped fine
6 green onions, minced (white part)
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup cilantro or Italian parsley leaves, chopped
1 jalapeno...
Gazpacho II
This is a spicier, chunky version of Gazpacho -- refreshing on a hot day.
8 ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped
2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded and chopped
1...
Kasha Salad
Buckwheat (whole kasha) is a great source of fiber and it's a delicious, quick cooking whole grain for salads.
1...
Watermelon-Barley Greek Salad
A beautiful and delicious summer salad, perfect for Labor Day, a Fourth of July picnic or any buffet table,
Fresh Salsa
4 ripe tomatoes, chopped
2 jalapeno chiles, seeded and chopped, or to taste
1 red onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon lime or...
Spinach-Artichoke Dip or Dressing
1 10-ounce bag spinach leaves
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can white beans, drained
1 bunch green onions, sliced (white part)
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves or flat-leaf...
Louisiana Oysters and Shrimp
4 cups water
2 bay leaves
1 pound shrimp
1 onion, chopped
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 green pepper, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 28-ounce can plum tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup...
Fruity Seafood Salad
1 7-ounce packet salmon or tuna, 2 cups cooked shrimps, or any other cooked seafood of your choice
1 small fresh pineapple cut in bite-size...
Seafood “Stir Fry”
Use any combination of vegetables and any seafood that appeals to you. This basic recipe can be varied to use whatever you have on...
Pink Beans and Brown Rice
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, cut in 1/2" chunks
1/2 cup bouillon
1 tablespoon mild chili powder
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon Tabasco...
Warm Kidney Bean Salad
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups slivered onions
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 cup cider vinegar or red wine vinegar
2 15-ounce cans red kidney beans, rinsed and...
Sweet Potato-Cranberry Salad
2 pounds sweet potatoes, cut in 1/2" chunks
1 small red onion, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
½ cup dried cranberries
1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
2 tablespoons mango chutney
1/2...
Veggie Rice
Note: This tasty recipe was contributed by eZine reader Cheryl Lee.
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 large onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1...
Asparagus – Shrimp Salad
For the dressing:
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced in a garlic press
1 tablespoon grated fresh gingerroot
a few drops of bottled hot pepper sauce,...
Any Vegetable Curry
2 onions, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 cup bouillon
1 tablespoon curry powder
pinch cayenne, to taste
6-8 cups vegetables (choose at least two and as many as...
Stewed Root Veggies with Cranberries
1 large onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots, sliced
2 parsnips, sliced
2 cups peeled, diced celery root
1 large or 2 small sweet potatoes, cut in...
Manhattan Clam Chowder with Barley
Note: This recipe assumes you have some cooked barley ready to use. If you prefer, you can use 1/2 cup of uncooked barley; increase...
Smoked Salmon Salad
1/2 pound smoked salmon, cut in bite-size pieces
1 16-ounce can small white beans, drained and rinsed
1 small sweet onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 cup...
Microwaving Eggplant
This is the easiest way to prepare eggplant and no oil is required, so you don't add unnecessary calories!
Select a shiny, firm eggplant. Cut...
Mediterranean Clams and Beans
1 large onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup bouillon
1 cup white wine (optional; substitute more bouillon if you wish)
2 cups canned tomato sauce...
Popeye’s Special
1 cup lentils
6 cups bouillon
2 onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
pinch cayenne, or to taste
1/2 t. oregano
2 bay leaves
1/2 cup bulgur (see note), or one...
Banana Rice Pudding
4 ripe bananas, sliced
2 cups cooked brown rice, oats, barley or quinoa
1/4 cup almond milk or the milk of your choice, or plain yogurt
1/4...
Baked Fish with Portobello Mushrooms
2 vidalia or other sweet onions, sliced
4-6 salmon steaks (or any fish of your choice)
1 pound portobello mushrooms, sliced
Juice of one lemon
Fresh herbs of...
Roasted Veggie Soup Starter
If you do this 3 or 4 times a year, you will always have the makings of great soups, veggie stews or chili on...
