Dr. Gabe Mirkin on Fitness, Health and Nutrition

an easy bean dip recipe

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 parsley, chopped pinch cayenne, to taste juice of one lemon 2 6-ounce jars marinated artichoke hearts,...

You can make this as zippy or mild as you like, depending on the heat of your favorite salsa. Add Tabasco sauce to your taste if you want to turn up the heat. 1 cup crunchy style peanut butter 1 cup medium-hot salsa (bottled or home-made) 1/4 cup lemon juice 2...

1 cup bottled clam juice, bouillon or water 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin 1 15-ounce can salmon (preferably red sockeye) 2 tablespoons capers (optional) 1 bunch green onions, sliced (white part) juice of 1 lemon 1 teaspoon oregano pinch cayenne, or to taste 1 cup...

1/2 cup bouillon or water 1 small onion, chopped fine 1 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind pinch cayenne, or to taste 1 10-ounce package of baby spinach leaves 2 cups cooked brown rice or barley juice of one lemon For the dipping sauce 1 cup non-fat yogurt...

1/2 cup sugar (or if using canned pineapple, 1/2 cup of the juice) 1/4 cup vinegar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon pinch cayenne, or to taste 1 teaspoon fennel seeds> 1 pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2" chunks, or 3 cups canned pineapple chunks 1/2 cup...

1 29-oz. can sliced peaches in syrup 1 cup raisins 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup vinegar 1 teaspoon ground cumin pinch cayenne, or to taste 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 10 black peppercorns 1 teaspoon fennel seeds 1 teaspoon coriander seeds 1/2...

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 sugar (optional) 2 8-ounce boxes small button mushrooms (or large ones cut in quarters) Combine...

Note: This relish is delicious with broiled, baked or steamed fish. Try it with halibut or salmon steaks or the seafood of your choice. Serve with lemon wedges. 2 pounds onions, peeled, halved and cut crosswise into thick slices 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon...