Fruity Pebbles
3 cups mixed dried fruits of your choice 1 cup finely chopped pecans grated rind of 1 lemon 1/2 cup toasted wheat germ, plus more for rolling 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 2 tablespoons chocolate-orange liqueur (optional) Chop the fruits in a food processor or chopping bowl...
Fresh Fruit Bowl
Note: The fruits listed are just one possible combination, and you can use any quantities you like. Take advantage of whatever is on sale or whatever looks good in your produce department or farm stand. 1 box fresh raspberries 1 box fresh blueberries 2 cups...
Fall Fruit Curry
1 cup bouillon or water 1 teaspoon mild curry powder 1 teaspoon apple pie spice or dessert spice blend 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 4 tart apples, cored and cut in bite-size pieces 4 pears, cored and cut in bite-size pieces 2 cups fresh or frozen peaches, cut in...
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 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon dessert spice blend or cinnamon Combine the bananas and whole grains in a microwaveable...
Wild Rice Fruit Salad
wild rice fruit salad
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 drained 1 teaspoon coarse salt (kosher or sea salt), or to taste - optional 1 cup chopped Italian (flat-leaf)...
Two-Bean Cabbage Slaw
1 16-ounce can red kidney beans, drained 1 16-ounce can chick peas, drained 1 small head cabbage, slivered 1 small onion, chopped 1 green or red bell pepper, chopped 1 tablespoon fennel seeds Peppercorn ranch or other light dressing of your choice Combine the...
Tropical Shrimp Salad
1 pound small shrimp, cooked and peeled 1 cup celery, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 cup baby carrots, sliced crosswise 1 10-ounce bag baby spinach leaves 1/2 cup cilantro or flat parsley leaves, chopped 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 teaspoon grated lime rind 1/4...
Tossed Seafood Salad
For the dressing: 1/4 cup rice vinegar Juice of one lemon or lime 2 tablespoons dijon mustard 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds 1 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot Freshly ground pepper to taste For the salad: 1 pound cooked or canned seafood of your...
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 pepper, seeded and minced, or to taste ½ teaspoon ground cumin 2 tablespoons vinegar 2 tablespoons...