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...
Tomato-Mint Salad
1/4 cup tarragon vinegar 1/2 cup lemon juice 1 tablespoon sugar (optional) 1/4 teaspoon salt Freshly ground black pepper to taste 1/2 cup chopped mint 6 large vine-ripened tomatoes, sliced 3 cucumbers, sliced Romaine lettuce Mint leaves for garnish Combine the...
Tomatoes with Cucumber and Onion
4 tomatoes, sliced (home-grown if possible!) 2 cucumbers, sliced 1 red onion, diced 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves About 1/4 cup of Italian dressing, oil and vinegar, or the dressing of your choice Freshly ground black pepper Combine all ingredients and serve with...