April, 2011 Archives

Asparagus and Avocado Wraps

The bright green color from the asparagus and avocado in this dish screams freshness. Make these ahead of time to serve at a cookout or summertime party. Alternatively, these make great lunchtime sandwiches served with a green sal

Corn and Black Bean Salsa

This is an amazingly flavorful and easy salsa and mixed with a grain such as quinoa it makes an easy filling for vegetarian tacos or burritos. If you don’t want to grill the corn, you can achieve the same effect by putting the

Vegetable Spring Rolls

You can skip the stir-frying in this recipe if you want, but I don’t recommend it, you’ll lose a ton of flavor. You’ll still end up with great results if you just want to put these together really quickly though, so don’t

Spinach Dill Dip

This recipe is a different take on your usual spinach artichoke dip. It’s pretty high in flavor due to the spices and seasonings. To get the highest health factor out of this dish, serve it with raw vegetables instead of the

Classic Hummus

Creamy and smooth, this is far better than anything you’ll get in a store. Stir the tahini well before measuring, as it separates as it sits.   Did you know: Cooking the chickpeas yourself with a bit of baking soda in

Ruby Pancakes with Dill Yogurt Sauce

This recipe is loaded with antioxidants from the jewel toned beets, vitamin A and beta carotene from the carrots and plenty of calcium from the yogurt dill sauce.     Did you know: Carrots are the 7th most p

Roasted Eggplant with Pita Chips and Yoghurt

This recipe makes an extremely flavorful and light lunch or a great appetizer. It’s high in calcium and fiber and a great way to get your vegetables in for the day. Don’t fret when you realize how long it will take to make