Sides/Salads

Braised Leeks

Leeks take center stage in this quick dish.

Butternut Squash & Chickpea Salad

A yummy vegetarian main dish.

Citrusy Sweet Potatoes

This really healthy, flavor-packed recipe will knock the marshallow-topped sweet potatoes right off your table. You can easily double or triple it, and also make it ahead. What I love about this simple dish is that every single ingredient shines through. Makes about 6 servings 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed 
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Couscous Pilaf

High-fiber and high-flavor.

Creamed Spinach

This yummy side dish feels like a high-fat treat straight from the steakhouse, but it’s much more healthful.

Greek Salad

This is a great picnic recipe.

Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread

The perfect accompaniment to the Best Ever Chili.

Lemony Roasted Vegetable & Quinoa Salad

This delicious combination of flavors provides plant-protein from the quinoa and nuts, healthy fat from the oil and nuts, and plenty of nutrition from the vegetables. Roasting the lemons deepens the flavor and you can do that while you roast the veggies. Serves 4 1½ pounds vegetables (try Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, carrots, anything with crunch) [...]

Mediterranean Black Rice

This is probably my favorite rice dish and it’s simple to make. The black rice adds a hearty nuttiness that’s loaded with antioxidants. Shallots and pistachios add more anti-inflammatory properties as well as tons of flavor. Makes 4 – 6 servings 1 cup dry black rice 2 cups vegetable broth 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive [...]

Roasted Asparagus

Simple and yummy asparagus.

Roasted Lemon Vinaigrette

Elevate your salad with this yummy vinaigrette.