Leeks take center stage in this quick dish.
Sides/Salads
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 zest and juice [...]
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.









