i always offer this as a diet-friendly dip for raw vegetables at parties. it's one of my tried & true favorites. it came from the 1975 edition of the american heart association cookbook. it can also replace...

a yummy salad for a cooler night.

found this recipe on the simple savings website. dried mangoes or papaya might be nice in this one to if you like them. does not include setting time.

a twist on the traditional

this simple and delicious pasta dish is adapted from vegetarian times magazine. one thing i didn't change was the onion powder - i rarely cook with it, and i didn't substitute it here only because i was...

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a real cool caper!

rich in banana taste, this is an easy dessert to make.

who says you can't have creamy tomato sauce without dairy? this recipe takes advantage of canned tomatoes and is perfect in winter, when fresh tomatoes tend to look a little pale. a quick spin in the...

posted in response to a request.

"when we get there, we'll order up a big salad in a wooden bowl, with basil and spinach and fennel and cilantro and radicchio, and we'll have it with olive oil and vinegar and pepper and garlic."- book...

from outpost natural foods, in their diabetes fighting flyer. this is almost a one dish recipe. everything gets mixed together in the pan.

i received a packet of dried beans from a friend, and decided to make a bean salad with them. this recipe is what evolved from my moment of creativity. i use a combination of chickpeas, cannelini and green...

ah! the irish potato pops up again and this recipe teams it up with wonderfully creamy blue cheese.

this is a meal in one dish and very tasty. it is great to cook this in advance and just reheat. it is a

this salsa is quick and delicious. adjust ingredients to your liking, especially the hot sauce. great as a dip or a side.

this is a real shortcut recipe! it is economical, quick and tasty. kids love it.

yummy side dish for any season. i tend to eat sweet potatoes instead of white potatoes all year around. good side for the holidays too!

this is the most delicious homemade pizza i've eaten. it's a borrowed recipe i tweaked to make lower sodium. it is versatile. it makes a lot of sauce, so you can either make the whole lot or you can...

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rich mashed potatoes, delicately seasoned with aromatic garlic and onion. based on a recipe from sunset magazine.

this doesn't use pectin. the recipe comes from ball canning products, and assumes you know and follow safe canning procedures.

great side dish for sushi lovers! low fat, low calorie salad that goes with anything. try it out you will be bound to fall in love with it.

another great bread from ethiopia. this is a spicy, crunchy snack. in ethiopia, dabo means bread, and kolo is the word for roasted barley, which is eaten as a snack (like popcorn). together, to name...

this has a very pretty presentation and is a good way to get in a bunch of veggies! you're welcome to use whatever greens you would like, including cabbage. this can be vegan if using only olive oil...

from the colorado state forestry service. chilling time not included in preparation time.

this is a simple vegetarian curry dish that you can make as spicy or as mild as you like. please feel free to experiment with the spices, or try different types curry powders to suit your taste.

i came across a recipe recently that called for dry enchilada mix but i couldn't find it at the store. i searched around a bit and eventually came up with this recipe to use in its place. one recipe is...

this is quick and easy because it uses canned garbanzos (chickpeas). serve with hot basmati rice and naan bread.

a frittata (also known as crustless quiche) is a perfect palette for colorful vegetables and strongly flavored cheeses. what i love about frittatas is that they are one of the few egg dishes that are delicious...

this came about when i had more fresh basil in my garden than i knew what to do with it. i posted a question to the cooking q&a board and with the help of jenny sanders, this recipe came about.

have you ever seen a recipe like this? i havent! it came from my mothers collection (she has some great stuff!) i thought it wold be a simple,fun treat for around fall.8) **i estimated the cooking time,as...

the tofu gives it a really creamy texture

this is a recipe that i just made up one day for my husband who had just had a lond day at work, and was craving something italian. it turned out great, and we have sense made this recipe two times.

i watched paula make these numerous times on her show and i just now got around to making them myself. i have to say these are by far the best cinnamon rolls i have ever made. the dough is so soft and...

this was in the local newpaper today, i have not tried it but thought there might be some vegans out there that would enjoy it. (submitted to the newpaper by stacey lalonde)

a great flavorful martini very refreshing ; )

this recipe was originally shown on a food 911 episode on food network. i have modified the recipe to use easy-to-find ingredients. this is even better the next day.

from the taste of home annual recipes, this mac and cheese is yummy and very creamy.

the beetroot is the big detoxer here. don't drink more than one beetroot a day at first, you have to build it up gradually. drink it when made. try to use organic produce. this might not be the most delicious...

my own creation...i eat this every day for breakfast. very healthy, low-fat/cal, and filling (especailly when using whole-wheat bread). also a great breakfast for diabetics

this is a very simple, delicious way to get your omega-3s!

based on a recipe from the mccormick spice company. i haven’t tried this yet.

quinoa (pronounced 'keen-wa') is a whole grain originating from central america. it has become very popular recently for it's health benefits as a complete protein substitute for vegetarians. quinoa is...

this is an easy side or vegetarian main. lots of vegetables and gooey cheese baked into a yummy casserole. i use a frozen mixed vegetable with corn, diced carrots, peas, & green beans. this is good...

before making cranberry sauce for my turkey, i always remove 1 1/2 cups from the bag of cranberries so i can make this loaf. you can also substitute cranberries for the raisins for an all cranberry loaf....

in denmark it is traditional to serve a cooked pickled red cabbage for the christmas eve dinner. this is my grandmother's, and it is so easy to make and will be a great side dish to any roast duck, turkey...

i make salad dressings since commercial ones contain way too much sodium. this is a recipe from betty crocker's cookbook, but i reduced the sodium, sugar, and substituted roasted garlic for raw.

the flavor of a cinnamon roll and the ease of a coffee cake! a friend emailed me this recipe, which she got from a message board. this is quick to put together, super moist and simply delicious. it is...

quick, easy and few ingredients that fool the palet into thinking there are many more ingredients in it.