This fall soup has a delicious earthy flavor thanks to the wild rice, mushrooms, celery, carrots, Navy beans and thyme. Use any mushrooms you like, or half cremini and shiitake like I did. See the ...
Jambalaya Stew
Traditional jambalaya is full of meat and seafood, but not in this recipe! I've kept in the onion, bell pepper, celery, beans and rice. This one-pot dish originated in Louisiana out of Spanish, ...
Scalloped Potatoes
These scalloped potatoes sidestep traditional unhealthful ingredients like cream, butter, and cheese—and even added salt, and they still taste amazing. Garlic, paprika, black pepper, sweet onion, and ...
Shepherd’s Pie
This healthful and flavorful Shepherd's Pie defies tradition by forgoing the usual ground or minced meat, and uses portabella mushrooms instead. This version also leaves out the butter and milk, but ...
Lentil & Rice Loaf
This flavorful loaf is perfect for the holidays, or anytime you want a hearty main dish. It can be made with fresh or dried herbs. Make two loaves while you're at it and freeze one for leftovers. This ...
Quinoa Holiday Dressing
Quinoa makes an excellent whole-grain alternative to bread or rice in holiday dressing. This recipe is traditionally flavored with fresh sage, thyme, and rosemary, with the addition of mushrooms, ...
Hoppin’ John with Avocado-Cucumber Dressing
Hoppin’ John is a southern U.S. dish adopted from West African culture. Black-eyed peas are the trademark ingredient of this dish, which is traditionally eaten on January 1st to bring good luck in the ...
Veggie Burgers
Instead of using bread or buns (which are overly processed), I eat these veggie burger patties as seen below, or halved, in romaine lettuce leaves (making a "burger boat"). They also make great ...
Split Pea & Yam Soup
Sweet yams and greens add a new level of excitement to traditional split pea soup. This recipe is easy to make and yields a large pot of soup, perfect for a family dinner or lunches for the ...
