This recipe makes a fantastic appetizer on a warm night. The beautiful thing about chilled soups is that you can make them in advance for a quick and ready side dish anytime.
Chilled Tomato Soup with Cilantro-Yogurt Swirl
Dish: Vegetarian
Chilled Melon Soup
Use your favorite melon to personalize this delicious soup! If you like gazpacho, this recipe is worth a try. The photo shows a soup made with cantaloupe, but you could easily use watermelon or honeydew: whatever’s fresh and on sale! It’s also a great way to use up leftovers from a multi-melon fruit salad.
Lemon Parmesan Chickpeas
This light side dish is perfect for a lazy summer afternoon. For even more amazing flavor, use chickpeas leftover from the next time you make chickpeas from scratch. Serve atop a bed of greens or in a wrap with your favorite veggies.
Carrot Cake Flax Muffins
These muffins are an excellent source of whole grains to keep yourself full and your body energized, and your tastebuds won’t complain when they taste the nutty richness of carrot cake.
Banana-Berry Smoothie
This creamy smoothie will kick off your summer’s day with a blend of delicious nutrition. Use any berries you have on hand—just be sure they’re frozen when they go into the smoothie for a properly cold concoction.
Balsamic & Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower
This recipe is easy to make and will make a great addition to your favorite entrée. Fresh cauliflower will give you the best texture, but frozen is fine—add 10 minutes to the roast time.
Asian Avocado & Pink Grapefruit Salad
You’ll love the way this Asian-inspired dressing will play with the creamy nuttiness of avocado and the bright, puckery notes of grapefruit. Pairs beautifully with tofu, fish, and chicken. Tip: If you don’t keep a spice grinder in your house, you can wrap the coriander seeds in tinfoil or a plastic bag, and beat the […]
Autumn Vegetable Succotash
This easy cooked variation on succotash is a lovely, light addition to any meal. Sage gives it the flavor of fall, but you can easily adjust it by swapping in whatever herbs you’re using in your main dish. Stir in some canned beans and serve over brown rice to round it out as a vegetarian […]