This entrée is great for a later summer dinner when fresh corn can be used in place of canned, but you’ll love it any time of year.
Sweet Potato, Corn & Black Bean Hash
Dish: Vegetarian
Sweet Potato Whole Grain Pancakes
With sweet potatoes to flavor these whole grain pancakes, you won’t need syrup to sweeten them. Try them with all natural nut butter for an added protein boost.
Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil Baked Potatoes
Sun-dried tomatoes, basil, and tangy capers are a great alternative to traditional baked potato condiments like sour cream. For the best nutritional value, choose the dry sun-dried tomatoes rather than those packed in oil. Tip: Cooking potatoes in the microwave is fast and easy. For the best texture, be sure to use 50% power.
Summer Smoothie
You can make this treat any time of year, but it will be best in the summer when fresh strawberries and peaches are at their peak flavor. If you have kids at home, this is the perfect cool-down treat for them to help you make and enjoy. Tip: For an even colder treat, place your glasses […]
Strawberry-Spinach Salad with Champagne Dressing
This salad is as easy as it gets, and with fresh strawberries, you’ve got a sure-fire crowd pleaser that will be equally welcomed at a fresh summer cookout or elegant dinner party. Tip: If you have a hard time finding champagne vinegar, any wine-based vinegar will work as a substitute.
Strawberry Mint Spritzer
This beautiful and refreshing drink is quickly puréed in a blender or food processor. You could freeze the strawberry mixture in ice cube trays and make slushies with the cubes later or in a popsicle mold for icy summer treats.
Stir-Fried Zucchini
When everyone and their brother is trying to unload a garden’s worth of zucchini on your doorstep when you’re not home, try this recipe. That mountain of zucchini won’t seem so daunting then. If only they’d leave the onions and the ginger too… Tip: If you like a little heat, try adding a few red […]
Squash & Leek Lasagna
The squash is grated and the leeks are sautéed and then layered with a creamy white sauce and whole wheat pasta for a dish that will revolutionize pasta night in your house. Tip: To toast pine nuts, cook in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 4 […]