Mushroom & Avocado Grilled Cheese Sandwich
a crisp buttered sandwich stuffed with melted cheese, sautéed garlic mushrooms and creamy avocado
Tag: vegetables
Sheet Pan Clambake
a one pan clambake, loaded with fresh seafood coated in a bright garlic lime marinade Clambake is a tradition method of cooking seafood, such as lobster, mussels and crabs, by steaming ingredients over layers of seaweed. The seafood is usually supplemented with vegetables like corn, carrots, potatoes and onions. Seafood is a low fat, high… Continue reading Sheet Pan Clambake
Summer Medley Gratin
a gratin fit for summer, loaded with zucchini, squash, and roma tomatoes fragrant with fresh basil, garlic and olive oil Zucchini, squash, and tomatoes, all used in this recipe, are both vegetables predominantly grown and produced during the summertime. As weather changes throughout the world, so does the produce that is able to grow. There… Continue reading Summer Medley Gratin
Grilled Vegetables with Basil Vinaigrette
perfect for any barbecue, this simple to make, yet tasty recipe is the perfect way to get people eating their vegetables Dietary recommended vegetable intake varies on gender, activity level and age. Though it is common consensus that most people around the world do not consume the appropriate recommendations of vegetables in their day to… Continue reading Grilled Vegetables with Basil Vinaigrette
Fattoush Salad
a zesty bright salad with a sumac dressing and crispy bites of toasted pita bread This salad is popular in Middle Eastern cuisine. The base is quite simple with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers but what makes it unique is the dressing and addition of crisp pita bread. A great way to get in more… Continue reading Fattoush Salad
Falafel (Chickpea Fritters)
a middle eastern delicacy, of blended chickpeas with fresh herbs, fried to perfection with a crisp outside and soft tender center Falafel originated in Egypt, being made with a combination of fava beans among various spices and herbs. Other countries throughout the Middle East, including Palestine, Iraq, Lebanon, Jordan and Syria, adopted the recipe and… Continue reading Falafel (Chickpea Fritters)
Vitamin C Boost Smoothie
a sweet tropical smoothie, rich with immune boosting vitamin c Though vitamin C, as most would think otherwise, is actually not the cure for the common cold it can prevent further complications. It is vitamin and antioxidant that can protect against immune system deficiencies, heart disease, prenatal health issues, maintain eye health, and even maintain… Continue reading Vitamin C Boost Smoothie
Pickled Turnips and Beets (Turshi)
a crunchy, bite of earthy, zesty pickled turnips and beets Turshi, or pickled vegetables, is a popular side dish or sandwich addition to many Middle Eastern cuisines. Here we simply have turnips, usually white fleshed, that have been pickled with beets so they’ve picked up their beautiful magenta color. Both beets and turnips are root… Continue reading Pickled Turnips and Beets (Turshi)
Garlicky Bok Choy
a simple dish of fragrant, crisp, dark leafy green goodness with garlicky bok choy Bok choy, also known as pak choi, is a type of crisp Chinese cabbage that forms dark leafy green blades at the head. Bok choy is among the top 3 vegetables on the Aggregate Nutrient Density Index. This means that it… Continue reading Garlicky Bok Choy
Thai Red Curry Coconut Soup
a steaming warm bowl of fragrant Thai curry coconut soup, loaded with vegetables and bright flavors A staple in many Thai cuisines is red curry paste. It is made by finely mixing together and grinding lemongrass stalks, coriander, peppercorns, galangal, lime leaves, cilantro, shallot, garlic, fresh chiles, and soaked dried chiles. It provides a deep… Continue reading Thai Red Curry Coconut Soup