Thursday, April 25, 2024
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Fresh Fruit Bowl

Note: The fruits listed are just one possible combination, and you can use any quantities you like. Take advantage of whatever is on sale...

Fall Fruit Curry

1 cup bouillon or water 1 teaspoon mild curry powder 1 teaspoon apple pie spice or dessert spice blend 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 4 tart apples, cored...

Banana Rice Pudding

4 ripe bananas, sliced 2 cups cooked brown rice, oats, barley or quinoa 1/4 cup almond milk or the milk of your choice, or plain yogurt 1/4...

Wild Rice Fruit Salad

wild rice fruit salad

Warm Kidney Bean Salad

2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups slivered onions 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 cup cider vinegar or red wine vinegar 2 15-ounce cans red kidney beans, rinsed and...

Two-Bean Cabbage Slaw

1 16-ounce can red kidney beans, drained 1 16-ounce can chick peas, drained 1 small head cabbage, slivered 1 small onion, chopped 1 green or red bell pepper,...

Tropical Shrimp Salad

1 pound small shrimp, cooked and peeled 1 cup celery, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 cup baby carrots, sliced crosswise 1 10-ounce bag baby spinach leaves 1/2...

Tossed Seafood Salad

For the dressing: 1/4 cup rice vinegar Juice of one lemon or lime 2 tablespoons dijon mustard 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds 1 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot Freshly...

Tomatoes with Pepper Salsa

1 green or red bell pepper, chopped fine 6 green onions, minced (white part) 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 cup cilantro or Italian parsley leaves, chopped 1 jalapeno...

Tomato-Mint Salad

1/4 cup tarragon vinegar 1/2 cup lemon juice 1 tablespoon sugar (optional) 1/4 teaspoon salt Freshly ground black pepper to taste 1/2 cup chopped mint 6 large vine-ripened tomatoes, sliced 3...