Citrus and Green Salad

Ingredients: 6 ripe but firm Roma plum tomatoes, chopped 1/2 medium red onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, chopped juice of 1 lime 3 tomatillos (Mexican green tomatoes), peeled and chopped 1/4 c. fresh cilantro, minced 1 jalapeño chile (roasted, peeled, seeded, and chopped) or 1 T. canned jalapeño chilies, chopped Directions: Place all ingredients in […]

Tropical Apricot Salad

Ingredients: 2 c. fresh apricots, pitted and sliced 2 c. fresh strawberries, halved 1 c. kiwi fruit, pared and sliced 2 T. apricot nectar 2 T. lemon juice 1/4 c. unsweetened coconut flakes, lightly toasted 1 T. fresh mint Directions: In a large bowl, combine all ingredients; toss. Serve chilled. Serves: 5. Nutritional Information: Per […]

Smoothies (Naturally Sweetned)

Ingredients: 1/3 c. apple juice 1/2 c. frozen strawberries 1 frozen banana Directions: Break banana into 4-inch pieces and place in the blender with the juice. Blend until smooth, adding strawberries one at a time. Serve in tall glasses. Nutritional Information: Makes 2 servings. Per 1-cup serving: calories: 91; protein: 4 percent RDA; fat: 4 […]

Garlicky Soup

Ingredients: 3 quarts water 30 cloves garlic, peeled 1/2 c. barley 1/4 c. wild rice 4 onions, chopped 4 potatoes, peeled and chunked 4 carrots, peeled and sliced 3 stalks celery, sliced 4 T. soy sauce 1 t. dried thyme Salt to taste Directions: Place 2 cups of the water in a large soup pot. […]

Orange Almond Muffins

Ingredients: 2 c. whole-wheat flour (fine) 1 t. Rumford baking powder 1/2 c. soy milk powder 1/8 t. cinnamon 1/2 t. salt 1/2 c. canola oil 1 t. vanilla 1/2 c. pure maple syrup 1 t. grated orange rind 1-1/2 c. orange juice 3/4 c. fresh blueberries (optional) 1/4 c. sliced almonds Directions: Mix the […]

Rice with Sprouts

Ingredients: 1 T. olive oil 1 minced onion 1 minced garlic clove 1 c. diced celery 1 c. diced mushrooms 1 c. soybean sprouts 1 c. cooked brown rice 1 T. lite soy sauce Directions: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok. Add onion, garlic, celery, and mushrooms. Stir-fry 5 minutes. Add bean […]

Capellini Pomodoro

Ingredients: 1 16-oz. pkg. Angel hair pasta (whole grain) 4 T. Olive oil (extra virgin) 3 cloves Fresh garlic (minced) 1/2 t. Red pepper (dried, crushed) 6 c. Fresh tomatoes (diced, may use grape tomatoes cut into thirds) 1 c. Fresh basil (coarsley chopped) (save small amount for garnish) 2 T. Fresh parsley (chopped) to […]

Rigatoni with Mushrooms and Edamame

Ingredients: 1 T. plus 1 t. olive oil 5 cloves garlic, minced 6 med. shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced 6 med. cremini mushrooms, stemmed and quartered 1 c. shelled edamame (these are whole shelled soybeans, usually available frozen in larger supermarkets or natural food stores) 1 c. crushed plum tomatoes 8 fresh basil leaves, cut […]

Rice Mushroom Pilaf

Ingredients: 2 t. McKay’s Chicken-Style Seasoning 1 c. hot water 1 c. uncookedbrown rice 1 lg. onion, chopped 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped 1 3-oz. can undrained sliced mushrooms dash of savory seasoning salt to taste 1/2 c. slivered almonds Directions: Dissolve seasoning in hot water. Combine remaining ingredients, reserving some almonds to garnish top. […]

Sizzling Sautéed Zucchini

Ingredients: olive oil 1 fresh zucchini 1 to 2 med. tomatoes 3 green onion sprigs 1 to 2 cloves garlic (pressed) 1/2 t. fresh basil 2 T. soy sauce 2 t. cornstarch 1/2 c. water Directions: Over medium heat, sprinkle bottom of a skillet with olive oil until it’s just covered. Slice zucchini, tomatoes, and […]