Recipes

Maple Granola   Ingredients: 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats 1/2 cup sliced almonds 1/2 cup roasted cashews 1/2 cup roasted sesame seeds 1/2 cup roasted sunflower seeds 1/4 cup cup unsalted butter 1/2 cup pure Grade B maple syrup 1/2...

Tomato and Basil Salad   Ingredients: 6 to 8 fresh basil leaves 6 large tomatoes (about 2 pounds) 1 shallot, minced 1 large garlic clove, minced 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (preferably aged) 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon flaxseed oil...

Mediterranean Portobello Burger Ingredients: 4 teaspoons olive oil 4 large portobello mushroom caps 4 slices onion 2 garlic cloves, minced (optional) 4 tablespoons roasted red bell pepper spread 4 teaspoons chopped black olives 4 teaspoons feta cheese 8 slices tomato...

Avocado Delight   Ingredients: 3 large, fully ripe avocados 1 tablespoons honey, or to taste 1/2 cup low-fat cream 1/2 cup milk 1 tablespoon raisins   Directions: Cut avocados in half lengthwise, remove seeds, and set aside. Scoop pulp from...

Kung Pao Chicken Directions: Cut chicken into bite size cubes. Marinate in mixture consisting of 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of cooking wine, and 1 teaspoon of cornstarch for 20-30 minutes. In a small...

Greek Salad   Ingredients: For the dressing: 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon flaxseed oil (or olive oil, if flaxseed oil is unavailable) 1 teaspoon minced garlic 2 tablespoons low-fat Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon minced...

Red and Yellow Pepper Omelet   Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 sweet red pepper, thinly sliced 1 yellow pepper, thinly sliced 4 egg whites 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided  ...

Stuffed Eggplant   Ingredients: 1 egg 1/2 cup wheat breadcrumbs 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs, minced 2 medium eggplants (about 1 pound) Olive oil 1 medium onion, diced (about 6 ounces) 2 tablespoons minced garlic 4 basil leaves, minced 1/4...

Throughout history, cultures have used herbs for their unique flavors as well as for the treatment of various conditions and ailments. Cooking Well: Healing Herbs offers recipes and information to help you uncover the beneficial properties of many of these...

Tuna with Balsamic Vinegar   Ingredients: 1 cup pearl onions 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 cups balsamic vinegar 1 shallot, minced 1 large garlic clove, minced 1 tablespoon honey Four 5-ounce tuna fillets 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley Salt...