Ethnic Influence - American
Created by Karna
Almond cookies are a delicious treat. Share with family over the holidays or enjoy as a dessert anytime.
Created by KatherineL
This colorful fruit salad may be made up to a day in advance if you add the banana just before serving. Fruit-sweetened desserts not only satisfy a sweet tooth, they’re full of health-promoting antioxidants. In this case, you’re better off opting for dessert!
Created by Karna
This spicy gingerbread makes a healthy dessert or snack since it's made with whole grain flour, applesauce and flax meal. See Recipe Comments below for high altitude baking adjustments.
Created by EllaSammo
Fresh home-made applesauce is easy enough for your kids to make (with a little help from a grown up).
Created by Karna
Artichokes just make things taste better! Enjoy this high protein, low-fat dip with crackers, pita bread or veggies.
Created by MaryR
This is a simple, nutritious salad with only four ingredients. Serve as a side dish or a main course.
Created by Karna
Here is an unusual breakfast to start your day. Mixed dried fruits are stewed and served with blueberry muffins fresh from the oven.
Created by KatherineL
This creamy sauce is low in fat and cholesterol free. Use it for making creamed soups, sauces, and gravies. Be sure to continue blending the ingredients until they are completely smooth; this can take up to two minutes on the highest speed.
Created by Karna
Here's a quick and easy way to spice up some tofu for a hearty, summertime sandwich. Great for the grill or a quick lunch or dinner in the fry pan.
Created by KatherineL
Serve this applesauce hot or cold. Berries give it a deep red or purple color and add a hefty dose of anthocyanins—potent cancer-fighting antioxidants.
Created by KatherineL
Kale, a cruciferous vegetable, is one of the healthiest vegetables around. Enjoy this bright green veggie as part of a nutritious meal!
Created by Karna
Bread crumbs can be made from fresh or day-old bread and is a great and economical way to use every last slice!
Created by KatherineL
This is a low-fat, cholesterol-free way to enjoy scrambled “eggs.” Using tofu instead of eggs provides healthful plant protein. Turmeric gives the scramble an appealing golden color.
Created by Karna
Stir Fry for breakfast may be a bit odd, but the variety of vegetables and textures combined with the melted soy cheese makes this dish creamy and filling.
Created by KatherineL
This colorful salad, dressed with a creamy sweet-and-sour dressing, is a delicious way to eat broccoli, one of Mother Nature’s most healthful foods. Broccoli, and particularly broccoli sprouts, is an excellent source of the cancer-fighting antioxidant sulforaphane.
Created by KatherineL
Both brown rice and barley are good sources of protective soluble fiber, and the textures of the two grains make them a most pleasing combination. Enjoy this recipe as a warm breakfast cereal topped with fresh fruit. Alternatively, serve it as a side dish or add it to soups and salads.
Created by KatherineL
Serve this richly flavored pilaf as a side dish or as a stuffing.
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Created by Karna
Soup and Salad make a great light lunch or dinner. This veggie minestrone soup is a healthy, flavorful meal in itself and it is made even more appealing with this spinach, cucumber and citrus salad topped with nuts!
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