Swap almonds for the usual pine nuts in this twist on classic pesto, and turn it into a one-dish meal with a few bright vegetables. This pesto recipe doubles easily; keep any extra in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to a week. It's delicious on crostini for a quick bite, or served with roast chicken or salmon.
These easy-to-make exotic-flavored meatballs work equally well atop rice for a main dish or as hors d’oeuvres—with optional green curry or Asian dipping sauce.
Laced with carrots, peanuts, water chestnuts, green onions and Asian flavorings, this cream cheese spread makes the perfect spread for your favorite savory bagel.
Wide rice noodles are available on the ethnic-foods aisle at most major supermarkets and at Asian grocers. If you can't find them, any rice noodle or even spaghetti will work in this dish. You can also use ground sirloin, if you can't find pork.
Not just any spinach dip, this version gets added flavor from ranch dressing and vegetables. Light sour cream provides just the right dippiness to this smart app.
This is three recipes in one, and all are equally as good! Keep pesto on hand to toss with pasta, spread on sandwiches, mix into salads or to top hot meats or vegetables.
Forget about pasta salad being the same old, same old. Ripe vegetables and whole wheat noodles get together for a fresh-tasting, better-for-you take on a classic potluck fave.
This is a refreshing salad that keeps a summer kitchen cool. It's a tasty way to get my family to eat their vegetables.—Janette Garner, Carmel, Indiana
Iris Van Rynbach, 61, Glastonbury, Conn."With lots of vegetables, cheese and a poached egg, this salad walks the line between indulgent and nutritious."
Check out this smart way to enjoy food that could be at home on the range: a big bowl of ham, black-eyed peas and vegetables pulled together with zesty dressing.
