Fruits & Vegetables

Grated cauliflower stands in for rice in this flavorful, grain-free side dish. Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets 1 tablespoon water 1 lime, juiced and zested ½ cup chopped cilantro 2 tablespoons butter (Optional) Directions: Grate cauliflower florets or pulse in a food processor until it resembles rice. Place grated cauliflower and water in […]

This recipe is one of many I have discovered to utilize the bountiful eggplant crop my garden has produced this year. The kids will even love eggplant this way! Ingredients: 2 medium eggplants, peeled and cubed 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs 2 eggs, beaten 2 tablespoons dried parsley

Baked spaghetti squash, peppers, and onions are mixed with beef and cheese in this delicious casserole. Ingredients: 1 spaghetti squash, halved and seeded 1 pound ground beef ½ cup diced green bell pepper ½ cup diced red bell pepper ¼ cup diced red onion 1 clove garlic, chopped 1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes,

Roasted vegetables, especially roasted beets, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and potatoes, are one of my absolute favorite side dishes in winter. They take a while to cook, but overall are an extremely easy dish to prepare. I’ve found that the key is to place them low in the oven so that you get a good caramelized

A Mediterranean-style eggplant sauce for pasta that can be served with chicken for meat-lovers. Use good quality pasta, cheeses, and fresh herbs for best results. Serve with slivered or grated Parmesan. Serve with a green salad. Ingredients: 1 eggplant, cut into 3/4-inch slices salt as needed 9 ounces pappardelle pasta (wide fettuccine noodles) 3 tablespoons

Apple, onion, and Brussels sprouts are roasted together with a hint of lemon. My wife and I can go through an entire tray of these by ourselves. Yummo! Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package frozen Brussels sprouts 2 apples – peeled, cored, and cut into 3/4-inch chunks 2 sweet onions, cut into 3/4-inch chunks 2 tablespoons

This is a really good recipe I came up with while trying to create some tasty low-carb, low-fat meals. This one made my family enjoy eating their veggies for once, and it is so easy! Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1-1/2 inch pieces 1 red onion,

This is an excellent recipe by itself but can easily be personalized. Try different combinations of vegetables or experiment with different pasta shapes. Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta ⅓ pound sliced green bell peppers ⅓ pound sliced red bell peppers ⅓ pound sliced yellow bell peppers 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 zucchini, sliced

This healthy alternative to fried rice is made with frozen cauliflower rice. Cracking an egg into it while it cooks increases protein and we like it. You can also add shrimp, pork or chicken. This recipe looks like a lot but our family of 3 can finish it. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons sesame oil 1 teaspoon

If you have lots of zucchini in the garden, then this is a great way to use them. It’s different, but very tasty. It’s so good that even my picky children like to eat it. Ingredients: 2 pounds sliced zucchini ¼ cup chopped onion 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup 1 cup