Baked Spaghetti Squash with Garlic and Butter
This recipe comes from steamykitchen.com and is a simple way to dress up spaghetti squash. (more…)
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Fresh Herbs
Everyone knows that a sprinkle of fresh herbs turns that ordinary family dinner into something extraordinary. But did you know that fresh herbs have a high antioxidant activity? According to a US Department of Agriculture study, fresh herbs, in particular oregano, beat out fruits, vegetables, and even garlic! (more…)
Zucchini Garlic Bites
This tasty zucchini garlic bites recipe found on the Grow a Good Life food blog combines shredded zucchini with garlic, Parmesan cheese, fresh herbs, and is served with a marinara dipping sauce for an Italian inspired twist. Recipe makes about 16 bites. (more…)
Italian Turkey Soup
Turkey soup may be the end of the line for turkey leftovers, but that doesn’t mean it needs to be boring! Here’s a tasty soup recipe found on www.epicurious.com that’s made with all your favorite summer veggies: zucchini, pepper, onion, carrot, and garlic. Enjoy! Serves 4. (more…)
Baked Eggplant Parmesan
This baked eggplant recipe, found on marthastewart.com is much lighter than the fried alternative. It’s more healthy, and won’t leave your kitchen stove messy and oil-spattered. It’s always a crowd-pleaser and will satisfy meat eaters and vegetarians alike – don’t expect to have many leftovers! Serves 8. (more…)
Summer Squash Strata
This lasagna-like dish can be made with any of your summer squashes and makes a great addition to any 4th of July party. From the cookbook “Simply Organic”. Serves 12.
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Zuccanoes (aka Stuffed Zucchini)
Zuccanoes (stuffed zucchini) are an ultra filling vegetarian dinner with almonds, rice, savory veggies, and fresh herbs. This recipe is from the original Moosewood Cookbook and can also be found on the Kitschen Cat food blog. Serves 4-6. (more…)
Spaghetti Squash with Tomatoes and Basil
Here’s another great spaghetti squash recipe from steamykitchen.com. If you’re only feeding 4-6 people, I suggest cooking the spaghetti squash whole, then only using half of the squash when you’re ready to sauté with the tomatoes. I like my spaghetti squash not too hard, not too soft. It shouldn’t be mushy, you should be able to still separate the strands of squash. Serves 8-10. (more…)
BALT (Basil, Avocado, Lettuce, Tomato) Sandwich
From epicurious.com, here’s a take on a sandwich from a great little eatery in San Francisco called The Sentinel. It’s a BALT (basil, avocado, lettuce, and tomato) sandwich, with goat cheese slathered on it for some extra flavor. A delicious, healthy lunch! (more…)
Arugula Tomato Pasta
This Arugula Tomato Pasta recipe, found on Sumpsimus’s blog, is an easy summer dish made with arugula, tomatoes, and a creamy garlic sauce that comes together in minutes. Enjoy!
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