Depending where you are in the Northern hemisphere, spring produce includes treats like apples, arugula, asparagus, chard, fava beans, scallions, rhubarb, spring peas, leeks, beets, endives, artichokes, broccoli sprouts and celery root; and biennial carrots and perennial potatoes left germinating from the fall. Here is a round up of some [...]

Auto Draft Rating: 51 Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 45 minutesTotal Time: 1 hour Yield: Serves 2Calories per serving: 291Fat per serving: 5g The sweetness of root vegetables is brought out by the roasting process, and creates the perfect base for a warm salad. Colorful and full of a variety [...]

Sweet Balsamic Fennel and Quinoa Salad Rating: 51 Prep Time: 20 minutesTotal Time: 20 minutes Yield: Serves 4Calories per serving: 445Fat per serving: 18g Quinoa has been a staple in my cupboard, however, I am conscious of using it sparingly due to the ethical issues surrounding the grain. However, one [...]

Chipotle Mexican Bean Salad Recipe Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 5 minutesTotal Time: 15 minutes Yield: Serves 2Calories per serving: 393Fat per serving: 15.5g The smoky sweet taste of chipotle peppers (smoked jalapenos) adds an incredible amount of flavor to a dish, one that pervades throughout and almost becomes better [...]

Curried Mango and Free-Range Chicken Brown Rice Salad Recipe Rating: 51 Prep Time: 20 minutesTotal Time: 20 minutes Yield: Serves 4Calories per serving: 484Fat per serving: 35g A twist on the standard chicken salad, this dish can be served hot or cold, as a side or as a main. This [...]

Vegan Minted Potato Salad Rating: 51 Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 15 minutesTotal Time: 25 minutes Yield: Serves 4Calories per serving: 449Fat per serving: 27g While potato salad is ubiquitous at both Grandma’s house and church potlucks, it is often off limits for vegans or health-conscious folks alike, being weighed [...]

Here’s a neat little way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. It may not work on all children, but may strike a chord with those who have a strong social conscience. Whole Foods Market is giving shoppers an added incentive to eat their greens with a donation day [...]

Lime Summer Quinoa Salad Recipe Rating: 51 Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 22 minutesTotal Time: 30 minutes Looking for a great dish to serve for dinner at end-of-summer picnics and dinners?This quinoa salad is so simple to make and full of protein, perfect to be used as a main dish [...]

Black Bean Rating: 51 Prep Time: 30 minutes Yield: Serves 4 This protein packed salad is a meal in and of itself. The mixture of vegetables, fruit, nuts, quinoa and black beans culminates in a dish that hits every level of food chart, in a way that would make dieticians [...]

Vegan Fennel and Nectarine Millet Salad Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 1 hourTotal Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes Yield: 4 ServingsCalories per serving: 345Fat per serving: 25g The nutritional power of millet is often belied by its tiny size. Using it in a salad creates a different, creamier texture to [...]