Recipes

Ingredients: Garlic Balsamic Vinaigrette: 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 large cloves garlic, minced or pressed 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or basil cooking spray 1 medium eggplant, sliced

[Mood Tip: As you enjoy this salad, notice the bouquet. This part of flavor comes from your nose, not your tastebuds. You swallow and chew, and the air, with all the odors in it (in this case the blend of sweet fresh ginger and

[Food Tip: Every culture creates flavorful small dishes, from relishes and garnishes to chutney and sambals, to serve with traditional fare. Fresh, uncooked chutneys find their origin in India and are a cross between a relish and

[Food Tip: Wild rice is called a rice because it is the seed of a cereal grass, but technically it is an aquatic grain, since it is the seed of a marsh grass that grows in the Northern Great Lakes area. It has a hazelnut flavor,

[Food Tip: Ounce for ounce, red peppers have four times the vitamin C of oranges, plus a hefty dose of beta carotene to protect your brain from damaging free radicals.] This light and flavorful salad goes well with any sandwich

This salad is a meal in itself, served with bread sticks or a slice of Crusty French Bread. Or, accompany it with a sandwich or bowl of Heart-Warming Winter Vegetable Soup. Ingredients: 1/2 pound raw large shrimp (approximately