Don't forget that something fresh, vibrant, and crunchy is often missing from potluck gatherings; this easy salad will get gobbled up quickly because it satisfies on those levels.
Ken Oringer believes chefs need to make a point of eating healthy dishes when they can, so he includes protein-rich quinoa in his diet at least three times a week. Here he mixes the grain with black beans, onions and peppers to make a hearty and very satisfying side dish that's a fun variation on prosaic five-bean salad.
While not nearly as sweet as bananas, plantains do have a sweet flavor. In this soup we keep that sweetness at bay by using firm plantains with green skins rather than riper brown-skinned ones--the sugars will have not yet developed, so the fruit will add starchy body to the soup without too much sweetness.
What's the secret to its success? Fresh basil and onions mixed with our garlic & herb flavored mayo. Add ham and a slice of sharp Cheddar, and you've got a winner.
Fresh strawberries are the star of our summery cake, though the smooth and fruity cream cheese frosting comes close to stealing the show. You won't want your slice to end.
Fresh berries in and on whipped, chilled cream cheese would have been enough. But no. We're upping the ante with a chocolate chip cookie crust. Pure heaven.
Sweetened fresh blueberries flavored with cinnamon and lemon juice and thickened with instant tapioca are baked together in this luscious double-crust pie.
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