Laced with a splash of wine, this hearty soup is packed with garden-fresh nutrition and veggies! Leafy escarole adds color and plenty of vitamin A. You could substitute spinach or kale for the escarole if you wish. Lea Reiter — Thousand Oaks, CA
Yellow-red Mr. Stripey tomatoes give this ice a light hue. Use red or purple tomatoes if you want a darker granita, if you prefer. Mixing purple basil with deep-green Italian basil yields a nuanced flavor and a lovely garnish.
This recipe was given to me by a friend. I have made it several times, and it doesnt last long! It does take a while to prepare, but it is worth it. Great presentation and delicious flavors.
New Orleans Style Barbecue Shrimp - A simple and delicious dish made with lemon, garlic, worcestershire sauce, cajun spices, shrimp and lots of butter!
Chinese Wide Noodles with Barbecue Pork and Dried Mushrooms is a Chinese comfort-food favorite. This quick version of char siu pork amps up pork tenderloin with a marinade of sweet-salty hoisin sauce and aromatic five-spice powder. Then slivers of this meat meld with meaty wood ear mushrooms among chewy noodles bathed in a salty-sweet sauce.
These Asian dumplings are traditionally vegetarian but can also be stuffed with chicken, seafood, or vegetables. This recipe includes directions to make the wrappers. Or you can use refrigerated wonton wrappers from the produce section.
Iris Van Rynbach, 61, Glastonbury, Conn."With lots of vegetables, cheese and a poached egg, this salad walks the line between indulgent and nutritious."
