A simple mixture of toasted walnuts and sherry vinegar provides a rich, yet good-for-you dip for the artichoke leaves. Remove the leaves and dip into walnut vinaigrette, using your teeth to scrape the meat found on the inside of the artichoke leaf. Make sure to remove the fuzzy choke from the center of the artichoke before eating the heart.
Here's a guilt-free main dish or side that's packed with fresh green spinach, avocado, bright red strawberries, heart-healthy pecans, olive oil, goat cheese and quinoa for a boost of essential amino acids.
Rachaelray.com - the official website of Rachael Ray and home to the most comprehensive database of Rachael Ray recipes. Discover daily inspiration and easy and affordable food, home, parenting and pet tips for you and your family.
Besides being attractive and tasty, the pinwheels can be made ahead of time and sliced just before serving, leaving you time for other last-minute party preparations.
4 Servings - 1 hr 30 min - mexican.betterrecipes.com
Being a Jersey girl, this salad showcases two of my favorite local ingredients, corn and tomatoes. This salad is best at the peak of summer when corn is most sweet, fresh, and juicy. Its light, crisp flavor makes a delicious side dish when served with grilled meats, or it can also stand alone as a light lunch.
We both love chow fun, but rarely order it at restaurants because it's just too damn oily. Prepared with fresh ingredients, minimal oil and Chinese broccoli, dare I say that chow fun can be a healthy, balanced meal.