Bulgur Pilaf by Salad Foodie

Faster and easier to cook than rice, bulgur is a grain to consider for making pilaf. High in fiber and low in fat makes this side dish a healthful choice. Easily converts to vegetarian by omitting the chicken broth. (Medium to large grind bulgur will be best for this recipe.)

Fig chutney by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

Fig chutney

Sofrito Rice by myra byanka

Easy recipe to prepare. Serve with Latin American, or grilled foods.

Fresh chili paste by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

Fresh chili paste

Arroz A La Mexicana by Brett Ede

Fried Noodles With Peanut Sauce by Wendi Taylor

A simple and delicious take on a traditional Asian dish.

Yakimeshi by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

Yakimeshi

Fig chutney by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

Fig chutney

Mexican Rice Pilaf by myra byanka

Generally, Mexican cooks make this rice with fresh tomatoes, but ever the corner-cutter, I use petite diced, drained.

Sweet Zucchini Pickles by Salad Foodie

Too many zucchini - what to do? A recipe by Chuck Allen (Palm Springs) caught my eye. Expectations are high from this retired chef, so he takes this recipe as a hostess gift. It is as colorful as it is delicious and lasts about 6 weeks refrigerated. The only thing I added was small cauliflowerettes. What an attractive conversation…

Incredible, Skinny Roasted Garlic Mashers by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

This recipe is it! These are one of my favorite ways to make mashed potatoes. And for garlic lovers, a dream come true. When you roast garlic it has a slightly sweet, nutty flavor. They taste just like the rich decadent potatoes you get in a 5 star restaurant only skinnier. The skinny for 1 serving is only 94 calories, 3.6 grams…

Eggplant Szechuan-style by Amos Miller

Year of the Rooster ! A most Happy and Prosperous and Fortunate New Year to all my Chinese friends! Many years ago - too many - I got a recipe from Chef Rose Cheng that set the basis for this dish. I have always come to this dish for a mid-winter spark. I love eggplant - in all it's manifestations. This dish is one of my…

Steamed Green Beans with Lemon & Dill by Salad Foodie

Delightfully easy and refreshing, these lemon-laced green beans compliment chicken, pork, beef or vegetarian meals.

Thai Black Bean & Corn Salad or Salsa by Salad Foodie

Use as a side to grilled meats or fish, as a main dish luncheon salad, or as a salsa with chips to dip. Original recipe featured on relish.com, with only minor (optional) tweaks below.

The Most Decadent Cornbread Casserole Ever, Made Skinny by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

I’ve tasted many cornbread casseroles in my day and this one wins hands down… It’s rich, moist, creamy and loaded with flavor. It’s amazing how some of the best recipes are often the simplest to make. The original full fat recipe has ingredients such as sour cream, butter and 2 entire cups of cheese. This skinny makeover is using…