Chopped Salad with Sweet Basil Dressing by John Spottiswood

A few months ago Lora Krulak sent Nancy and I her cookbook Veggies for Carnivores. The small book is packed with a lot of recipes and variations which are tasty and easy to make. One of our favorites was this salad recipe. We've used the dressing on multiple salads now, but the first we tried it on was this chopped salad. We had…

Key Lime Smoothie by Beth Roan

My daughter asked me if I could make her a Key Lime smoothie like I did the last time. Well, I had no recollection of making her one so needless to say I have no idea what I put in it. I held my breath when I gave it to her but she gave me two thumbs up on this one so I'm getting it in writing.

Berry Cream Dessert by Robyn Savoie

I fix this for my family on special occasions. Yogurt gives it a deliciously tangy taste.

Apple Pie Larabar Remake by Laura Aridgides

Here's a homemade version of my favorite Larabar - the Apple Pie Larabar.

Halloween Candy Corn Fruit Cups by Robyn Savoie

Halloween is right around the corner. That means the ghouls and goblins in your neighborhood will be looking for sweet treats. Here's a great snack that I came across to help cut those calories. The picture shows a whipped cream topping but I like to use Greek Vanilla Yogurt.

Quick and Easy Avocado Dip by Sherwin Faden

I make this avocado dip often and serve with chips. I often serve a spicy salsa separately. The avocado dip is very light and refreshing. As there are only three ingredients in the recipe, the choice of tomato is very important. Tartness is controlled by how much lime juice you put in.

Raw Vegan Chocolate Fruit Balls by The Blender Girl

My mom and I make these raw fruit balls all the time and they are absolutely delicious. We use raw almonds, cashews and macadamias as our nutty blend. But you could use any nuts that tickle your festive fancy. Just know that each nut mix will yield a treat of a different personality. Roll out these vegan treats. They make great…

Raw Vegan Red Cabbage Salad by The Blender Girl

I love simple, raw, shredded salads, and this would be amongst my favorites. The first time I ate a version of this salad, it was made, and served to me, by a very proud 8 year old. That is how quick and easy it is. What I love about this cabbage salad is the vibrant colors. The luscious purple of the cabbage, and the fresh green…

Mediterranean Summer Salad by Amos Miller

This Spanish-influenced salad is refreshing anytime you have it - from a dinner party to a picnic lunch. Bright notes of lime and cilantro. the wonderful pairing of sweet onion and navel orange, the sensuously smooth silkiness of avocado and tomato, all set off by the crisp crunch of toasted almond slices and the elegant earthiness…

Smoked salmon WITHOUT SMOKE by Micheline

An excellent gravlax appetizer. Serve with or without cream cheese on thin crackers or fresh baguette slices.

No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars by Brittany Hoverman

Peanut Butter Pie by Billie Jean Lofton

This recipe was given to me by my wonderful Next door Neighbor, Terry Cashen. Terry & Dave have 4 adopted children who delivered the pie to Oscar and me on Christmas Eve. It was so good, I just had to have the recipe. Terry was gracious enough to share. Thank you Terry.

Pineapple Salsa by A2Z Healthy Vegetarian Cuisine

Pineapple regulates the gland and found to be helpful in cases of goiter(enlargement of the thyroid gland). Dyspepsia (chronic digestive disturbance). Bronchitis (inflammation of the bronchial tubes.) Catarrh (secretions from mucous membranes). High Blood pressure. Arthritis (diseases of the joints) Fresh pineapple juice is also…

Berry Blue Smoothie by Robyn Savoie

I love using pineapple juice in my smoothies. It gives a tropical flair for those hot Summer days or nights. To finish off the drink, garnish with a small pineapple wedge and blueberries.