French Green Beans and Brocolli Salad by Nick Roche

In our continuing "Keep it simple" series, salads are a great way of creating and preparing meals that are both quick and very healthy. Here, we're not talking about throwing a few lettuce leaves together and tossing them with dressing. This simple preparation marries fresh green beans, broccoli, and tomatoes in a light savory…

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…

Colorful Raw Green Superslaw by The Blender Girl

This is my favorite Summer salad. It is fresh, raw, simple, quick, easy, nutritious, satisfying, refreshing and absolutely delicious! This simple slaw is a good balance of vegetables for me. But you could really add anything you wanted. Spinach and rocket work well. I just love the nutritional density and texture of kale. You could…

Raw Vegan Broccoli Salad by The Blender Girl

I share this recipe as a delicious way to serve up raw broccoli. I have used sunflower seeds and raw almonds. But you could use any nuts you like. For the dressing I have listed the quantities that I like. But you might like it with a bit more of a kick, and want to add in a bit more vinegar, lemon juice and sweetener. But this blend…

Raw Green Pea and Almond Dip - " Kurma" by The Blender Girl

The second this dip hit my lips, it was love at first bite – I immediately became intoxicated with the unique zesty flavor and crunchy texture. This dip epitomizes the “blend and chow in under 5 minutes” philosophy that I am so fond of. It is dead easy, bursting with flavor, and incredibly versatile. Another added bonus is that the…

Raw Vegan Kale Chips by The Blender Girl

For those of you not familiar with kale chips – welcome to vegan nirvana. Raw foodists, vegans, health nuts, or those in “the green know” chow down happily on a handful of fresh kale chips as a green, nutritious alternative to conventional potato chips. They are not fried or baked; free from all of the carcinogens, additives and…

Raw Vegan Zesty Lime Corn Salad by The Blender Girl

This raw vegan corn salad is super easy and absolutely scrumptious. I have to admit, I am not a huge fan of corn. Well the vegetable variety anyway. I don’t cook with it very often as I can think of so many other more nutritious vegetables I prefer to work with. But there is something about the light zestiness of the lime juice and…

Vegan Roasted Beetroot Dip by The Blender Girl

This roasted beetroot dip that is one of the most incredible dips I have ever tasted. This might just be the best kept secret in the beet-loving world. I have shared this scrumptious dip with some staunch beet-phobe skeptics who took their first bite with a dreaded wince that quickly turned into a look of orgasmic surprise coupled…

Fresh Corn and Asiago Cheese Bread Pudding by Steve Iler

OK, there are some gut bomb ingredients here, but put aside the diet for now. Besides, you look great and you could stand to put a little meat on your bones. I think you’ll like this enough to call it your secret when friends ask for the recipe.

EGGROLLS ON THE GRILL-A SMOKER by GARY ESTESS

WE DID THIS NIGHT BEFORE LAST AND WHAT A GOOD DISH.

Special Brocoli Salad by Micheline

A very tasty brocoli salad (sweet, sour, salty all in 1) .

Broccoli Salad by Chef Smith

Mom's No-Fail guacamole by Bria Sinnott

This version of guacamole uses corn for some sweet crunch and black olive for some great saltiness. It is requested at every get-together in our family! Thanks Mom!

Broccoli Dip by Chef Smith

Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos by Chef Smith

Great appitizer for a cocktail party or a barbque.