 Mashed Potatoes with Cabbage (Colcannon) - 2 pounds russet potatoes (about 2 large po-tatoes, scrubbed and chopped into chunks)- 1 pound cabbage (½ medium cabbage, quartered, cored and thinly cut)- 2 Tbsps. extra virgin olive oil- 2 garlic cloves (chopped)- 2 Tbsps. green onions (about 3 green onions chopped)- ⅔ cup low-fat milk or [...]
 Cabbage Salad with Peanut Dressing 1 tsp. fresh ginger (minced or grated (dressing))1 Tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce ((dressing))2 Tbsp. smooth peanut butter ((dressing))Juice from 1 fresh lime ((dressing))1/2 head of Lettuce (shredded)1/2 head of Romaine (shredded)2 carrots (shredded)1 bell pepper (thinly sliced)2 green onions (thinly sliced)1/2 cup cooked chicken (shredded (optional)) Make the dressing [...]
Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Onions 4 medium peeled sweet potatoes (cut into 2-inch pieces (about 2 1/4 pounds))2 medium sweet onions cut into slices2 Tbsps. extra virgin olive oil or any other vegetable oil1/2 tsp. salt Preheat oven to 425°.Combine all ingredients in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish, tossing to coat.Bake at [...]
Apples and Almonds Salad A delicious treat and a great way to get dairy in your diet 2 medium Granny Smith apples1 cup plain low-fat yogurt1 6-8oz can of pineapple in its own juice, drained3 Tbsps dried cranberries1 Tbsp almonds (whole or slivered) (type of nut is optional)1 Tbsp honey Rinse and remove cores [...]
 Cilantro Chickpea Salad 15oz. can chickpeas, rinsed & drained15oz. can spinach, rinsed & drained1/4 sweet onion (finely chopped)Juice from 1.5 limes3/4 cup fresh cilantro4 cups pasta (cooked)1/2 tsp sugar2 tsp. Dijon mustard1 clove garlic1 tsp. olive oil1/2 tsp. ground cumin1/2 tsp. salt In a food processor, add the spinach and pulse a few times [...]
 Carrot and Tomato Macaroni 1 Tbsps olive oil1 small onion (chopped)4 tomatoes (from a can, chopped)1/2 cup tomato juice (from a can)6 large carrots (peeled, sliced)1/4 tsp. sugar1 tsp. butter2 Tbsps. fresh parsley (chopped)1 cup elbow macaroni (cooked)Pinch of black pepperPinch of salt Cook macaroni per box instructions.In a saucepan on medium heat, saute [...]
 Carrot and Ginger Soup 4 large carrots peeled and chopped3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth1 small onion (diced)2 tsp. ginger (minced or grated)1 Tbsp. olive oil or vegetable oil1 1/2 tsps. garlic (minced)1/4 tsp. nutmeg1/3 cup low-fat milk Peel and chop carrots. Set aside.Dice onion, mince ginger and garlic.Heat oil and cook onion by itself [...]
Potato, Kale, & White Bean Soup W/ Whole Grain Rosemary Crostini 1 large yellow onion chopped3 garlic cloves (minced)8 cups chicken or vegetable stock (low sodium)2 lbs. potato (rinsed and medium diced)2 15 oz. white beans, no salt added, rinsed and drained1 cup canned spinach (drained)2 Tbsps. fresh basil/parsley (finely chopped)1 baguette whole-grain hearty [...]
 Hot Potato Salad 2 lbs potatoes (scrubbed and cut into pieces)3 Tbsps. white wine vinegar2 tsp. Dijon mustard1/8 tsp. kosher salt1/8 tsp. black pepperPinch granulated sugar5 Tbsps. olive oil2 Tbsps. chopped green onions1/4 cup chopped parsley or 1 Tbsp. dried parsley Cook cubed potatoes in a large pot covered by 2 inches of water.Bring [...]
 Radish and Orange Salad 4 red radishes (cut into thin discs)2 oranges (sliced or cut into small wedges)Fresh juice from an orange4 cups of fresh spinach1 Tbsp. of olive oilFresh or dried thyme leaves1/4 tsp. of saltBlack pepper to taste Wash the radishes and cut them into thin discs. Set aside.Peel the oranges and [...]