This is an Italian classic with the added goodness of spinach and mushrooms. In fact, it's such a "forgiving" recipe, you can throw all sorts of extra veggies in there and it still simmers to a wonderful sauce! I have added fresh zucchini, carrots, and even thinly sliced butternut squash on occasion, and sure enough...delicious! I use a store-bought simple tomato marinara ... Read More »
Sweet Pea And Spinach Soup
This recipe is adapted from an old-time favorite of the Silver Palate cookbook. I was skeptical when I first discovered it 20 some years ago but was won over by the delicious blend of flavors. So I gave it my Cuisinicity touch to make it healthier and it became a Katz family staple for all those years....but I just revamped it yet again to make it vegan! I replaced the ... Read More »
Veggie Tuna Pasta Salad
This is a great salad for a summer party-a complete meal in a bowl! It has tons of veggies and the tuna and feta blend deliciously with the whole wheat spiral pasta. Veggie Tuna Pasta Salad 1 package (12 oz whole wheat spiral pasta)1 cup cherry tomatoes (rinsed and halved)1 cup of cauliflower florets (rinsed)1 cup petite peas (frozen)1 green pepper ... Read More »
Spinach Tomato Feta Omelet
This is an exquisite omelet filled with fresh baby spinach and tomatoes and with just enough feta cheese to make it rich but not too much to burden it with a lot of saturated fat. I also add a little lowfat kefir to the eggs, before whisking them to add to the creaminess. Eggs are a great source of protein and, coupled with fresh veggies, make for a very satisfying and ... Read More »
Tuscan Shrimp with Beans over Polenta
A simple down-to-earth dish with a rich Tuscan flavor. The white wine, fresh tomatoes, baby spinach (you can also use kale, escarole or arugula) and cannellini beans are just delightful with shrimp served over polenta: Que c'est bon! It's so quick to make, you'll want to wait until just 20 minutes before dinner to throw it together, so that the shrimp is just perfectly ... Read More »
Creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip
I love the combination of fresh spinach and artichoke and this creamy spinach artichoke dip is absolutely marvelous sizzling right out of the oven! I have made it as healthy as can be--no mayo, or cream, or cream cheese, or sour cream or any of those ingredients I have seen in most recipes for this dip. Instead, I use my simple béchamel sauce recipe (click here) free of ... Read More »
Simply Spinach Dip
PERFECT for a festive holiday buffet...without the guilt! As I have blogged about before countless times, any excuse to eat lots of veggies and a great variety of them is so good for our health, so this is a great way to do it! This yummy rich-tasting dip is filled with fresh baby spinach and blends perfectly with the yogurt. I love to have it ready to go in my fridge to ... Read More »
Spinach Pear Smoothie
I have to admit I was never much of a fan of these really healthy-looking green veggie smoothies! I mean, a spinach drink...really? Nutritious, yes, I had no doubt, but at what cost, I thought (not for this French foodie here). Well, I was wrong! This spinach pear smoothie is so refreshing and satisfying, just slightly sweet and surprisingly, not overly "spinachy" (!) I love ... Read More »
Orange Spinach Wild Salmon
Wild salmon with spinach is not only another one of those nutritionally winning combination but a culinary delight as well! The simple marinade of fresh orange juice, extra virgin olive oil and white balsamic vinegar just brings it all together. It's also just so beautiful and inviting! Orange Spinach Wild Salmon *The salmon filet should be about 1 inch thick and 1 ... Read More »
Spinach Bean Cheddar Panini
This Spinach Bean Cheddar Panini uses a simple white bean dip as a spread which not only makes it moist but also adds good quality protein beside the cheese. I use a wholegrain bread that is high in fiber, low in salt, low in sugar, and has no partially hydrogenated oils (even has lentils, and you know how I feel about those!)-- Here is one I like , and another one I ... Read More »
