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Grilled Vegetable Wrap with Spicy Avocado Spread Makes 2 wraps 2 8-inch low-carb, gluten-free or whole-grain tortillas 1 small zucchini (1/2 pound) 1 small yellow summer squash (1/2 pound) 10 to 14 thin asparagus spears, tough bottoms removed 2 small red peppers, cored and cut …
This lively combination of flavors and textures works extremely well together, for a salad that’s a little out of the ordinary. Use colorful heirloom radishes for visual appeal. The pistachio vinaigrette sports a brilliant green color that works on just about any salad. Fresh sweet …
Summer’s fresh fruits make a delicious, sweet-and-spicy salsa, but frozen fruit works just as well to bring a touch of summer to cold winter days. Serve with pita chips for dipping, or use as a topping or side for entrees. Makes about 1 pint 2 medium peaches, peeled, …
Last winter, rushing to beat a mighty snowstorm that laid waste to most of my yard, I fashioned a makeshift cover for my still-thriving greens garden. I drove old tent stakes into the ground, connected those with PVC pipe, then draped sheets of thick plastic and layers …
The perfect end-of-summer meal, when it’s warm enough to eat outdoors, but not so cold that you’ve retired your grill. This salad uses only black olives and Ricotta Salata—a fresh, salty Italian cheese—for dramatic appeal; I sometimes add avocado and tomato to make a more …
The perfect grain-free chip: these baked-not-fried chips are sturdy enough to serve as crackers or dippers, or munch on them instead of chips. We used red beets, but golden or chioggia beets are a gorgeous addition. Either way, use large beets, since they’ll shrink during cooking. Play with the …
This light, fresh sorbet makes good use of summer’s abundant mint and sweet, juicy watermelon. Serve as sorbet, or pour the mixture into ice cube trays and freeze, then serve in glasses of sparkling water. If you’re the cocktail type, add rum instead of flavoring, for …
Panna cotta, a creamy custard that’s firm enough to mold (like a creamy jello) is traditionally made with gelatin. This vegan version uses agar agar, a natural gelling agent made from seaweed. Look for it in large natural grocery stores, or any Asian market. To …
The cleanest cracker ever: this one’s made from vegetables and flax seeds, nothing more. For all you grain-free, dairy-free, low-carb, vegan, clean-eating, cracker-missing, Paleo people: this one’s for you! Makes about 2 dozen crackers 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes 2 cups flax seeds 3/4 cup chopped …
Sunday is a lovely day to fill your house with favorite friends and prepare a feast of your favorite foods. Keep the menu simple but elegant: this one starts with an easy Wild Mushroom and Spinach strata—a bread and egg dish that bakes in the oven while you prepare salads. …