Heart Healthy Tomato Pepper Appetizer

High in Vitamin C, and a wealth of other vitamins and minerals, this colorful appetizer will gracefully enhance any meal.Ingredients:2 medium ripe firm tomatoes1/2 green bell pepper1/2 yellow bell pepper1/2 orange bell pepper3 shallots1 1/2 tsp dried or 2 1/2 tsp fresh chives1/4 cup shredded carrotSalt and pepper to taste1/8 tsp ground ginger2 tbsp classic…

White Bean Salad

simple white bean salad for vegetarians, flavoured with mint, lemon juice and olive oil.Ingredients:1 cup white beans drained.1 small chopped onion.1 glove garlic minced well.A squeeze of lemon juice.1 tbsp white vinegar.3 tbsp olive oil.1 tsp sugar.½ tsp dried mint.Salt and freshly ground pepper.Instructions:mix the oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic and sugar in a mixing…

Massaged Kale Salad recipes

Ingredients:1 large bunch kale, washed and driedolive oilvegetable oil2/3 cup dried cranberries1/2 cup crushed toasted cashews or pumpkin seeds1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise2 tablespoons lemon juiceInstructions:Strip the kale leaves off the stems, cut into ribbons and place in a large bowl.With a little olive oil rubbed on your palms, massage the kale for a minute or…

Heart Healthy Cookbook Black Bean Burgers

Dinner ready in just 30 minutes! These California- style, hearty black bean burgers are made easily in a skillet.Ingredients:1 can (15 ounces) black beans with cumin and chili spices, undrained1 can (4.5 ounces) Old El Paso® chopped green chilies, undrained1 cup Progresso® plain dry bread crumbs1 egg, beaten1/4 cup yellow cornmeal2 tablespoons canola or soybean…

Pan Bagnat Loaf Stuffed With Salade Nicoise

Mary Cadogan shows you how to make a Provençal speciality that’s the most perfect of picnic foodsIngredients:1 country-style loaf , such as pan rustico2-3 tbsp chopped stoned black olives8-10 anchovies (leave these out for a vegetarian version)2 garlic cloves , chopped1.0 tbsp capers500.0g ripe vine tomatoes1.0 tbsp white wine vinegar4.0 tbsp olive oilHandful of basil…