• Butternut Squash, Mashed, made healthy, easy and flavorful by using fresh-baked squash, adding frozen apple juice concentrate instead of sugar.

• Chicken Stock, just using what might get thrown away- save money by cooking up the carcass after roasting chicken for other recipes!

• Eggplant Recipe, a simple way to cook up eggplant; tender, silky texture. A great addition to salads, sandwiches

• Green Beans w/Caramelized Onions, topped with toasted, slivered almonds; a healthier version of the classic "Green Bean Casserole". Using naturally sweet and flavorful caramelized onions, with extra texture from the slivered almonds, this is a tasty option, especially for holiday meals.
  

• Hollandaise Sauce, a revised version, using the microwave to heat lemon juice first, which helps yolks to get a head-start cooking. Even works w/ olive oil in place of the butter; a heart-healthy recipe indeed!

• Jello Mold, Natural Style, using frozen 100% fruit juice concentrates instead of the typical artificially flavored and sugar-sweetened jello fare. Hints for using agar-agar (a vegetarian substitute for gelatin), too.

• Jell-O Mold, Original, using various Jell-O flavors, plus cream and pineapple juice; an artful presentation!
  

• Lemon Caper Sauce, a perfect accompaniment for fish dinners; good on roast beef or tuna sandwiches, too. Tips for making a sauce "concentrate", which will keep for months in the refrigerator. (Just add fresh garlic, lemon, and green onion when serving, to keep it fresh.)
  

• Mandarin Orange Marinade, a colorful but simple, easy recipe; good to add color to the dinner menu.

• Polenta, easiest method: Mix boiling water into corn meal, microwaving or baking. Less stirring! Turns out creamy, soft, so flavorful.

• Sweet Potato Casserole, similar to the classic Thanksgiving casserole, but healthier without the canned yams and marshmallows. A nutty streusel topping makes it extra tasty.

• Stuffing Recipe, w/ fresh herbs, and celery and onion sauteed in butter first. Easy to make; oh-so-good!

• Tabbouleh,a healthy whole-grain side dish, perfect for warm weather; the spearmint and cucumber are cool and refreshing. No need to soak and drain the bulgar; just add boiling water for this extra easy Tabbouleh recipe!
  

• Tortellini w/Citrus Dressing, w/grilled veggies and lemon, orange, and lime zest. A colorful, appetizing dish.
  

• Veggie Kabobs, a simple recipe: Marinate veggies in an easy oil-vinegar mix first. Serve w/ ginger sauce.

• Yorkshire Pudding, a perfect side for Prime Rib dinner, using flavorful drippings from the roast to make a classic English side dish. Easy to make, as the batter can be prepared a day ahead.

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