Marinated Roasted Peppers

Marinated Roasted Peppers

Serve these peppers as an appetizer on crusty bread or layer them on a sandwich for an instant boost of flavor.”

Ingredients

  • 1 large red bell pepper
  • 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

Directions

  • 1Preheat grill to high.
  • 2Grill pepper, turning occasionally, until blistered all over and slightly charred in spots, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl, cover with plastic wrap and set aside for about 20 minutes to loosen the skins.
  • 3Peel the pepper with your fingers. (It’s OK if a little skin is left behind. For the best flavor, don’t rinse the peppers.) Cut open lengthwise, remove the seeds, stem and white membrane, then slice.
  • 4Combine the pepper with vinegar, oil, parsley and salt in a small bowl.
Spring Greens with Dijon Vinaigrette

Spring Greens with Dijon Vinaigrette

A simple mustard dressing is tossed with lettuce and lots of fresh basil for this light but elegant salad.”

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup hazelnut, walnut, or olive oil
  • ⅓ cup white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dried herbes de Provence, crushed
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt or regular salt
  • 2 8 to 10-ounce packages torn mixed salad greens (about 16 cups)
  • 2 cups lightly packed small or torn large fresh basil leaves (2 ounces)
  • 1 medium cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced (2 cups)
  • 6 radishes, thinly sliced ( ¾ cup)
  • Cracked black pepper
  • Purchased croutons (optional)

Directions

  • 1In a screw-top jar, combine oil, vinegar, mustard, herbes de Provence, and salt. Cover; shake well. Set aside.
  • 2In a very large salad bowl, toss together greens, basil, cucumber, and radishes. Add dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cracked black pepper. If desired, top with croutons.
Vegan Pumpkin Bread

Vegan Pumpkin Bread

Flaxseed meal, which develops a gelatinous texture when mixed with water, replaces the eggs and provides structure to this moist, flavorful loaf.”

Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal
  • ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ⅓ cup canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups unseasoned pumpkin puree
  • 2 cups white whole-wheat flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup bittersweet chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

  • 1Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
  • 2Combine water and flaxseed meal in a small bowl. Let stand for a few minutes.
  • 3Whisk almond milk, sugar, oil, vanilla and the flaxseed mixture in a medium bowl. Stir in pumpkin puree. Whisk flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice (or cinnamon) and salt in a large bowl. Add the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Stir in chocolate chips, if using. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan.
  • 4Bake until golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out on a wire rack. Let cool for 1 hour before slicing.
Air-Fryer Kale Chips

Air-Fryer Kale Chips

Homemade kale chips are incredibly easy to make. Thanks to the air fryer, fresh kale leaves turn extra crispy in under 15 minutes with much less fat than some store-bought options. Warning: These will go fast!”

Ingredients

  • Cooking spray
  • 6 cups packed torn lacinato kale leaves (from an 8-oz. bunch)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1½ teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon white sesame seeds
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin

Directions

  • 1Coat air-fryer basket with cooking spray.
  • 2Toss kale with oil, soy sauce and salt in a medium bowl; rub the leaves together well so they are completely coated.
  • 3Place the kale mixture in the prepared basket. Coat the leaves with cooking spray. Cook at 375°F until crispy, 10 to 12 minutes, shaking the basket and stirring the leaves every 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the basket and quickly sprinkle with sesame seeds and cumin.
Munch & Crunch Cereal Snack

Munch & Crunch Cereal Snack

Mini pretzels, puffed corn cereal, and salty soy nuts provide taste and crunch in each handful of this 5-minute snack mix. The most difficult part of this recipe will be trying not to eat too much of it—it’s that yummy!”

Ingredients

  • 5 ounces unsalted mini pretzels (such as Snyder’s Brand or 365 Brand)
  • 4 cups peanut butter-flavored or plain puffed corn cereal (365 Brand)
  • 1 cup roasted and salted whole soy nuts (see Tip)

Directions

  • 1Combine the pretzels, cereal, and soy nuts in a large bowl. Place mixture in a large resealable bag to transport.