Green Beans with Gingered Walnuts is a recipe for that special occasion. Squeezing the grated ginger and using the juice in the sauce for the beans creates mild ginger flavor. The nutty, salty sauce is a nice complement to the beans. A great dish that can be prepared in advance, and tossed with hot oil just before the dinner is served.  read more »

Looking for a healthier, low-fat veggie burger? An easy veggie burger with just a few basic ingredients and some spices, these are very quick and easy to make in your food processor. These veggie burgers will hold together well. This easy recipe for veggie burgers is easy to make and great for an everyday vegetarian.  read more »

Use your favorite fish fillets for this recipe. Cod or boned northern fillets would both be great choices. This is a wonderful alternative to fried fish, coating the fish with butter and even baking is the secret to the success of this recipe. Serve with rice and corn for a light and healthy meal.  read more »

Hot Tamale Pie is one of those quintessential American pot-luck casserole dishes. Ground beef and spices topped with a cornmeal and flour mixture. Easy to put together for a weekday meal. Tamale pie is not remotely Mexican and only somewhat resembles the flavor of real tamales. But it does taste great, is budget friendly, and easily feeds a lot of people. Complete the meal with a tossed green salad.  read more »