Recipes by Region - American

This tossed green salad with apples, avocados, and walnuts is simply delicious with a marvelous mandarin orange juice dressing!

This salad contains leafy greens and chunks of Red Delicious apples with a sprinkling of toasted walnuts which is complemented perfectly by the cranberry vinaigrette.

These eggplant sandwiches are baked with a creamy goat cheese and provolone filling. Substituting baked eggplant slices for bread makes for a fun and tasty mid-day lunch!

The grilled mango complements the black beans and rice perfectly. This dish can be served as a salad or side dish.

This crunchy and tart coleslaw is the perfect companion to Indian, Mexican, Mediterranean, Spanish or American food.

Honey and toasted pecans complement the sweet and tart flavors of the onion and goat cheese.

This curried lentil stew is a hearty dish full of vegetables. It is a great source of protein and fiber!

Though this dish takes a while to prepare, the delicious potato slices coated in breadcrumbs and cheese are worth the wait.

These flavorful, fried carrot, zucchini and feta cheese patties are full of spices!

This wholesome soup with tomato, lentils and onion is full of protein and fiber and goes great with thick slices of whole-wheat bread.

A fresh vegetable stock is the base for many vegetable recipes like risotto and soups. Here's a simple recipe for making your own fresh stock!

This zesty lemon pasta dish is creamy and refreshing. The bitter arugla contrasts nicely with the sour lemon, making a tasty dish perfect for any meal!

Great for a picnic, this low-fat macaroni salad has a generous helping of vegetables and a light creamy dressing. Perfect for the spring time when asparagus, tomatoes and dill are their freshest!

These open-faced sandwiches made with bell peppers, mushrooms and squash are great for those who love to grill! They can also be made in the oven.

This potato and mushroom bake is the perfect casserole to fill hungry bellies. Use any mixture of mushrooms on hand for this creamy layered bake.

These creamed potatoes are incorporated into a mini Yorkshire pudding.

A vegetarian burger with a hint of pumpkin and a spicy ginger mayonnaise sauce. Serve it at your next cookout to impress even the pickiest meat-eaters!

Fresh pumpkin soup is a comforting dish for when the weather gets cold outside.

Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) is higher in protein than any other grain, and has a chewy, nutlike flavor. The addition of black beans makes this salad hearty and healthy!

These savory almonds are easy to make and take almost no time at all. Goes well with Kalamata olives and feta cheese as a small appetizer tray.

This bean and lentil loaf is appetizing and high in fiber and protein! Works great in brown bag lunches or with a salad!

These tasty spiced nuts, raisins and popcorn are the perfect snack. A delicious mix for your next party!

These spicy veggie burgers with spinach, mushrooms and tofu can be cooked in a skillet or over a grill!

This light pasta dish with spinach, mushrooms and pine nuts in the perfect Sunday lunch.

The creamy avocado and tart grapefruit in the refreshing salad are and unusual and surprisingly complementary combination.

Water chestnuts add a crunch to this chilled spinach dip. Serve it at your next party with wheat crackers or rye bread!

Stuffed with mushroom, zucchini, carrot and tofu, these mushroom caps are bursting with flavor!

This tangy tomato soup with garlic and fresh basil is easy and quick to make. The perfect meal on a cold winter day!

These crispy zucchini and mushroom patties are the perfect complement to a Mediterranean meal. They also make a great lunch!