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This fiery avocado cucumber salsa is a delicious starter for your next Mexican meal.

This filling black bean dish requires little effort to make. Serve it plain or on rice or polenta.

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

This broiled eggplant is marinated in soy sauce and then topped with an oriental ginger and coconut sauce. Serve it as an appetizer or side dish at your next dinner party!

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

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

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 garbanzo bean salad with carrots, cucumbers and red bell pepper is an attractive dish bursting with flavor.

This is a spicy variation of hummus, called neeta’s chole in Indian. It works great as an appetizer, side dish, dip or sandwich spread.

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!

This tropical salad is refreshing and versatile! It pairs beautifully with Caribbean, Mexican, African, Thai or Indian cuisine.

This thick stew with mushroom and tofu is rich in protein. The tahini, gingerroot and soy sauce give this stew an oriental flavor that is simple and satisfying!

This attractive and filling salad with potatoes and beans is accompanied by a curried mango yogurt dressing. You can find the mango chutney at your local Indian grocer.

This tasty pumpkin stir-fry makes a colorful, oriental main course. The bright orange of the pumpkin and carrot make this dish perfect for autumn dinner parties.

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.

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

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!

This delicate minestrone has a light broth with succulent carrots, tomatoes, lima beans, asparagus and peas.

This deliciously light summer pasta is full of the fresh flavors of tomato, mozzarella, and basil.

This traditional Lebanese dish has the assertive and clean flavors of garlic, lemon, parsley and mint. Traditionally, tabouli is mostly parsley, with a bit of bulgur for texture and color, and this recipe offers a wide range of parsley to match your preference.

Sweet sun-ripened tomatoes are made even more delicious with the addition of feta cheese and olive oil. This simple salad can be enjoyed as a light meal with pieces of crisp bread.

A colorful medley of bell peppers and mushrooms in a spicy sauce, wrapped in flour tortillas.

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!