Betsy Nelson
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Bok Choy Spring Rolls
Spring rolls are the perfect vehicle for your favorite veggies. For fun, fill separate bowls with shrimp, veggies and herbs — and let people customize and roll their own dinner (great for picky eaters!).
Braised Baby Bok Choy With Pancetta, Garlic, and Sherry
Although bok choy is typically paired with Asian flavors, this recipe shows its versatility. Serve with roasted or grilled meat or seafood. For a vegetarian option, use toasted walnuts instead of pancetta for a rich flavor with some crunch, and a dash of Spanish paprika for a smoky hit.
Chocolate Mousse
A small portion of this rich indulgence is just right. The traditional French method calls for raw eggs, so make sure you use fresh, organic, pastured eggs.
Spaghetti Squash “Carbonara”
A pasta-free version of the popular pasta Carbonara. Try topping it with a poached egg for added protein and unctuousness.
Stuffed Acorn Squash
For a warm and hearty autumn meal, serve this savory main dish with braised greens.
Baked Squash and Apples With Ginger and Pecans
A simple and elegant side dish that brings out the best and brightest in both main ingredients.
Grilled Winter Squash Tacos
Using grilled winter squash instead of meat brings a tasty twist to this taco. Serve with a zesty quinoa salad.
Thai Squash Curry
This spicy meal is wonderful with any sturdy, meaty squash, such as kabocha or delicata.
Spinach Oshitashi
This simple, elegant Japanese “salad” side dish is a great accompaniment to sushi rolls, grilled meats or tofu.
Spinach and Potato Frittata
Pair with a green salad for an easy dinner. You can adapt the frittata recipe by using other cheeses, or adding minced, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted red peppers and other ingredients.
Curried Garbanzo Beans With Spinach
Serve this tasty curry with brown rice and top with cilantro-mint chutney. If you love cilantro, you can add a handful of chopped fresh cilantro to the curry along with the spinach. If you don’t like cilantro, try parsley instead.
Cilantro Mint Chutney
A simple, yet flavorful chutney filled with fresh and herby flavors that pairs perfectly with our Curried Garbanzo Beans With Spinach recipe. Can also be used as a dipping sauce with your favorite Indian food.
Stuffed Chicken Breast With Spinach, Mushrooms, and Parmesan Cheese
You can easily change up this hearty main dish. For a Greek flavor, sub in chopped Kalamata olives, feta cheese and chopped tomatoes for the mushrooms, garlic and Parmesan cheese. For Thai, toss the spinach with mushrooms, bean sprouts and a ginger-peanut sauce.
Steamed Sweet Potatoes With Tamari Ginger Sauce
Steaming is a quick and healthful way to prepare sweet potatoes. This side dish is especially nice accompanied by buckwheat or Soba noodles and grilled meat or tofu.
White Bean and Roasted Garlic Pâte
Pair this dip with whole-grain crusty bread or vegetable crudité. Add diced sundried tomatoes or chopped olives for zesty variations.
Wild-Rice and Potato Griddle Cakes
Add a new dish to your Thanksgiving feast!
Wild Rice and Pearl Barley Stuffing
A delicious twist on the traditional Thanksgiving stuffing.
Wild Rice, Grapes and Feta Salad
Mix up your classic salad with wild rice and grapes this Thanksgiving.