You might need to buy:
  • vanilla
  • raw agave nectar
  • zest from 1/2 lime
  • juice from 1 lime
  • salt
  • rice cakes
You might need to buy:
  • water
  • uncooked couscous
  • small broccoli florets
  • finely chopped red onion
  • shredded carrot
  • raisins
  • white wine vinegar
  • olive oil
  • sugar
  • curry powder
  • bottled minced fresh ginger
  • salt
Belongs to oczufin Vegetable Curry 
You might need to buy:
  • olive oil
  • diced peeled sweet potato
  • small cauliflower florets
  • thinly sliced yellow onion
  • Madras curry powder
  • salt
  • chopped fresh cilantro
  • plain 2% reduced-fat Greek yogurt
serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • salt and pepper
  • bay leaf
  • fresh thyme
  • large leek
  • garlic cloves
  • medium beets
serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • medium beets
  • olive oil
  • garlic cloves
  • large leek
  • fresj thyme
  • bay leaf
  • salt and pepper

PermaLink at:: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/07/health/spinach-and-tofu-wontons-in-broth-recipes-for-health.html?ref=health&_r=0

You can find wonton wrappers in most supermarkets. Sometimes they’re in the produce section in the cooler with the tofu. Use either round or square wrappers for these; make them ahead if it’s more convenient and freeze.
Advance preparation: The wontons can be made ahead and frozen. Once they freeze on the sheet pan, transfer them to freezer bags. They will keep for a month. Add directly to the simmering broth and allow a few extra minutes for cooking.

Nutritional information per serving (6 servings): 217 calories; 7 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 4 grams polyunsaturated fat; 2 grams monounsaturated fat; 19 milligrams cholesterol; 26 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams dietary fiber; 388 milligrams sodium (does not include salt to taste); 12 grams protein

You might need to buy:
  • dry sherry
  • sugar
  • Salt to taste
  • sesame oil
  • minced fresh ginger
  • sesame seeds
  • minced cilantro
  • chicken stock or vegetable stock
  • Salt to taste
  • Chopped cilantro and sprigs for garnish

PermaLink at:: http://thefamilydinnerbook.com/in-the-kitchen/2013/05/07/italian-wedding-soup/

serves 8
You might need to buy:
  • For the meatballs:
  • turkey sausage
  • parmesan cheese
  • milk
  • egg
  • thick slice bread crumbled
  • vinegar
  • For the soup:
  • onions or leeks chopped
  • chopped carrots
  • chopped celery
  • chicken stock
  • Salt and red pepper to taste

ALANNA’s TIPS & KITCHEN NOTES
GREEN CURRY PASTE The inspiring recipe called for a whole three tablespoons of green curry paste. I’ve learned from experience that (1) different brands vary in “heat” and (2) tolerances for heat vary too! I started off with just one teaspoon and then later added another two teaspoons. That was “perfect” heat for me, taste-wise, and for my three male taste-testers as well.
SWEET POTATOES If cooking on the stovetop, cut the sweet potato cubes quite small so they cook more quickly and evenly.
LENTILS Red lentils are the softest lentils, they “melt” into whatever you’re cooking. Brown and black and green lentils would work too but the texture would be considerably different.
ROASTED PEPPERS Roasted red peppers can be every-so-pricey in every-day grocery stores. I stock up at Trader Joe’s and, for St. Louisans, at Global Foods in Kirkwood. You could also roast your own, either in the oven or on a gas stove.
SPINACH Baby spinach cooks so quickly, add it at the very last minute. I take the time to slice off the stems but this is mostly for aesthetics. If you use regularly curly spinach, it takes longer to cook so add it with the roasted peppers.
SLOW COOKER vs STOVETOP Regular readers know that I like the “idea” of slow cookers but am often disappointed by the bland, mushy-texture results. NOT HERE! In fact, I liked the slow cooker version a tiny bit better than the stovetop version, the flavors really melded together with longer, slower cooking.
NUTRITION INFORMATION Per Cup: 209 Calories; 3g Tot Fat; 1g Sat Fat; 1mg Cholesterol; 486mg Sodium; 37g Carb; 6g Fiber; 9g Sugar; 10g Protein. WEIGHT WATCHERS POINTS: WW Old Points 3.5 & WW PointsPlus 5 CALORIE COUNTERS 100-calorie serving, 1/2 cup; 50-calorie serving, 1/4 cup.

ready in about 510 minutes
You might need to buy:
  • olive oil
  • JUST BEFORE SERVING

PermaLink at:: http://www.purewow.com/entry_detail/recipe/5949/A-warm-weather-grain-salad.htm#_is=1nxj9ggjpuf37ucc29ohkjhwy#ixzz2UAvNVqwx
You can use the Salad dressing at this link; it works well:: http://www.recipething.com/recipes/show/15852-beet-pear-and-goat-cheese-salad

serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • finely chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves
  • extra-virgin olive oil
  • champagne vinegar
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • crumbled feta cheese
  • almond oil
  • quinoa
  • thinly sliced mint leaves
You might need to buy:
  • sweet potatoes
  • unsalted butter
  • chopped pecans
  • sugar
  • cinnamon