No-Boil, Veggie-Tastic Lasagna

This gorgeous and absolutely addictive lasagna is wonderful because you can use any kind of lasagna noodle and not have to boil it first. The secret is just adding more liquid to the sauce and pressing the noodles firmly into the sauce. This recipe was originally a vegetarian entreé, however, my husband demanded a meaty lasagna. Make it vegetarian by taking out the meat and increasing the mushrooms to 3-4 grated mushrooms. Look below the recipe for my solution to garlic bread.

Fudgier Buttermilk Brownies

Updated! This recipe hails from the New American Heart Association cookbook. To make it a lower-sugar recipe, I subbed in some Splenda® for the brown sugar. These are so good and so addictive.

The Best Salsa Ever

This salsa is an absolute winner. It's great for parties served with low-fat tortilla chips (Trader Joe's) or as a topping for tacos.

Strawberry-Rhubarb Crumble

One of the treasures of spring is having fresh rhubarb. The farmer's market didn't have a lot last week, but I could not pass up the gorgeous  ruby stalks of rhubarb. This week I bring you this crumble I adapted from a recipe found in Taste of Home's The Market Fresh Cookbook.

Hidden Veggie Spaghetti

My version of spaghetti sauce is absolutely packed to the brim with nutrients. All of the vegetables are pureed so that it's impossible for even the most picky eaters to identify individual veggie flavors. Note that this could easily be a vegetarian dish by substituting the ground turkey for diced mushrooms. To puree the vegetables, check out my Guide to Purees.

Three Cheese Eggplant Parmesan

I've never eaten an eggplant before this dish—I must say, it was pretty good, although the taste and texture took a little getting used to. This dish was even good microwaved the next day. I recommend serving this with a green salad.

Zucchini-Goat Cheese Frittata

Recently, I've had the urge to make a variety of vegetarian dishes. One is this recipe I found on the Whole Foods website. I've got to say, frittatas are amazing! And they're extremely easy! This recipe is so versatile, you could make one with breakfast meats and cheddar or a pizza-style one with mushrooms, olives, sausage, and mozzarella that would also be excellent. This dish does not have to be for breakfast only—it would make an excellent dinner with a salad on the side.

Chicken Enchiladas

These enchiladas are my husband's favorite! Forget the enchilada mix that comes in the can (or the powdered form in a packet), there's nothing that tastes better than fresh. The cilantro adds the perfect bite of freshness in every mouthful.

Broccoli-Chicken Stir Fry with Orange Sauce

This is for those nights when you want Chinese take-out, but the place is closed. My chicken and broccoli stir fry comes with the lovely bonus of a tangy, sweet orange sauce.

Easter Dinner

On Easter I hosted a small dinner party for our friends. People wanted to eat, so the pictures aren't as good as usual. On the menu was Herb-Roasted Turkey, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Baked Asparagus, Fresh Cranberry Sauce, Cornbread Stuffing, and Sage Gravy.