serves 4 Baby spinach comes already washed and ready to add its great flavor and nutrients to your meals. In this recipe, spinach combines with sun-dried tomatoes and a heart-healthy cream cheese to make yummy and slightly chic quesadillas. To serve as pickup…

serves 4 To keep this recipe in the “quick-fix” category, it calls for cooked polenta, which can be found two different ways, depending on the supermarket. In the produce section, polenta is sold in the refrigerated case. There is also a shelf-stable cooked polenta…

makes 16 to 20 Crunchy almonds or fiery jalapeños replace the pits in these pastry-enrobed olives. Some might call this one “fussy,” but with only two ingredients that pack a dramatic flavor punch, I consider the fuss factor negligible. If you love the combination of…

serves 4 This recipe was inspired by a refreshing and simple appetizer I enjoyed at Teapot, a fabulous vegan restaurant in Seattle. My version is embellished with additional ingredients to add contrasting textures and flavors, but you could also use only the mango on…

serves 6 Smaller and more delicate than bruschetta, crostini traditionally have more genteel toppings than the bolder bruschetta. A French baguette is the ideal size bread to make crostini. 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus additional for brushing the bread ½…

serves 4 This tasty appetizer contains the luscious flavors of avocado, lime, and your favorite salsa, all rolled up in a soft flour tortilla, with a few shreds of lettuce for crunch. They’re also great for lunch—I especially like making them with whole wheat…