The Girls' Recipe Box

First up... my version of Chipotle's cilantro lime rice. Fresh chopped cilantro and fresh lime juice add wonderful flavor to plain, old...

Apparently I've been in the mood for asparagus this week. This is my Grandmom Boyle's recipe for asparagus casserole. I had this a...

What a wonderful side dish - italian seasoned, roasted asparagus and eggplant with melty parmesan. Zucchini and squash are great additions...

"Some prefer carrot while others like cabbage." - Irish saying Sauteed cabbage is a really yummy way to 'eat your veggies...

2 lbs. broccoli, washed and chopped 1/3 c. olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 lemon, juiced salt and pepper Preheat your oven to broil.  Ad...

8 oz whole wheat pasta (I used Farfalle) 1/2 c. sun dried tomatoes, chopped 1/2 c. olives, chopped (suggested: Kalmatta) 1/2 c. artichokes h...

I love tomatoes fresh from the garden and putting together new, tasty ways to serve them.  Serves 4.   1 c. orzo, cooked according to packag...

Grilling the corn in the husks gives a great texture to the corn.  Spread on some spicy cilantro lime butter and enjoy this summer staple wi...

1/2 head red cabbage, chopped in 2" strips 1/2 c. carrots, shredded 1/4 c. craisins 1/4 c. candied walnuts or almonds* 2 scallions, cho...

Makes 6 cups slaw. Enough to feed a crowd! 1 head white cabbage 1/4 head red cabbage 2 carrots 1/2 red onion Dressing: 1 c. mayo 1/2 c. oli...

1 c. whole wheat couscous (I used instant, not traditional) 1 1/2 c. frozen peas and carrots 2 T fresh chopped mint 2- 3 T olive oil or butt...

1 c. brown rice 1 T cumin 1 t. chili powder 1 t. oregano 2 c. chicken stock  1 can rotel (diced tomatoes and green chilis) 1 can corn 1 c. s...

8 oz dried whole wheat pasta (I used Farfalle, but any pasta of your choice will work) 1 1/2 c. broccoli, chopped 1 large tomato or 2 small ...

In an attempt to make mashed potatoes a little bit healthier, I added cauliflower to the mix. I wasn't ready to completely eliminate de...