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Herb & Spinach Risotto! This spring-inspired risotto is super simple and easy to make. It's made with fresh baby spinach, basil, Italian parsley and parmesan, plus a hint of lemon and chili. The secret to it's pretty spring green color is that the spinach and herbs are stirred in at the last-minute -- retaining their flavor, nutrition and of course giving a classic comfort food dish a fresh twist...

This simple and easy zucchini salad recipe takes less than 20 minutes to throw together. It’s packed with fresh Mediterranean inspired flavors: chickpeas, fresh herbs (basil and parsley), sweet red onion, parmesan, pine nuts and a light lemon dressing. You’ll love this healthy and flavorful salad. It’s perfect for a healthy and quick lunch or dinner, take to work lunch or side dish for your next BBQ. Yes, it’s official....

If you’re looking for a simple and tasty--no-mayonnaise--best potato salad…here it is! This Mediterranean potato salad with sumac dressing is sure to please! New potatoes are tossed with lots of fresh parsley, kalamata olives, capers (my favorite part!) and red onion in a dressing made with one of my favorite spices – sumac. As a lighter potato salad, the dressing relies on a high-quality extra virgin olive oil, a...

Caesar pasta salad....what a combo! Pasta and crispy salad together? Yeeeess! Lots of crisp romaine leaves and a little radicchio are tossed together in a tasty caesar dressing with pasta, in this case farfalle -- plus for a little texture, crunch and flavor a handful of toasted slivered almonds. So good. And a little secret, this version is vegan AND still manages to stand up to the original. And...

If you like eggplants AND Indian food, this curry recipe is definitely for you. It's not pretty, but it's delicious! This eggplant curry is inspired by the Indian dish Baingan Bharta. It is made with roasted eggplant, which is then mashed (without the skin) and added to a richly spiced onion, garlic and tomato sauce. It's super simple to make and is naturally suitable for anyone following a vegan...

This recipe for roasted asparagus soup is one of my favorite spring soups! Roasted white asparagus, a little dill and a hint of lemon are a sensational combination. And the best part is that this soup tastes creamy, but in fact it is 100% dairy-free. Whether served as a delicious starter or light main course, asparagus soup always tastes good! One thing I love about spring is the arrival of...