Bacon Balsamic Brussel Sprouts

1 lb brussel sprouts, trimmed and halved 6 slices bacon, cut into pieces 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup honey 1 tsp dried rosemary Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray a large baking sheet with no-stick...

Avocado Cilantro Lime Rice

1-1/2 cups brown rice 3 cups water 2 medium ripe avocados 2 tbsp lime juice 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1 clove garlic, minced Salt and pepper Combine rice and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low....

Sauteed Spinach with Honey

2 tbsp olive oil 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1/4 cup raisins 1/4 cup vegetable or chicken broth 16 ounces baby spinach 1/4 tsp ground black pepper 2 tsp honey Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook until it begins to turn...

Swiss Chard with Pancetta

2 bunches Swiss chard (about 3/4 lb) 1/4 cup diced pancetta 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese Rinse and drain chard; pat dry with paper towels. Trim stalks from chard leaves. Coarsely chop stalks to equal 1 cup; discard...

Cranberry-Onion Wild Rice

2 cups chicken broth 1/2 cup brown rice 1/2 cup wild rice 3 tbsp butter or margarine 3 medium onions, peeled and sliced into thin wedges 2 tsp brown sugar 1 cup dried cranberries 1/2 tsp grated orange peel Combine broth and both rices in a medium saucepan. Bring to a...