Vegetarian Recipe: In The Pink Grapefruit And Fennel Salad

SALAD

IN THE PINK GRAPEFRUIT

AND FENNEL SALAD

Both grapefruit and fennel are loaded with vitamin C, antioxidants, potassium and fiber. Walnuts are crazy with omega-3s. Toss together with a lightly sweet vinaigrette and you've got a palate-dazzling salad brimming with health.

Vegetarian Recipe: Ellen Kanner's Vegan Spinach Pie

APPETIZER

VEGAN SPINACH PIE

An easy but impressive appetizer or main course, this lacks the cheesy ooze of traditional Greek spanakopita but has a fraction of the fat and a vibrant taste. Tahini, a Middle Eastern sesame paste, is available in many supermarkets.

Vegetarian Recipe: Smokin' Good Roasted Red Pepper Dip

DIP

SMOKIN' GOOD ROASTED RED PEPPER DIP

3 roasted red peppers (the jarred kind are fine)

3 tablespoons olive oil

Vegetarian Recipe: Cranberry Orange Nut Muffins

MUFFINS

CRANBERRY ORANGE NUT MUFFINS

These are citrusy, sweet, fragrant and fluffy -- a rarity for vegan baked goods.

Vegetarian Recipe: Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies

COOKIES

VEGAN CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Cakey rather than gooey, these are not your classic Toll House cookies, but they deliver big chocolate indulgence nonetheless.

Recipe: Grilled Corn, Peach And Poblano Salad

SALAD

GRILLED CORN, PEACH AND POBLANO SALAD

In this dish, the great flavor of grilled corn pairs with the concurrent abundance of fresh peppers and peaches. A little honey, vinegar and olive oil marry the heat and sweetness. This salad is best served within 24 hours after it is made.

Vegetarian Recipe: Sublime Scones

QUICK BREAD

SUBLIME SCONES

Desperation Dinners Recipe: Alicia's Favorite Summer Side Salad

SALAD

ALICIA'S FAVORITE SUMMER SIDE SALAD

Bottled dressing can also be used. Start to finish: under 10 minutes.

5 cups prewashed baby field greens

Recipe: Egg-Topped Summer Vegetable Casserole

MAIN DISH

EGG-TOPPED SUMMER VEGETABLE CASSEROLE

Start to finish: 1 hour 5 minutes (30 minutes active)

2 pounds plum tomatoes (12 to 15 tomatoes)

Vegetarian Recipe: Stealth-Health Blueberry Muffins

MUFFINS

STEALTH-HEALTH

BLUEBERRY MUFFINS

Oats, lemon zest and blueberries come together in this muffin recipe. Vegan margarine and soy yogurt are easy substitutions.

Vegetarian Recipe: Orzo Salad with Spinach, Mango and Almonds

MAIN DISH

ORZO SALAD WITH SPINACH, MANGO AND ALMONDS

1 1/2 cup orzo (preferably whole-wheat)

1/4 cup fresh orange juice (about 2 oranges)