Borscht
OK, you either like beets or you don’t. I’m OK with that, but I happen to love them and this soup is fantastic. You can serve it chilled or hot – summer or winter – although I really love mine chilled on a hot summer’s day. The best part is that at less then 100 calories this is really filling and satisfying.
Corn and Parsnip Puree
These two are perfect together. Sweet and creamy parsnips and sweet corn kernels make the perfect side dish, especially with fish and chicken.
Tuscan Meatloaf
Meatloaf is fantastic because you can make it on a Sunday in about 20 minutes prep time. The great thing is that you’ll have leftovers for the week. This is a great variation on meatloaf with everything in one pan – protein, great carbs and veggies all wrapped up in good fats and great Tuscan seasoning. Serve this with a great side salad and you are set.
Salade Nicoise
I have never met a canned olive that I liked. I was at a restaurant recently and ordered a Salade Nicoise and was presented with a beautifully arranged plate. Gorgeous lettuces, a light vinaigrette, quartered hard cooked eggs, small perfectly boiled potatoes, two thin anchovy filets and grilled tuna. And there sprinkled over the top were canned, sliced black olive slices. Blech! A beautiful salad ruined by less-than-perfect ingredients.
