Face SandwichesThese super fun face sandwiches are made with healthy components like almond butter, hummus, and homemade hazelnut spread! Not only are they delicious, they're fun to make and look at!Cinnamon Raisin PastaA unique twist on pasta, this cinnamon raisin pasta is the perfect lunch for those looking for something sweet and filling. Apple CrumblePut an Italian twist on an American cobbler by adding polenta to the topping. You may want to place a baking sheet underneath the crostata to catch any juices that bubble over the topping.Lemon Polenta Cake with Winter Fruit CompoteThis healthy olive oil lemon polenta cake uses grated lemon rind to give it that citrus flavor. It's paired with a nice blend of winter fruits, such as apples, cranberries, and pears that are, juiced and then mixed into a sweet compote.Pear Pie with Spiced Pecans and GorgonzolaThis decadent and savory pie will spice up your holiday recipe collection and make a statement on any table. Flavorful and tangy pears pair perfectly with creamy gorgonzola, while spiced pecans add a touch of sweetness to create the perfect balance of flavors and textures. This pie is both sweet and savory, interjected with little taste “speed bumps” in the form of pecans, spices and raisins.Eggplant CaponataSweet, savory, smokey, and all vegetable (well, mostly), this sicilian dish can be scooped onto plates or crostini as a side, mixed into pastas as a sauce or even used as a pizza topping alongside some smoked mozzarella. Roast the eggplant to assure a heart-healthy serving.Eggplant Caponata PizzaSweet, savory, smokey, and all vegetable (well, mostly), this Sicilian dish can be scooped onto plates or crostini as a side, mixed into pastas as a sauce or even used as a pizza topping alongside some smoked mozzarella. Roast the eggplant to assure a heart-healthy serving.Perciatelli Con Le SardeA delicious pasta dish with fresh sardines that is sure to be a crowd pleaser. The thick spaghetti-like perciatelli tossed with capers and nuts is healthy, easy dish for a seafood dinner!Fattoush-Ish SaladA fattoush salad is a Lebanese answer to stale pita. This fattoush-ish salad version uses crunchy matzo in place of pita with lots of greens and a simple tangy dressing.Sautéed Eggplant CarbonataThe vegetables in this sweet-and-sour sautéed eggplant caponata are cooked together until soft and tender, so their flavors meld and intensify. The eggplant takes the longest to cook, so sauté it first and then combine it at the end of cooking with the browned aromatics. Serve warm, atop crostini or with grilled meats or fish.
