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Engine 2 Diet Oil-Free Dressing

April 3, 2013 By Patrick McGilvray

Tomato Avocado Basil Dressing

June 6, 2012 By Patrick McGilvray

Roasted Butternut Squash & Pear Soup

This roasted butternut squash and pear soup is aromatic, savory yet slightly sweet, and bursting with flavor. Smoky cumin and sweet cinnamon combine perfectly to make this soup rich, complex, and very satisfying. I chose to leave out the non-dairy cream in this soup. I felt it was smooth and creamy enough on its own,…

Quinoa is a great source of essential amino acids (the building blocks of protein), calcium, phosphorus, and iron. This salad is an excellent source of plant-based protein, it’s delicious, and versatile. Serve it as a side dish, add it to dressed greens, eat like a dip with tortilla chips, or heap it on top of…

Being a native of southern California, I’ve had my share of guacamole. I’ve also always had 3 nagging issues with this classic tortilla chip accompaniment that I’ve decided to address: 1. Too mushy. Avocados are a beautiful fruit and their texture is creamy and sublime, why turn them into a big bowl of mush? 2….

We love salads at our house and we always keep a good mix of greens on hand to make them easy to put together. Our new favorite ready-to-eat blend is the new organic Power Greens mix from Earthbound Farm. It’s a tasty blend of spinach, baby kale, and Swiss chard and it’s packed with vitamins…

Fall fruits are always amazing, and this dessert brings the best of the fall fruits together in such a beautiful way. I prefer sweet apples over tart, and the Fuji has long been my favorite. I eat Fuji apples every day when they are in season, so I thought I’d try them baked in a…