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Inspired by a Mexican ceviche I had at Toplobampo in Chicago, this is an easy, healthy way to use high-quality raw fish. Feel free to add chopped jalapeno, cilantro, or avocado, or substitute olive oil for the avocado oil. Read more about this recipe at hogwash.

Baked Trout With Red Pepper, Cherry Tomato And Caper Sauce

If you can’t find trout, substitute any fish with firm, white flesh (like halibut, cod or bass). This is a chop-as-you-go recipe -- no need to prepare the ingredients ahead of time. Read more about this recipe at hogwash.

Kale And Sundried Tomato Hummus On Grilled Sourdough

I’m always looking for tasty food that’s quick to prepare, and more ways to incorporate dark leafy greens into my diet. This little number does both. Read more about this recipe at VeganYumYum.

Kale Soup

I made this soup last night, and I thought it was tasty and satisfying, but those who aren’t used to kale, quinoa and tahini might need to be coaxed. Read more about this recipe at VeganYumYum.

Fettucine With Pepitas, Spinach And Dried Cranberries

Pepitas are pumpkin seeds, usually sold with the white hull removed, revealing an olive-green seed. If you use pumpkin seeds from the pumpkins you carve, wash and dry seeds throughly and roast at 300F for 45-60 minutes, until dry and toasty. Don’t worry about removing the white hull. Read more about this recipe at VeganYumYum.

Roasted Beets With Orange Dressing

I am not willing to declare a reckless love affair with beets, but these are without question the most palatable beets I have had. Read more about this recipe at VeganYumYum.

Sweet Potato And Rutabaga Soup

If Frumpy and Unlovable had a root vegetable baby, it’d be a rutabaga. Like most winter vegetables, they store very well after harvesting. Read more about this recipe at VeganYumYum.

Omelet With Fresh Herbs

The omelette aux fines herbes is a simple, French classic for which fresh herbs are a must. We've made ours with the classic fines herbes blend of chives, chervil, parsley and tarragon, but you could easily subsitute other fresh herbs to taste.

Bee Cheese

You’ll need to start this crocked cheese a few days before you plan to use it. Be sure to pick up a cheese crock or jar before you start. Read more about this recipe at Cook & Eat.

Hot Asparagus Dip

Here’s a little spin on artichoke dip. Use asparagus instead. The result? Still creamy, but a bit more pungent and green, and easier to prepare. Read more about this recipe at Cook & Eat.

Spaghetti With Strawberries

Pasta with strawberries? You'll be surprised. As Sfloglia Trattoria discovered when it put a similar pasta on its menu, the balsamic cuts the strawberries sweetness and adds enough acidity to make the sauce taste like a floral, complex tomato sauce.

White Bean Soup With Sausage

This soup is creamy (without cream) and hearty, perfect comfort food for a chilly evening. It’s delicious with sausage, but just as lovely without, especially with a drizzle of truffle oil. Read more about this recipe at Cook & Eat.