Healthy wraps filled with brown rice, fresh vegetables, and often a tangy sauce or dressing. Great for lunch or a light dinner—nutritious, portable, and vegan-friendly.

This salad is vegan -- which is so unlike me, as I also often eat blocks of cheese like hand fruit -- but the bright citrus and tangy-sweet tomatoes are full of flavor, especially when backed by the creamy richness of the avocado. I hope you enjoy my recipe. I promise I wore pants while creating this dish.

A flavorful, hearty stuffing made with wild rice, sautéed mushrooms, and tender broccoli. Rich and satisfying, it’s a delicious vegetarian side dish, especially fitting for holidays or special gatherings.

A creamy soup packed with wild rice, vegetables, and sometimes chicken or ham. Rich, thick, and filling, it’s comfort in a bowl—perfect for cold days or cozy meals.

This salad is inspired by tabouli--it’s loaded with parsley and mint. Fennel adds crunch and its own unique flavor, and the dressing is orange juice-based, which pairs nicely with the salty feta cheese. I have this salad for lunch on a bed of chopped romaine, and sometimes add some sliced avocado or marinated artichoke hearts.

A light, refreshing dish with rice noodles, fresh herbs, crunchy vegetables, and a tangy fish sauce dressing. It’s vibrant, healthy, and ideal for warm-weather meals or a quick lunch.

A traditional Greek dish with rice, spinach, olive oil, and lemon. It’s light, nutritious, and can be served warm or at room temperature as a side or vegetarian main.

I came relatively late to kale salads, but now they're my favorite way to eat kale. At Spinnaker's, a gastro-pub in Victoria, my favorite dish on their menu is their kale salad.

This vibrant, refreshing salad makes a great lunch or light dinner, but the dressing is really the star here. The bright lime and rich coconut milk pairs perfectly with briny fish sauce, spicy chile, and herbs.

A colorful and hearty side or main dish combining yellow rice, sweet corn, and black beans. It’s packed with flavor and nutrients—great for tacos, bowls, or easy lunches.

A playful, kid-friendly casserole full of tender chicken, creamy sauce, and fluffy rice. Comforting, simple, and satisfying—it’s a dish the whole family will enjoy, especially on busy nights.

Fluffy rice infused with orange juice and zest for a bright, citrusy twist. It’s a sweet-savory side dish that pairs well with poultry, pork, or tropical-style entrees.

A light and fragrant rice side dish featuring the refreshing flavors of lemon and dill. It’s ideal with seafood or Mediterranean meals and adds a zesty balance to richer mains.

When we were neighbors, our friends John and Julia had my husband and me over for dinner on an embarrassingly regular basis. During the Maryland summer when it was too hot to turn on the oven, John would grill a couple steaks or whole fish to perfection and toss together a simple Greek salad of ripe tomatoes, red onion, feta, and marjoram.

A flavorful one-pan meal with marinated cilantro chicken served alongside zucchini-studded Spanish rice. Fresh, vibrant, and easy to prepare—it’s a healthy dinner with bold Southwestern flavors.

I've been on a quest for a while to create a creamy dressing that my husband would enjoy. He has a strong aversion to the tanginess of sour cream and yogurt, products that are linked with cucumbers in many recipes. So silken tofu and coconut milk became the base for this recipe. —Amber Olson