Community Servings : Nutrition Services : Recipes

	Almond, Apricot & Quinoa Salad Quinoa (KEEN-wah) is a tiny grain with a texture lighter than rice. It cooks quickly, and is packed with more nutrients than most grains. Quinoa is coated with saponins, a natural pest deterrent. Althoughharmless to consume, it has a bitter taste so quinoa must be rinsed before use.
	Aromatic Fish Soup with Potatoes Family Recipe - From Robin Mirollo
	Baked Balsamic Marinated Tofu Tofu is made from soybeans and is very high in protein. It can be used in place of meat in your meals. Many vegetarians eat tofu in their meals for protein instead of chicken, beef, pork or fish. Tofu alone has very little flavor but can take on the flavor of the sauce, marinade or dressing it is cooked into. Tofu is low in saturated fat. A diet low in saturated fat can help reduce the risk of cancers and other chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes.
	Brown Rice, Lentil, Roasted Red Pepper This recipe is called a salad but it is actually more like a rice or bean side dish. The fresh parsley makes it taste light and fresh like a salad. Brown rice is a good source of fiber. Lentils are a good source of protein from plants. A diet high in fiber, high in plant protein and high in vegetables-just like this dish- can reduce your risk of breast cancer.
	Chef's Granola This recipe is a healthful breakfast or snack. The ingredients are easy to find at the store and the recipe is fast and simple. Dry oatmeal is filled with fiber. Fiber can help you stay full in between meals or snacks. This can help you avoid cravings and overeating and help you stay a healthy weight. Being a healthy weight is an important part of preventing breast cancer. Almonds are full of healthy fats that can help prevent heart disease. Honey is a natural sweetener that gives this recipe a crisp texture when it is baked.
	Glazed Peach Tart with Almond Cream This recipe was developed by Community Servings' Social Enterprise Manager, Edith Murane, who used to own Edith's Edibles, a tart-making business. Although it looks complicated, Edith promises that it's easy to make and a perfect use of local summer peaches, like those available at our farmers' market.
	Grilled Chicken Pasta with Artichoke Hearts and Tomatoes This recipe was prepared by a member of the Winter 2009 Job Training class. Under the direction of Trainer Susan Logozzo, each trainee prepared their recipes and presented them to the staff.
	Herb-Rubbed Chicken Fresh herbs boost flavor and can help you use less salt and/or fat in your meals. Eating less fat and salt can help decrease your risk of breast cancer and heart disease. Chicken is also a low fat meat but is still satisfying to eat.
	Herb-Slathered Chicken with Mango Salsa Community Servings' chefs developed this recipe in April 2009 when we received a one-ton donation of chicken from the Greater Boston Food Bank.
	Pasta with Beans and Spinach Family Recipe from Share Our Strength
	Roasted Carrot, Feta Cheese and Fresh Cilantro Salad This salad is a great side dish with a mixture of flavors and colors. Carrots are orange because of a compound called antioxidants. Antioxidants are the compound in fruits and vegetables that make them colorful. Antioxidants also help protect your body from cancer. Feta cheese is commonly used in Greek dishes and adds a salty flavor to this salad. Cilantro is an herb that is usually used in salsas and guacamole and is common in Asian and Mexican dishes. Cilantro tastes fresh and exotic.
	Salmon with Gus' Mom's Marinade When Gus Edwards, a utility person at Community Servings, was growing up, his mother made this marinated fish often. Gus recommends serving it with rice and sauteed broccoli.
	Summer Fresh Tomato Sauce Tomatoes are available in over 400 varieties with many different shapes and colors. They are rich in antioxidants and vitamins A and C, which may protect you against heart disease and cancer. The main antioxidant in tomatoes, lycopene, provides the rich color of a ripe tomato. Lycopene is better absorbed by the body when fresh tomatoes are cooked with a little oil.
	Sweet Potato Pie Similar to pumpkin pie, but not quite as sweet. Serve with whipped cream, if you like.
	Tomato - Potato Salad with Basil Family Recipe - from Heaven's Harvest Farm
	Whole Wheat Pasta Salad with Fresh Basil and Vegetables Community Servings' chefs developed this recipe in June 2009 when we received a 120-pound donation of organic basil from Sheldon Farm in Gilford, NH. Made with whole wheat pasta for added fiber, this perfect side dish for a summer barbecue can be served cold or at room temperature.
	Yummy Dandelion Greens Here is a yummy recipe for dandelion greens, a variation on one found in Gary Null's Vegetarian Cooking for Good Health --Shari Friedman, Community Servings' CSA member