This recipe resembles a popular Indian dish but it's use of tofu instead of and Indian cheese makes it lighter and more convenient.

A dip with a little kick to it.

Just add your favorite chip to round out this dip.

Sweet, meaty beets would overpower most light, raw vegetables, but celery, lentils, and blue cheese are up to the challenge.

In this classic French dish, components are typically kept separate, not tossed together. But you can still mix it up with delicate ingredients. Simply put bulkier items at the bottom of your bowl, and layer lighter ones on top.

This goes well with Pork Tenderloin with Onion-Fig Relish.

A great side dish for that holiday meal, or any time.

Try this out on the taste buds.

The name says it all, Yummy.

To give your salad that tart edge, use crisp apples like Empire or Winesap.

Be sure to use crisp apples with a tart edge, such as Empire or Winesap, for this salad.

A few Asian ingredients give this dish the flavor of the Far East.

You can use most any greens in place of the Bok Choy, including fresh spinach or napa(Chinese) cabbage.

This salad has Belgian endive in it, which is refreshing and mildly sweet tasting.

Heart Healthy Asparagus

This side goes well with Scallops in Tarragon Butter Sauce. Can you taste it?

Harbingers of spring, asparagus and peas pair well with the earthly flavor of shiitake mushrooms to make this great dish.

Asparagus, a cooling vegetable, turns down your inner heat. Here, we pair it with crab for a light, summery salad.

For a great dish, this meat loaf will put the taste buds to a test.