Black beans, yellow corn, green avocado, and red pepper make a colorful salad.

ABC Salad: Avocado, Black Bean, and Corn Medley

Black beans, corn, and avocado compliment each other in this fresh-tasting salad.

Chocolate-butterscotch crunchy chow mein cookies on a green ceramic serving plate.

Chocolate-butterscotch Crunchy Chow Mein Cookies (No Bake)

One of our first field trips as girl scouts was to the local electric company test kitchens. We learned to make these easy cookies by melting chocolate and butterscotch chips.

Vegetable lasagna is golden brown and served on a blue plate

Vegetable Lasagna with White Sauce

This vegetable lasagna recipe is versatile, perfect for any season, and can accommodate various prep times. It features lasagna noodles, with an option for whole grain, and a mix of over six cups of sautéed veggies such as broccoli and spinach. It can be made easier with precooked noodles and pre-shredded cheese, and allows for personal adaptations. The bechamel sauce, traditionally made with butter and milk, can also be plant-based. Tips include using one pot for prep to minimize cleanup.

Chopped romaine and radicchio leaves make a crispy salad.

Chick Pea and Radicchio Salad

Crispy romaine lettuce, earthy sundried tomatoes, and fiber-filled chick peas make a main dish salad that’s healthy and filling.

Caulif;ower is served with crispy bread crumb coating.

Panko-Crusted Roast Cauliflower

The seasonings and bread crumbs add so much an otherwise kind of bland veggie that it can actually make a meatless meal by adding soft flour tortillas, easy coleslaw, and your favorite hot sauce or guacamole.