Side
Spinach, Wild Rice and Shrimp Salad
By Paula M. Shaw
Carrots with Cumin
A blend of spices and orange turns ordinary sautéed carrots into an exotic side dish.
Penne with Grilled Tomatoes and Eggplant
This dish is delicious warm, but it can also be prepared ahead, stored in a covered container and served at room temperature at a picnic. Either way, its terrific.
Texas Caviar from the Cowgirl Hall of Fame Restaurant
By Betsy Beckmann
Hot Rice Cereal with Dried Mango and Toasted Coconut
This surprisingly rich-tasting cereal is a healthful rice pudding — for breakfast. If you can't find dried mango in your local supermarket or natural foods store, you can use dried apricots instead.
Zucchini Gratin
By Danielle Brackett