Pita bread makes a delicious, thin and crispy crust substitute for these hummus, roasted red pepper, feta and garlic pizzas.

Fresh oranges and Greek Kalamata olives create the perfect contrasting combination of sweet, citrusy and salty flavors.

This luscious and colorful selection of grapefruit, avocado, papaya and jicama is drizzled with a creamy and spicy sauce.

These delicious squares are topped with a medley of cheeses to create tasty, individual pizza appetizers.

Use the frozen mixed vegetables of your choice for this classic pasta dish with clean and simple flavors. Serve with a bottle of white Pinot Grigio. Photo originally appeared on bhg.com

This simplified version of risotto made with long-grain rice doesn’t require the constant stirring the traditional recipe requires.

Parsnips are root vegetables that are related to the carrot. They have a beautiful cream color and a sweet flavor.

Sautéed wild mushrooms, shallots and garlic give this creamy risotto its rich and flavorful taste. Accompany with an American Pinot Noir or Cabernet Sauvignon. Photo originally appeared...

The mild taste of steamed asparagus is given an explosion of flavor when tossed with a flavorful tahini, ginger and red pepper sauce. Photo originally appeared on kitchendaily.com

Adding corn to a creamy risotto gives it an enjoyable touch of sweetness that makes this side dish the perfect accompaniment to savory main dish meals.