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  • A Fruity Way to End the Meal
    Naval oranges, ripe strawberries, and sliced bananas are served with a yogurt-ginger sauce.
  • Amish Potatoes with Lima Beans
    Cubed potatoes are sautéed with onions and lima beans and seasoned with parsley and paprika.
  • Apple Carrot Salad
    Perfect combination of fall flavors
  • Barley Pilaf
    This is a lovely side dish for chicken or fish.
  • Base for a Variation on Hummus
    Keep this on hand for a quick meal, or prepare in batches to give as gifts.
  • Beet-All Pasta Salad
    Mix pasta, spinach, beets, onion and walnuts in a salad bowl. Combine maple syrup, vinegar and olive oil in a small jar and shake well. Pour over salad. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until you're ready to eat.
  • Black Bean Chili
    Each serving contains about 333 calories, 20 g protein, 2 g fat (5 percent calories from fat), 0 mg cholesterol, 63 g carbohydrates, 15 g fiber, and 204 mg sodium.
  • Black Bean Tortilla Casserole
    A family-pleasing casserole with a taste of the Southwest.
  • Blender Bean Dip
    Process the beans and spices in a blender, then refrigerate until ready to serve with baked corn chips or toasted whole-wheat pita triangles.
  • Blue-Green Canapés
    Healthy appetizers for you and your guests.
  • Blueberry Banana Smoothie
    Bananas that are getting past ripe work perfectly in smoothies. Peel them, wrap them in plastic, and freeze them.
  • Breakfast on the Run
    Each serving contains about 137 calories, 10 g protein, 3 g fat (20 percent calories from fat), 11 mg cholesterol, 19 g carbohydrates, 2.5 g fiber, and 400 mg sodium.
  • Broccoli and Walnut Salad
    This nutty salad is chock full of vegetables and complementary flavors.
  • Broiled Trout with Almonds
    Farmers across the country raise this sweet, slightly nutty-tasting fish.
  • Bronzed Mushrooms
    Fabulous creamed mushrooms that can be served over toast, pasta, chicken, or beef.
  • Brussels Sprouts with Mushroom Sauce
    A perfect dressing for a perfect party vegetable.
  • California Marinated Salad
    Fresh, delicious, and ready to serve in short order - a super salad that's perfect for parties - or dinner at home.
  • Cantaloupe Soup
    This is a picture-pretty first course for a summer meal. Make in advance and serve chilled.
  • Carrot-Oatmeal Muffins
    These muffins are perfect for breakfast or a snack. They get their crunch from chopped walnuts.
  • Cheddar-Vegetable Surprise
    Each serving contains about 202 calories, 10 g protein, 4 g fat (18 percent calories from fat), 4 mg cholesterol, 33 g carbohydrates, 4 g fiber, and 551 mg sodium.
  • Cranberry Pumpkin Muffins
    Autumn staples combine into a healthy and delicious breakfast treat.
  • Cream of Broccoli Soup
    A flavorful soup that's a snap to prepare.
  • Crunchy Chicken Salad
    The perfect solution for that leftover chicken!
  • Dark Chocolate Chip Oat Bars
    You don't have to tell anyone these are homemade, healthy granola bars. Just let your guests enjoy the chewiness of the oats and dense chocolate flavor from the highest-quality dark chocolate you can find.
  • Do-It-Yourself Minestrone Soup
    In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrots, celery, garlic, and pot herbs.
  • Do-It-Yourself Trail Mix
    Toss wheat cereal and cashews with raisins, dried blueberries, dried cranberries, or chopped dried apricots.
  • Fresh Lemon Broccoli Pesto-Style Sauce
    Put all ingredients in blender and blend for about 20 seconds. If mixture is too thick, add a little more vegetable broth. Serve hot or cold.
  • Frosted Orange Cake
    Nothing makes an occasion more festive than a beautifully presented cake.
  • Fruited Buckwheat Pancakes
    Add chopped peaches after you have poured the pancakes on the griddle.
  • Go Swiss with Rosti
    Rosti has been called the national dish of German-speaking Switzerland. Rosti is similar to hash browns and is usually topped with cheese.
  • Grilled Lemon-Sage Chicken
    Fast, fresh, and healthy - a perfect dish for an outdoor summer sit-down.
  • Grilled Salmon Steaks
    Baste the steaks with dipping sauce, then grill for about 10 minutes.
  • Herb Roasted Potatoes
    Roast new potatoes with fresh rosemary and a little olive oil.
  • Lime Shrimp Kebabs
    Add a green salad and fresh corn on the cob and you’re good to go.
  • Mediterranean Diced Salad
    What a combo: chickpeas, red bell pepper, cucumber, celery, and grape tomatoes.
  • Multigrain Chicken Soup
    Cook this soup for about an hour, or until the grains are tender.
  • Mushroom Barley Soup
    A fast and delicious meal that's perfect for lunch or dinner.
  • Mushroom Crab Appetizer
    Deliciously decadent, but healthy! Garnish with chopped red pepper for extra color or a shot of Tabasco for spiciness.
  • New World Salmon Florentine
    This casserole uses chunks of fresh salmon with lots of healthy omega-3 fatty acids.
  • New-Style Ham and Cheese
    Pop these in the oven for seven to 10 minutes and serve with fresh fruit on skewers.
  • Oriental Greens
    After combining ingredients, cover and chill for two hours before serving.
  • Panini for One
    A grown-up grilled sandwich.
  • Pear and Quinoa Salad
    A salad that's packed with protein.
  • Picnic Potato Salad
    Flavored with fresh rosemary, this salad is perfect for a summer outing.
  • Polenta with Peppers and Cheese
    Southwestern flavors add flare to this easy favorite.
  • Pumpkin-Cranberry Gift Loaves
    A moist quick bread perfect for the holidays.
  • Raspberry Mustard Dip
    You can buy ready-made raspberry mustard, but you won’t find the depth of flavor you get when you mix your own.
  • Red Rosemary Vinegar
    To prepare as a gift, strain the vinegar into pretty bottles. Add a fresh sprig of rosemary to each.
  • Roasted Asparagus
    Roast for 15 to 20 minutes (depending on thickness of asparagus), shaking once to turn spears. Pour on balsamic vinegar and serve hot or at room temperature.
  • Roasted Vegetables
    Roast carrots, turnips, squash, and garlic for about an hour, stirring once or twice.
  • Seasoned Salmon for One
    Serve with cooked, chopped spinach to which you’ve added low-fat sour cream, cooked instant brown rice, and a bit of butter.
  • Seedless Raspberry Sauce
    This takes some patience, but you will be rewarded with a rich, seedless sauce, perfect for topping anything from fruit, to meat, to chocolate cake!
  • Simple Salmon with Dill Sauce
    Serve hot or cold with dill sauce: low-fat sour cream, cucumber, and fresh dill.
  • Skillet Zucchini with Chopped Tomatoes
    Fast and easy side dish that's ready in minutes.
  • Southeastern Fresh Ginger Asian Chicken Noodle Soup
    A warm and satisfying soup, with fresh Asian flavors.
  • Southeastern Seasoned Catfish
    Rub the fillets with spices, then broil for about eight minutes, turning once.
  • Spicy Asian Veggie Pasta
    Serve this dish hot, at room temperature, or chilled as a side dish—to grilled salmon, for instance.
  • Stovetop Chili
    Reduce the sodium by rinsing the beans and using low-salt canned tomatoes.
  • Strawberry Spread
    A healthy topper for toast, waffle or pancakes.
  • Stuffed Cabbage Soup
    Warm and simple comfort food for anytime.
  • Stuffed Peppers
    This meal is generally lightly seasoned, which allows each diner to add condiments to individual taste.
  • Summer Squash Saute
    This recipe takes about 10 minutes to cook, once you’ve cut all your vegetables. It’s a good dish to top pasta or serve with grilled chicken, lean beef, or salmon.
  • Summer Vegetable Curry
    Serve with hot rice and garnish with fresh chopped cilantro.
  • Tofu Stir-Fry
    This dish takes only minutes to prepare. Shrimp are a nice addition.
  • Topped Potatoes
    Sour cream or butter taste delicious on baked potatoes, but they come with a price: Both contain saturated fat and cholesterol. Here's a healthy, and tasty, alternative topping for your next baked potato.
  • Tortilla Pizzas
    Low-calorie, kid-friendly recipe that provides 1 cup of healthy vegetables per serving!
  • Updated Macaroni and Cheese
    A healthier version of an all-time family favorite.
  • Vegetable Dip Mix
    These ingredients are in the right proportions for one batch of dip mix. For a gift jar, keep adding a round of all five ingredients until you have enough to fill the jar.
  • Vegetarian Chili
    Textured vegetable protein makes this dish a hearty vegetarian meal.
  • Whole-Grain Party Mix
    You can make a healthier party mix by using whole-grain cereals, olive oil instead of butter or margarine, and soy nuts or wasabi peas rather than the usual mixed nuts.