Orange-Date Pumpkin Muffins A whole orange pulverized in the food processor gives these nutrient-rich date-pumpkin muffins a wonderful intense...
Spiced Almonds A high-protein predinner snack—like these simple curry-roasted almonds—is a good way to take the edge off your appetite...
Ginger-Orange Biscotti Authentic biscotti are low in fat and easy to make. To achieve the characteristic crisp texture, they are “twice-cooked...
Greek Split Pea Spread One taste of this simple, rustic spread—a popular meze or appetizer throughout Greece—and you are transported to a...
Orange-Ginger Vinaigrette This easy Asian dressing is great over greens, but also try it as a sauce for cooked asparagus or fish, such as salmon...
Triple-Rich Whole-Wheat Bread In the 1930s, scientists at Cornell University developed a formula for improving the nutritive value of bread made with...
Halibut Picante Fish cookery doesn’t get any easier than this. Look for the freshest fish you can find—just about any firm, mild white...
Tuna & White Bean Salad The time-honored Italian pairing of canned tuna and cannellini beans makes a super-simple, satisfying lunch. Serve over...
Turkey Cutlets with Cider-Dijon Sauce This terrific recipe illustrates the basic principles of a sauté: First dredge the cutlets in flour so they brown...
Fast Fruit Chutney You can use this formula to turn just about any soft fruit you may have on hand into a complex, spicy chutney. Serve...
Pecan & Toasted Oat Nuggets Pecans are ground into a nut butter, which forms the base of these wholesome treats. Baking these scaled-down snacks in...
Veggie-Burger Pitas Mushrooms and pine nuts give these “burgers” a terrific flavor. A food processor comes in handy for making the...
Plum Fool A fool is a traditional British dessert of stewed fruit swirled with whipped cream. Here, low-fat yogurt replaces some...
Baked Asparagus & Cheese Frittata Perfect for a spring brunch or light supper, this Italian omelet is baked so it is easy to serve to a group.
Spicy Tofu Hotpot Warm up a chilly evening with this light but satisfying one-pot meal. The tofu absorbs the flavors of this fragrant,...
Berry Rich Muffins Dried blueberries or cherries enhance the fruitiness of these wholesome berry muffins. If it is more convenient, use...
Fresh Mint Chutney This tangy herb chutney is delicious with grilled salmon or lamb. For the best results, make it shortly before serving.
Grilled Lamb with Fresh Mint Chutney For a refreshing change from mint sauce or mint jelly, try serving lamb chops with an Indian-inspired fresh mint...
Light Ranch Dressing If you love ranch dressing, this horseradish-spiked version could be your new house favorite.
Orange Slices with Warm Raspberries Warming the berries enhances their flavor and makes a pleasing contrast to the cool orange slices. Fresh pineapple can...
Mexican Tuna Salad South-of-the-border seasonings spice up a basic tuna salad. Serve over lettuce or try as an appetizer dip with baked...
Pan-Seared Shrimp with Peas Prepeeled shrimp can be worth their weight in gold for the amount of time they'll save on a harried weeknight....
Chicken, Escarole & Rice Soup Based on an Italian classic, this soup blends the goodness of an Old World kitchen with modern convenience.
Oven-Fried Fish Fillets Toasting the breadcrumbs in a skillet ensures a crisp and golden crust on the fish.
Honey-Mustard Turkey Burgers Burgers made with ground turkey are a lean alternative to beef burgers, providing you choose turkey ground from the...