Quick Pork Saute with Blackberries A snappy pan sauce made with shallots, port and fruity blackberry nectar transforms basic pork chops into a special-...
Elise's Sesame Noodles Whole-wheat pasta bolsters fiber and nutrients in this popular Asian noodle salad. The recipe is from Annelise Stuart...
Roasted Mango Sorbet Switching from ice cream to sorbet is an excellent way to reduce saturated fat. This recipe, contributed by Diana...
Lemony Lentil Salad with Salmon Salmon and lentils are a familiar combo in French bistro cooking; here they combine in a quick and easy salad. For the...
Bread & Tomato Salad When it's too hot to cook, just step outside and gather tomatoes and basil from your garden, cut up some day-old...
Mediterranean Chopped Salad A summer staple, this flavorful salad is also good with grilled fish or chicken. Like all fresh tomato salads, it...
North African Spiced Carrots The trinity of North African seasonings, cumin, coriander and paprika, lends exotic appeal to this simple carrot...
Spinach, Avocado & Mango Salad Reader Jennifer Sanders contributed this salad, which offers a wealth of color and texture, as well as antioxidants.
Chicken with Green Olives & Prunes The delicious combination of sweet, tart and savory flavors makes a simple dish the star of a weeknight meal. Serve...
Mango Salsa The tropical flavors of this quick mango salsa complement chicken, pork or mild white fish.
Orange-Scented Beef Stir-Fry Orange marmalade is the secret ingredient in this quick stir-fry. For variations, substitute chicken, shrimp, pork or...
Pork Chops with Apples & Thyme Round out this lovely autumn meal with barley and pureed winter squash (for added convenience, look for frozen squash).
Chicken & White Bean Soup Once again, rotisserie chickens can really relieve the dinner-rush pressure-especially in this Italian-inspired soup...
Roast Chicken Dal A dal is traditionally a lentil side, often the accompaniment for curry. Here, combined with roast chicken (or...
Tofu with Thai Curry Sauce Creamy Thai curry sauce gives tofu a spicy, satisfying kick. You can adjust the amount of curry paste depending on your...
Cauliflower with Gruyere Sauce Plain steamed or microwaved cauliflower turns into something extraordinary when you cover it with this rich-tasting...
Creamy Mashed Cauliflower Our savory cauliflower puree makes a perfect low-carb stand-in for mashed potatoes. It gets its fabulous flavor from...
Apricot-Walnut Cereal Bars Crisp and chewy, this bar is a good-for-you alternative to store-bought cereal bars. The secret ingredient, silken tofu...
Roasted Florets Roasting members of the brassica family brings out a hidden nutty sweetness that could change a few minds about these...
Tofu with Peanut-Ginger Sauce Tofu and vegetables get a dramatic lift from a spicy peanut sauce. Serve with a cucumber salad for a low-calorie,...
Tofu with Tomato-Mushroom Sauce Sauteed tofu makes a simple fresh tomato-and-mushroom sauce hearty and substantial. Serve over polenta or toss with...
Express Shrimp & Sausage Jambalaya You don't have to sacrifice the traditional smoky punch of this Cajun favorite just because you're short on...
Curried Corn Bisque Frozen vegetables are perfect for making soups and we particularly like the fresh flavor of frozen corn. This thick,...