Corncakes with Maple-Yogurt Topping Made from stone-ground cornmeal, these pancakes are light and crunchy. Make the pancakes immediately; this batter does...
Cucumber-Yogurt Salad A refreshing accompaniment to a main course of meat or fish, this cucumber-yogurt salad also makes a tasty filling for...
Brandy Custard Sauce Not as hard on one's arteries as a classic hard sauce, which blends butter, sugar and brandy. Evaporated fat-free...
Sour Cream Mushroom Soup This healthy version of cream of mushroom soup uses reduced-fat sour cream and low-fat milk to make it creamy while...
Spinach & Grapefruit Salad The combination of pink grapefruit sections, dark green spinach and white jícama is both visually and texturally...
Wilted Spinach Olive oil and pine nuts are a simple addition to sautéed spinach.
Roquefort, Pear & Watercress Salad Walnuts do double-duty in this tasty pear and Roquefort salad—walnut oil gets whisked into the vinaigrette and toasted...
Pasta & Chickpea Soup (Pasta e ceci) This thick soup is full of chickpeas, tomatoes, fresh rosemary and pasta. Convenient pantry items makes it the perfect...
Chicken & Green Papaya Salad Lean boneless, skinless chicken breasts take a trip to Asia when tossed with unripe papaya, grated carrots, garlic,...
Chicken, Black Bean, Corn & Tomato Salad Sherry vinegar deepens the lively flavors of this Southwestern salad, and beans and fresh tomatoes keep it moist. Make...
Jícama-Apple Slaw Grated jicama, carrots and Granny Smith apples tossed with a tangy cider vinaigrette is a tasty side dish for summer...
Salad of Mixed Greens Use the best greens available at your grocery store or farmers' market for this simple salad. A combination of...
Curried Eggs Curried vegetables are a spicy counterpoint to hard-cooked eggs. Serve with sliced fresh fruit and whole-grain toast...
Chard & Sweet Pepper Stir-Fry Sweet and tangy hoisin sauce is a delicious base for stir-fried chard and bell pepper. You can substitute escarole for...