Three-Bean Salad This three-bean salad has far less sugar than typical versions. We opt for a combination of canned and frozen beans (...
Scalloped Tomatoes A simple way to enjoy summer-ripe tomatoes. Substitute whatever fresh herbs you have on hand for the thyme.
Blueberry-Orange Muffins Small wild blueberries, which tend to be more tart than cultivated berries, are wonderful for baking. Forage them...
Italian Seafood Stew The fishermen's catch of the day is transformed into a succulent seafood stew.
Fresh Egg Pasta (Pasta Fresca) Why not roll your own? Pasta, that is. This eggy dough comes together quickly in a food processor.
Fresh Apple Squares You'll love how simple these apple squares are to make. The dough does double-duty as the crust and streusel...
Apricot-Almond Bars with Chocolate Pureed dried apricots form the base of these irresistible bars, providing both moisture and sweetness. (A touch of...
Fruit & Pecan Granola Bars Granola bars are a snap to make—keep a batch of these on hand for when hunger strikes.
Plum Custard Tart Roasted plums and creamy custard fill this rich walnut crust with summer goodness.
Picadillo Meatloaf The flavors of picadillo—a dish found all over Latin America—turn meatloaf into something more than the usual. Make it...
Tortellini Salad A tomato-rich dressing boosts the flavor and lowers calories and fat in this tortellini salad (the dressing is also...
Praline-Crunch Cheesecake This is the simplest to make of all our cheesecakes but not a bit less extravagant in taste and creamy texture. The...
Wolf Pack Ambrosia Kids love this simple combination of fruit, yogurt and marshmallows—and they can even help by stirring it all together.
Ginger-Orange Biscotti Authentic biscotti are low in fat and easy to make. To achieve the characteristic crisp texture, they are “twice-cooked...
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Top down is the way to go for a gooey pecan-filled pineapple cake. Note: Do not sift cake flour before measuring for...
Dairy-Free Banana Rice Pudding This rice pudding is dairy-free, but the bananas and rice milk make it so creamy and rich-tasting, no one will know the...
Roasted Corn Salsa Serve this salsa as a dip for chips or as a relish to accompany grilled pork tenderloin or chicken.