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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.

Blender Bean Dip

Process the beans and spices in a blender, then refrigerate until ready to serve with baked corn chips.

Blueberry Banana Smoothie

Bananas that are getting past ripe work perfectly in smoothies. Peel them, wrap them in plastic, and freeze them.

Broiled Trout with Almonds

This trout recipe uses lemon pepper, almonds, and lemon wedges for flavoring.

Cream of Broccoli Soup

A flavorful soup that's a snap to prepare.

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.

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.

Herb Roasted Potatoes

Roast new potatoes with fresh rosemary and a little olive oil.

Grilled Salmon Steaks

Baste the steaks with dipping sauce, then grill for about 10 minutes.

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.

New World Salmon Florentine

This casserole uses chunks of fresh salmon with a lot of healthy omega-3 fatty acids.

Oriental Greens

A refreshing blend of chilled green beans, snow peas, and cauliflower florets, seasoned with ginger and rice wine vinegar.

Pumpkin-Cranberry Gift Loaves

A moist quick bread perfect for the holidays.

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.

Simple Salmon with Dill Sauce

Serve hot or cold with dill sauce: low-fat sour cream, cucumber, and fresh dill.

Catfish with a Kick

Rub the fillets with spices, Broil about 4 inches from heat for about 5 minutes. Turn fillets and broil 3 to 4 minutes longer.

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.

Summer Vegetable Curry

Serve with hot brown rice and garnish with fresh chopped cilantro.

Stuffed Peppers

This meal is generally lightly seasoned, which allows each diner to add condiments to individual taste.

Tofu Stir-Fry

This dish takes only minutes to prepare. Add shrimp for something special.

Topped Potatoes

Here's a healthy, and tasty, topping option for your next baked potato.

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.

Cantaloupe Soup

This is a picture-pretty first course for a summer meal. Make in advance and serve chilled.

Picnic Potato Salad

Flavored with fresh rosemary, this salad is perfect for a summer outing.

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.

Black Bean Chili

Each serving contains about 333 calories, 20 g protein, 2 g fat (5% calories from fat), 0 mg cholesterol, 63 g carbohydrates, 15 g fiber, and 204 mg sodium.

Breakfast on the Run

Whole-wheat English muffins with a topping make this a scrumptious, yet quick-to-create, breakfast.

Carrot-Oatmeal Muffins

These muffins are perfect for breakfast or a snack. They get their crunch from chopped walnuts.

Cheddar-Vegetable Surprise

Learn how to bake this rice, vegetable, and cheddar cheese dish.

Polenta with Peppers and Cheese

Southwestern flavors add flare to this easy favorite.

Grilled Lemon-Sage Chicken

Fast, fresh, and healthy - a perfect dish for an outdoor summer sit-down.

Black Bean Tortilla Casserole

A family-pleasing casserole with a taste of the Southwest.

Cranberry Pumpkin Muffins

Autumn staples combine into a healthy and delicious breakfast treat.

California Marinated Salad

Fresh, delicious, and ready to serve in short order--a super salad that's perfect for parties or dinner at home.

Southeastern Fresh Ginger Asian Chicken Noodle Soup

A warm and satisfying soup, with fresh Asian flavors.

Bronzed Mushrooms

Fabulous creamed mushrooms that can be served over toast, pasta, chicken, or beef.

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.

Crunchy Chicken Salad

The perfect solution for that leftover chicken!

Skillet Zucchini with Chopped Tomatoes

Fast and easy side dish that's ready in minutes.

Strawberry Spread

A healthy topper for toast, waffle or pancakes.

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!

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.

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.

Frosted Orange Cake

Nothing makes an occasion more festive than a beautifully presented cake.

Brussels Sprouts with Mushroom Sauce

A perfect dressing for a perfect party vegetable.

Stuffed Cabbage Soup

Warm and simple comfort food for any time.

Barley Pilaf

This is a lovely side dish for chicken or fish.

Pear and Quinoa Salad

A salad that's packed with protein.

Healthier Macaroni and Cheese

A healthier version of an all-time family favorite.

Tortilla Pizzas

Low-calorie, kid-friendly recipe that provides 1 cup of healthy vegetables per serving!

Lime Shrimp Kebabs

Add a green salad and fresh corn on the cob and you're good to go.

Panini for One

A grown-up grilled sandwich.

Broccoli and Walnut Salad

This nutty salad is chock full of vegetables and complementary flavors.

Blue-Green Canapés

Healthy appetizers for you and your guests.

Apple Carrot Salad

Perfect combination of fall flavors.