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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.

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.

Carrot-Oatmeal Muffins

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

Confetti Wraps

Before rolling, toss thin strips of the ham, turkey, and cheese with the veggies.

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.

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.

Fresh Tomato Sauce

Follow the directions to make this quick, gluten-free, fresh tomato sauce.

Fruited Buckwheat Pancakes

Add chopped peaches after you have poured the pancakes on the griddle.

Garlic Walnut Sauce

This is a great sauce for meat, fish, fowl, or pasta. You can also use it as a spread for crackers or bread.

Garlic Whipped Potatoes

Boil potatoes with garlic, then mash with sour cream, and whip until smooth.

Herb-Crusted Tilapia for Two

The fillets are dipped in Japanese-style breadcrumbs and herbs before cooking.

Honey-Herb Chicken

These grilled chicken breasts can be served right away or refrigerated to use in sandwiches later.

Lime Thyme Chicken

A whole chicken is roasted with Vidalia onions and plum tomatoes, seasoned with lime juice and thyme.

New York Strip Steak Salad

A 3-ounce serving of the best steak possible is the centerpiece of this large salad. Cook the steak on an indoor, two-sided contact electric grill.

Oriental Greens

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

Pork Chops with Savory Apples

Apples, onions, and garlic are simmered with chops.

Pumpkin-Cranberry Gift Loaves

A moist quick bread perfect for the holidays.

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.

Red Rosemary Vinegar

To prepare as a gift, strain the vinegar into pretty bottles. Add a fresh sprig of rosemary to each.

Roasted Vegetables

Roast carrots, turnips, squash, and garlic for about an hour, stirring once or twice.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Zesty Grilled Chicken with Thyme

Each serving contains about 133 calories, 27 g protein, 2 g fat (14% calories from fat), 69 mg cholesterol, 1 g carbohydrates, less than 1 g fiber, and 110 mg sodium.

Southeastern Fresh Ginger Asian Chicken Noodle Soup

A warm and satisfying soup, with fresh Asian flavors.

Mushroom Barley Soup

A fast and delicious meal that's perfect for lunch or dinner.

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.

April Fool

A quick English dessert of cooked berries layered with whipped cream.

Strawberry Spinach Salad

Sweet and savory combine into a delicious Spring salad.

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!

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.

Barley Pilaf

This is a lovely side dish for chicken or fish.

Healthier Macaroni and Cheese

A healthier version of an all-time family favorite.

Lime Shrimp Kebabs

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

Fruity Nutty Spinach

A salad that provides a host of health benefits.

Broccoli and Walnut Salad

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

Roasted Asparagus and Mushrooms with Rosemary

Roasting really brings out the flavors of this delicious combination.

Blue-Green Canapés

Healthy appetizers for you and your guests.