Description:

Salsa doesn’t have to...

Time:

10 min (10 min to prepare, 0 min to cook)

Meal type:

Appetizer

Ethnicity:

Italian

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1 can Salsa doesn’t...
1 can (14 ounces)...
1/4 cup finely diced red...
2 clove 1/4garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon crushed red...
2 tablespoons extra-virgin...
1 teaspoon red-wine vinegar

Directions:

Combine ingredients in a mixing bowl and set aside for at least 10 minutes before serving. Serve as a spread

Description:

Savor the flavors of New...

Time:

45 min (15 min to prepare, 30 min to cook)

Meal type:

Dinner

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small green bell...
1/2 cup chopped celery
4 clove garlic, minced
1 can (14 1/2 ounces)...
1 can (14 ounces)...
1 can (14 ounces)...
1  bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme,...
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pound catfish fillets,...

Directions:

Heat oil in a large, heavy deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper and celery; cook, stirring often, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for another minute.

Stir in tomatoes, broth, okra, corn, bay leaf, thyme, salt if desired, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

Hot pepper sauce, to taste

Just before serving, stir in fish and cover. Cook, stirring gently 2 ...

Description:

For Mediterranean flavors,...

Time:

10 min (10 min to prepare, 0 min to cook)

Meal type:

Salad

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

2 can 2 cans (14 ounces...
1 can 1 can (8 1/2...
3 tablespoon 3 tablespoons...
3 tablespoon 3 tablespoons...
1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon...
2 each 2 garlic cloves,...
1 pinch Freshly ground...
1/4 cup 1/4 cup shaved...

Directions:

Put beans, artichokes and mint in a medium bowl. In a small bowl combine olive oil, vinegar, garlic and pepper; pour over beans and artichokes. Toss gently. To serve, top with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Description:

Spring is in the air....

Time:

15 min (10 min to prepare, 5 min to cook)

Meal type:

Side Dish

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1  can (11 ounces)...
1/2  cup chopped,...
2  tablespoons...
1  tablespoon lite...
1  tablespoon sesame...
1  teaspoon freshly...
1 1/2  pounds fresh...
1/4  cup toasted,...

Directions:

Gently combine Mandarin oranges, bell pepper, green onion, soy sauce, sesame oil and ginger in a small bowl. Set aside. Sauce may be prepared ahead. Cook asparagus in a covered skillet, in a small amount of water, just until tender crisp, about 4 to 5 minutes. Drain. Arrange asparagus on a serving platter. Spoon Mandarin-pepper sauce over the asparagus; top with almonds. * To intensify flavor, toast almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2 to 5 minutes, shaking often.

Description:

What’s halftime without...

Time:

15 min (5 min to prepare, 10 min to cook)

Meal type:

Appetizer

Ethnicity:

Mexican

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

2 tablespoon vegetable oil or...
2 can (10 ounces each)...
4 OZ low-fat or...
1/2 cup spicy, hot...
1/2 cup chunky bleu...

Directions:

Heat oil in a medium, non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned, breaking it into flakes as it cooks. Add cream cheese and stir until softened and well mixed. Remove from heat and stir in barbecue sauce and bleu cheese dressing. Serve warm for dipping.

Description:

The centerpiece of your...

Time:

1 hr 45 min (15 min to prepare, 1 hr 30 min to cook)

Meal type:

Appetizer

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

4 pound 1 chicken, washed...
2 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 pinch salt and pepper...
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 can (16 ounces) baked...

Directions:

Preheat the grill to medium (about 350

Description:

Like to sink your teeth...

Time:

10 min (10 min to prepare, 0 min to cook)

Meal type:

Lunch

Ethnicity:

American

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1/2 cup canned beets,...
2 tablespoons horseradish (use...
8 slices crusty ciabatta...
1/2 cup sliced red onion
1 can (4 ounces) sliced...
2 cups shredded leaf...

Directions:

In a small bowl combine beets and horseradish to make spread; blend well. To assemble sandwich, spread beet-horseradish mixture on one side of 4 slices of bread. Arrange beef, onion, mushrooms and lettuce on top. Top with remaining slices of bread.

Description:

Serve with any grilled meat.

Time:

30 min (15 min to prepare, 15 min to cook)

Meal type:

Sauces & Seasonings

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1 can (8 ounces)...
1 can (15 ounces) black...
1/2 cup canned pimentos,...
1/2 cup onion, diced
1 can (4 ounces) diced...
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
1 each chipotle pepper,...
3 tablespoon lemon juice
3 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin...
1 dash Salt and pepper,...

Directions:

* Use 1 pepper from canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, if available.
** To toast, place seeds in a small skillet. Roast on medium heat for about 30 seconds, shaking the skillet, until the spice smells roasted and pops.

Grill pineapple slices on gas or charcoal grill until slices have brown grill marks, turning once. Cut into 1/2-inch dices. In a large bowl, combine pineapple with remaining ingredients except salt and pepper; mix well. Season with salt and pepper, to ...

Description:

Whirl sweet, canned peaches...

Time:

5 min (5 min to prepare, 0 min to cook)

Meal type:

Cocktails

Notes:

SORBET FLAVOR...

Ingredients:

1 can (16 ounces)...
2 tablespoons bourbon

Directions:

Freeze the unopened can of fruit until frozen solid, at least 18 hours. Submerge the unopened can in hot water 1 to 2 minutes.

Open the can, and pour any thawed syrup into the workbowl of a food processor. Remove the other end of the can, and turn the fruit out onto a cutting surface. Cut into chunks and add to the workbowl. Process, pulsing on and off until smooth. Add bourbon and process to blend thoroughly.

Serve immediately, or spoon into a bowl, cover and fr...

Description:

Wrap up the flavors of the...

Time:

1 hr (20 min to prepare, 40 min to cook)

Meal type:

Dinner

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1  large head cabbage*
1  small onion, chopped
2  medium stalks...
1  tablespoon...
1  can (15 ounces)...
1  cup canned...
1/4  cup dry breadcrumbs
1/3  cup chopped parsley

Directions:

Separate 12 large outer leaves from the cabbage head; set aside the remaining cabbage head. Remove the center vein from each leaf so it becomes more pliable. Soften the cabbage leaves in boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from water with a slotted spoon; set aside until cool enough to handle.

Chop 1 cup of cabbage from the remaining cabbage head. Save any leftover cabbage to use in a salad, soup or stir-fry dish. Cook and stir the chopped cabbage, onion and celery in oil ...

Description:

Whether it's a special...

Time:

25 min (10 min to prepare, 15 min to cook)

Meal type:

Main Dish

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 pound turkey hot dogs...
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green bell...
2 clove garlic, minced
6 cups cooked brown or...
2 can (14 1/2 ounces...
1 can (15 ounces)...
1 can (15 ounces) navy...
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 cup thinly-sliced...

Directions:

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the hot dogs, onion, green pepper and garlic. Cook until the meat is browned and the onions are tender, stirring often, 7 to 10 minutes. Add the rice, tomatoes, kidney beans, navy beans, oregano and hot pepper sauce. Heat through, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with green onions, and serve immediately.

Description:

Stir-fries are speedy, but...

Time:

13 min (5 min to prepare, 8 min to cook)

Meal type:

Main Dish

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

2  teaspoons...
1  medium onion,...
1  can (20 ounces)...
1  pound frozen,...
1  clove garlic, minced
1  Pinch crushed red...
1  can (14.5 ounces)...
1/4  cup canned, diced...
1  teaspoon soy sauce
3  cups hot cooked...

Directions:

Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add half the oil and heat until smoking, about 10 seconds. Add the onion and stir-fry until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Add the pineapple and stir fry gently until pineapple browns lightly, about 1 minute. Move pineapple to a bowl and set aside.

Add remaining oil to the pan. Add shrimp and stir-fry until opaque, about 1 minute. Add garlic and red pepper, if desired, and stir-fry for 10 seconds.

Add the tomat...

Description:

Perfectly easy, absolutely...

Time:

35 min (20 min to prepare, 15 min to cook)

Meal type:

Salad

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

2 cups enriched or whole...
1 cup pea pods, cut in...
2 can (10 ounces each)...
1 can (5 ounces) water...
1/2 small red bell pepper,...
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup shredded carrots
2/3 cup light mayonnaise...
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup roasted, unsalted...

Directions:

Prepare pasta according to package directions, adding the pea pods during last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain and cool pasta and pea pods.

In a large bowl, combine the pasta and pea pods with chicken, water chestnuts, bell pepper, red onion and carrots. Combine the mayonnaise, brown sugar, vinegar and salt, and toss with the salad.

Refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Just before serving, fold in cashews.

Description:

Sweet and savory, a perfect...

Time:

10 min (10 min to prepare, 0 min to cook)

Meal type:

Lunch

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1 can (10 ounces)...
1 can (8 ounces)...
1 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped, unsalted...
2 each green onions,...
1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
1 teaspoon curry powder
4 each whole wheat...
4 cup fresh watercress

Directions:

Combine chicken, apricots, celery, pecans and green onions in a medium bowl. In a separate small bowl, blend mayonnaise, mustard and curry powder. Add the curried mayonnaise to the chicken mixture; toss gently. Line pita halves with watercress.

Spoon about 3/4 cup chicken mixture into each pita half. Repeat to fill other pitas.

Description:

If your idea of nachos is...

Time:

9 min (5 min to prepare, 4 min to cook)

Meal type:

Snack

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

5 OZ (about 4 dozen...
1 can (9.75 oz) white...
1 cup drained and...
1 cup drained canned...
3 OZ pepper jack...

Directions:

Arrange chips on a large, microwave-safe platter.

Break the chicken in pieces and scatter over the chips. Scatter the beans over the chicken and the tomatoes over the beans. Top with an even layer of cheese and microwave at full-power until the cheese is melted, about 3 to 4 minutes.

Description:

As a convenient one-dish...

Time:

35 min (20 min to prepare, 15 min to cook)

Meal type:

Main Dish

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup sliced leeks
1 cup arborio rice
1 can (15 ounces)...
1/2 cup white wine
1 can (10 ounces)...
1 can (14 1/2 ounces)...
1/2 cup freshly grated...
1/4 cup chopped, fresh or...

Directions:

Heat oil in a medium, non-stick saucepan over medium heat. Add leeks; cook and stir for 5 minutes, until leeks are softened. Add rice; stir, coating rice with olive oil and leeks. Pour in broth and wine. Simmer covered until stock is absorbed and rice is still just slightly firm, about 20 minutes. Gently stir in chicken, artichokes, cheese and savory. Cover; let sit for five minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Description:

Enjoy chili in a new way,...

Time:

25 min (5 min to prepare, 20 min to cook)

Meal type:

Main Dish

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1  unbaked (12...
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 can (15 ounces)...
1/3 cup chopped,...
1/3 cup shredded,...
3 tablespoons shredded Parmesan...
2 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 can (4 ounces) sliced...
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves

Directions:

Heat oven to 425?F. Put pizza crust on a baking sheet or pizza pan. Brush olive oil evenly over crust. Spread chili and tomatoes on top. Combine mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, oregano and black olives, if desired; sprinkle over pizza. Bake 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown. Garnish with basil.

*If chili needs thickening, simmer until the desired consistency is reached. Other varieties of chili may be substituted for vegetarian chili, such as no-bean chili or turkey chili (with...

Description:

Everybody loves...

Time:

5 min (5 min to prepare, 0 min to cook)

Meal type:

Drinks

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1 can (15 oz) dark...
1 can (15 oz) apricots...
1 1/2 cups chocolate ice...
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons choopped peanuts
1 stick cinnamon, for...

Directions:

Whirl the cherries, apricots, ice cream and cinnamon in a blender, just until smooth. Add peanuts; blend 5 seconds more. Serve immediately in tall glasses. Garnish with a cinnamon stick, if desired. Another serving option: serve the smoothie as a chilled dessert soup in a small bowl or stemmed glass.

Description:

Give your fruit salad some...

Time:

5 min (5 min to prepare, 0 min to cook)

Meal type:

Salad

Ethnicity:

American

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

2 can (15 1/2 ounces...
2 can (15 1/2 ounces...
1 can (4 ounces)...
1 pinch Cinnamon, to taste

Directions:

Toss all ingredients together and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Description:

Any time of year, these...

Time:

40 min (10 min to prepare, 30 min to cook)

Meal type:

Dessert

Ethnicity:

American

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

2 cups graham cracker...
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 stick butter, melted (8...
1 can Sweetened...
1 can crushed pineapple...
1 can sweetened...
1/2 cup almonds, coarsely...
1.5 cups White Chocolate...

Directions:

Heat oven to 375

Description:

This chicken pasta salad...

Time:

30 min (10 min to prepare, 20 min to cook)

Meal type:

Salad

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1 cup lemon low-fat yogurt
1/3 cup mayonnaise or...
2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon poppy seeds
4 ounce 2 to 2 1/2 cups...
1 can (10 ounces)...
1 can (8 ounces)...
1/2 cup sliced green onion
1/2 cup sliced celery

Directions:

For the Dressing: Combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and poppy seeds in a small mixing bowl; mix well.
For the Pasta Salad: Cook the pasta according to the package directions; drain and rinse under cold water. Combine the pasta, chicken, mandarin oranges, green onion, and celery in a large bowl. Add the dressing; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until time to serve.

Description:

This chicken pasta salad...

Time:

30 min (10 min to prepare, 20 min to cook)

Meal type:

Salad

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1 cup lemon low-fat yogurt
1/3 cup mayonnaise or...
2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon poppy seeds
4 ounce 2 to 2 1/2 cups...
1 can (10 ounces)...
1 can (8 ounces)...
1/2 cup sliced green onion
1/2 cup sliced celery

Directions:

For the Dressing: Combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and poppy seeds in a small mixing bowl; mix well.
For the Pasta Salad: Cook the pasta according to the package directions; drain and rinse under cold water. Combine the pasta, chicken, mandarin oranges, green onion, and celery in a large bowl. Add the dressing; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until time to serve.

Description:

Long an Easter tradition,...

Time:

25 min (10 min to prepare, 15 min to cook)

Meal type:

Appetizer

Notes:

**Tip: If you prefer,...

Ingredients:

8  large eggs,...
1  can (4 ounces)...
1/4  cup plain...
2  tablespoons...
1  tablespoon...
2  teaspoons fresh...
1  teaspoon dry mustard
1/4  teaspoon black...

Directions:

Peel and cut the eggs in half lengthwise; remove the yolks. Set whites aside, carefully keeping them intact.

Mash yolks in a small bowl with a fork. Add shrimp, yogurt, olives, chives, thyme, dry mustard and black pepper; blend well. Place the egg white halves on a plate lined with leaf lettuce, if desired.

Mound each egg white half with the shrimp-yolk mixture. Garnish with thyme or chives, if desired.

*To hard cook eggs: Cover eggs with cold w...

Description:

Wrap up this delicious...

Time:

25 min (15 min to prepare, 10 min to cook)

Meal type:

Main Dish

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons extra-virgin...
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons hot chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1  Finely grated...
1 cup canned corn...
1 cup canned pink or...
1 can (4 ounces)...
1 cup canned whole...
1  medium onion,...
1  red bell pepper,...

Directions:

(Additional Ingredients)
1 cup canned, diced tomatoes, preferably fire-roasted
1 can (10 1/2 ounces) asparagus cuts and tips, drained
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, optional
8 medium (8 inch) flour tortillas, preferably whole wheat, warmed by package directions
1 cup fancy shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup sour cream, optional
1/2 cup prepared guacamole, optional


Mix 1 tablespoon olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, garl...

Description:

The homemade crust, filling...

Time:

25 min (10 min to prepare, 15 min to cook)

Meal type:

Dessert

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1.5 cup pecans, divided
1 cup flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) cold...
12 ounces cream cheese,...
1 can (14 ounces)...
1/4 teaspoon 2almond extract
2 each medium bananas,...
1 can (8 ounces)...
1 can (21 ounces)...
1 cup heavy cream

Directions:

For Crust:
Heat the oven to 350