September, 2009

brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 223; Total Fat 7g; Carbohydrates 11g The tomatillos (also called “husk tomatoes” or “Mexican green tomatoes”) in this speedy, low-cal, and bright-tasting dish are a rich source of vitamins C, K, and niacin. A sprinkling of pumpkin seeds adds crunch and boosts your intake of phytosterols, which can help lower LDL, or “bad” cholesterol

A sweet spin off of the average risotto dish.

My Indian friend taught me how to make this easy traditional Indian okra recipe using fresh okra and spices in a skillet.

This is a quick and original coleslaw for people who don’t like mayonnaise that is made with tomato and lime juice.

This is a pureed vegetable soup made with half-and-half, chicken boullion granules and soy sauce. Serve with blanched broccoli florets and chopped parsley or carrot curls.

A fun, beautiful, and distinctive way to serve fruit at your next party! Try these fruit skewers out with a variety of fruit dips to make them even more exciting!

A whole chicken is rubbed inside and out with herbs, then baked with a drizzle of lemon and olive oil for a light Italian dish.

For this luscious blackberry treat, whole berries are combined with pureed berries and a splash of blackberry brandy among a few other delicious ingredients.

Use fresh lobster if available, but 2 (6 ounce) cans of lobster may be used instead. This recipe is rich and delicious

Cayenne pepper is the unexpected ingredient that gives this not-so-traditional pumpkin custard its added kick! Enjoy it as is for a fat-free treat or add a little whipped cream (the real stuff, please) for a more indulgent dessert.