November, 2009

An easy, delicious cold bean salad. A big hit at barbeques and football parties! Use any 3-bean combination

Chinese lamb recipes – A collection of Chinese recipes made with lamb.

Chicken Wonton – Baking instead of deep-frying reduces the fat and calories in this spicy Asian appetizer.

Tender spinach, succulent ham, fragrant cantaloupe and sweet bits of peaches all mingle with a tangy fruit-tinged vinaigrette in this tasty Spring salad.

brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 103; Total Fat 4g; Carbohydrates 13g This easy make-ahead dip, served with cut-up fresh vegetables and high-fiber crackers, is a perfect low-calorie Thanksgiving appetizer. You can snack on it throughout the day without blowing your calorie budget. Research shows that people who are most successful at maintaining a healthy weight do not “take a vacation” from their healthy lifestyles on weekends or holidays.

Tuna, pine nuts and feta cheese are tossed with olives, garlic, parsley and fresh basil in this sensational pasta salad. Use thin, hollow strands of perciatelli or bucatini pasta, and dress the mix with lemon juice and olive oil.

This is a flavorful, simple way to dress up plain steamed green beans for an easy side dish that practically cooks itself while you are getting the rest of the meal together.

I’ve experimented with these a lot and have finally found a combination that comes out as stiff as gelatin desserts but are completely vegan. Works well as a substitute for gelatin in other recipes or just as treats on it’s own. Half of a cup of chilled juice can be replaced with your favorite liquor to make a cocktail.

A rack of lamb is seared, and encrusted with Dijon mustard and garlic and rosemary flavored bread crumbs. Then it is roasted to your desired doneness.

Whimsical bow tie pasta is served with a delicious sauce featuring chicken, zucchini, and carrots.