For a refreshingly different side dish, bake spaghetti with a tart and creamy blend of sour cream, butter, lemon juice and lemon peel. Top it off with a grating of Parmesan and a handful of freshly chopped parsley.
These muffins have no sugar and no fat, but are moist and tasty. Instead of regular applesauce, I sometimes use mango-peach to give the muffins more flavor. Great recipe for diabetics! You can use all white flour instead the whole wheat flour, too.
Super Foods: Avocado Salsa | Submitted By: BARBARA VINSON
Cool, refreshing avocado slices are mixed with a marinated corn, olives, red pepper and onion salsa. Serve this south of the border flavor explosion with tortilla chips.
Egg-Free Recipes: Pesto Del Sol | Submitted By: WMAURO
After they baste in the sun all summer long, I cut down my basil plants and make this delightful pesto. This basil pesto has been mellowed with fresh spinach and enhanced by the taste of black olives. I make big batches and freeze in small container for the whole year. It will keep in the fridge for a week. Toss with pasta. Spread on meat or sandwiches. Add a spoonful for favoring to lots of recipes. Enjoy!
I invented this recipe when I started running out of smoothie components. I think it tastes like a cross between peaches and cream, and egg nog (there are no eggs in it though). The oats and/or wheat germ can be omitted for a smoother smoothie.
Low-Calorie Recipes: Pork Tofu with Watercress and Bean Sprouts | Submitted By: Keani
Asian flavors such as ginger and soy sauce season this zesty dish made with pork, watercress, bean sprouts, and tofu. Red chile garlic paste can be substituted for the ground black pepper to give even more of a kick.
Tender cooked chickpeas are simmered lightly with tomatoes, lemon juice and onions in a spicy blend of toasted cumin seeds, chili powder and lemon pepper. Served warm, this makes a deliciously fragrant appetizer.
Bring the sweet flavor of the tropics to your next summer meal! This blend of distinctive fruit flavors is great with chips, or as a topping for seafood and poultry.
