This salad recipe is great side dish for any BBQ. 

3 ripe Avocados

1 Lemon

Tabasco to taste

Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling

2 small plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped

2 scallions, chopped

1 small can of sweet corn

1 small bunch of cilantro, finely chopped

6 chives, chopped

Coarse salt and pepper to taste

Cut around the pit of each avocado. Twist the avocados and separate them. Remove the pit. Using a large spoon, scoop out each avocado half and arrange them on a plate. Dress the avocados with lemon juice, a few drops of hot sauce and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil. Combine the tomatoes, scallions, corn chives, cilantro and season with salt and pepper. Fill the avocados with tomato mixture and serve.

1 (16 ounce) can vegetarian refried beans

1 (16 ounce) can sweet potatoes, mashed

3/4 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese

3 tablespoons minced onions

2 mild jalapeno chiles, seeded and minced

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon dried basil

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/16 teaspoon ground cinnamon (pinch)

24 small white corn tortillas (approximately 6 to 7 inches across)

Combine refried beans, mashed sweet potatoes, shredded cheese, minced onion, minced chiles and spices and mix well.

Heat tortillas one at a time very briefly (just a few seconds or so) in frying pan with no oil to soften and then move to a basket or tortilla keeper lined with a damp towel to keep soft until you are ready to use.

Place a large Tablespoon or so (when rolled up, each one is about 1 inch wide) of mixture in center of each small tortilla (Filling should not come too close to the ends, or it will fall out).

Roll up tortilla around bean/sweet potato mixture and secure with a wooden toothpick.

Fry in Canola oil one or two at a time for 3 to 5 minutes each until golden brown and crisp.

Drain on paper toweling for a few moments before serving.

Serve with your favorite salsa and sour cream or guacamole.

These can be frozen and reheated on a baking sheet in 350 degree oven for 10-15 minutes.

2 medium zucchini, chopped (about 1-3/4 cups)
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/2 tbsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. celery seed
1/4 tsp. salt

Combine all ingredients in a medium microwave-safe bowl and stir well. Microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes, stirring once or twice. Cover and chill at least 30 minutes. Serve on grilled hot dogs. Can be refrigerated up to 3 days.

Prep time: 10 minutes, Cook time: 2 minutes  Chill time: at least 30 minutes Makes about 1 cup.

Nutrition Per Serving: (based on a 2-tbsp. serving): 5 calories, 0 g protein, 0 g total fat (0 g sat.), 1 g carbohydrate, 0 g fiber, 1 g sugar, 0 mg cholesterol, 75 mg sodium, <1 point

1 medium onion, chopped
3/4 cup each: diced zucchini, yellow squash and tomatoes
1/2 cup corn
1 (4-oz.) can Diced Green Chiles
1 (2.25-oz.) can sliced ripe olives, drained
2 tsp.  Mexican Seasoning
2 (14-oz.) cans  Red or Green Enchilada Sauce
1 (14.6-oz.) package  Corn Tortillas
1 (8-oz.) bag shredded reduced-fat Mexican blend cheese, divided
Light sour cream, sliced green onions, chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Spray a large nonstick skillet liberally with nonstick cooking spray and place over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes. Stir in zucchini, squash, tomatoes, corn, chiles, olives and seasoning; cook for 5 minutes more.

Preheat oven to 375°F and cover the bottom of a 13-by-9-inch baking dish with enchilada sauce. Place tortillas on a plate and cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave on HIGH for 1 minute to soften. Dip each tortilla in enchilada sauce and spoon about 1/3 cup vegetables and 1 tbsp. cheese inside of each. Roll up and place seam side down in baking dish. Tent loosely with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake for 10 minutes more.

Serve with sour cream, green onions and cilantro.

Nutrition Per Serving: (based on 1 enchilada): 240 calories, 11 g protein, 12 g total fat (5 g sat., 0 g trans), 27 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 2 g sugar, 30 mg cholesterol, 400 mg sodium, 5 points

1 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. each: ground ginger and turmeric
1/4 tsp. ground allspice
2/3 cup Vegetable Stock
1/2 tsp. salt
1 (16-oz.) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
4 large carrots, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick (about 3-1/2 cups)
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
1 large russet potato, cut into small cubes
1/2 cup golden raisins

Heat a large heavy saucepan with a tight-fitting lid over medium heat. Add cumin, ginger, turmeric and allspice; cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until spices are fragrant. Stir in stock and salt, then stir in remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 30 to 35 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Prep time: 15 minutes, Cook time: 32 to 37 minutes  Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Nutrition Per Serving: (based on 7): 160 calories, 5 g protein, 1 g total fat (0 g sat., 0 g trans), 35 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 8 g sugar, 0 mg cholesterol, 420 mg sodium, 2.4 points

3 medium zucchini

3 tbsp. butter

1 tbsp. lemon juice

2 tsp. garlic salt

1 cup shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Preheat oven to 400?F. Cut zucchini in half lengthwise; place cut side up in a shallow baking dish. In a small saucepan, melt together butter, lemon juice and garlic salt; brush over zucchini. Sprinkle cheese over the top. Reduce oven temperature to 300?F; bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until zucchini is crisp tender. Enjoy with fresh pasta and a bold red wine.

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 15 to 20 minutes

Nutrition Per Serving: 120 calories, 6 g protein, 10 g total fat (6 g sat., 0 g trans), 1 g carbohydrate, 0 g fiber, 0 g sugar, 30 mg cholesterol, 650 mg sodium

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 cup whole wheat flour

4 teaspoons baking powder

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 teaspoons cinnamon

Pinch nutmeg

2 cups milk

4 teaspoons melted butter, plus more for greasing skillet

2 whole eggs

1 sweet potato, cooked until tender, peeled and pureed

Pecan butter (recipe below) 

Maple syrup, for serving

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix together and whisk until smooth. Cook batches in buttered skillet on medium high temperature until bubbles form on the surface, then turn over and cook until dark golden brown. Serve with pecan butter and maple syrup.

Pecan Butter:

1/4 cup finely chopped pecans toasted and cooled

1/2 pound butter, softened

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 tablespoon honey

Mix all ingredients together (use rubber gloves). Roll in parchment paper and freeze. Cut into slices and top sweet potato pancakes.

Yield: 10 servings

Salsa Verde:

1 (13-ounce) can tomatillos or 6 medium peeled and cored tomatillos, cut into quarters

1/4 jalapeno, seeded and cut into several pieces

1/2 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves

1/2 lime, juiced

1/8 cup water

1/2 teaspoon coarse salt

For the scrambled eggs:

2 eggs

4 egg whites

Coarse salt and cracked black pepper

1/2 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil

4 (6-inch) flour tortillas

For the salsa: Place all ingredients in food processor or blend and pulse until smooth. You may need to thin the sauce to desired consistency with up to 1/4 cup of water. Set aside.

Whisk eggs and egg whites together. Season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a 10-inch non-stick pan over medium heat. Add eggs. Let cook for 1 minute or just until barely set. Using a heat proof rubber spatula, gently stir in figure 8 motion until eggs are just cooked.

Heat tortillas. Distribute eggs evenly among tortillas. Top with salsa, to taste.

Nutrition Information

Nutritional Analysis per serving Calories 361

Fat 11.79 g Saturated Fat 2.98

Carbohydrates 43.69 g Fiber 4.18

Protein 19.92 g

SERVES 1

1/2 cup chopped tomato
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1/4 cup canned corn
1/4 cup egg substitute
1 flour tortilla, 6 inches in diameter
2 tablespoons salsa
In a small skillet, add the chopped tomato, onion and corn. Cook over medium heat until the vegetables are soft and moisture is evaporated. Add the egg substitute and scramble with the vegetables until cooked through, about 3 minutes.

To serve, spread the egg mixture in the center of the tortilla and top with salsa. Fold in both sides of the tortilla up over the filling, then roll to close. Serve immediately.

1 can Stewed Tomatoes

1 red onion, chopped

1 tablespoon olive oil

3-4 garlic cloves, minced

2 tablespoons red wine

1 teaspoon olive oil

4 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts

Black Pepper to taste

Season Salt to taste

Chop the tomatoes and red onion, add the olive oil to a saute pan, when warm add the chopped tomatoes, onions and garlic.

Cook until the vegetables are soft, put the mixture into a food processor; add the red wine, pulse until blended but still maintains texture.

For the chicken, over medium high heat, heat the 1 teaspoon olive oil in saute pan, season the chicken with seasoning blend and add to pan.

Saute the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.

Plate each breast and individual serving plates and top with about 2 tablespoon of the blended sauce mixture.

Serve with a green salad, fresh bread and wine for a delicious meal.

30 min | 20 min prep | Serves 4

Nutritional Information:

Calories 192

Calories from Fat 54

Cholesterol 65mg

Total Carbohydrate 6.4g

Dietary Fiber 1.3g

Sugars 3.2g

Protein 27.2g