Hearty Soups

Beef & 3-Bean Chili, chili with a blend of beans for fabulous flavor

Broccoli-Cheddar Soup, a simple favorite made with tangy cheddar cheese

Cheddar Corn Chowder, a robust blend of corn and potatoes with a little smoky bacon; it's one of our most popular soups ever

Gazpacho a cold summer soup of tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and onion: perfect for a hot summer day

Family Favorite Chili can be mild or zingy, it’s everybody’s favorite

Navajo Beef & Chile Stew a low-calorie stew of beef, corn, green chilies, tomatoes, and just the right amount of spice

Red Pepper & Tomato Bisque you'd never guess this is a super-low calorie spa recipe, it tastes so good - plum tomatoes, roasted red peppers, and saffron combine for a great taste

White Chicken Chili a new twist on an old favorite: chicken, white beans, jack cheese, and jalapeno peppers (seasoned to suit your taste, from mild to zippy)

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Ready for the Grill

Baby Back Ribs tender baby back ribs in a lip-smacking sauce

Burger Bonanza we love our burgers - traditional, curried, turkey/pineapple, or Greek-style beef and lamb. Patties are shaped and ready for you to grill

Chicken Breasts Tandoori marinated in yogurt and spices, the chicken takes on a deep color but is mild and very tender when you grill it

Chicken or Pork of Many Tastes we have a variety of marinades for your grilling pleasure: honey mustard, lemon, balsamic vinegar/soy, ginger/brandy, sesame/garlic, Mediterranean oregano/lemon, red wine

Flank Steak with Rosemary these are the flavors of the house special at a famous Texas chop house - soy, honey, herbs, and garlic

Ginger Flank Steak marinated with ginger, garlic, orange juice, soy sauce and sesame - a Pacific Rim favorite and a real crowd-pleaser

Ginger/Peach Pork Tenderloin succulent marinated pork with a sweet-tart peach sauce

Grilled Chicken Satay marinated chicken with a smooth and zingy peanut sauce for dipping or drizzling. Pork Satay is great too!

Honey-Ginger Glazed Salmon yes, you can grill fish - we make it easy for you

Korean Grilled Beef oriental spices and soy sauce make this a full-flavored delight

Pork Tenderloin with Chipotle tender pork, marinated in a spice rub and finished with an apple-cilantro sauce

Steak Teriyaki marinated and ready for you to grill or broil

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Vegetarian Entrées

Basil Pesto Lasagna layers of pasta, ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, basil pesto and bechamel baked until golden

Caribbean Rice & Beans a new twist on this Island favorite using black beans

Corn Tamale Casserole spicy beans & chilies with a cheesy cornbread topping

Eggplant Cacciatore cubes of eggplant in a savory Italian sauce with tomatoes and bell peppers atop linguine

Macaroni & Cheese kid tested and grown-up versions available; sometimes we add veggies


Mushroom Cheese Pie mushrooms and three cheeses make an earthy and hearty filling for this amazing pie - once you've had it you'll want more


Pasta Raphael penne pasta tossed with a spicy sauce of plum tomatoes, marinated artichoke hearts, crushed red pepper, onions, garlic, fresh herbs and Parmesan cheese


Turkish Stuffed Peppers rice, dried fruit, and nuts form a delicious filling, expertly seasoned

Tuscan Skillet Supper a tasty blend of fresh zucchini, tomatoes, white beans, and spinach with a zesty sauce

Vegetable Lasagna baked with a garden inside... spinach, zucchini, carrots, mushrooms, and red peppers

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Fish & Seafood

Baked Swordfish with Olive Relish black and green olives enliven a favorite fish

Cod from the South of France peppers, tomatoes, potatoes, and capers make a lively setting for a mild white fish

Curried Seafood & Veggies curry-spiced cod and shrimp are served over a bed of vegetables and rice

Fresh Salmon Cakes the best salmon cakes you've ever had, served with a creamy lemon-herb dipping sauce

Ginger Glazed Salmon salmon steaks with a savory tang

Greek Style Cod cod fillets with Greek seasonings, tomatoes, and peppers

Lemon-Dill Salmon with Pasta fettucine topped with salmon glazed with lemon and dill; a true crowd-pleaser

Pecan Crunch Salmon prepared and ready for you to bake, it's salmon with a crunchy tasty topcoat

Salmon with Lime mild green citrus juice is the basis of my secret marinade

Scallops Florentine scallops baked with spinach and Parmesan cheese

Seafood Lasagna Rollups lasagna noodles with a creamy spinach and crabmeat filling

Sicilian Halibut the traditional Sicilian sauce with tomatoes and raisins shows the region's Arabic influence

UnFried Fish looks fried, tastes great, low in fat and calories

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Poultry

Bistro Chicken a special French treat, boneless chicken breast with a chunky vinegar-tomato sauce

Chicken & Artichokes boneless chicken breasts and artichoke hearts in a creamy wine sauce

Chicken Chasseur another French classic: "hunter's chicken" with chunky tomatoes and mushrooms

Cran-Orange Turkey Cutlets succulent slices of turkey breast glazed with a cranberry, cider and orange sauce

Hoisin Chicken Breasts terrific baked, grilled, or cold: it's chicken marinated in a mysterious blend of Hoisin sauce and spices

Island Chicken with Salsa marinated in a blend of tropical flavors, with a chunky pineapple/lime/cilantro salsa

Italian Country Chicken chicken, vegetables, black Kalamata olives and artichokes in a wine/broth reduction

Lemon & Artichoke Chicken bowtie pasta with a creamy blend of chicken, mushrooms, artichokes, lemon, & tarragon

Mexican Chicken Rolls stuffed with rice and green chilies, then baked

Michigan Chicken Breasts boneless chicken breasts with the fruit of Michigan's orchards: plump apricots and tart cherries

Orange & Cinnamon Chicken a savory new way with boneless chicken breasts, served with couscous or rice

Orange-Sesame Turkey Slices tender and moist, packed with flavor

Parmesan Chicken Breasts coated in Parmesan crumbs and splashed with wine

Red and Green Lemon Chicken boneless chicken breasts on orzo with spinach and tomatoes

Roasted Sticky Chicken slow-roasted and deeply flavorful, the meat will fall off the bone - or try the Orange Chicken Variation

Tequila Lime Chicken diced chicken breast, onions, jalapeno and 3 colors of bell peppers simmered in a sauce of cream, chicken stock, and Tequila

Teriyaki Chicken Breasts marinated in the classic way for superb flavor

Texas Chicken Enchiladas creamy but low in fat, these are good! A special contribution from a Texas personal chef

Tunisian Chicken & Couscous cinnamon, oranges, and olives will surprise and delight you

Turkey Slices with Lemon & Sage turkey cutlets with a savory light sauce

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Beef

Austrian Beef Goulash from a Viennese recipe: hearty chunks of beef braised in a wonderful paprika sauce; this low-fat version omits sour cream

Bacon Mushroom Swiss Meatloaf a fabulous combination of ingredients

Beef with Fennel & Madeira a robust stew that will fool you: it's a low-fat specialty that tastes rich and full

Beef Stroganoff hearty beef and mushrooms in a luscious sauce

Cube Steak Swiss Steak the best taste since the 50s: tender beef with carrots & celery in a tomato-spiked gravy

Curry Beef a Chinese favorite, curried beef and onions served with rice

Ginger Beef beef with ginger and Chinese vegetables, served over rice
Granny Smith's Meatloaf the meatloaf that becomes everybody’s favorite, there are apples in there!

Italian Meatloaf adapted from Emeril's recipe, full of sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts, & wonderful flavors

Kansas City BBQ Beef the best slow-cooked barbecue you’ll ever taste

Old-Fashioned Beef Stew the hearty flavors you remember... in a lightened low-fat version. Have this waiting for you in a crockpot!

Pot-Roasted Beef marinated and slow-cooked, it’s the taste you loved in Grandmother's kitchen

Steak Teriyaki marinated and ready for you to grill or broil

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Pork

BBQ Pork Carolina Style lean pork slow-cooked in a tangy sauce, shredded, and served low-country style

Cranberry Orange Pork pork tenderloin with a great sauce using dried cranberries, cranberry sauce & spices

French Pork Ragout a creamy stew that is slow cooked and delicious

Lemon Pork Chops lemon, Parmesan, and wine make these special

Pork Tenderloin with Chipotle sliced pork tenderloin with a zingy sauce

Praline Baked Ham baked ham with a sweet and crunchy glaze - maple-spiked pecans

Ribs Falling Off the Bone tender succulent ribs, lip-smacking sauce

Spicy Orange Pork Chops marinated chops baked with a spicy herb coating

Sweet & Sour Pork Chops a traditional favorite with a tangy pineapple based sauce

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Lamb

Braised Lamb with White Beans from the south of France, this is comfort food at its finest

Curried Lamb a legacy of Imperial Britain: lamb and vegetables in a curried yogurt sauce

Lamb Osso-Buco a variation on the northern Italian classic, this recipe substitutes lamb shanks for the usual veal, and cooks them into a succulent stew with tomatoes and herbs

Lamb Tagine with Olives a traditional Moroccan lamb stew spiked with lemon

Martini Lamb Chops with a twist - these lamb chops are made in a very dry style

Spiced Shepherd's Pie another traditional favorite updated to pack a lot of flavor in every bite

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Kid Tested and Yummy

Aunt Jenny's Meatballs little nuggets of beef in a sweet and sour sauce; great for the crockpot

Bistro Chicken 100 kids at summer camp can't be wrong: this is definitely a kid-pleasing dish, especially when served over pasta

Chicken Bites baked chicken "nuggets", these are mild and yummy. Orange salsa on the side is optional

Chicken Lo Mein a Chinese standby that most kids really love: noodles with chicken and snow peas with a light orange-ginger flavor

Crazy Beef & Macaroni kids go crazy for the simple flavors: hamburger, pasta, tomatoes and corn make a meal in one dish

Individual Pizza Kits 6-inch crusts, fully baked, with sauce, cheese, and either pepperoni or sausage. Ready to assemble and bake

Porcupines my grandmother used to make these for me: little beef meatballs with rice "quills" in a light tomato gravy

Spaghetti and Meatballs who has time to make this classic anymore?

Tamale Pie another family favorite, this version comes from the famous Jame Beard: cornbread base, topped with beef, corn, and cheese

Texas Chicken Enchiladas most children like the mild version, creamy and cheesy

Tuna Spaghetti Casserole a creamy combination of vegetables, cheese, tuna and pasta - sometimes we use funny pasta shapes

Un-Fried Fish looks fried, tastes great - kids like it with ketchup

Wimpy Chili some kids just don't have the palate for spicy food. Serve them this extra-mild chili with corn muffins and carrot sticks for a hearty and healthy meal

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Great Little Extras

Fabulous Salad Dressings homemade really does taste better! Choose Creamy Buttermilk, Nonfat Ginger/Soy, Greek Feta, or Shallot Vinaigrette (each about 2 cups)

Fresh Fruit Salad seasonal fruit in tasty combinations

Pasta Salad nearly infinite variations, combinations of vegetables, herbs, and cheeses

Refrigerator-Pickled Vegetables another old-fashioned treat: assorted vegetables marinated in vinegar and herbs

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Desserts

Cherry Bombs chocolate cookies frosted with chocolate: there's a hidden cherry surprise (about 2 doz)

Cinnamon Chocolate Cupcakes mashed bananas reduce the fat and lighten these cupcakes. Glazed with a wisp of orange icing (1 dozen)

Congo Bars a chewy butterscotch brownie full of chocolate chips and nuts

Fruit Cobbler or Crisp seasonal fruit with a chewy cookie-like topping or a crispy crunchy oat crust

Flourless Chocolate Torte smooth, silky, rich, decadent..... it's the best

Fruit Clafoutis a soft delicate butter cake surrounds dark sweet cherries or another seasonal fruit - try the pear, it's fabulous

Gingerbread w/ Honey Lemon Sauce an old-fashioned treat

Hermits chewy gingerbread bars studded with raisins, and glazed with lemon icing: an old-time favorite

Lemon Cheesecake smooth, cool, and refreshing

Magic Chocolate Cake a tasty moist cake that is completely cholesterol free: no eggs, no butter, no milk - just flavor! Choose from a variety of frostings or leave unfrosted for lunchtime treats

Molasses Snaps old-fashioned molasses cookies are crispy, chewy, and just plain good

Orange Chocolate Chip Cookies or Chocolate Chip Cookies (about 3 dozen) recipe from the reknowned Rosie's Bakery in Boston; I can bake them or leave dough for you to bake. Available with or without pecans.

Perfect Pound Cake a delicious buttery cake with a light citrus tang

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