Cherry-berry-peach pie with sweet cherries, blueberries, and sliced peaches under a buttery brown-sugar streusel topping. A summer fruit pie that combines three orchard favorites in one slice.
Banana Spice Lemon Drops are soft drop cookies with cinnamon and cloves, topped with a bright lemon butter frosting. A 3-dozen batch in 30 minutes with an unexpected banana-citrus flavor contrast.
Green beans amandine made in the microwave with toasted slivered almonds, melted butter, and a squeeze of lemon juice. A classic French side dish simplified for two, ready in 15 minutes flat.
Red sangria punch combines dry red wine with fresh lemon and orange juice plus sugar. A classic Spanish pitcher cocktail that's bright, tart, and perfect for summer entertaining.
Spinach pasta with red peppers tosses wide spinach noodles in a garlic-heavy sauce of sauteed capers, basil, rosemary, and sweet red peppers. Light, vibrant, and oil-free.
Indian kachumber salad with cubed tomato, red onion, fresh chili, ginger, and lemon juice. A raw, no-cook side dish that pairs with any curry or grilled meat.
Tomato and herb rigatoni with fresh basil, parsley, mint, garlic, and lemon juice tossed with warm pasta. A light, no-cook vegetarian sauce.
Sicilian garbanzo stew with chickpeas, potatoes, carrots, fennel seed, and thyme mashed into a thick, chunky vegetarian broth. A hearty Italian peasant stew ready in 40 minutes with no added fat.
Indian-style lemonade with fresh lemon and lime juice, maple syrup, grated ginger, and a pinch of cayenne. A spiced twist on nimbu pani ready in 10 minutes.
Lemon chiffon pie folds whipped egg whites into a tart lemon-gelatin custard for a cloud-light, no-bake pie filling. Crowned with sweetened whipped cream in a baked shell.
Red cherry almond barbecue sauce made with cherry pie filling and almond extract, blended smooth. A fruity, sweet glaze for grilled chicken, duck, ribs, or pork chops.
Salmon salad platter with marinated broccoli, hard-boiled eggs, tomatoes, and cucumbers on mixed greens. Dressed with a light tarragon yogurt dressing made from the broccoli marinade.
Yam turnout is a Southern ring-molded sweet potato side, baked with orange zest, nutmeg, and raisins, then drizzled with warm maple-lemon Dixie sauce.
Low fat yogurt onion dip blends plain yogurt with grated onion, lemon juice, parsley, horseradish, and a dash of hot sauce. A lighter alternative to sour cream onion dip with the same satisfying tang.
Curried pork and apple salad with toasted almonds, seedless grapes, and a soy-curry mayonnaise dressing. A quick, no-cook lunch for two using leftover pork or chicken.
Tuna club sandwich stacked with seared rare tuna, roasted red peppers, crisp bacon, and peppery arugula on grilled brioche with turmeric-cumin aioli. A restaurant-style triple decker.