Summer vegetable saute with squash, bell pepper, green onions, and fresh tomato seasoned with chili powder. A quick low-fat vegetarian side served over rice.
Three beans mingle with zucchini, fresh tomatoes, and banana peppers in this Southwestern-spiced vegetable soup. Red wine and cumin add warmth to this hearty, healthy bowl.
A bright summer breakfast sundae layered with vanilla yogurt, cottage cheese, fresh seasonal fruit, and crunchy granola. This no-cook breakfast comes together in minutes and makes a beautiful, protein-packed start to warm weather mornings.
A vibrant vegetarian couscous salad with chickpeas, zucchini, carrots, raisins, and fresh mint, dressed in orange juice, olive oil, cayenne, and cinnamon. Bright, filling, and ready in 30 minutes.
Grilled Mediterranean vegetable salad with smoky eggplant, charred peppers, potatoes, and olives tossed in garlicky red wine vinaigrette for a make-ahead summer side.
Summer fruit salad with rice, strawberries, kiwi, grapes, banana, and pineapple tossed in a honey-yogurt-pineapple juice dressing. Light, low-fat, and ready in 25 minutes.
No-bake summer berry pie with fresh raspberries, strawberries, and blueberries set in a strawberry gelatin glaze in a baked pie shell. Topped with whipped cream for a cool, fruity summer dessert.
Summer fruit compote with poached plums, boysenberries, raspberries, citrus, and grapes in a maple syrup and wine sauce finished with fresh mint. An elegant warm fruit dessert.
Quick summer fruit saute with peaches, dark plums, and raspberries in a buttery currant jelly glaze. Served warm over frozen yogurt for a 15-minute seasonal dessert.
No-bake summer cake with angel food cake suspended in strawberry gelatin and fruit cocktail, chilled in a fluted mold. A retro dessert that's refreshing and light.
This is a great pizza, and I added some onions too, very tasty and light.
Quick cast-iron charred vegetables with corn, zucchini, and bell peppers in lemon-herb dressing. A 15-minute summer side dish with smoky, caramelized edges.
Summer basil salad tossed in a sweet rice vinegar and Dijon dressing with fresh veggies, herbs, and golden raisins. Serve it over fusilli, brown rice, or couscous for a light, vibrant side dish.
Brown rice summer salad with tarragon vinaigrette, fresh vegetables, peas, and pimentos. Low-fat, no-mayo, and served cold. A make-ahead side dish for hot weather meals.
Chilled strawberry soup with buttermilk, orange juice, lemon, and mint, pureed smooth and served cold with a swirl of yogurt. A refreshing summer starter.
Light summer asparagus soup made with fresh asparagus sauteed until golden, simmered in broth, then strained and thickened with egg yolks and milk. A delicate, thin soup built for warm weather when asparagus is cheap and plentiful.
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