Recipe Book: Nice ‘n Lite

Star Spangled Fruit Salan

Ingredients: 1 large watermelon 3 to 4 cups fresh blueberries 4 cups red seedless grapes Directions: Use a star cookie cutter to cut watermelon stars. Toss melon with fresh blueberries and grapes. Place fruit in a bowl or a hollowed out watermelon half. Perfect for summer parties!

Oriental Chicken and Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1/4 cup sesame seeds 1 (16 ounce) rotini pasta, cooked al dente 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/3 cup soy sauce 1/3 cup rice vinegar 1 teaspoon sesame oil 3 tablespoons white sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 3 cups diced, cooked chicken breast 1/4 cup … [ read more ]

Teriyaki Beef Kabobs

Ingredients: 1 lb. sirloin beef cut into 1 inch pieces) 1 to 2  zucchini, sliced into 1 inch pieces 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks 1 red pepper, cut in 1 inch pieces metal or wooden skewers 1 cup thick teriyaki sauce 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional) Directions: Prepare charcoal … [ read more ]

Broccoli Bacon Salad

Ingredients: Salad: 5 cups broccoli florets, cut into small pieces 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 pound cooked, crumbled bacon 1/2 cup sunflower seeds 1 cup dried cranberries Dressing: 1 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 … [ read more ]

Cucumber Salad

Ingredients: 1 large English cucumber, washed and sliced thin 1/4 cup red onion, sliced thin ½ cup sour cream 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar ¼ cup chopped fresh dill salt and pepper to taste Directions: Whisk together sour cream, vinegar, sugar and a pinch of salt and … [ read more ]

Sausage and Veggie Frittata

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 of a red onion, sliced 2 pre-cooked chicken and cheese sausages, sliced into ¼ inch pieces 1/2of a red pepper, diced 1 cup diced zucchini 4 eggs, beaten 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese 1/4 cup seeded and diced tomatoes 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped … [ read more ]

Greek Salad

Ingredients: 1/4 cup white or red wine vinegar 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 tablespoon dried oregano 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 1/2 cups olive oil Chopped Romaine lettuce Diced tomatoes or sliced grape or cherry tomatoes Sliced cucumbers Greek pitted olives Crumbled Feta … [ read more ]

Apple Pie Breakfast Bulgar

Ingredients: ¼ cup bulgar ½ cup diced apple ½ teaspoon vanilla 1 cup water 2 tablespoons greek or vanilla yogurt 1 /2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon walnuts (optional) Directions: Pour water over bulgar in a microwave safe bowl and let soak a bit. Mix in apples and vanilla. Place paper … [ read more ]

Mediterranean Breakfast Pizza

Ingredients: 1 whole wheat flat bread or pita 1 tablespoon low fat cream cheese 1 tsp. garlic Handful fresh baby spinach 3 thin slices tomato 1 egg Salt and pepper Paper towel Directions: Spread one side of pita with cream cheese. Put pita paper towel and then on a microwave … [ read more ]