Almond-Crusted Chicken Fingers - 4 servings. Cook time 20 minutes.

Canola oil cooking spray

½ cup sliced almonds

¼ cup whole-wheat flour

1 ½ tsp. paprika

½ tsp. garlic powder

½ tsp. dry mustard

¼ tsp. salt

1/8 tsp. freshly ground pepper

1 ½ tsp. extra-virgin olive oil

4 egg whites

1 pound chicken tenders

Serves 6

Ingredients:

1 large garlic clove

1/2 tablespoon coarse salt

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon paprika

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 teaspoons lemon juice

2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined

8 wedges lemon, for garnish

Serves: 4 to 6

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 onion, chopped

2 cloves crushed garlic

2 1/2 tablespoons curry powder

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes

1 cube vegetable buillon

1 (10 ouce) package frozen vegetable mix

1 1/2 cups water

salt and pepper to taste

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Serves: 8

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 cup chopped onions

3/4 cup chopped carrots

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup chopped green bell pepper

1 cup chopped red bell pepper

3/4 cup chopped celery

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 1/2 cups chopped fresh mushrooms

1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes with liquid, chopped

1 (19 ounce) can kidney beans with liquid

1 (11 ounce) can whole kernel corn, undrained

1 tablespoon ground cumin

1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano

1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 4 to 6 ounces each

8 sun dried tomatoes, drained

1/2 bunch basil

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

3/4 cup chicken stock

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

1 teaspoon olive oil

1 cup diced zucchini

1/2 cup minced onion

1 clove garlic, peeled and minced

2 cups diced fresh tomatoes

2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

4 (6 ounce) halibut steaks

1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese

Serves: 20

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups cooked turkey breast meat, shredded

2/3 cups dried cranberries

1/3 cup slivered almonds

1/2 cup cranberry sauce

1 (14 ounce) package won ton wrappers

1 quart vegetable oil for frying

Serves: 6

Ingredients:

1 teaspoon butter, unsalted

1/2 cup finely chopped onions

1 sprig fresh thyme (optional)

1 cup converted rice

3/4 cup dried cranberries

1 1/2 cups chicken stock or water

salt to taste

freshly ground black pepper

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

 1 to 2 cloves garlic, minced

 salt to taste

 freshly ground black pepper

 10 leaves fresh basil, chopped 

1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

 nonstick cooking spray

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 4 to 6 ounces each

juice and zest of 1 lemon

8 cups arugula leaves 

1/4 cup Parmesan cheese shavings