Fresh seasonal berries lend both vibrant color and taste to this pie, but frozen berries will work, as well.

CALORIES 166 (22% from fat); FAT 4 .1g (sat 2g,mono 1.2g,poly 0.6g); PROTEIN 2 .6g; CHOLESTEROL 8mg; CALCIUM 18mg; SODIUM 153mg; FIBER 2 .2g; IRON 0 .6mg; CARBOHYDRATE 30 .9g

Fresh rhubarb works best for this recipe, but frozen will do in a pinch. Its characteristically tart taste combines well with lime juice and sugar for a refreshing springtime beverage. You can add sparkling wine instead of water for adults.

CALORIES 74 (0.0% from fat); FAT 0 .0g (sat 0.0g,mono 0.0g,poly 0.0g); PROTEIN 0 .1g; CHOLESTEROL 0 .0mg; CALCIUM 7 .6mg; SODIUM 2 .7mg; FIBER 0 .5g; IRON 0 .0mg; CARBOHYDRATE 19 .4g

You can brush this versatile sauce over cubed skinless, boneless chicken breasts or thighs. Or use it as a dipping sauce with spring rolls. Time: 40 minutes.

CALORIES 254 (14% from fat); FAT 4g (sat 0.7g,mono 0.8g,poly 1.6g); PROTEIN 35 .6g; CHOLESTEROL 259mg; CALCIUM 110mg; SODIUM 514mg; FIBER 1 .9g; IRON 4 .6mg; CARBOHYDRATE 17 .6g

Prepare this early on the day of the party; chill until your guests arrive.

CALORIES 52 (5% from fat); FAT 0 .3g (sat 0.0g,mono 0.0g,poly 0.1g); PROTEIN 0 .6g; CHOLESTEROL 0 .0mg; CALCIUM 17mg; SODIUM 1mg; FIBER 1 .8g; IRON 0 .5mg; CARBOHYDRATE 13g

Amaretto provides an interesting twist on the traditional margarita’s orange curaçao liqueur. We start with a homemade sweet-and-sour mix that can be prepared several days in advance. When guests arrive, add the remaining ingredients. To serve in salt-rimmed glasses, pour sea salt on a small plate. Rub the rim of each glass with a lime wedge, and then dip the rim in the salt.

Spirit note: The most important words in choosing a tequila are “100 percent agave.” Unless you spot this phrase on the label, you’re getting as little as 51 percent agave, with lots of sugar added to make up the difference. An exceptional value is 1800 Reposado ($24). “Reposado” indicates the tequila was “rested” in oak, imparting flavors of citrus zest and butterscotch, which complement the nutty amaretto in this innovative margarita. —Jeffery Lindenmuth

CALORIES 209 (0.0% from fat); FAT 0 .1g (sat 0.0g,mono 0.0g,poly 0.1g); PROTEIN 0 .4g; CHOLESTEROL 0 .0mg; CALCIUM 9mg; SODIUM 2mg; FIBER 0 .2g; IRON 0 .1mg; CARBOHYDRATE 31g

CALORIES 308 (30% from fat); FAT 10 .1g (sat 5.9g,mono 2.5g,poly 0.5g); PROTEIN 5g; CHOLESTEROL 59mg; CALCIUM 60mg; SODIUM 231mg; FIBER 0 .6g; IRON 2 .3mg; CARBOHYDRATE 48 .9g

NUTRITION PER SERVING (serving size: 1 toast slice and about 1/3 cup tomato mixture)

CALORIES 122 (27% from fat); FAT 3 .6g (sat 0.6g,mono 1.9g,poly 0.7g); PROTEIN 3 .5g; CHOLESTEROL 0 .0mg; CALCIUM 34mg; SODIUM 319mg; FIBER 1 .9g; IRON 1 .4mg; CARBOHYDRATE 19 .8g

NUTRITION PER SERVING (serving size: about 4 ounces chicken, 1 1/3 cups onion mixture, and 1/3 cup gravy)

CALORIES 430 (24% from fat); FAT 11 .6g (sat 4g,mono 4.3g,poly 2g); PROTEIN 36 .9g; CHOLESTEROL 113mg; CALCIUM 71mg; SODIUM 654mg; FIBER 5 .2g; IRON 3 .4mg; CARBOHYDRATE 43 .7g

NUTRITION PER SERVING (serving size: 1 cookie)

CALORIES 78 (22% from fat); FAT 1 .9g (sat 0.7g,mono 0.5g,poly 0.5g); PROTEIN 1 .6g; CHOLESTEROL 7mg; CALCIUM 10mg; SODIUM 69mg; FIBER 0 .8g; IRON 0 .5mg; CARBOHYDRATE 13 .8g

NUTRITION PER SERVING (serving size: 1 muffin)

CALORIES 204 (28% from fat); FAT 6 .4g (sat 0.8g,mono 3.2g,poly 1.8g); PROTEIN 4 .6g; CHOLESTEROL 19mg; CALCIUM 43mg; SODIUM 288mg; FIBER 3 .4g; IRON 1 .4mg; CARBOHYDRATE 34 .7g