You can enjoy Chinese food and slim down. Brimming with fresh vegetables and loaded with flavor, this recipe is sure to become a staple.
POINTS® Value: 6
Level of Difficulty: Easy

ready in about 40 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • teriyaki sauce
  • ground ginger
  • canola oil
  • bamboo shoots
  • snow peas
Belongs to salonx Zesty Tomato Salad 

Take advantage of summer’s best pickings by using a variety of tomatoes in this salad: heirloom, grape and pear are all wonderful options.
POINTS® Value: 0
Level of Difficulty: Easy

ready in about 20 minutes; serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • lemon zest
  • table salt
  • black pepper

The use of store-bought pesto sauce makes this dish a snap. Throw it together while your Layered Mexican Chicken bakes during our Cook Once, Eat All Week series.
POINTS® Value: 7
Level of Difficulty: Easy

ready in about 30 minutes; serves 12
You might need to buy:
  • uncooked multi-colored rotini

Steak can be a big hit on Father’s Day. We topped ours with three types of grilled onions for just a touch of sweetness.
POINTS® Value: 6
Level of Difficulty: Moderate

ready in about an hour and 5 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • unpacked brown sugar
  • balsamic vinegar
  • medium onion
  • black pepper
  • raw lean flank steak

These rich, cakelike brownies, made with applesauce instead of oil will make you scream, “I can’t believe I’m on a diet”.
POINTS® Value: 3
Level of Difficulty: Easy

ready in about 40 minutes; serves 24
You might need to buy:
  • water
  • unsweetened applesauce

Don’t succumb to traditional, artery-clogging wings. Simply bake them in a tangy rub and then dip them in lightened-up dressing.
Now POINTS® Value: 4
Level of Difficulty: Easy

ready in about 30 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • fat-free sour cream
  • fat-free skim milk

Who doesn’t love potato skins? Topped with bacon, cheese and sour cream, ours are a definite party-pleaser.
POINTS® Value: 4
Level of Difficulty: Easy

ready in about 30 minutes; serves 8
You might need to buy:
  • olive oil
  • hot pepper sauce
  • shredded fat-free cheddar cheese
  • fat-free sour cream

A little of this steak can go a long way when used to make fajitas; put out salsa and warm low-fat tortillas with the onion mixture. Let everyone assemble their own.
POINTS® Value: 5
Level of Difficulty: Moderate

ready in about 45 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • fresh lime juice
  • vegetable oil
  • chili powder
  • ground cumin
  • table salt
  • large onion
ready in about an hour and 10 minutes; serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt
  • olive oil
  • vegetable oil
  • ground ginger
  • ground cinnamon
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • saffron threads
  • blanched whole almonds
  • sugar
  • butter
  • couscous.
Belongs to salonx Pea and Crab Salad 
ready in about 5 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • Salt and ground black pepper
  • medium onion
  • fresh cooked crabmeat
  • Freshly squeezed lemon juice to taste
  • Shredded basil or chopped parsley leaves for garnish.