I play around with the marinade, the measurements are only a guide, I start with the amounts listed, and adjust to taste from there

serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • skinless salmon filets
  • maple syrup
  • fresh ground black pepper

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

serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • Cooking spray
  • oregano sprigs

Parsley can be used instead of coriander, couscous or bulgur can be used instead of brown rice, vegetable stock or water can be used instead of chicken stock. The hot pepper flakes are optional.

serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • Cumin
  • Curry Powder
  • Olive Oil
  • Cooked Chickpeas
  • Sweet Red Pepper
  • Broccoli Florets
  • Hot Pepper Flakes
  • Chicken Stock
  • Lemon Juice

the name says it all…

ready in about 15 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • artichokes
  • diced tomatoes
  • cannelleni beans
  • olive oil

NUTRITION PER SERVING (serving size: 3 ounces pork and about 2 teaspoons honey mixture)

CALORIES 195(20% from fat); FAT 4.3g (sat 1.4g,mono 1.9g,poly 0.6g); PROTEIN 24.7g; CHOLESTEROL 74mg; CALCIUM 12mg; SODIUM 633mg; FIBER 0.5g; IRON 1.7mg; CARBOHYDRATE 13.6g

serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • sliced green onions
  • hoisin sauce
  • low-sodium soy sauce
  • sage honey
  • hot water
  • Cooking spray
  • sesame seeds
ready in about 20 minutes; serves 2
You might need to buy:
  • ozs. dried flat rice-stick noodles
  • soy sauce
  • brown sugar
  • canola oil
  • diced extra firm tofu
  • minced garlic
  • sliced broccoli
  • thinly sliced red onion
  • bean sprouts
  • Thai basil leaves
ready in about an hour; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • hot sauce
  • onion salt/powder and garlic salt/powder
ready in about 20 minutes; serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • angel hair pasta
  • crushed garlic
  • olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • fresh basil
  • shredded mozzarella cheese
ready in about 50 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • low sodium soy sauce
  • sugar-free maple syrup
  • white rice wine vinegar
  • hot pepper sauce (This is up to your taste. I put in a quarter
  • and it was still not a hot dish; just flavorful.)
  • Olive oil spray