serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • chopped fresh thyme
  • water
  • lemon juice

To prepare the asparagus for this salad, we found that broiling concentrates the flavor of the asparagus and lightly caramelizes the peel. We prefer to use thin (under 5/8-inch) asparagus under the broiler-this lets us skip the peeling step and allows the spears to cook more evenly.

ready in about 25 minutes; serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • thin asparagus
  • olive oil
  • Table salt and ground black pepper
  • minced red onion
  • balsamic vinegar
  • minced fresh parsley leaves
  • extra-virgin olive oil
  • Table salt and ground black pepper
serves 8
You might need to buy:
  • green beans
  • zest of one lemon
  • olive oil
  • kosher salt
  • cracked black pepper

From the Lake Holm Ward Cookbook

You might need to buy:
  • pork chops
  • brown sugar
  • ketchup
  • water
  • pepper
  • chili powder
  • vinegar
  • worcestershire sauce
ready in about 50 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • pork tenderloin
  • olive oil
  • ground white pepper
  • fat-free milk
  • purchased pesto

The intense flavors of garlic and rosemary complement tender pork loin in this recipe. It’s easy enough to make last minute, but elegant enough for a special occasion.
Level of Difficulty: Easy
POINTS® Value: 5

ready in about 35 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • olive oil
  • table salt
  • black pepper
  • arugula
  • fat-free red wine vinaigrette
You might need to buy:
  • olive oil
  • ground cumin
  • cayenne
  • chicken stock
  • honey
  • lemon juice
  • pepper

This chowder, made with half-and-half instead of cream, has a lighter consistency than traditional, heavy chowders. Be sure not to let it come to a boil because it will curdle. It can be made early in the day, but wait to cook the shrimp until just before serving so they don’t overcook.

PER SERVING: 340 calories, 21.5 g total fat (10.5 g saturated fat), 21 g protein, 16 g carbohydrate, 175 mg cholesterol, 645 mg sodium, 2 g fiber

ready in about 20 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • thick-cut bacon
  • medium onion
  • unpeeled diced red potatoes
  • diced red bell pepper
  • clam juice
  • half-and-half
  • shelled
  • chopped fresh tarragon
You might need to buy:
  • Nonstick vegetable oil spray
  • medium onion
  • unsalted butter
  • chicken broth
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Sour cream for garnish
serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • lobster stock
  • sherry
  • lobster or chicken base
  • lobster meat
  • brandy
  • heavy cream
  • chervil or parsley