This Vietnamese-inspired meal is at its best with freshly ground black pepper.

CALORIES 465(14% from fat); FAT 7.1g (sat 1g,mono 2.7g,poly 2.4g); PROTEIN 40.5g; CHOLESTEROL 259mg; CALCIUM 149mg; SODIUM 831mg; FIBER 2.1g; IRON 6.8mg; CARBOHYDRATE 57.3g

ready in about 30 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • cornstarch
  • low-sodium soy sauce
  • sherry
  • brown sugar
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • salt
  • canola oil
  • grated peeled fresh ginger
  • sliced shiitake mushrooms
  • chopped green onions
  • peeled and deveined large shrimp
  • hot cooked rice
Use a grill basket or thread the potatoes and onions onto skewers before grilling to prevent them from falling through the grate. Dress the vegetables while still warm so they absorb the tangy dressing mixture. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

CALORIES 132(20% from fat); FAT 3g (sat 0.4g,mono 2.1g,poly 0.4g); PROTEIN 2.8g; CHOLESTEROL 0.0mg; CALCIUM 28mg; SODIUM 200mg; FIBER 2.8g; IRON 1.1mg; CARBOHYDRATE 24.1g

ready in about 40 minutes; serves 8
You might need to buy:
  • Cooking spray
  • sherry vinegar
  • chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Anchovies are a traditional ingredient in this classic French tart, but omit them, if you prefer. Prepare the onion topping up to two days ahead, and reheat it.

CALORIES 194(23% from fat); FAT 4.9g (sat 0.5g,mono 2.9g,poly 1.1g); PROTEIN 6.2g; CHOLESTEROL 3mg; CALCIUM 31mg; SODIUM 585mg; FIBER 2g; IRON 1.7mg; CARBOHYDRATE 31.1g

ready in about 35 minutes; serves 8
You might need to buy:
  • olive oil
  • minced fresh thyme
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • Cooking spray
Although the addition of tuna makes this dish an entrée, you can omit it and enjoy the salad with other grilled fish or meats.

CALORIES 383(27% from fat); FAT 12.7g (sat 2.7g,mono 5.5g,poly 3.3g); PROTEIN 44g; CHOLESTEROL 63mg; CALCIUM 110mg; SODIUM 515mg; FIBER 6.6g; IRON 4.6mg; CARBOHYDRATE 21.9g

ready in about 30 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • Tuna :
  • grated lemon rind
  • fresh lemon juice
  • Dijon mustard
  • olive oil
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • Cooking spray
  • Salad:
  • red wine vinegar
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • Dijon mustard
  • chopped seeded peeled cucumber
  • chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • capers
  • mixed salad greens

CALORIES 331(46% from fat); FAT 17g (sat 6.8g,mono 7.9g,poly 0.7g); PROTEIN 30.4g; CHOLESTEROL 79mg; CALCIUM 29mg; SODIUM 366mg; FIBER 3.1g; IRON 5.1mg; CARBOHYDRATE 11.1g

ready in about 195 minutes; serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • hot water
  • black pepper
  • all-purpose flour
  • olive oil
  • tomato paste
  • chopped fresh thyme
  • dry red wine

This recipe showcases two prized ingredients from Frances Provence region: aromatic herbes de Provence and coarse sea salt. The preparation is simple, with a minimum of ingredients, and the results are sublime.

ready in about an hour and 20 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • Tbs. olive oil
  • Tbs. herbes de Provence
  • Tbs. sea salt
  • Tbs. coarse sea salt
  • bay leaves
  • baby red potatoes
  • Tbs. olive oil

CALORIES 167(38% from fat); FAT 7g (sat 2.5g,mono 3.3g,poly 0.4g); PROTEIN 23.9g; CHOLESTEROL 37mg; CALCIUM 21mg; SODIUM 266mg; FIBER 0.1g; IRON 1.6mg; CARBOHYDRATE 0.5g

ready in about 30 minutes; serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • chopped fresh thyme
  • chopped fresh oregano
  • chopped fresh parsley
  • olive oil
  • grated lemon rind
  • salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • Cooking spray
  • dry red wine

CALORIES 142(10% from fat); FAT 1.5g (sat 0.4g,mono 0.1g,poly 0.2g); PROTEIN 20.2g; CHOLESTEROL 30mg; CALCIUM 28mg; SODIUM 508mg; FIBER 0.8g; IRON 1.2mg; CARBOHYDRATE 12g

ready in about 45 minutes; serves 3
You might need to buy:
  • Cooking spray
  • chopped onion
  • dry breadcrumbs
  • chopped fresh parsley
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • salt
  • dried oregano
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • ground turkey breast
  • large egg white

CALORIES 194(27% from fat); FAT 5.8g (sat 1.7g,mono 2.2g,poly 1.1g); PROTEIN 25.4g; CHOLESTEROL 68mg; CALCIUM 37mg; SODIUM 574mg; FIBER 0.9g; IRON 2mg; CARBOHYDRATE 8.7g

ready in about 50 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • hoisin sauce
  • sliced green onions
  • low-sodium soy sauce
  • rice wine vinegar
  • Cooking spray
  • sesame seeds