Make this recipe ahead so the flavors can blend and mellow. Serve with pita chips.

CALORIES 30(54% from fat); FAT 1.8g (sat 0.5g,mono 0.1g,poly 0.1g); PROTEIN 0.7g; CHOLESTEROL 3mg; CALCIUM 11mg; SODIUM 53mg; FIBER 0.5g; IRON 0.1mg; CARBOHYDRATE 3.3g

ready in about 30 minutes; serves 16
You might need to buy:
  • Cooking spray
  • light mayonnaise
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • salt
  • ground red pepper
This sweet-tart spread makes a delicious topping for bruschetta or pizza; it’s also a nice complement to grilled flank steak, chicken, or pork.

CALORIES 44(20% from fat); FAT 1g (sat 0.6g,mono 0.3g,poly 0.1g); PROTEIN 0.5g; CHOLESTEROL 3mg; CALCIUM 16mg; SODIUM 157mg; FIBER 0.7g; IRON 0.2mg; CARBOHYDRATE 8.8g

ready in about an hour; serves 12
You might need to buy:
  • butter
  • brown sugar
  • red wine vinegar
  • salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
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