Lovely Lentil Soup (Serves 4)

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 sweet potato, peeled and diced
1 large onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1-inch piece fresh ginger root, peeled and minced
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 cup dry red lentils
4 cups vegetable stock
2 tablespoons tomato paste Read more

Curried Tuna-Salba Salad

1 can (4 ounces) light tuna, in water (about ½ cup drained)
1 tablespoon low-fat mayonnaise (canola oil based)
¼ teaspoon curry powder
½ tomato, chopped
½ cup diced green bell pepper
½ cup diced red bell pepper
½ cup peeled and chopped cucumber
¼ cup chopped onion
1 dill pickle, chopped
1–2 tablespoons balsamic and olive oil dressing
1 tablespoon Salba Read more

Super Salmon Salad

Sweet Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry

2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small zucchini, sliced
1 cup diced red bell pepper
½ cup diced yellow bell pepper
½–¾ cup fresh pineapple, diced
2–4 cloves garlic, minced
¼–½ cup vegetable stock, if necessary for moisture
4 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced
2 cups spinach
¼ cup cooked brown basmati rice Read more

Zesty Chicken Chop-Chop

1½ teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1½ teaspoons apple juice
1½ teaspoons sesame oil
1½ teaspoons tamari soy sauce
2 cups raw spinach
4 ounces grilled boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced on the diagonal
1 ounce low-fat Swiss cheese, grated
1 medium-sized apple, cored, peeled and sliced
1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion Read more

Zippy Three-Bean Salad

1/3 cup canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1/3 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
¼ cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 small red bell pepper, chopped
2 ounces low-fat cheddar or Colby cheese
Few slices red onion, chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon dried cilantro
Pinch of cayenne pepper, or to taste
Pinch of ground cumin
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar Read more