My mom made this potato salad for a 4th of July picnic this year. I normally find potato salad too heavy but this was amazingly lite and fresh tasting. I loved it and planned on having some leftovers for lunch the next day but it was all eaten up! This is the perfect side dish to any rib recipe. Try it with Cilantro-Garlic Ribs or Black Peppercorn and Mustard Braised Short Ribs.

In a large pot or dutch oven, place:
3 pounds small red potatoes, quartered
Cover …

Stews and soups are wonderful in the winter time and the meal that my family has been indulging in lately. This stew recipe is hearty and rich, yet easy to make. If you don’t have a dutch oven you could use a heavy pot or adapt this recipe for the crock pot.

A classic Tex-Mex recipe, the grilled chicken fajita has become one of America’s favorite south of the border meals. The best part about the chicken fajita is the customization of ingredients that each diner can use to create their dream chicken fajita. This recipe requires an indoor or outdoor bbq to grill the chicken.

I am always looking for easy, light dishes, and this one is amazing. The citrus salsa verde makes the dish come to life with the combination of sweet from the oranges and salty from the capers. I used salmon, but you could could easily substitute halibut or scallops as well.

This is the perfect summer dessert. It is so refreshing and lite. A cool treat for a hot day.

My husband and I love to try new foods and he always inspires me to try new recipes.  But last night he did the cooking and made the most delicious molasses-mustard glazed pork dish.  The pork was so tender and the sugar in the molasses caramelized the meat giving it the richest flavor.  This glaze would go excellently with chicken or ribs as well.
Heat grill or skillet to high heat.  In a small bowl whisk together:
1/4 cup molasses
1/3 cup Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
salt and pepper to taste
Using a meat tendorizing …

This is a lighter version of a fried honey chicken you would find in a Chinese restaurant.  It is so easy to make and the lemon compliments both the honey chicken and the rice.
In a small saucepan, over medium high heat, add:
1 tablespoon of butter
1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
Once the butter has melted into the oil, add:
1 cup rice (I prefer jasmine, but any long grain rice is fine)
salt and pepper to taste
Cook rice about 3-5 minutes or until it starts to brown.  Add:
1/2 cup of dry white wine
Allow wine …

This is one of my favorite shrimp dishes to cook and eat because it is so easy but tastes exotic.  Plus it has lots of great vegetables and is very lite.  I serve it over my Toasted Coconut Rice because of the sweet contrast.
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil on medium heat.  Once oil is warm, add to the skillet:
11/2 cups shredded carrot
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 inch piece of ginger, peeled and grated
1/2 tablespoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Cook on …

This is a great light dish that is easy to prepare.  I love to serve this salmon with orzo or pasta.  The sun-dried tomatoes provide such a great flavor to the salmon and the spinach is packed full of vitamins.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  In a large skillet, over medium high heat, cook:
3 cups chopped leaf spinach
Once spinach is wilted and liquid has evaporated, remove pan from heat.  In a small bowl, mix together:
1/4 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
1/4 cup chopped sun dried tomatoes
Once spinach is cool, add to cheese and …

This is a soup that I feel great about feeding to my two year old daughter, Avery, because it is packed with vegetables and is so yummy. I love eating soups in the winter time and this is a fun and delicious recipe.
In a large pot, of salted boiling water, cook until tender (about 10 minutes):
1 medium chopped carrot
Remove carrot and set aside, but keep boiling water for pasta. Add:
4 oz of whole wheat pasta, any fun shape (such as bow ties)
Cook pasta until “al dente” instructions. …