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You can make this treat any time of year, but it will be best in the summer when fresh strawberries and peaches are at their peak flavor. If you have kids at home, this is the perfect cool-down treat for them to help you make and enjoy. Tip: For an even colder treat, place your glasses […]
This beautiful and refreshing drink is quickly puréed in a blender or food processor. You could freeze the strawberry mixture in ice cube trays and make slushies with the cubes later or in a popsicle mold for icy summer treats.
The sweet strawberries and zesty dressing make this salad near impossible to pass up. Make it when fresh strawberries are available from local farms for the absolute best flavor.
The squash is grated and the leeks are sautéed and then layered with a creamy white sauce and whole wheat pasta for a dish that will revolutionize pasta night in your house. Tip: To toast pine nuts, cook in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 4 […]
This classic recipe is lightened with fat-free cottage cheese, but is still rich in flavor with parmesan, lemon juice, nutmeg, and green onions. Serve as a side dish as itself or as a dip for an enticing platter of fresh veggies and whole-grain crackers.
This uncomplicated and delicious warm salad is the perfect dish for those early summer trips to the farmers’ market. Use your favorite tender greens and whatever baby potatoes you can find.
Wrapping fish in papillote, or parchment, is a unique, easy, and delicious way to cook fish. It also makes a fun presentation for guests! Serve with a side salad and some crusty bread. Tip: If you can’t find sea bass, substitute halibut or other white fish fillets.
You may find yourself using this puréed apricot dressing and marinade for other salads as well. It’s fruity, minty, and very summery. Tip: To toast almonds, spread on a baking sheet and bake at 350ºF until golden brown and fragrant, stirring once or twice (5-7 minutes).