
Spicy Roasted Carrot Hummus
This is a wonderful appetizer for Easter, Mother’s Day or any spring gathering. The roasted carrots give this hummus a...


50 Light Summer Desserts That are Kind to Your Waistline
A delicious, summery dessert for less than 350 calories per serving? You bet! These light summer desserts offer big taste...

Tex-Mex Potato Salad
I created this Tex-Mex potato salad for one of my cooking classes, and it was a hit. It's perfect for...

Hummus Pasta Salad
Adding the dressing while the pasta is still warm allows the pasta to absorb some of the dressing. It's a...

Coleslaw Waldorf Salad
Potlucks tend to have a lot of heavy dishes, so this bright, fresh Waldorf salad coleslaw recipe is a welcome...

Easy Seafood Salad
This super simple, deceptively delicious recipe was inspired by a seafood salad I had in the Bahamas that featured conch....

Summer Squash and Zucchini Salad
I came up with this colorful, tasty zucchini salad years ago for a recipe contest and was delighted when I...


45 Healthy Labor Day Recipes That’ll Keep the Party Going
Celebrate the last throes of summer with healthy Labor Day recipes that won't weigh you down. These good-for-you dishes are...

Flat Iron Steak Salad
My steak salad with avocado and radishes is a big plate of summer deliciousness. I sometimes add dried cranberries and...

Chipotle Sweet Potato Salad
I love the velvety taste and texture of sweet potatoes. A friend served sweet potatoes cooked with peppers, and they...

Watermelon Shrimp Salad
Sweet, spicy and easy to make, this salad travels well in a cooler to picnics and summer gatherings. I love...

Pressure-Cooker Beef and Veggie Sloppy Joes
Because I’m always looking for ways to serve my family healthy and delicious food, I started experimenting with my go-to...

Sweet Corn-Tomato Salad
I always make this for family events and parties. It reminds me of all the fun barbecues and picnics over...

Coconut Milk Strawberry-Banana Pops
These four-ingredient freezer pops are a delicious way to use up a pint of fresh strawberries. You'll love the hint...

Peachy Jalapeno Guacamole
Fresh jalapenos and summer-ripe peaches give this creamy guacamole so much flavor. It's got a little kick, but I love...

White Balsamic Blueberry, Corn and Feta Salad
I'm not typically a huge fan of summer corn, but when it comes to this sweet, salty, refreshing salad, I...

Zucchini Panzanella Salad
I learned how to make panzanella from my friend's grandmother. Once I discovered how to make the perfect vinaigrette, it...

Cran-Orange Couscous Salad
I often create salads for summer using a variety of healthy, filling grains. This version with tender couscous is amped...


Summer Salad by the Lake
I came up with this recipe to show appreciation to all the teachers at my son’s school. The dish had...

Green Bean and Potato Salad
For family reunions, my mom would make everybody's favorite green bean and potato salad. Now I'm the one who brings...

Garlic-Dill Deviled Eggs
In my family, Easter isn't complete without deviled eggs. Fresh dill and garlic perk up the flavor of these irresistible...

Cedar Plank Salmon with Blackberry Sauce
Here's my go-to entree for a warm-weather cookout. The salmon has a rich, grilled taste that's enhanced by the savory...

Mixed Berry Sundaes for 2
These delightful yogurt sundaes are an easy way to add fruit and calcium to your diet. Berries star in the...

Strawberry Mint Chicken
I hand-pick wild strawberries for this saucy chicken dish. We love it with fresh spring greens and a sweet white...


Tomatoes with Buttermilk Vinaigrette
We make the most of tomatoes when they are in season and plentiful, and I love an old-fashioned homemade dressing...

Whole Wheat Orzo Salad
In less than 30 minutes, I can put together this hearty salad of pasta, white beans and veggies – and...

Sunrise Pops
Bright, beautiful, cool, refreshing, sweet, delicious and wholesome—what's there not to like in these homemade pops?—Colleen Ludovice, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

Frozen Pineapple-Kiwi Pops
Kiwi, pineapple, sugar and water are all you need to make these easy, breezy freezer pops.—Colleen Ludovice, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Grilled Veggies with Mustard Vinaigrette
I make this healthy and inviting side dish whenever friends come over for a cookout. The honeyed vinaigrette lets the...

Chipotle Lime Avocado Salad
I use my music to promote a healthy lifestyle, like eating your veggies. This bright salad is loaded with avocado,...