This is a healthier version of a south of the border favorite. Yummy!

Serve these healthy sandwiches with sliced jalapeños if you like a little extra heat.

This is a quick and easy casserole sure to please the whole family. You can make it mild or spicy by adjusting seasonings to suite your taste buds.

This is a delicious sweet and savory wild rice stuffing. It is the perfect side dish for your holiday meal.

Red meat is often “off limits” for those with high blood cholesterol. This recipe uses flank steak which is considered a lean cut of beef. Additionally, meat shares the spotlight with broccoli rather than being the center of the meal.

This dish is colorful and healthy. You can save money by using all green bell peppers.

Looks intimidating, but makes a wonderful coffeecake-type breakfast bread with fiber and lower calories. Plan on about 10 slices coming from one bread loaf. Serve warm or cold with your latte.

This recipe is from Network for a Healthy California Every Day Health Meals cookbook.

Here’s another one from the RD test kitchen. Salads make a delicious and nutritious summertime meal when we feel like eating lighter fare. Making your own salad dressing is a breeze and won’t contain chemical additives and preservatives like most store bought dressings. Enjoy!