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!

This delicious salad recipes is from “Recovering Our Ancestors’ Gardens: Indigenous Recipes and Guide to Diet and Fitness.”

Recipe adapted from the American Diabetes Association Online Newsletter, May 2008.

Serve with wild rice - a traditional Native American food.

Soups are a great way to add a lot of vegetables to your family’s diet.

Make these for your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day. They are amazingly delicious, look beautiful, and are much healthier than a box of chocolate candy. Strawberries are a great source of vitamin C, fiber, and beneficial phytonutrients.

Meat loaf is often made with cracker crumbs; to add fiber and nutrition use oats instead.

Delicious and lean, pork tenderloin is a great low-sodium alternative to holiday ham.

From Better Homes and Gardens New Diabetic Cookbook: Big, meaty pork chops pair well with full-flavored ingredients. This lime and chili powder marinade is just the ticket. Add more or less of the hot pepper sauce to suit your taste.

This was tested at an NVIH cooking class. It was a hit!

An Italian favorite that seems like the healthiest lunch in the world. Pair it with some crusty bread on a hot day.

A light and healthy dessert or snack that kids love (adults love it too).

When it is hot, sometimes you’re in the mood for a lighter meal.

Try this healthy version of an old favorite. The mango salsa adds a delicious zing that gets rave reviews every time.

This is a great salad to bring to a backyard barbeque or serve as a light lunch. You may also make this salad vegetarian by using one of the vegetarian chicken substitutes sold in most grocery stores.