Low Carbohydrate

Garnish with slices of orange, lemon, and lime.

These are delicious with a swirl of avocado sauce - avocado mashed with low-fat sour cream and lemon juice.

Two eggs, shredded spinach, and reduced-fat Swiss cheese are perfect partners.

Put all ingredients in blender and blend for about 20 seconds. If mixture is too thick, add a little more vegetable broth. Serve hot or cold.

Pour over pasta or serve with grilled meat, chicken, or fish.

Follow the directions to make this quick, gluten-free, fresh tomato sauce.

This is a great sauce for meat, fish, fowl, or pasta. You can also use it as a spread for crackers or bread.

Add chopped peaches after you have poured the pancakes on the griddle.

Marinate pork tenderloin in a mixture of Dijon mustard, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger.

Baste the steaks with dipping sauce, then grill for about 10 minutes.

To prepare as a gift, strain the vinegar into pretty bottles. Add a fresh sprig of rosemary to each.

Roast for 15 to 20 minutes (depending on thickness of asparagus), shaking once to turn spears. Pour on balsamic vinegar and serve hot or at room temperature.

Serve hot or cold with dill sauce: low-fat sour cream, cucumber, and fresh dill.

Rub the fillets with spices, Broil about 4 inches from heat for about 5 minutes. Turn fillets and broil 3 to 4 minutes longer.

These ingredients are in the right proportions for one batch of dip mix. For a gift jar, keep adding a round of all five ingredients until you have enough to fill the jar.

Each serving contains about 133 calories, 27 g protein, 2 g fat (14% calories from fat), 69 mg cholesterol, 1 g carbohydrates, less than 1 g fiber, and 110 mg sodium.

Asian flavors combine in a dish that's light, filling, and full of nutrients.

Fast, fresh, and healthy - a perfect dish for an outdoor summer sit-down.

Fabulous creamed mushrooms that can be served over toast, pasta, chicken, or beef.

A fast and delicious meal that's perfect for lunch or dinner.

Deliciously decadent, but healthy! Garnish with chopped red pepper for extra color or a shot of Tabasco for spiciness.

The perfect solution for that leftover chicken!

Fast and easy side dish that's ready in minutes.

A quick English dessert of cooked berries layered with whipped cream.

Sweet and savory combine into a delicious Spring salad.

A healthy topper for toast, waffle or pancakes.

This takes some patience, but you will be rewarded with a rich, seedless sauce, perfect for topping anything from fruit, to meat, to chocolate cake!

You can buy ready-made raspberry mustard, but you won't find the depth of flavor you get when you mix your own.

This recipe takes about 10 minutes to cook, once you've cut all your vegetables. It's a good dish to top pasta or serve with grilled chicken, lean beef, or salmon.

A perfect dressing for a perfect party vegetable.

Add a green salad and fresh corn on the cob and you're good to go.

A salad that provides a host of health benefits.

This nutty salad is chock full of vegetables and complementary flavors.

Roasting really brings out the flavors of this delicious combination.

Healthy ingredients combined into an Italian classic.