Chicken Cucumber Cups

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 3 scallions, thinly sliced 1 1-inch piece ginger, grated 1 clove garlic 1 can water chestnuts (5 ounces), finely chopped 1/4 cup purple cabbage, shredded thin 2 teaspoons garlic-chili paste 1 PACKET Splenda1/2 tablespoon low sodium...

Summer pasta salad

Ingredients2 bundles broccolini 1/2 pound cavatappi/twist pasta, cooked to al dente 1 shallot, chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped 2 tbsp capers1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/3-1/2 pound wedge ricotta salata cheese6 sprigs fresh thyme leaves (about 2 tablespoons),...

simple summer salad

Ingredients5 medium plum tomatoes,seeded and thinly sliced 1/4 red onion, peeled, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced 2 cucumberq, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced 1 can artichoke hearts2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 splashes red wine vinegar Coarse salt...

Pan Fried Zucchini

2 medium whole zucchini 2 egg whites1 1/2 cups ground oatmeal1/2 cup grated low fat cheese (of choice)2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp garlic powderSalt & pepper PreparationGrind up oatmeal until fine.Slice the zucchini into 1/4 inch rounds and set...

celery and cucumber salad

2 tablespoons cider vinegar or red wine vinegar 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 English cucumber, sliced 5-6 ribs celery from the heart, sliced 1/4 cup chopped hot or roasted red peppers or 1/2 small fresh bell pepper1 small jar marinated mushrooms 1 small can...