Mandarin Turkey Pinwheels 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese 1/2 teaspoon curry powder 1/2 cup mandarin oranges, drained and chopped 3 flour tortillas (12 inches), room temperature 1/2 pound sliced deli smoked turkey 3 cups fresh baby spinach 2 green onions, chopped In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and curry powder until blended. […]

Hearty Italian Salad 8 cups ready-to-serve salad greens 8 slices deli pastrami, cut into strips 2 cups cubed fully cooked ham 1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend 4 plum tomatoes, chopped 1/2 cup Italian salad dressing Seasoned salad croutons, sliced ripe olives and sliced pepperoncini Divide salad greens among four plates; layer with pastrami, ham, […]

Fish Elvira 2- Servings 2 fillets of mild white fish (flounder, sole, etc.), about ¾ inch thick ½ cup Crème Fraiche 1 medium-size white onion, peeled and thinly sliced Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Chopped fresh cilantro, to taste 1 lime, quartered (garnish) Smear fish fillets with crème fraiche and set aside […]

Basil Mint Sorbet (Credit: The Culinary Center of Kansas City) This recipe was adapted from the Frances Mayes’ popular book, “Under the Tuscan Sun”, and is an excellent, low-fat way to savor two very special and prolific summer herbs.  For a frosty and beautiful presentation, scoop the sorbet into clear glass dessert dishes and place in the […]