Blueberry Banana Smoothie

Bananas that are getting past ripe work perfectly in smoothies. Peel them, wrap them in plastic, and freeze them.

Dark Chocolate Chip Oat Bars

You don't have to tell anyone these are homemade, healthy granola bars. Just let your guests enjoy the chewiness of the oats and dense chocolate flavor from the highest-quality dark chocolate you can find.

Ciabatta Pizza

Ciabatta, the Italian flat bread popular in toasted sandwiches, makes a handy pizza base. You can reduce the carbs and calories slightly by pulling out some of the soft interior.

Shrimp Scampi Pizza

A fun variation on traditional pizza toppings, with shrimp, ricotta cheese, and mozzarella.

Tofu Stir-Fry

This dish takes only minutes to prepare. Add shrimp for something special.

Vegetable Tart

Prebake the crust, then spoon in the filling and top with shredded cheese.

Oriental Greens

A refreshing blend of chilled green beans, snow peas, and cauliflower florets, seasoned with ginger and rice wine vinegar.

French Toast Sandwiches

Make the sandwiches first, then dip them in the egg-milk mixture and cook on a griddle until golden.