Food and Fitness

Jollof rice is a popular dish in West African countries. Enjoy with your favorite mixed vegetables or with meat. (Serves 4)

Ingredients

• 17 oz. beef, chicken, lamb, or mixed vegetables
• ¼ c. vegetable oil
• 4 large onions
• 6 large tomatoes, blended
• 6 cloves garlic, pressed
• 6 ¼ c. water or...

A tasty summer soup recipe that's cool and refreshing. 

(Serves 4)

Ingredients

• 5 medium tomatoes, ripe
• 1 red pepper, quartered
• 1 green pepper, quartered
• 1 large cucumber, quartered
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1/4 c. olive oil
• Juice from 1 small lemon
• Worcestershire sauce
• Paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste...

This colorful soup is fresh and flavorful and is a Polish recipe. Enjoy on a hot day. 

(Serves 4)

Ingredients

• 5 beets, preferably with stems
• 1 cube of beef bouillon
• 2 cucumbers, peeled and grated or thinly chopped
• Bunch of scallions, chopped
• 4 c. plain yogurt
• 4 c. kefir
• Salt...

This nourishing, Spanish rice dish is lower in fat and includes chicken, turkey sausage, and clams. 

(Serves 4)

Ingredients

• 8 oz. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 4 oz. deli-fresh, smoked turkey sausage, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 t olive oil
• 1/2 medium onion, diced
• 1 medium tomato, chopped
• 1/2 red bell...

Got ripe avocados? Try this simple and easy-to-make salad with a burst of lime flavor. 

(Serves 1)

Ingredients

• 1/2 t olive oil
• 1/2 t lime juice
• 1/2 carrot, shredded
• 1/2 c. cabbage, shredded
• 4 slices avocado

Directions

Whisk olive oil and lime juice together in a bowl. Add carrots and...