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This elegant, low-fat dessert is perfect for special occasions. You can cover pears and sauce separately and refrigerate for up to two days. In this case, serve pears cold, but reheat sauce for one minute in the microwave. Ingredients:

Experiment with various types of mushrooms for this quick-fix side dish, just about any mushroom will taste great. These peas go especially well with Braised Chicken Parmesan. Ingredients: 1 (16-ounce) bag frozen petite peas 1/3

Serve this chutney with an entree, cold as a party dip, as a spread for sandwiches, or on crostini. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 shallots, minced 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled and minced 1 clove garlic, minced 1/3

This snack is great for after-school hungry kids. Other nut butters, such as cashew, almond, and hazelnut, are alternatives to peanut butter. Ingredients: 4 salt-free rice cakes (Quaker brand is tasty) 8 teaspoons low-fat peanut

[Mood Tip: In a study from Tufts University in Boston, researchers found dried plums had twice the antioxidant activity of any other fruit or vegetable studied. An antioxidant-rich diet helps prevent memory loss.] These multi-grain

If you can imagine tomatoes as candy, then this is it!. Preparation time is minimal, then roast these tomatoes long and low for the most delicious accompaniment to any fish or chicken dish. Leftovers can be used for the appetizer

[Food Tip: Looking for other ways to use up those garden tomatoes? Here are a few solutions: 1) Slice tomatoes and drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt; 2) make a sandwich with tomato slices, turkey bacon, arugula, and

Creamy, sweet, and crunchy all rolled into one, these potatoes can be made the day before and reheated without losing a bit of flavor. They go well with turkey, chicken, or pork. They pack a hefty antioxidant punch, supplying three