The beauty of this hamburger is that it calls for self-expression. I got this recipe from my friend, Jay, who is a contemporary art collector willing to take a few chances with tradition!!! I love his art and his recipes. I think you will, too.

This homemade angel food cake has straight-from-the-oven taste and warmth. Fresh raspberries top this wonderful cake and sticky raspberry sauce runs down the side. Your guests will think you're an angel if you serve this cake! Or bake it tonight and make an ordinary dinner with the family heavenly!

After a morning of cross-country skiing or sledding with the kids, nothing’s more warming than a bowl of hearty vegetable soup for lunch. We frequently make a double batch, freezing half for another meal. Team this soup with some crisp winter apples or pears and a serving of low-fat cheddar cheese, and you’re ready for company.

This recipe was named after the chef's mom, Raquel, who is a great cook. She created great memories for her children around the dinner table, and now you can share this delicious dish with your family.

What's 4th of July without a backyard grill...and what better than a healthy kabob, full of vegetables fresh from the market or garden! Have fun by substituting mango, pineapple, and tomatoes or try pork, lamb or even chicken...any of your favorites.

This festive salad, made with tri-colored pasta, vibrant veggies and succulent chicken, is the perfect side dish for any meal.

This fish variation on Chicken Marsala is a great way to get delicious and healthy salmon into your diet. You’ll find Marsala wine in the cooking wines/condiments section of your grocery store.

This Thai recipe can be adapted for many kinds of fresh or frozen seafood. You can use any firm fish as well as scallops, the meat of lobster tails or shrimp. This dish easily becomes a stunning vegetarian entrée; use firm tofu instead of seafood, and you'll convert any undecided guests into fans of the healthy plant protein.

Marsala sauce gives winter vegetables an especially savory flavor that’s perfect for cold winter nights. Who said vegetables were only for the summer?

Valerie tells us this is a favorite of hers that she first tried at our National Speaking of Women's Health Sponsor Recognition Dinner. Enjoy the taste of chicken rolled in a warm crust and peppers.

On hectic nights, make sandwiches to eat on the go – they’re good either hot or at room temperature. Instead of hamburgers, grill or roast meaty Portabella mushrooms and serve them as you would the higher-cholesterol beef. To store Portabella mushrooms, remove from any packaging and refrigerate in a paper bag for seven to ten days.

Warm apple crisps are a great pick-me-up on a cold fall day. Become the talk of your family and friends by serving some hot apple crisps, either by themselves or with a side of ice cream. You can make this delicious apple crisp with any of your favorite fruits. The recipe stays the same, but the taste is limited only by your imagination.

Serving shrimp always adds a sense of elegance to a meal, whether it's for family or a dinner party. An added bonus is shrimp is high in protein, low in calories and is available at grocery stores and neighborhood markets.

Bet your boots your friends will get a kick out of this new twist on an old favorite. Zucchini is added into the turkey or ground beef patties. Stake your claim with these neat sloppy joes. Just minutes from range to table.

This is a terrific salad for any occasion, and the flavor of the fruits and spices is delightful. Use leftover steak or flank steak as the salad’s base. Add in a layer of couscous for an exotic taste.

This is a delicious and healthy salad that we like to eat wrapped in lettuce. Lettuce wraps are a healthy new trend. You can use lettuce to wrap any salad or rice dish or, for a “light” change, substitute lettuce for bread and wrap your favorite sandwich.

Who says turkey is just for holidays? This is a great and simple way to cook a turkey that comes out perfect every time! This recipe is terrific for entertaining a group because there's no basting and it can cook all afternoon.

Enjoy these potato pies at your next gathering. Taste the mix of buttermilk, cheese and ham inside these pies. Noni's Potato Pies are a perfect example of a delicious everyday recipe that is also good enough for company!

Get your deep green vegetables at breakfast! Enjoy an omelet “scrambled style” so you don't have the stress of flipping it correctly. This is a quick everyday high-protein breakfast, as well as perfect for company.

Italians close their businesses for several hours each afternoon to enjoy a long, leisurely lunch, and then work late into the night. In the States, we take about 30 minutes for our lunch. Enjoy the best of both worlds: make this lasagna a day ahead and pack a serving to microwave for lunch.