176 summer light Recipes

green beans , cut into 1 inch pieces, radishes, finely diced, agave nectar (or light honey), english cucumber, finely diced, ears sweet corn , kernels cut off (raw), avocado, diced, baby arugula, shallot, minced (or use red onion or scallions), fresh basil, minced, fresh oregano, minced, fresh lemon juice, agave nectar (or light honey), extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, fresh ground black pepper

lsa, orange , finely grated zest, orange , juice, olive oil, light, apple cider vinegar, salt and black pepper, baby carrots, beetroots, courgettes, light olive oil, garlic cloves, fresh rosemary leaf, salt and black pepper, lemon, to serve

yellow squash or 3 lbs zucchini, butter, melted, chopped onion, eggs, lightly beaten, sugar, salt, black pepper, fresh breadcrumb

red zinfandel wine, brandy, light cranberry juice, granny smith apple, cored and chopped, peach, pitted and chopped, plum, pitted and chopped, strawberries, sliced, green seedless grapes, sliced, cherries, sliced, orange (optional)

penne, garlic clove, salt, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, cumin, pepper, sugar, curry, turmeric, olive oil, loosely packed fresh flat leaf parsley, loosely packed fresh cilantro, loosely packed fresh basil, kalamata olive, pitted and chopped, pine nuts, lightly toasted, currants, red onion, diced

boneless skinless chicken breasts, whole wheat hamburger buns, light mayonnaise, romaine lettuce leaves, roasted red pepper , cut into strips, red onions (thin slices), green onion, sliced, grate orange rind, orange juice, green onions, finely chopped, garlic clove, minced, ground ginger, soy sauce, salt

celery stalks, carrots, walnuts, raisins, good sized chunk fresh ginger, light mayo, lemon juice

crushed berries, lemon juice, mcp pectin, sugar, light corn syrup

cooked rice (drained ), mayonnaise (can use light ) or 2 cups salad dressing (can use light), celery, onion, prepared mustard, salt, hardboiled egg, chopped, radishes, cucumber, chicken or 1 1/2 cups pork

baby carrots, beets, shallots, peeled, halved if large, bay leaves, thyme, olive oil, salt & freshly ground black pepper, asparagus tips, balsamic vinegar, honey, coriander seeds, lightly crushed, cumin seeds, lightly crushed, pumpkin seeds or 2 tbsp sunflower seeds

mixed tender salad greens, chunked smoked fish fillet, like whitefish, herring, cisco (about 1 cup skin and bones removed and broken into bite sized pieces before measuring) or 3 oz other light colored fish (about 1 cup skin and bones removed and broken into bite sized pieces before measuring), bacon , crisp and crumbled, fresh blueberries, red onion , thin slice, quartered after slicing, toasted pecan pieces, blue cheese, crumbles, extra virgin olive oil, cider vinegar, honey, dijon mustard, dry white wine, salt, pepper

bananas, peeled and sliced, milk, pineapple juice, chilled, cream of coconut, chilled, creme de banane, light rum, crushed ice

unsalted butter, unsalted butter, bacon, fresh breadcrumbs, grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese , plus, grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, extra virgin olive oil, chopped fresh thyme leaves, kosher salt, leeks, white and light green parts only, halved and sliced 1/4-inch thick (or 1 large), minced fresh garlic, fresh corn kernels, freshly ground black pepper, heavy cream, low sodium chicken broth, grated lemon zest, peeled and seeded butternut squash, cut into 1/2-inch dice, yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice

garlic clove, smashed, light brown sugar, thai green curry paste, fresh lime juice, asian fish sauce, chopped cilantro, chopped mint, mayonnaise, coleslaw mix, rare deli roast beef, thinly sliced and cut into 1/2-inch strips, six-inch-round rice paper sheets , plus more in case of breakage

rice stick noodles, peeled and deveined shrimp, shredded carrots, shredded napa cabbage, mint leaf, cilantro leaf, cucumber, peeled, seeded, and grated, sheets rice paper, fish sauce, fresh lime juice, light brown sugar, garlic clove, minced, minced fresh ginger, vietnamese chili paste, loosely packed roughly chopped cilantro leaf, loosely packed roughly chopped mint leaf

brioche bread or 3/4 lb challah or 3/4 lb egg bread, peaches, blackberry, sugar, brandy, yogurt (lightly sweetened ) or 8 oz whipped cream

head cabbage, yellow onion, fast-fry beef, sour cream (can be light too), plain breadcrumbs, garlic powder, olive oil, water, green pepper, salt, pepper, pita bread

wild salmon, drained or 6 oz fresh salmon, grapeseed oil , extra virgin olive oil or 1 tbsp light mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, cucumber, finely chopped, carrot, finely shredded, fresh mint, finely chopped, whole wheat pita bread (cut in half )