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I'm not usually a fan of gazpacho, because the blended kind sometimes looks decidedly khaki. This one is a colorful exception, with clear, bright tastes. I think peppers are vastly improved when peeled, so use a vegetable peeler before coring.

A lower calorie version of my favorite soup

Easy and makes the house smell good.

An unusual but more-ish salad, nice as a side dish with cold meat but also good as part of a mixed sallad plate - I like it with tomatoes, chick peas and black olives.

You can add or subtract onions, celery, pepper, and Miracle Whip to taste.

Enough flavor that you don't miss the fat.

This is really easy and tastes good.

A yummy and spicy dip!!

Yummy fall soup!!

Slice sausage, brown in olive oil. Add finely chopped celery, onion and garlic. Cook until tender. Add broth, 2 cups water and rice. Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.

Add beans, tomatoes, zucchini, and spinach. Season with 1/4 cup snipped fresh thyme and pepper. Cook and stir until zucchini is tender. Top each serving with feta cheese.

Tastes a lot like my favorite soup at Olive Garden

This white chili recipe was given to me by my roommate. It also got an honorable mention at a chili cook-off!

Low carb salad with fiber

Healthy salad with lots of fiber

This is a tasty recipe that spices up any cracker or piece of pita bread.

Low in calories and sugar, high in protein.