4th of July

Independence Day is a chance to watch fireworks, listen to some great music, relax in the backyard, or take in a parade and festival. Chances are you’ll share a meal with friends and family, so why not jazz things up this year with a variety of delicious and healthy American...

Makes 6 Servings Ingredients 1/4 teaspoon each: salt and freshly ground pepper 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 3/4 teaspoon celery seed 2 packets Sweet'N Low 1 tablespoon Butter Buds Sprinkles 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 cups reduced-calorie mayonnaise 1/2 cup nonfat sour cream 2 large hard-cooked egg whites, chopped 1/2...

Makes 6 Servings Ingredients 1 whole pork tenderloin, (about 1 pound), all fat trimmed 2 teaspoons chili powder, divided 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Cooking spray 1/2 cup minced onion 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic 1 can (14.5 ounces) crushed tomatoes, undrained 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1 tablespoon yellow mustard 1/4...

Makes about 2 1/2 cups Ingredients 2 cups lowfat cottage cheese 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (regular or low fat) 1/2 cup coarsely chopped green onions (crisp green tops included) 1/4 cup parsley leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (or to taste) 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Directions Put...

Makes about 2 Cups Ingredients 5 ripe Roma tomatoes (or other small firm, fresh tomatoes) 1 medium red Spanish onion Olive oil spray 1 cup light sour cream 3 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 3 tablespoons fresh chopped basil 1 small clove garlic, finely minced Salt and Tabasco,...