Cinco de Mayo

As the weather gets warmer, you might find yourself feeling “mucho” enthusiasm for Mexican inspired food. Tex-mex and Tradtional Mexican dishes are a favorite at the dinner table and at parties. Unfortunately, a lot of those dishes can run high in calories and sodium –making quite a dent in your...

Makes 4 Servings Ingredients 1 clove garlic 1/3 cup chopped white onions 1 tablespoon red peppers 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon chopped habanero peppers 1/4 cup fresh papaya 1/4 cup SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated 1/2 cup fresh orange juice 1/2 pound tortillas, cut in triangles 1/2 cup...

Makes 1 Serving Ingredients 2 ounces Raspberry Zinger tea 1 ounce pomegranate juice 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 packet Stevia In The Raw® 2 teaspoon Triple Sec, Cointreau or other citrus liqueur 1 ½ ounces Blue Agave tequila Chilled martini glass, optionally salt-rimmed (see below) 1 thin lime slice,...

Makes 2 Cups Ingredients 2 red bell peppers 1 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste) 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves 1 cup reduced fat sour cream 1 tablespoon mayonnaise Directions Preheat oven to 400°F. Wash the peppers. Place on...

Serves 10 to 12 Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon good chile powder 1 teaspoon cumin 2 1-pound cans pinto beans, drained 1 large roasted onion*, chopped 3 cloves roasted garlic*, chopped 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce Salt, to taste 1 1/2 cup Jack cheese Chopped cilantro, for...