All About "lunches" and "appetizers"

Italian Turkey Sliders with Honey Dijon Mayo

Sliders are very popular right now and this version made with ground turkey and baked rather than fried is not only good, but good for you. My kids ate these like there was no tomorrow and even the pickiest of them finished his plate without a complaint. Served with baked Parmesan fries this was the perfect 'fast food' meal and the cost per slider is about 45 cents -- that's good, too.

Thai Chicken Salad Cabbage Spring Rolls

These light, delicious spring rolls make for the perfect summer dinner or party appetizer. The kids will love helping you roll them up! Get Cat Cora's terrific recipe here.

Cheddar Cornmeal Biscuits with Chives

These chive-flecked cornmeal biscuits taste best made with extra-sharp Cheddar, but any type of Cheddar will work.

Creamy Tarragon Chicken Salad

Mound this creamy and satisfying chicken salad on a bed of salad greens or scoop onto a soft whole-wheat roll.

BLT Salad

Here’s a salad version of America’s favorite sandwich. We use shredded tomato as a base for the creamy tomato-and-chive dressing—adding great tang and flavor along with extra vitamin C.

Shrimp Rolls

Broccoli, White Bean & Cheddar Soup

Broccoli, white beans and Cheddar blend together deliciously in this quick and healthy soup.

Tomato & Basil Finger Sandwiches

A smear of reduced-fat mayonnaise and a little fresh basil allow perfectly ripe tomatoes to shine.

Rustic Pesto Tart

Talk about easy! Almost everything in this pesto-cranberry tart is store-bought.

Garden-Fresh Asparagus Soup

Be sure to enjoy the first tender asparagus fresh from the garden or lightly blanched as a side dish, but as the season progresses and the stalks get larger, this is an excellent soup to prepare. The light, lemony flavors blend...